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Annamalai to deliver special address at Tamil conference in New Jersey
Politics

Annamalai to deliver special address at Tamil conference in New Jersey

Tamil organisations in North America are set to come together in New Jersey for a major cultural gathering next month. The Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FETNA), along with the New Jersey Tamil Sangam, has announced the 39th edition of its Tamil festival. The event will be held at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center on July 2, 3 and 4. Organisers said several well-known personalities from Tamil Nadu are expected to take part in the programmes scheduled across the three days.

Amit Shah urges states to crack down hard on drug traffickers
Politics

Amit Shah urges states to crack down hard on drug traffickers

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked state governments to adopt strategies to identify and destroy the infrastructure behind drug trafficking, and to take ruthless action against drug syndicates and key gangs. Speaking at a meeting of the Narcotics coordination mechanism, Shah said India is at a critical juncture in its fight against narcotics. He warned that the next three years would be decisive in determining whether drug addiction gains ground or the country succeeds in defeating it.

West Bengal to introduce Uniform Civil Code: Suvendu Adhikari
Politics

West Bengal to introduce Uniform Civil Code: Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said the state will introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), on the lines of measures followed in Gujarat, Assam and Uttarakhand. Speaking to reporters, Adhikari said an announcement on the procedures would be made in the state Assembly. He added that a committee has been constituted to take the process forward. According to the details cited, the UCC was introduced in West Bengal on May 25. The provisions include abolishing polygamy and making registration mandatory for live-in relationships.

CM Vijay urges PM to review NLC stake sale, uses 'Government of India'
Business

CM Vijay urges PM to review NLC stake sale, uses 'Government of India'

Chennai: Chief Minister Vijay has written to the Prime Minister urging a reconsideration of the Government of India’s decision to sell shares of NLC India through an offer-for-sale route. In the letter, the Chief Minister referred to the Centre as the “Government of India”, avoiding the term “Union government” that had been used earlier by the previous DMK administration. According to the letter, the proposed stake sale has caused “regret” to the Tamil Nadu government. The state government said it objects, as a matter of policy, to any move that reduces NLC India’s shareholding.

Names of soldiers martyred in Operation Sindoor released
General

Names of soldiers martyred in Operation Sindoor released

The Union government has released the list of soldiers who were martyred during Operation Sindoor, marking the first time their names have been made public. The names are set to be inscribed at the National War Memorial in Delhi. Operation Sindoor was launched after a brutal attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in which Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 civilians. In response, India carried out strikes on terrorist camps and air force bases in Pakistan, during which many terrorists were reported killed.

Theni disability welfare officer suspended over sexual harassment claim
Crime

Theni disability welfare officer suspended over sexual harassment claim

The District Differently Abled Welfare Officer in Theni, Brahmanayagam, has been placed under suspension following allegations of sexual harassment. According to the report, the complaint relates to the period when he was working in Thoothukudi. A woman employee who worked under him alleged that he subjected her to sexual harassment. An internal inquiry committee conducted an investigation and submitted its findings, stating that the officer behaved in an obscene manner towards the employee and committed sexual assault.

Lok Sabha Speaker to decide soon on TMC, Uddhav Sena MP defections
Politics

Lok Sabha Speaker to decide soon on TMC, Uddhav Sena MP defections

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is expected to announce a decision before the Parliament’s monsoon session on defection-related cases involving MPs from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena. In West Bengal, 20 TMC MPs are reported to have broken away to function as a separate group and joined the Indian Nationalist Citizens Party. The Mamata Banerjee camp has strongly objected, and her relative Abhishek Banerjee met the Speaker to present their position. The dissenting MPs have also submitted their explanations.

Jairam Ramesh says Congress should not re-induct BJP defectors
Politics

Jairam Ramesh says Congress should not re-induct BJP defectors

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the party should not re-admit leaders—especially younger faces—who left after enjoying positions and benefits in the Congress and later joined the BJP. He said the party should not even consider their return, calling it his personal view. In a separate political statement, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien criticised reports that the BJP government in West Bengal is planning to remove eggs from the school mid-day meal scheme. He alleged the move amounts to imposing vegetarian food and would harm children’s nutrition.

