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Tamil Nadu Budget Session to Continue Till September 8;

NT BureauAugust 5, 20260

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar announced on Wednesday that the ongoing Budget session of the Assembly will continue until September 8, 2026. He also confirmed that the entire proceedings of the

E-paper 05 August 2026

NT BureauAugust 5, 20260

Visa cuts 2,600 jobs amid AI shift

NT BureauAugust 5, 20260

In a significant move reflecting the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the corporate world, global payments giant Visa has announced the elimination of around 2,600 jobs, accounting for nearly 7% of its global workforce.

TN Budget: Fishing assistance raised to ₹7,000 for 1.93 lakh families

NT BureauAugust 5, 20260

The Tamil Nadu government has increased financial assistance for traditional fishermen during the annual fishing ban and lean periods from ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 per family, benefiting around 1.93 lakh families across the State. The enhanced support will cost the exchequer ₹135 crore in the current financial year.

TN budget: What’s in-store for MSME

NT BureauAugust 5, 20260

The Tamil Nadu Budget 2026–27 outlines a strong push toward industrial expansion, innovation and MSME growth, with a focus on balanced regional development and future-ready sectors.