Tamil Nadu — current affairs timeline

88 news articles02 Dec 2025 to 13 Sep 2026

Every DailyConnects briefing covering Tamil Nadu, in order, with exam-focused key numbers. Grouped purely by entity identity — never mixed with similar-but-unrelated news.

2026

13 Sep 2026Ramanathaswamy Temple Corridors Feature as Backdrop as PM Modi Welcomes BRICS Leaders at 18th Summit in New Delhi
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi under its 2026 chairship, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming visiting BRICS leaders against a backd…
11 Sep 2026Cabinet Clears Eight Railway Multitracking Projects Worth Rs 20,804 Crore Spanning Nine States
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved eight railway multitracking projects worth Rs 20,804 crore a…
08 Sep 2026BSI Discovers New Plant Species “Osbeckia ulotricha” in Kerala-Tamil Nadu Region
Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) discovered a new flowering plant species named Osbeckia ulotricha. Osbeckia ulotricha belongs to the Melasto…
08 Sep 2026Vice-President Launches India Valve Registry in Chennai
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched the India Valve Registry on September 4, 2026, during the 'India Valves 2026' national conference in Chennai. The Ind…
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08 Sep 2026Tamil Nadu Launches Third Phase of Poompuhar Underwater Exploration
The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) commenced the third phase of underwater archaeological exploration off the coast of Poompuhar in Mayiladu…
06 Sep 2026Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation (Amendment) Bill 2026 Mandates 21-Day Approval Cap
The Tamil Nadu government introduced the Business Facilitation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, setting a 21-day deadline for regulatory clearances for new businesses. U…
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05 Sep 2026Supreme Court Directs States to Raise Retirement Age of District Judiciary to 62
The Supreme Court directed states to raise the retirement age of judicial officers in district judiciary from 60 to 62 years. The move aims to address the backl…
03 Sep 2026Supreme Court Directs Tamil Nadu to Frame Rules for Fishing Vessel Transit to EEZ
The Supreme Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to frame rules under the Marine Fishing Regulation Rules, 2020 to create a specified channel for transit of…
03 Sep 2026Tamil Nadu CM announces Motor Sports City and Olympic City in Chennai
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a proposal to establish a world-class Motor Sports City in the State. The Motor Sports City will promote spo…
30 Aug 2026Business Standard's India State Fiscal Health Tracker ranks Delhi highest with 93.2% own revenue share in FY25 Budget Estimates
Business Standard's India State Fiscal Health Tracker, based on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 2025 Handbook of Statistics on Indian States, ranks Delhi highes…
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29 Aug 2026TN CM Vijay announces 3 free LPG cylinders, expands free bus travel for women and transgenders
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced three free LPG cylinders per year for eligible beneficiaries. The cost of the three LPG cylinders will be credited dir…
29 Aug 2026Vietnam Coast Guard Ship Arrives in India for 2nd Edition of Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC
The 2nd edition of Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC is being held with the visit of Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB8002 to Chennai on August 24, 2026. A six-member de…
29 Aug 2026Tamil Nadu notifies three new elephant corridors
The Tamil Nadu government notified three elephant corridors in the Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Hosur Forest Division. The three corridors a…
27 Aug 2026Tamil Nadu to Introduce TN-ARIVU Curriculum from 2027-28
Tamil Nadu Government will introduce the TN-Analytical thinking, Reasoning, Innovation, Venture and entrepreneurship, Upskilling (TN-ARIVU) curriculum with arti…
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26 Aug 2026ICAR Registers 16 New Indigenous Livestock and Dog Breeds, Total Count Reaches 262
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) registered 16 new indigenous livestock and dog breeds, bringing India's total registered breed count to 262. …
25 Aug 2026Annapoorani Super Six Scheme: Three Free LPG Cylinders Annually for 1.3 Crore Families
The Annapoorani Super Six scheme will provide the cash value equivalent to three free LPG cylinders per year to eligible families. The scheme is expected to cov…
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22 Aug 202631st Southern Zonal Council Meeting Held in Tamil Nadu
The 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council was held in Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting…
22 Aug 2026Tamil Nadu Raises CMCHIS Cover to ₹25 Lakh
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a five-fold increase in the annual coverage under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme …
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21 Aug 2026Cabinet Approves ₹9,450 Crore Rail Multitracking Projects
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved four rail multitracking projects worth about ₹9,450 crore. The projects will add about 410 km to the I…
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20 Aug 2026Tamil Nadu Extends Maternity Leave to 365 Days for Third Child
The Tamil Nadu government enhanced maternity leave for women government employees' third child from 12 weeks to 365 days. The 365-day benefit applies to regular…
19 Aug 2026Supreme Court Directs Karnataka to Comply with CWMA Directions on Cauvery Water Release
The Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed Karnataka to comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directions on …
16 Aug 2026Tamil Nadu Government Signs 97 MoUs Worth ₹67,452 Crore at Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026
