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SEBI orders probe into Rajesh Exports over Rs 15.15 lakh crore mismatch
Business

SEBI orders probe into Rajesh Exports over Rs 15.15 lakh crore mismatch

SEBI has ordered an investigation into Rajesh Exports, a Bengaluru-headquartered gold refinery and jewellery manufacturer, following allegations of large-scale financial irregularities involving a reported Rs 15.15 lakh crore mismatch. According to the regulator, a complaint was received on March 11, 2024, flagging concerns over high-value transactions and the amounts reported by the company. SEBI subsequently began a probe, appointing an investigating officer and a separate official to examine the company’s accounts and verify its financial statements.

Congress names Praveen Chakravarthy for Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha poll
Politics

Congress names Praveen Chakravarthy for Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha poll

Congress on Wednesday announced that Praveen Chakravarthy will contest the upcoming Rajya Sabha election from Tamil Nadu. The poll is scheduled to be held on June 18. The vacancy arose after AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP C.V. Shanmugam resigned from the Upper House following his victory in the Mayilam Assembly constituency. With the ruling TVK in a strong position, the seat was widely seen as likely to go to the party.

CM Vijay orders crackdown to prevent mineral smuggling
Politics

CM Vijay orders crackdown to prevent mineral smuggling

Chief Minister Vijay has directed officials to take firm steps to prevent illegal mineral smuggling and to improve the state’s mineral revenue. The instructions were issued during a review meeting at the Secretariat in Chennai, where the Chief Minister discussed measures related to curbing mineral smuggling. Ministers Anand, Prabhu and Maria Wilson attended the meeting, along with Chief Secretary Saikumar and senior officials including Finance Secretary Siddiq, Water Resources Secretary Sathyaprathasahu and Natural Resources Department Secretary Suntsongam Jadak Siru.

Respect public sentiments, Madurai HC tells TN govt in Thiruparankundram case
Politics

Respect public sentiments, Madurai HC tells TN govt in Thiruparankundram case

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to first clarify its stand in a case linked to the lighting of Karthigai Deepam at the lamp pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill. The matter arises from a contempt petition filed after a single judge, on December 1, 2025, ordered that the festival lamp be lit at the hill’s lamp pillar as well, apart from the usual locations. Appeals were later filed against various orders passed in the contempt proceedings.

Madras HC allows withdrawal of AIADMK internal dispute suits
Politics

Madras HC allows withdrawal of AIADMK internal dispute suits

The Madras High Court has allowed the withdrawal of civil suits filed against the 2022 AIADMK general council meeting and the party’s disciplinary actions that followed it. With the permission granted, the court ordered that the matters be closed. AIADMK split into two factions in 2022—one led by Edappadi K Palaniswami and the other by O Panneerselvam. The party’s general council was convened on July 11, 2022, and a plea seeking to restrain the meeting was earlier not accepted by the High Court.

DMK to skip June 8 INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi
Politics

DMK to skip June 8 INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi

Chennai: The DMK leadership on Wednesday announced that the party will boycott the INDIA alliance leaders’ consultation meeting scheduled to be held in Delhi on June 8. In a statement, the DMK said the decision was taken to respect the feelings of its cadre, who it claimed were deeply hurt by what it described as Congress’ “betrayal” after the Assembly election. The party recalled that Congress contested 28 seats as part of the DMK-led alliance and won five. It noted that after the election, Congress extended support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to form the government and also joined the coalition cabinet.

Mayor–TVK MLA spat erupts at Chennai school building inauguration
Politics

Mayor–TVK MLA spat erupts at Chennai school building inauguration

A function to inaugurate new buildings of a Chennai Corporation primary school in Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar turned tense after a public disagreement between Mayor R. Priya and the constituency’s TVK MLA, Pallavi. The new school buildings, built at a cost of Rs 2.20 crore in Nammalvar Pettai, were inaugurated on Wednesday. As the Mayor moved to cut the ribbon, the MLA—standing behind—reportedly cut it first, drawing attention at the venue. Soon after, the Mayor lit the ceremonial lamp. When the MLA reached out for the candle to light the lamp next, the Mayor instead handed it to the Corporation’s Joint Commissioner, Karpagam, and invited her to proceed. Upset by this, the MLA left the venue with her supporters.

