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Amit Shah reaches Chennai to chair southern States’ Chief Ministers’ meet in Kovalam
By Chennaivision on August 20, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Chennai on Wednesday night to take part in a meeting of chief ministers from southern states and Puducherry. The conference, scheduled for Thursday at Kovalam, will be chaired by Shah. Shah arrived at Chennai’s old airport from New Delhi at around 9.10 pm. He was welcomed by Tamil Nadu Minister Rajkumar, Tamil Nadu BJP… Continue reading "Amit Shah reaches Chennai to chair southern States’ Chief Ministers’ meet in Kovalam"
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CM Vijay issues stern warning against DMK, announces major welfare measures
By Chennaivision on August 20, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay warned the DMK against repeatedly demanding proof for allegations made against the party, saying that inquiry documents relating to three departments were currently with him and included supporting evidence. The issue surfaced during an Assembly discussion concerning the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department. DMK MLA I Periyasamy raised questions about the department,… Continue reading "CM Vijay issues stern warning against DMK, announces major welfare measures"
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Supreme Court seeks update on reforms to NEET examination system
By Chennaivision on August 20, 2026

The Supreme Court has asked the National Testing Agency to provide details of the steps taken to implement recommendations made by the Radhakrishnan Committee and the Nandan Nilekani-led task force concerning reforms in the NEET examination system. A bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe directed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to submit a fresh affidavit outlining the measures taken.… Continue reading "Supreme Court seeks update on reforms to NEET examination system"
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US Ambassador says J&K important part of India, signals review of travel advisory
By Chennaivision on August 20, 2026

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has described Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India and indicated that the United States could reconsider its travel advisory for the region. During his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Gor spoke in Srinagar about the possibility of reviewing Washington’s current travel guidance. Such a change could be significant for the… Continue reading "US Ambassador says J&K important part of India, signals review of travel advisory"
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BJP seeks clarity over tender for CM Vijay’s new office, Minister reacts
By Chennaivision on August 19, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s decision to move the Chief Minister’s Office from Fort St. George to Namakkal Kavingar Maaligai has triggered a political dispute over the government’s tender process. The proposed relocation is intended to provide additional working space for the Chief Minister and his staff. Reports indicate that work related to the proposed shift is already… Continue reading "BJP seeks clarity over tender for CM Vijay’s new office, Minister reacts"
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Shootout row: Karnataka CM Shivakumar tells Tamil Nadu leaders to stay out of Karnataka affairs
By Chennaivision on August 19, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has rejected calls from Tamil Nadu leaders for a CBI investigation into the Hanur forest shootout, stressing that states should respect each other’s jurisdiction. The incident in Chamarajanagar district has sparked anger in Tamil Nadu because the three men who were killed were reportedly from the state. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay… Continue reading "Shootout row: Karnataka CM Shivakumar tells Tamil Nadu leaders to stay out of Karnataka affairs"
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Tata Sons AGM adjourned for first time in history
By Chennaivision on August 19, 2026

The 108th annual general meeting of Tata Sons was adjourned on August 18 after the company failed to meet the required quorum, an unusual development for a gathering that has traditionally been a routine corporate exercise. According to reports, a representative jointly nominated by the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust was absent. The two trusts… Continue reading "Tata Sons AGM adjourned for first time in history"
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Amit Shah in Chennai to chair southern States’ Chief Ministers’ meet
By Chennaivision on August 19, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive in Chennai on Wednesday evening ahead of a meeting of the chief ministers of southern states and Puducherry. Shah is expected to land at Chennai’s old airport at around 7.40 pm on August 19 after travelling from New Delhi by special flight. He will then proceed to a private hotel at… Continue reading "Amit Shah in Chennai to chair southern States’ Chief Ministers’ meet"
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Vijay apologises in Assembly after Minister’s Karunanidhi remark sparks DMK protest
By Chennaivision on August 18, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay apologised in the Assembly on Monday after Forest Minister R V Ranjith Kumar referred to former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi without the customary honorifics. The reference led to protests from DMK members, who argued that it violated the established conventions of the House. Vijay intervened during the proceedings and acknowledged that the late… Continue reading "Vijay apologises in Assembly after Minister’s Karunanidhi remark sparks DMK protest"
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Tamil Nadu unveils TN-S4C: New 24×7 command centre to fight cybercrime and digital fraud
By Chennaivision on August 18, 2026

Tamil Nadu government has converted the headquarters of its existing Cyber Crime Wing in Chennai into the Tamil Nadu State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, or TN-S4C. The new 24×7 facility is intended to provide a state-level mechanism for coordinating responses to increasingly complex cyber offences. The initiative follows the Union Home Ministry’s framework for state cyber crime coordination centres as… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu unveils TN-S4C: New 24×7 command centre to fight cybercrime and digital fraud"

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