Mumbai suburban train dispute ends in youth’s stabbing death
Crime

Mumbai suburban train dispute ends in youth’s stabbing death

A 21-year-old man was stabbed to death on a Mumbai suburban train following a dispute over closing a coach door, railway police said. The victim, identified as Mayank Lohar from Virar in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, worked as a sales representative at a private firm in Andheri. He was returning home late at night after work. Police said Lohar was travelling in the first-class coach of a Churchgate–Nalasopara fast local along with another passenger, Roshan Suvarna. Between Goregaon and Kandivali, heavy rain began, triggering an argument between the two over shutting the coach door.

ISRO chief says BRICS discussed debris-free satellite missions
Technology

ISRO chief says BRICS discussed debris-free satellite missions

ISRO Chairman Narayanan on Wednesday said BRICS space agency leaders discussed “space-debris-free” satellite mission plans aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of space activities. The BRICS Space Agencies Heads Meeting was held in Bengaluru under India’s chairmanship. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Narayanan said the discussions would help take India forward at a global level. He noted that India’s overall space ecosystem has been expanding under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, and said the country is now among the leading nations in space operations.

Sengottaiyan says BJP’s Nainar seeks compromise with DMK
Politics

Sengottaiyan says BJP’s Nainar seeks compromise with DMK

Minister Sengottaiyan, speaking to reporters in Coimbatore on Wednesday, took aim at Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran, alleging that he is attempting a “compromise” with the DMK. Referring to comments made outside the Assembly, Sengottaiyan said that if DMK members had raised such matters on the floor of the House, Chief Minister Vijay would have responded firmly. On the Mettur dam, he noted that in several years the reservoir has been opened even during August and September.

CPI leader says CM Vijay’s Assembly remarks were unacceptable
Politics

CPI leader says CM Vijay’s Assembly remarks were unacceptable

Indian Communist Party (CPI) state secretary Veerappandian said the conduct and language used in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly must uphold the institution’s traditions and decorum. He said the party, which supports the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government from outside, would not create pressure on the government, but would continue to raise its voice for oppressed people. Veerappandian criticised Chief Minister Vijay’s speech in the Assembly, alleging it resembled a public meeting address. He also said making gestures in the House was wrong and objected to the Chief Minister’s remark, “Appavai kaanom,” calling it unacceptable.

TN BJP slams use of schoolchildren in Vijay birthday event near Kanchipuram
Politics

TN BJP slams use of schoolchildren in Vijay birthday event near Kanchipuram

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran has condemned an incident in which students of a government panchayat middle school in the JJ Nagar area near Kanchipuram were allegedly taken, in school uniform, to Chief Minister Vijay’s birthday celebrations. In a statement, he questioned how party functionaries of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) had the “audacity” to bring schoolchildren to a political event. He alleged that the children were made to tie TVK flags, sing birthday greetings inside the government school premises, and raise slogans such as “Long live Vijay.”

Thirumavalavan questions TN’s ‘gold ring for newborns’ plan
Politics

Thirumavalavan questions TN’s ‘gold ring for newborns’ plan

VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan has asked the Tamil Nadu government to drop its plan to outsource sanitation work in all municipal corporations through private contracts. He also questioned the government’s announcement that ₹755 crore would be allocated for a scheme to provide a one-gram gold ring to babies born in government hospitals. Pointing to the high cost of deliveries in private hospitals—around ₹50,000 for normal delivery and ₹1 lakh for caesarean—he said even poor families choose private facilities for the safety of mother and child.

Secondary teachers oppose transfers before headmaster promotions
Education

Secondary teachers oppose transfers before headmaster promotions

Vacancies and counselling trigger protest Madurai witnessed growing opposition from secondary grade teachers, who say transfer counselling should not be held before long-pending headmaster promotions in the primary education department. Transfer counselling set for July 2 The general transfer counselling for teachers is scheduled to begin on July 2, with secondary grade teachers’ deployment/transfer counselling planned on the very first day. Teachers argue this move could adversely affect them when a large number of headmaster posts remain vacant.