Kerala debt hits Rs 5.07 lakh crore; white paper tabled in Assembly
Politics

Kerala debt hits Rs 5.07 lakh crore; white paper tabled in Assembly

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, who also holds charge of the finance portfolio, tabled a white paper on the state’s fiscal position in the Assembly on Wednesday. The document said Kerala’s total debt burden has risen to Rs 5.07 lakh crore. According to the white paper, 77% of the state’s revenue is spent on salaries, pensions and interest payments, with interest alone accounting for 20.9%. This, it said, has sharply reduced funds available for development works.

Private schools move HC against order to display fee details on boards
Education

Private schools move HC against order to display fee details on boards

Private schools in Tamil Nadu have approached the Madras High Court challenging directions that require them to display fee details on school notice boards. The petition seeks to set aside orders issued by the State Information Commission and a subsequent circular from the Directorate of Private Schools. According to the plea filed by K. Palaniyappan, general secretary of the All India Private Educational Institutions Association, the State Information Commission on May 25 directed the Director of Private Schools to make it mandatory for all private schools to publish the fee particulars fixed by the government.

Parliament panel flags rupee fall; govt says economy remains strong
Business

Parliament panel flags rupee fall; govt says economy remains strong

New Delhi: Members of Parliament voiced concern over the Indian rupee’s decline and a slowdown in private investment during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance. The session, chaired by committee head Bhartruhari Mahtab, saw members also question the government on inflation and external risks, including the West Asia conflict. MPs further sought clarity on the proposed India–US trade agreement and new restrictions introduced by China to protect its industrial sector.

India, Venezuela discuss boosting energy and trade cooperation
Politics

India, Venezuela discuss boosting energy and trade cooperation

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez, on a five-day official visit to India, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the leaders reviewed India–Venezuela ties and explored ways to strengthen collaboration across sectors including energy, trade, health and automobiles. They also exchanged views on international and regional developments of mutual interest. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation and support the progress of countries in the Global South.

EPS alleges conspiracy in TNEB hard disk theft, seeks CBI probe
Politics

EPS alleges conspiracy in TNEB hard disk theft, seeks CBI probe

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Wednesday alleged that a conspiracy was behind the reported theft of hard disks from the Tamil Nadu power department’s head office in Chennai. In a statement, EPS referred to media reports claiming that 18 hard disks containing key information had gone missing from the electricity board’s headquarters. He questioned how tender-related data could disappear under a government that projects itself as promoting “clean energy”.

Namdev throws away his offering plate as Vitthala doesn’t appear
General

Namdev throws away his offering plate as Vitthala doesn’t appear

A new spiritual video published by Dinamalar highlights an episode from the life of Namdev Maharaj, centred on his devotion to Vitthala. According to the video’s theme, Namdev becomes distressed when Vitthala does not appear, and in that moment he throws away the offering plate. The clip is presented as part of an ongoing series, tagged as Episode 6, and features Sivasri Skanda Prasad. The video was released on June 4, 2026, under the general category on Dinamalar’s platform.

Company penalised for delaying bike repair by 69 days
General

Company penalised for delaying bike repair by 69 days

A company has been penalised after a customer complained that his motorcycle repair was delayed for 69 days. According to the report, Kannan, a daily-wage labourer from Kaliyavoor village in Srivaikuntam taluk of Thoothukudi district, had approached an auto service outlet in the Samathanapuram area of Palayamkottai in 2018 for repairs. He alleged that the repair work was not completed within a reasonable time and that the delay stretched to 69 days.

BJP minority wing seeks action to recover encroached Waqf properties
Politics

BJP minority wing seeks action to recover encroached Waqf properties

BJP Minority Morcha national secretary Vellore Ibrahim and others met officials at the Chennai Waqf Board office and submitted a petition seeking action to recover Waqf properties. According to the petition, several Waqf Board assets are allegedly being encroached upon and misappropriated, and the group urged authorities to take steps to reclaim them. The representation was made directly to Waqf Board office officials in Chennai, calling for measures to safeguard the properties and prevent further loss.

