Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies will go to bypolls on October 6, with results due on October 9. TVK has fielded former AIADMK winners K. Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama, while the DMK has named I Paranthamen and S Suganya.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has announced three major projects in Chennai: a ₹1,200 crore Assembly and Secretariat complex, a world-class Olympic City and a dedicated motorsports city to boost administration and sports infrastructure.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has announced the withdrawal of long-pending cases against farmers and teachers, while the state government also unveiled several infrastructure and public welfare projects in the Assembly.
CM Vijay opens the Mettur Dam sluice gates on September 1 to release Cauvery water for irrigation across 12 delta districts. The reservoir currently holds around 54.45 TMC, with the government initially planning a 45-day release amid the ongoing Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka.
CM Vijay announces a ₹20,800 crore, 1,600MW supercritical power project in Tuticorin and a ₹33,066 crore transmission overhaul. He also raises Aavin's milk procurement price by ₹3 per litre, taking the total hike to ₹6, while retail prices remain unchanged.
CM Vijay inspected Puzhal Central Prison, reviewing prisoner welfare, food, medical care, rehabilitation and vocational training facilities. He also interacted with inmates to hear their concerns before inspecting M-3 Puzhal Police Station and reviewing its functioning and records.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay launched 130 new low-floor AC electric buses in Chennai, marking the second phase of the city's electric bus expansion. The wider rollout will add 750 buses across seven MTC depots.
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.
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.
