Tamil Nadu CM Says Governor Pressure Unprecedented

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said he is facing pressure from the state’s Governor R.N. Ravi that he described as unprecedented compared with previous chief ministers’ experiences. Stalin made the remarks during a debate in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, criticising the Governor’s

South India State News

TN CM Challenges Modi Claim On NDA Support

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that Tamil Nadu is backing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the state assembly elections and said people are ready to move past the ruling DMK government. He made the statement ahead of a major NDA rally in Maduranthakam near Chennai as part of the alliance’s campaign push. Stalin […]

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Government Staff, Teachers to Strike from January 6

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Government employees and teachers across Tamil Nadu have announced an indefinite strike beginning January 6 after talks with the state government failed to yield an agreement. The decision was taken by the Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Organisations and Government Employees’ Organisations (JACTO-GEO) following a meeting with state ministers that ended

South India State News

Metros for Coimbatore & Madurai: Clash Over Approval

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

The Coimbatore and Madurai metro rail projects have been returned to the Tamil Nadu government by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for revisions, triggering a sharp exchange between the Centre and the state. The union ministry cited non-compliance with the Metro Rail Policy 2017 — including urban agglomeration population criteria and technical […]

South India State News

ED Flags Cash-for-Jobs Scam in Tamil Nadu

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has written to the Tamil Nadu Police seeking a probe into an alleged cash-for-jobs scheme within the state’s Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department (MAWS). The letter says bribes of ₹25 lakh to ₹35 lakh per post were collected by powerful political operatives to rig the selection process for 2,538 posts […]

South India State News

Tamil Nadu To Deliver Ration Before Diwali

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has announced that it will distribute ration essentials ahead of Diwali directly to homes of senior citizens and differently-abled ration cardholders. The delivery is planned under the state’s Thayumanavar Scheme on October 5 and 6. Details Of The Scheme Under the scheme, fair price shop vehicles will carry essential commodities to […]

South India State News

DMK Says It Won’t Fear Vijay’s Criticism

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

The DMK has responded to remarks by actor-politician Vijay, saying the party is not afraid of his criticism or political campaign. A DMK spokesperson said that opposition voices are part of democracy and that DMK will continue its work without being intimidated. Context of the Remarks Vijay, leader of Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has been […]

Economy National

GST Reforms Must Safeguard State Revenues, Says Stalin

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin cautioned that Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms cannot genuinely benefit the public unless they protect states’ revenues. He stressed that financial security for states is essential even as the Centre moves ahead with rate rationalisation. States Unite Ahead Of Council Meet Stalin’s remarks came as eight opposition-ruled

South India State News

US Tariffs Deal ₹3,000 Cr Blow to Tamil Nadu Exports

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the U.S. decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods has severely affected the state’s exports. He estimated that the textile hub of Tiruppur alone faces losses of around ₹3,000 crore, and thousands of jobs are at risk as orders dry up and production slows. Leather Sector […]

National Politics

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Joins Voter Adhikar Yatra

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin joined the Indian National Congress’s Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, led by Rahul Gandhi. Stalin was accompanied by DMK MP Kanimozhi and was welcomed by local leaders including Lalu Prasad Yadav. Strong Message Delivered On arrival, Stalin said: “Touchdown Bihar. The land of respected Lalu Prasad Ji greets me […]