Chennai, Aug 26: The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee’s recommendation directing Karnataka to ensure a flow of 9,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The decision was taken at the 56th meeting of the CWMA held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of S K Haldar. Officials representing Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala participated in the meeting. Tamil Nadu was represented by Water Resources Department Secretary Prashant M Wadnere and Cauvery Technical Cell Chairman Thiru Subramanian. The meeting followed the Supreme Court’s direction to the Tamil…
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Mumbai, Aug 14: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday ordered a probe into the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded. Fadnavis called up Badal and enquired about his health, sources said. A man attacked Badal with a knife when he was visiting the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat in Nanded at around 1.45 pm, an official said. Badal was rushed to a private hospital for treatment, police said, adding that one person has been taken into custody in connection with the attack. Badal’s condition was stable, the…
Chennai, Aug 5: Introducing the hexavalent (six-in-one) vaccine into India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) could significantly improve efficiency, reduce the number of injections for infants, and ease the burden on healthcare workers, according to a new study led by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry. The study, conducted by researchers including Dr Pawan Kumar and Dr Kapil Singh from the Union Health Ministry, along with experts from The George Institute for Global Health India, The Gates Foundation, Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, and John Snow India Private Limited, highlights multiple operational and economic benefits of the combined vaccine. The hexavalent…
The Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) comprising Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have assured all customers of the continued and uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel, LPG, and other petroleum products across the State of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Chennai, May 7: The long-awaited redevelopment of the bus stand at Ayyappanthangal near Porur is progressing rapidly, offering much-needed relief to daily commuters in the fast-growing western suburbs of Chennai. The project, undertaken by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, aims to transform the existing facility into a modern transit hub with improved infrastructure and passenger amenities. With an estimated cost of ₹19 crore, the project is being developed over 1.5 acres and features a Ground plus First Floor structure. Launched in May 2025, the upgrade comes in response to increasing pressure on the existing bus stand, which…
In one of the most striking upsets of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, an auto driver-turned-politician has defeated seasoned heavyweights to secure victory in the Royapuram constituency, signalling a major political shift in the state. K. Vijay Dhamu, representing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by C. Joseph Vijay, emerged victorious with over 55,000 votes, defeating candidates from both the DMK and AIADMK. He secured a decisive margin of around 14,000 votes over his nearest rival. The result marks a dramatic fall for AIADMK veteran D. Jayakumar, a five-time MLA who finished third with just over 18,000 votes. DMK…
Chennai, May 4: Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is undergoing its most serious disruption in decades, as early trends from the Assembly election results indicate a decisive setback for the State’s traditional Dravidian heavyweights. The rise of C. Joseph Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has pushed both the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam into defensive positions, challenging a political order that has dominated for over five decades. According to early counting data, TVK is leading in over 100 constituencies, inching close to the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. The AIADMK is trailing…
Feb 4: The rise of C. Joseph Vijay is not accidental it is the result of timing, calculation, and a clear reading of Tamil Nadu’s political vacuum. Leading the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to over 100 seats in early counting trends, Vijay has pulled off something most newcomers fail to do convert popularity into actual electoral dominance. That distinction matters. Tamil Nadu has seen actors enter politics before, but very few have translated fan following into a statewide political mandate on this scale. This victory is not just about numbers. It represents a shift in how politics is being consumed and…
Feb 4: Tamil Nadu may be witnessing the rise of its first major mass leader since M. G. Ramachandran. Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has led the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to a stunning electoral performance, drawing comparisons with the legendary MGR. Like MGR, Vijay has successfully converted cinematic popularity into political capital — but here’s the key difference: he has done it in his first major electoral outing. That’s not normal. That’s disruption. TVK is leading in over 100 seats, putting it well above the majority mark. This is not a sympathy wave or a marginal rise; it’s a decisive…