Deva says making such a film was a long-time dream
Entertainment

Deva says making such a film was a long-time dream

Music director Deva has said that making a film of this kind has been a long-cherished dream for him. Speaking in a short video shared by Dinamalar, Deva noted that the idea had been on his mind for many years. The clip features Deva reflecting on his aspiration, without offering further details about the film’s title, cast or release plans. The video has drawn attention online as fans discuss his remarks and speculate about the project.

Dinamalar releases short video with Tamil phrase on prosperity
Entertainment

Dinamalar releases short video with Tamil phrase on prosperity

Dinamalar has published a short-form video on its platform featuring a Tamil phrase centered on prosperity and luck. The line conveys the idea of money “pouring in” and fortune “knocking at the door,” presented in a motivational, celebratory tone. The clip appears under Dinamalar’s shorts/reels section, with the content primarily built around the quoted phrase. No additional context, narration, or related news details are provided in the available source material.

Why Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretary Srinivasan quit suddenly
Politics

Why Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretary Srinivasan quit suddenly

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretary Srinivasan has tendered his resignation, even though his service extension was due to run until September, according to information circulating within the Assembly Secretariat. Srinivasan, who rose through the Assembly’s news division and was known for his command over House rules, had served across both AIADMK and DMK tenures. Secretariat circles say his role was significant in ensuring sensitive proceedings—such as confidence-related votes and the passage of Bills—were conducted without major disruptions.

TASMAC staff allege promotion counselling limits vacancies to 200
Politics

TASMAC staff allege promotion counselling limits vacancies to 200

Madurai: TASMAC employees have raised concerns over the promotion counselling being conducted on June 4 across regional offices, alleging that the process is being carried out by officials without the knowledge of the newly appointed minister. According to staff, the State has been running TASMAC retail outlets since 2003. Over the years, supervisors, salespersons and assistant salespersons were recruited with specified educational qualifications and deposits. They recalled that after 500 shops were shut in 2018, a selection process was held to absorb displaced shop workers into ministerial roles. Around 8,000 graduate-qualified shop employees reportedly took part, and 500 were appointed as junior assistants in TASMAC.

CBSE Class 12 text adds lesson on Chinese occupation, revises Kashmir terms
Education

CBSE Class 12 text adds lesson on Chinese occupation, revises Kashmir terms

NCERT, which supplies textbooks and learning material for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), has updated content in the Class 12 Political Science textbook, adding and revising sections linked to contemporary geopolitics. In the chapter on contemporary world politics, the term “Azad Pakistan” has been revised to describe Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as an Indian territory under Pakistan’s illegal occupation, according to the updated text. The book also notes that while most states have similar powers, some—such as Jammu and Kashmir and certain northeastern states—had special provisions. It adds that Article 370, which provided special provisions for Jammu and Kashmir, was revoked by the President in August 2019, and includes an explanation of the move.

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva’s son held over obscene remarks on BJP executive
Crime

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva’s son held over obscene remarks on BJP executive

Chennai Police on June 4 arrested Surya Siva, son of DMK MP Tiruchi Siva, following a complaint filed by BJP executive and biker racer Alisha Abdulla. According to the complaint submitted at the Chennai Police Commissioner’s office, Abdulla alleged that obscene remarks and defamatory content about her were circulated on social media. She named YouTuber Mukthar and Surya Siva in her petition, stating that the posts had harmed her reputation.

Learn happily, success will follow: CM Vijay greets students
Education

Learn happily, success will follow: CM Vijay greets students

Schools across Tamil Nadu reopened on June 4 for students from Classes 1 to 12, marking the start of the new academic year after the summer break. Teachers welcomed students back to campus by presenting bouquets and distributing sweets, creating a festive first-day atmosphere. In a statement, Chief Minister Vijay extended heartfelt greetings to students beginning the year with fresh hope. He said education is the force that can brighten their future.

