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89 stories for “Tamil Nadu” · May 2026

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Sunday10 May 2026

Tamil Nadu

C. Joseph Vijay Sworn in as 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu; Announces Key Welfare Schemes

A Historic Transition: TVK Ends Decades of Bipolar Politics On May 10, 2026, C. Joseph Vijay, the president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The ceremony, held at...

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Tamil Nadu

NCRB Crime in India 2024 Report: Tamil Nadu Records Highest Drug Overdose Deaths

Crime Trends in India: Analysis of the 2024 ReportThe National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released its annual 'Crime in India 2024' report on May 10, providing a comprehensive look at the nation's security landscape. Wh...

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Tamil Nadu

TN Assembly Polls 2026: 3,352 Candidates Forfeit Deposit; Women Representation Stats

Tamil Nadu 2026 Election Statistics: Deposit Forfeiture and Voter TurnoutThe 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections saw a record number of candidates losing their election deposits. Out of 4,032 contestants, a staggering 3,3...

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National

Constitutional Principles of Government Formation in a Hung Assembly: The Role of the Governor

Navigating a Hung Assembly: Constitutional Framework and Judicial PrecedentsIn the wake of the fractured mandate in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, the constitutional process for government formation has come under intens...

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Tamil Nadu

TVK Emerges as Single Largest Party: The Road to Minority Government in Tamil Nadu 2026

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: A Historic Shift The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections resulted in a Hung Assembly, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the single largest party. Led by C. Joseph Vijay, th...

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Saturday9 May 2026

Tamil Nadu

Guindy Eco-Park on 118 Acres of Race Course Land in Chennai: First Phase Expected by October 2026

The first phase of the Guindy Eco-Park project in Chennai is expected to be completed by October 2026. The park is being developed on 118 acres of land that formerly belonged to the Guindy Race Course. Once ready, the ec...

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Tamil Nadu

Royal Enfield to Invest ₹2,200 Crore in First Plant Outside Tamil Nadu at Satyavedu, Andhra Pradesh

Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield has announced an investment of ₹2,200 crore to build a new manufacturing facility at Satyavedu in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. This will be the company's first production plant loca...

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Friday8 May 2026

Tamil Nadu

TN Elections 2026 Records: Stalin Resigns, TVK's 35% Vote Share Beats MGR's 1977 Debut Mark

After the 2026 results, M.K. Stalin resigned as Chief Minister, sending his resignation to the Governor at Lok Bhavan; by convention he continues as interim CM until a new government takes office. Stalin lost Kolathur, b...

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Tamil Nadu

Governor Dissolves 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly with Effect from May 5, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar dissolved the 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly with effect from 5 May 2026, after the results of the 2026 Assembly election were declared. Dissolving the outgoing House...

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Focuses on '5-E' Vision for Urban Development; Update on PM SHRI Scheme

Transforming Urban Tamil Nadu: The 5-E ImplementationIn May 2026, the Tamil Nadu government intensified its focus on the '5-E' Vision—Ease of Living, Education, Employment, Economy, and Entertainment—to modernize urban i...

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Thursday7 May 2026

National

Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2026 to Raghav Das Gaiha; Elizabeth Adiseshiah Award to Kanika Mahajan

The Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2026 has been conferred on Raghav Das Gaiha for his contributions to development studies. He is a visiting scholar at the University of Pennsylvania and a former Professor of Public Policy at...

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Tamil Nadu

Southern Railway Records Best-Ever Traction Distribution Performance in 2025-26

Southern Railway, headquartered in Chennai, has recorded its best-ever performance in managing Traction Distribution (TRD) assets during 2025-26. TRD assets include the overhead equipment and power supply systems that fe...

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