Report flags raid-linked development involving EV Velu and 11 others
General

Report flags raid-linked development involving EV Velu and 11 others

A Dinamalar TV “Breaking” video report has claimed a sudden development linked to a raid involving EV Velu and 11 others. The clip is presented under the “General” section and is dated June 25, 2026. The headline references “EV Velu house raid” and frames it as a developing story. However, the available source text does not provide further specifics on the nature of the raid, the agencies involved, locations searched, or the identities of the other individuals mentioned.

Textile sector urges TN to avoid power tariff hike to gain from UK trade
Business

Textile sector urges TN to avoid power tariff hike to gain from UK trade

Tamil Nadu’s textile industry has urged the state government to avoid an increase in electricity tariffs, warning that higher power costs could weaken the sector’s competitiveness. Industry representatives said the benefits expected from the India–UK trade agreement can be realised only if power tariffs are kept in check, as electricity is a major input cost for textile manufacturing. They also highlighted Tamil Nadu’s significant role in the national textile ecosystem, noting that a sizable share of India’s textile production comes from the state.

Venezuela hit by twin quakes; death toll feared to rise sharply
General

Venezuela hit by twin quakes; death toll feared to rise sharply

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in quick succession, triggering widespread concern over the scale of damage and casualties. According to the report, the quakes occurred just 39 seconds apart and measured 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale. The incident has been described as a major disaster for the country, with the tremors said to have caused severe impact. A US assessment cited in the report warned that the death toll could climb dramatically, with estimates ranging from 10,000 to 100,000.

Morning news roundup: ‘CM Vijay shock’ and Udhayanidhi under pressure
Politics

Morning news roundup: ‘CM Vijay shock’ and Udhayanidhi under pressure

Dinamalar TV published its morning short-news bulletin at 8 AM on June 25, 2026, presenting a quick roundup of key developments. The video’s headline highlights two main themes: a “shock” involving “CM Vijay” and a situation described as “Udhayanidhi struggling.” The source material does not provide further details on the specific incidents or context behind these references. The bulletin is presented as a brief news summary format, with the full set of items available in the video on Dinamalar’s platform.

Devotion and learning uplift wisdom across seven births: Dinamalar video
General

Devotion and learning uplift wisdom across seven births: Dinamalar video

A short spiritual video published by Dinamalar reflects on the value of devotion and education, linking both to the growth of wisdom. The message suggests that faith-driven living, combined with the knowledge gained through learning, can lead to a lasting upliftment of one’s intellect. In the brief clip, the theme is framed in traditional terms, stating that such wisdom can remain elevated across “seven births,” a phrase commonly used in spiritual discourse.

CM Vijay flags off 300 new government buses in Chennai
General

CM Vijay flags off 300 new government buses in Chennai

Chief Minister Vijay on Tuesday inaugurated 300 new government buses in Chennai, according to a video shared by Dinamalar. After flagging off the fleet, the Chief Minister also travelled on one of the newly launched buses. The event was linked to the Secretariat and government transport services. The short video carried hashtags including #Chennai, #GovtBus and #Secretariat, indicating the location and the government-run nature of the service. Further details such as routes, depots, or the rollout schedule were not provided in the source clip.

Brazil and Morocco reach World Cup knockouts after Group C wins
Sports

Brazil and Morocco reach World Cup knockouts after Group C wins

Brazil cruise past Scotland In a Group C league match in Miami, Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to book a spot in the World Cup knockout round. Vinicius Junior struck early in the 7th minute and added his second in first-half stoppage time (45+3) to put Brazil firmly in control. Matheus Cunha made it 3-0 in the 60th minute to seal the result. Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes played a key role with assists for two of the goals.

