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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Cabinet approves 4-lane Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram section of NH-87 in Tamil Nadu

On 1 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved a 46.7-km 4-lane Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram section of NH-87 in Tamil Nadu on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a capital cost of ₹1,853 crore.

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🌐 International Organisations 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

First-ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue opens in Chennai

On 30 June 2025 in Chennai, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first-ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue, held aboard the MV Empress at Chennai Port.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

ECI announces Rajya Sabha biennial elections to 8 seats from Assam and Tamil Nadu; poll on 19 June

The Election Commission of India on 26 May 2025 announced biennial elections to eight Rajya Sabha seats — two from Assam and six from Tamil Nadu — with polling and counting on 19 June 2025.

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🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Department of Posts releases stamp marking 125 years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory

The Department of Posts released a commemorative postage stamp on 16 May 2025 at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, marking 125 years of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, established on 1 April 1899.

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🌿 Climate Change 📍 Haryana Important

DST announces India's first cluster of five CCU testbeds in the cement sector

On National Technology Day, 11 May 2025, the Department of Science and Technology announced five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds in the cement sector, set up in academia–industry partnership under a PPP model.

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🎓 Education 📍 Tamil Nadu

Stalin inaugurates new buildings and hostels of Government Model School at Thuvakudi, Tiruchi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated new buildings and hostels built at a cost of ₹57.47 crore for the Government Model School at Thuvakudi, Tiruchi, on 8 May 2025.

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🏛️ Elections 📍 Tamil Nadu

ECI trains Tamil Nadu and Puducherry election functionaries in Tamil at IIIDEM; trainees cross 2,300

The Election Commission of India on 7 May 2025 began training 293 field-level election functionaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the Tamil language at IIIDEM, Delhi, taking the number trained there in recent weeks to nearly 2,300.

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🚄 Energy & Power 📍 Tamil Nadu Must know

Tamil Nadu energy security: Coal Secretary and Chief Secretary meet in Chennai

Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt and Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam held a high-level meeting in Chennai on 2 May 2025 on strengthening the State's energy security.

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🎭 Heritage & UNESCO 📍 India Important

National Archives of India acquires private papers of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

The National Archives of India acquired the private paper collection of former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, donated by his niece Dr APJM Nazema Maraikayar, the Culture Ministry said on 28 April 2025.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Tamil Nadu announces 2% DA hike and restoration of earned leave surrender for government employees

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced nine welfare measures for government employees in the Assembly on 28 April 2025, including a 2% DA hike from 1 January 2025 and restoration of earned leave surrender from 1 October 2025.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Tamil Nadu Must know

Vice-President addresses Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, on 27 April 2025, saying India must move from food security to farmer prosperity.

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🛡️ Military Exercises 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

14th India–Russia naval exercise INDRA 2025 begins at Chennai

The 14th edition of the India–Russia naval exercise INDRA began at Chennai on 28 March 2025, with a harbour phase until 30 March and a sea phase in the Bay of Bengal from 31 March to 2 April.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Japan Must know

India and Japan sign ODA loans worth JPY 191.736 billion for six projects

The Government of India and JICA signed six loan agreements worth JPY 191.736 billion in New Delhi on 27 March 2025 under Japan's Official Development Assistance, covering projects in Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Assam and Punjab.

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🏅 Sports 📍 Delhi Important

Khelo India Para Games 2025 close in New Delhi; Haryana retain title with 34 golds

The second Khelo India Para Games closed in New Delhi on 27 March 2025, with Haryana topping the medal table again with 34 gold and 104 medals in all, ahead of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurates Kamba Ramayana Parayanam at Srirangam to revive oral recital tradition

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the Kamba Ramayana Parayanam at Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, on 18 March 2025, launching a South Zone Cultural Centre initiative to revive the oral tradition of reciting the Tamil epic.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Electronics for Hyperloop project to be developed at ICF Chennai, says Ashwini Vaishnaw after visiting IIT Madras test facility

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on 15 March 2025 that the electronics technology for the Hyperloop project will be developed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, after he witnessed a demonstration at IIT Madras's 410-metre Hyperloop test facility, the longest in Asia.

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💹 Budget & Taxation 📍 Tamil Nadu Must know

Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26: fiscal deficit at 3% of GSDP, Rameswaram airport, Semiconductor Mission 2030

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the State Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly on 14 March 2025, with a fiscal deficit of ₹1,06,963 crore, or 3% of GSDP.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Keel laid for second of five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli

The keel of the second of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy was laid at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, on 12 March 2025.

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🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 Uttar Pradesh Important

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, wins MeitY's first e-Toycathon

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, won India's first Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon 2025), organised by C-DAC under MeitY, at an award ceremony at C-DAC Noida on 8 March 2025.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 Tamil Nadu Must know

Amit Shah attends CISF's 56th Raising Day at Thakkolam; training centre named after Rajaditya Chola

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 56th Raising Day parade of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at its Regional Training Centre in Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu, on 7 March 2025, and announced that the centre would be named after Chola warrior Rajaditya Chola.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

DRI and Coast Guard seize 30 kg hashish oil worth ₹33 crore from Maldives-bound vessel

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), with the Indian Coast Guard, seized 29.954 kg of hashish oil worth about ₹33 crore from a Maldives-bound tug-barge on 7 March 2025, after it was escorted back to Tuticorin.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Important

Defence Ministry signs $248 million deal with Rosoboronexport for 1,000 HP engines for T-72 tanks

The Ministry of Defence signed a $248 million contract with Russia's Rosoboronexport on 7 March 2025 for 1,000 HP engines for the Army's T-72 tanks, with transfer of technology to Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited's Heavy Vehicle Factory, Avadi.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi Important

President Murmu opens second edition of Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav, on South India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second edition of 'Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav', showcasing the culture of South India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 5 March 2025.

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🌿 Wildlife & Protected Areas 📍 Gujarat Must know

PM Modi chairs 7th meeting of National Board for Wildlife at Gir; 16th Asiatic lion estimation announced

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Gir National Park, Gujarat, on World Wildlife Day, 3 March 2025, and announced the 16th Asiatic lion population estimation in 2025.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 West Bengal

Indian Navy's East Coast motor car rally flagged off from INS Netaji, Kolkata

The Indian Navy's Motor Car Rally Expedition on the East Coast was flagged off from INS Netaji, Kolkata, on 3 March 2025 and will end in Chennai on 21 March.

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🌿 Disasters 📍 Kerala

C-DAC's HIMASHIELD 2024 grand challenge on GLOF mitigation concludes in Thiruvananthapuram

The HIMASHIELD 2024 Grand Challenge on Glacial Lake Outburst Flood mitigation, organised by C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram, concluded on National Science Day, 28 February 2025.

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🏆 Awards & Honours 📍 India

NHRC names winners of its tenth short film competition on human rights; 'Doodh Ganga' from J&K wins first prize

The National Human Rights Commission announced on 27 February 2025 the seven winners of its tenth annual short film competition on human rights, with J&K's 'Doodh Ganga - Valley's Dying Lifeline' winning the ₹2 lakh first prize.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Tamil Nadu

Civil Aviation Minister opens UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport, the second after Kolkata

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport on 27 February 2025, the second such low-cost cafe after Kolkata.

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🎭 Festivals & Events 📍 Tamil Nadu

Amit Shah joins Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on 26 February 2025.

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🌿 Environment & Ecology 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Mines Ministry annuls auction of Nayakkarpatti tungsten block in Tamil Nadu

The Ministry of Mines on 23 January 2025 decided to annul the auction of the Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, which includes the Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site.

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