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Tamil Nadu political feud over finance allegations

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjunan Accuses DMK Leader M.K. Stalin of 900‑Crore Misuse

On 4 August 2026, Public Works and Sports Minister Adav Arjuna used a TAVEC MLA meeting in Panaiyur to launch a personal attack on DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, denouncing his role as “obscene finance” and blaming the p

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Tamil Nadu political clash over Stalin arrest

4 clusters · 49 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu arrests of Udhayanidhi Stalin and prisoner Anwarthin spark protests and raise concerns

Following Udhayanidhi Stalin’s arrest on 3 August 2026, protests spread across Chennai and other districts. On 5 August, road blockades erupted in Nilaankarai, Porur, Kolathur, Ottiery and additional neighborhoods; polic

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Mekedatu water dispute escalates; legal, political actions

47 clusters · 90 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu MPs meet to oppose proposed delimitation exercise

The Mekedatu balancing‑reservoir project continues to dominate Tamil Nadu‑Karnataka relations. In May 2026 PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss urged New Delhi to reject Karnataka’s detailed project report, citing Supreme Court

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Tamil Nadu water crisis deepens, reservoirs dry up

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu farmers seek relief as Cauvery water shortage harms 100,000 acres

By late July 2026 Tamil Nadu’s water emergency had spread from irrigation shortages to a full‑blown drinking‑water crisis. Drought‑hit districts such as Namakkal, Perambalur and Tiruchirappalli saw groundwater evaporate

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Tamil Nadu DMK internal dissent

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan Granted Conditional Bail Over Remarks Against Chief Minister Vijay

During July 2026, Manikam Tagore publicly rebuked DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan for remarks that were viewed as critical of the party leadership, highlighting growing tensions within the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in

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Tamil Nadu corruption probes – bail & investigations

11 clusters · 31 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu ex-minister V. Senthil Balaji signs register at Chennai police station

In May 2026 the Supreme Court dismissed appeals and confirmed that the transformer‑procurement probe – covering ten tenders worth about ₹1,183 crore and alleged losses of ₹397 crore – should remain with the CBI. The cour

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Tamil Nadu: anti‑corruption drive and defection probes

103 clusters · 120 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu Speaker Orders Former AIADMK MLAs to Appear for Defection Inquiry

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay marked his first 50 days in office by intensifying the anti‑corruption campaign. Surprise raids led to the suspension of seven Greater Chennai Corporation officials and the cancellation of

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