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CM Vijay has announced three free LPG cylinders annually for families earning below ₹2.5 lakh, expanded free bus travel for women and free travel for transgender persons. He also scrapped the Parandur airport plan and announced a new Terminal 5 at Chennai airport.

Thaaimaman Thanga Modhiram Scheme will provide one-gram, 22-carat gold rings to eligible newborns delivered at government hospitals, with Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers selected to supply the rings. The scheme has a ₹560-crore allocation and is set to launch on September 15, 2026.

Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed a heated clash as the DMK rejected free cars for its 59 MLAs, while Udhayanidhi Stalin challenged CM Vijay to release alleged corruption files and demanded greater transparency in Assembly proceedings.

Amit Shah met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai ahead of the Southern Zonal Council meeting in Kovalam. Key issues expected to be discussed include water-sharing disputes, the Godavari-Cauvery river-linking project, law and order, infrastructure and Centre-state financial matters.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces Rs 25 lakh health insurance cover, free healthcare for 38 lakh senior citizens, cars and allowances for MLAs, and Rs 351 crore to create 6,098 additional medical and nursing seats across the state.

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay's all-party MPs meeting on delimitation is set to face a major boycott, with the DMK and AIADMK among the parties staying away. Only around 20 of the state's 57 MPs are expected to attend the Chennai meeting.

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27 unveils a roadmap for a $1.5 trillion economy by 2031 with major education reforms, AI innovation plans, solar subsidies, welfare schemes and new development initiatives.

Udhayanidhi Stalin was released on station bail after hours of questioning in the alleged Trisha remarks case. After his release, the DMK leader accused the ruling TVK government of political vendetta, denied making derogatory remarks against women, and said his comments had been misrepresented.

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained from his Neelankarai residence after Thanjavur police registered an FIR over his remarks at a Cauvery water dispute rally. The action followed a complaint by TVK, which alleged the comments were inappropriate. Udhayanidhi called the case "forged"

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay is expected to carry out his first Cabinet reshuffle after the Budget Session in September following a performance review of ministers. The rejig may include ministerial exits, portfolio changes and a second phase after the Assembly by-elections.

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar said Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay postponed his Bengaluru visit after a request to maintain peace amid the Cauvery dispute. Tamil Nadu will approach the Supreme Court, while Karnataka continues water release and backs the Mekedatu project as a long-term solution.

DMK President M.K. Stalin has urged the Tamil Nadu government to convene an all-party meeting on the Cauvery issue, criticising Chief Minister C. Vijay's proposed Karnataka outreach after it was reportedly deferred. Stalin called for a united legal, political strategy to safeguard TN's water rights

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated his renovated Perambur MLA office, featuring a secure executive workspace, CCTV, and a public grievance app. He also reviewed civic projects, inspected a ration shop, and launched citizen-focused welfare initiatives.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will visit Karur on July 10 to meet families affected by the 2025 stampede, hand over government job orders to eligible legal heirs, lay the foundation for a new factory and address a public meeting under tight security.

DMK MLA Anitha R. Radhakrishnan was arrested after the Madras High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in a case over alleged defamatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. The arrest sparked protests by DMK workers, while party MP Kanimozhi condemned the action as politically motivated.