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Tamil Nadu transfers 40 IAS officers: 14 collectors reshuffled in May 2026 G.O.
State desk — official transfer order with downloadable PDF; Secretariat and G.O. text aligned.
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Tamil Nadu Revokes Goondas Act Detention Against Savukku Shankar After Advisory Board Review
Chennai legal desk — Greater Chennai detention order of 9 April revoked on 19 May after Advisory Board review; habeas challenge before Madras High Court largely infructuous.
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Tamil Nadu cabinet portfolios announced: CM C. Joseph Vijay keeps Home, Police and key departments
State desk — who holds which department after the 10 May swearing-in.
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BJP says Piyush Goyal to finalise Tamil Nadu NDA seat-sharing as polls near
Alliance arithmetic tightens as nomination week approaches.
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MNM will not contest Tamil Nadu 2026 polls; Kamal Haasan to campaign for DMK-led front
Politics — how star campaigns shift turnout in city cores.