The Tamil Nadu government signed 97 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) involving over ₹67,452 crore investment at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026.…
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13 Aug 2026Tamil Nadu Moves Resolution Seeking Freeze on Lok Sabha Strength at 543
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay introduced a resolution in the Assembly against the Union Government's proposed delimitation exercise. The resolution urges the …
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12 Aug 2026New Fern Species Pteris madhusoodananii Discovered in Tamil Nadu's Kolli Hills
A team of botanists from Government Victoria College and Sri Vyasa NSS College discovered the new fern species Pteris madhusoodananii in the Kolli Hills of the …
11 Aug 2026Tamil Nadu Raises Paddy and Sugarcane Procurement Incentives
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced a 'historic hike' in special incentives for paddy and sugarcane farmers. For paddy, the government will offer an incentive o…
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11 Aug 2026Tamil Nadu Assembly Mandates Tamil Thai Vazhthu at All Official Programmes
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution making the rendition of Tamil Thai Vazhthu mandatory at the beginning of all official state programmes. …
10 Aug 2026Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson Presents TVK Government's Maiden Budget
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the maiden Budget of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government in the Legislative Assemb…
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09 Aug 2026Tamil Nadu announces Vetri Vaanmagal scheme to train women farmers in drone operation
Tamil Nadu announced the 'Vetri Vaanmagal' scheme to train women farmers in drone operation. The scheme was announced in the state's first agriculture budget by…
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06 Aug 2026Tamil Nadu's 'Palli Niraivu Thittam' to Upgrade 3,734 Schools with ₹2,132 Crore
The Tamil Nadu government allocated ₹44,527 crore for school education in the 2026-27 budget. The 'Palli Niraivu Thittam' will upgrade infrastructure in 3,734 g…
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05 Aug 2026Union Health Ministry launches 'Jug Jug Jiyo Abhiyaan' to promote organ donation
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the 'Jug Jug Jiyo Abhiyaan' on the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day. The campaign is a year-long nationwi…
31 Jul 2026Centre Notifies Seventh Draft of Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued the seventh draft notification declaring 56,825.7 sq km of the Western Ghats as an Eco-Se…
25 Jul 2026Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme renamed, expanded to cover Classes 6-8
The Tamil Nadu government renamed the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme as the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme. The scheme will be expanded to cover s…
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24 Jul 2026MHI Data: Maharashtra tops PLI-Auto scheme with 66 manufacturing units; Tamil Nadu has 38
Maharashtra leads the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile and auto component industry with 66 manufacturing units. Tamil Nadu has 38 uni…
24 Jul 2026Killai Becomes Tamil Nadu’s First Climate-Resilient Village
Killai in Cuddalore district has been developed as Tamil Nadu's first fully operational Climate Resilient Village (CRV) under the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Miss…
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22 Jul 2026TNSDA Uncovers Over 1,000 Artefacts at Vellalore
The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) uncovered over 1,000 artefacts during the first phase of excavation at Vellalore in Coimbatore. The artef…
20 Jul 2026Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu top NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) released the Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) on July 17, 2026, assessing investment ecosystems …
19 Jul 2026Nalam TN AI-powered WhatsApp Chatbot launched for OP registration in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the 'Nalam TN' AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot on July 14, 2026 for quick outpatient registration and appointment…
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17 Jul 2026Uttar Pradesh Reports Highest Cyber Fraud Complaints in India
Over 12.71 lakh cyber fraud complaints were recorded across India between January 1 and June 30, 2026, with reported fraudulent transactions exceeding Rs 10,178…
17 Jul 2026Pichavaram Mangroves Valued at ₹2,485 Crore
State forest authorities, with support from the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru, valued the ecosystem services of the Pichavaram mang…
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16 Jul 2026Tamil Nadu Launches Nalam TN Public Service Portal
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay launched the 'Nalam TN' digital health portal to provide access to government health services through a single website. The Chie…
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13 Jul 2026All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24: Tamil Nadu Records 52.3% GER
Tamil Nadu (TN) recorded a Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of 52.3% in higher education according to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report for 202…
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12 Jul 2026Australia to Return Three Stolen Tamil Nadu Temple Antiquities to India on July 9, 2026
Australia has agreed to return three stolen ancient antiquities to India, comprising a six-headed Karttikeya, a Nandi, and a ceremonial trishul. The nine-centur…
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04 Jul 2026Mylswamy Annadurai Appointed Chairman of Curriculum Design Committee for School Education in Tamil Nadu
Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist Mylswamy Annadurai has been appointed as the Chairman of the Curriculum Design Committee for School E…
21 Jun 2026Tamil Nadu establishes five renewable energy zones for faster project clearances
Tamil Nadu proposed to establish five renewable energy zones in Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, and Madurai under the Tamil Nadu Green Energy…
17 Jun 2026Tamil Nadu Crop Loan Waiver: ₹5,932 Crore Outlay
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a full waiver of crop loans up to ₹75,000 for farmers who availed loans through cooperative banks. The waiver…
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10 Jun 2026Singappen Special Force: Tamil Nadu Launches Women’s Safety Unit with ₹354 Crore Outlay
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Singappen Special Force, a policing unit dedicated to preventing crimes against women and girls, at Rajara…
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08 Jun 2026Tamil Nadu issues SOP for cool roof coatings to reduce indoor temperatures
The Tamil Nadu government released a State-level standard operating procedure (SOP) on June 4, 2026, to scale up cool roof coatings across homes, schools, and p…
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07 Jun 2026Tamil Nadu government signs Rs 18,600 crore MoU with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for three projects.
The MoU between Tamil Nadu government and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) involves a total investment of Rs 18,600 crore and creation of employment for approximat…
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04 May 2026CMFRI annual marine fish landing estimates for 2025 released
02 May 2026India Launches Indigenous Silicon Photonics Solutions at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras)
30 Apr 2026Rithika Shri becomes first registered transgender umpire in Tamil Nadu
15 Apr 2026Sunil Bajpai assumed charge as Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry.
12 Apr 2026Rare Woolly-necked Stork Spotted in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu
08 Apr 2026Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovers two new marine nematode species off Tamil Nadu coast.
28 Mar 2026Agnikul Cosmos Tests World’s Largest Single-Piece 3D-Printed Rocket Engine Agnite
23 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu launches Project Sezhumai Karuvoolam for eradication of invasive Prosopis juliflora
22 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu leads India’s textile exports with $7,997.17 million in 2024-25, says NIRYAT data.
21 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu initiates action against 42 illegal resorts in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
19 Mar 2026National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) successfully tests indigenously developed Floating LiDAR Buoy System off Muttom, Tamil Nadu.
13 Mar 2026PM Modi launches development projects worth ₹16,450 crore in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
12 Mar 2026Veteran Tamil Filmmaker Thakkali Srinivasan Passes Away at 72
11 Mar 2026PM Modi to launch ₹16,450 crore projects in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
08 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES) targets one lakh women entrepreneurs in five years.
06 Mar 2026National Green Tribunal (NGT) Directs Reconsideration of Quarry Project Near Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary
05 Mar 2026PM Narendra Modi to visit Tamil Nadu on March 1; visit to Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple scheduled
03 Mar 2026Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (Transtan) oversees State’s deceased organ donation programme
02 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu Forest Department establishes state's first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills
02 Mar 2026Indian Navy to commission INS Anjadip at Chennai port on 27 February
01 Mar 2026UN Road Safety Fund project launched in Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam
21 Feb 2026Tamil Nadu Interim Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 2.55 lakh crore
18 Feb 2026Tamil Nadu signs ₹5,980 Crore MoUs for Electronics and Aerospace Investments
07 Feb 2026Tamil Nadu Urban Greening Policy 2026 mandates 15% green cover in ULBs
03 Feb 2026Supreme Court orders Centre to constitute Water Disputes Tribunal for Pennaiyar river sharing between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
31 Jan 2026Suriya, Dhanush, and Nayanthara Win Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
31 Jan 2026Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SDS) approved with ₹19,989 crore outlay
30 Jan 2026High-Level Committee Formed to Strengthen Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Tamil Nadu
27 Jan 2026Tamil Nadu Public Distribution System (PDS) and Diabetes Prevention Initiatives
22 Jan 2026Kerala and Tamil Nadu researchers discover two new ant-fly species in Delhi ridge and Western Ghats
16 Jan 2026Tamil Nadu and Sarvam AI sign Rs 10,000 crore pact to build India’s first Sovereign AI Park
10 Jan 2026Tamil Nadu Forest staff deploy M-STrIPES app for tiger census in Anamalai Tiger Reserve
09 Jan 2026Tamil Nadu Deep Tech Startup Policy 2025-26 to mobilise Rs 100 crore and support 100 deep-tech startups
08 Jan 2026Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) provides 50% of last-drawn salary as pension
07 Jan 2026Tamil Nadu Government–UN Women MoU for Gender-Responsive Governance
06 Jan 2026Eastern Imperial Eagle spotted wintering in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
03 Jan 2026CP Radhakrishnan participates as Chief Guest at multiple events during visit to Puducherry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
02 Jan 2026Tamil Nadu District Mineral Foundation Rules 2025 Mandate 70% of DMF Funds for Directly Affected Areas

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