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Kearney study recommends measures to improve Tamil Nadu’s fiscal capacity

September 18, 2026 admin

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images With a revenue deficit of ₹78,324 crore, an outstanding debt exceeding ₹10 lakh crore, and the own-tax-to-GSDP ratio at 5.45%, Tamil Nadu’s core challenge is not that it borrows too much; it is that it collects and spends less efficiently than comparable large States, says a…

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Tamil Nadu Budget: Western districts to gain from textile, tourism, and energy initiatives

August 5, 2026 admin

The western districts of Tamil Nadu, from Coimbatore to Krishnagiri, are expected to benefit from the State Budget 2026-27 announcements on textiles, electricity, and tourism. Presenting the maiden Budget of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government, the State’s Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson said infrastructure facilities in Tiruppur, a garment-exporting hub, will be upgraded in…

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In Pictures: CM Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ opens to fan frenzy

July 23, 2026 admin

On July 23, 2026 (Thursday), Jana Nayagan, starring Tamil Nadu CM and star-actor Vijay hit the screens across the world. Fans across Tamil Nadu turned out in large numbers to celebrate the movie, directed by H Vinoth. Theatres in the state witnessed festive scenes, including drum performances, milk abhishekams on Vijay’s cutouts and posters, and…

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Union government sets $21 billion textile export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030

June 28, 2026 admin

Union government sets billion textile export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030

Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh (right) interacted with garment exporters in Tiruppur on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SIVA SARAVANAN S. The Union government has set a target of $21 billion worth textile and apparel exports from Tamil Nadu by 2030, said T.N. Venkatesh, Principal Secretary, Department of Handlooms, Textiles, Khadi, and Handicrafts, Tamil Nadu, in…

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Tamil Nadu Government Order on free dhotis for Pongal distribution to be issued soon

June 25, 2026 admin

Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi M. Vijay Balaji speaking to The Hindu in Coimbatore on Thursday. S. Siva Saravanan | Photo Credit: S. Siva Saravanan The Tamil Nadu government will issue an order by the end of this month or early July on production of dhotis and sarees for free distribution during Pongal, said…

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Vijay govt. says it needs time to ‘restructure’ Magalir Urimai Thogai programme; funds to be disbursed soon

May 14, 2026 admin

C. Joseph Vijay. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Tamil Nadu government, under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, on Thursday (May 14, 2026) announced that it needed time to “restructure” the ’Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai’ programme. The monthly grant for women beneficiaries due for the month of May would be credited into their bank accounts soon,…

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Vijay’s blockbuster opening: How cinema powered the TVK chief’s rise in Tamil Nadu politics

May 6, 2026 admin

At Tirupattur in Sivaganga district, the counting of votes for the Assembly elections played out like a Vijay film. During the final round of counting, election officials declared that the candidate belonging to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won by a single vote over his rival. Now, take that in: a mere single vote. This…

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Tamil Nadu 2026 Elections Congress On Tamil Nadu Power-Sharing With DMK Only High Command Can Decide

November 2, 2024 admin

DMK has won three successive elections including sweeping the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha polls. TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay’s offer of a share in power in Tamil Nadu has made whispers of power-sharing louder within the ruling DMK alliance that includes Congress, the left, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra…

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Watch: Actor Vijayâs political rally and its impact

October 31, 2024 admin

Over the past few days, the talk in Tamil Naduâs political circles has centered around actor Vijayâs debut speech and its impact. One rally in Vikravandi was attended by several tens of thousands of party supporters and cadres. In fact, in recent years, no other political party launch had seen the kind of crowd that…

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“No Hate Politics, No Looking Back”: Actor Vijay’s Political Splash

October 27, 2024 admin

Chennai: Tamil actor Vijay took on the state’s ruling DMK in his first political speech at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally, saying one family is looting the state through underhand dealing. The mega meet of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam earlier today, marked his formal launch into politics. “They do underground dealing and allege Facism, to…

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