Trump says NATO allies let US down during Iran war; Rutte disagrees
Politics

Trump says NATO allies let US down during Iran war; Rutte disagrees

US President Donald Trump said several NATO partner countries did not stand by the United States during the war against Iran, calling their stance “disappointing”. He made the remarks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Oval Office in the White House. Trump said the US did not need assistance in the conflict and claimed that Iran was “destroyed” in the first week. However, he added that it would have mattered if allies had at least expressed willingness to help.

Two planes face off on same taxiway at Ahmedabad airport, passengers panic
General

Two planes face off on same taxiway at Ahmedabad airport, passengers panic

An incident at Ahmedabad airport triggered panic among passengers after two aircraft ended up facing each other on the same runway-side path on Wednesday night. According to reports, an Air India flight carrying 164 passengers had arrived and was taxiing towards its parking bay when an IndiGo aircraft entered the taxi route for departure, bringing the two planes head-on. Following the near-miss, the Air India aircraft was safely moved to an alternate location. The situation led to a delay of about 20 minutes for the IndiGo flight’s departure.

Modi govt committed to fully upholding Constitution: Rajnath Singh
Politics

Modi govt committed to fully upholding Constitution: Rajnath Singh

Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the Modi-led government is firmly committed to fully upholding the Constitution and strengthening India’s democratic institutions. In a statement issued on the anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, he described that period as one of the darkest chapters in India’s democratic history. He said freedom of speech and expression was curtailed, and attempts were made to control the judiciary and reduce its authority. Singh also said the Emergency serves as a reminder that when those in power adopt authoritarian tendencies, it poses a serious threat to people’s lives, democratic institutions and constitutional values.

Mexico cruise past Czech Republic; South Africa reach knockouts
Sports

Mexico cruise past Czech Republic; South Africa reach knockouts

Mexico registered a commanding win in the World Cup Group A league match, defeating the Czech Republic 3-0 in Mexico City. The first half ended goalless, with both sides unable to break through. After the break, Mexico stepped up the tempo and struck three times in succession. In another Group A fixture, South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to seal an important victory. The result marked a milestone for South Africa, who advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in World Cup history. In Group A, the team finished their league phase with one win, one draw and one defeat.

Vijay alleges TASMAC ‘party fund’ collections under DMK rule
Politics

Vijay alleges TASMAC ‘party fund’ collections under DMK rule

Tamil daily Dinamalar’s TV segment reported on remarks made in the Tamil Nadu Assembly during the debate on the motion thanking the Governor for his address. According to the report, Chief Minister Vijay, while speaking on the motion, made allegations targeting the DMK’s period in office. He claimed that within TASMAC, the state-run liquor retail corporation, there was an aggressive drive to collect money under the label of a “party fund” during the DMK administration.

Ronaldo returns as Portugal vs Uzbekistan match gets expert analysis
Sports

Ronaldo returns as Portugal vs Uzbekistan match gets expert analysis

Dinamalar TV has published a football analysis video titled “Ronaldo is back… Siuuuu…”, focusing on the match-up between Portugal and Uzbekistan. The programme features discussion with a football expert, offering a match-focused breakdown and reactions around Cristiano Ronaldo’s return. The video is listed under the General section on Dinamalar’s platform and is dated June 25, 2026. Viewers can find the segment on Dinamalar’s video page as part of its related and additional video lineup.

Stalin says DMK will consider cadre call for no alliance
Politics

Stalin says DMK will consider cadre call for no alliance

DMK workers have been voicing that the party should not enter into an alliance with any other party, according to a report. Responding to the views expressed by cadres, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin said the matter would certainly be taken up for consideration. The remarks come amid ongoing political discussions in the state, with the issue of alliances drawing attention within party circles. No further details were shared in the report on when a decision might be taken or what form the consideration would take.

Why is Namadevar seen as so arrogant?
General

Why is Namadevar seen as so arrogant?

A short video published under Dinamalar’s spiritual segment poses a pointed question: why is Namadevar associated with arrogance. The clip’s listing provides only the headline theme, without additional context, narration details, or supporting examples in the available source text. With limited information provided, the video appears to be framed as a reflective prompt for viewers rather than a fully detailed report. No further specifics about the incident, background, or interpretation are included in the accessible content.

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