1. TVK-led alliance to be called Secular Social Justice Vettri Alliance after alliance party meet

The Tamilaga Vettri Kalagam (TVK)-led alliance of parties supporting the state government has been named the ‘Secular Social Justice Winning Alliance’, following the second round of consultative meetings held at the party headquarters in Panaiyur on Wednesday (September 9), according to a Daily Thanthi report.

2. TN bypolls: DMK first off the block, announces candidates for Madurantakam, Dharapuram

After maintaining a studied silence when reporters asked him about the bypolls to two Assembly constituencies, DMK president MK Stalin announced candidates for the two seats. With this, the principal opposition party became the first off the block to formally enter the fray, while the ruling TVK and the other opposition party, the AIADMK, are yet to even start the process of candidate selection.

3. Thaimaaman gold ring scheme unlikely to launch on September 15

The Tamil Nadu government’s 'Thaimaaman gold ring scheme' is unlikely to be launched on September 15 as originally announced, with Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s London visit reportedly affecting the schedule.

4. PMK chief opposes Pattinapakkam site for Secretariat, demands satellite administrative city

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday urged the Tamil Nadu government to abandon plans to build a new Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam in the state capital.

5. Delhi building collapse: Police seek 3-day custody of owner's son, PG operator, building contractor

A labour contractor was apprehended from Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the collapse of a five-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan that left seven people dead, as investigators scrutinised construction and repair work at the building and a rent agreement that reportedly disclaimed liability for tenant casualty, police said on Tuesday.

6. BJP received Rs 1,473 crore during last 5 state polls, over 7 times more than Cong: EC filings

The BJP received nearly Rs 1,473 crore at its central headquarters alone during the last five state assembly elections, more than seven times the Rs 207 crore in net receipts reported by the Congress across its central and state units, according to expenditure statements filed with the Election Commission (EC).

7. Karnataka to move SC against order to release 6,000 cusecs Cauvery water to TN

8. Nepal flood death toll climbs to 1,365 as rescue efforts continue

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal climbed to 1,365 on Wednesday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, authorities said.