Annamalai to meet PM Modi in Delhi today, return to Tamil Nadu tomorrow
Politics

Annamalai to meet PM Modi in Delhi today, return to Tamil Nadu tomorrow

New Delhi: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday (June 4), which also marks his birthday. Annamalai, who travelled to Delhi from Chennai on a sudden visit, has been camping in the national capital for the past few days and meeting senior BJP leaders. He met BJP general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh to discuss his decision, according to sources.

TN signs Rs 18,600-crore MoU with L&T; 8,200 jobs expected
Business

TN signs Rs 18,600-crore MoU with L&T; 8,200 jobs expected

An MoU for investments worth Rs 18,600 crore was signed on Thursday at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in Chennai in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay. The agreement was inked between the Tamil Nadu government and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd. According to the government, the MoU covers three projects with a combined employment potential of 8,200 people. The initiatives span digital infrastructure, electronics manufacturing and shipbuilding expansion. The first project is a data centre expansion plan in Kancheepuram district, involving an investment of Rs 15,000 crore and expected to generate 500 jobs. The second is an electronics products and electronic systems manufacturing project in Coimbatore, with Rs 2,500 crore investment and 2,000 jobs.

Durai Vaiko: Parties should not contest using another party’s symbol
Politics

Durai Vaiko: Parties should not contest using another party’s symbol

MDMK principal secretary Durai Vaiko on Thursday said political movements should not contest elections using another party’s symbol, arguing that it weakens a party’s distinct identity. Speaking to reporters at Coimbatore airport, he said his earlier remark that contesting under the DMK symbol was “unfortunate” was a factual statement. A party’s flag and symbol, he said, are its core identifiers, and using another party’s symbol dilutes its uniqueness. Durai Vaiko also pointed to what he described as a key procedural requirement: when a candidate contests as another party’s candidate, they must first resign their basic membership from their original party and then become a basic member of the party whose symbol they are using.

Venezuela President Delcy Rodriguez holds talks with PM Modi in Delhi
Politics

Venezuela President Delcy Rodriguez holds talks with PM Modi in Delhi

Venezuela President Delcy Rodriguez, who is on a five-day official visit to India, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and held discussions on a range of issues. Ahead of the meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs said the visit would focus on strengthening bilateral ties, including cooperation on energy security, trade and investment. The agenda also included discussions on pharmaceuticals, healthcare, transport and renewable energy, as both sides look to deepen engagement across key sectors.

11 killed in fire at elderly care home in Sri Lanka
General

11 killed in fire at elderly care home in Sri Lanka

A fire at an elderly care home in Sri Lanka has left 11 people dead and seven others injured, according to police. The incident occurred at a facility in Anguruwatota in Kalutara district, about 65 km southeast of Colombo. The blaze reportedly broke out suddenly on Wednesday. Police said 10 people died at the scene, while one person succumbed to injuries after being taken to hospital. Seven injured residents have been admitted for treatment, and the condition of some is said to be critical. Authorities fear the death toll could rise.

Hiding qualifications to get job deprives others’ rights: Supreme Court
General

Hiding qualifications to get job deprives others’ rights: Supreme Court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said that securing employment by concealing one’s true educational qualification amounts to depriving others of their rightful opportunity. The case involved a person working as a temporary bank assistant at Syndicate Bank. He obtained appointment to a post specifically reserved for applicants with education up to Class 10, while allegedly hiding the fact that he was a graduate. A bench comprising Justices Amanullah and Mahadevan heard the matter and upheld the employee’s termination, affirming that the appointment was obtained by suppressing material information.

Anti-corruption raids hit 60 deed registration offices across Tamil Nadu
Crime

Anti-corruption raids hit 60 deed registration offices across Tamil Nadu

Anti-corruption police on Wednesday conducted simultaneous surprise raids at deed registration (sub-registrar) offices across Tamil Nadu. Officials said checks were under way in 60 offices in multiple districts. In Mayiladuthurai, the district sub-registrar office on Kacheri Road was searched with the premises kept closed during the operation. Officials also questioned more than 30 members of the public who had come for registration work. Raids were also reported at the deed registration office on the Virudhunagar–Madurai Road, and at the Sattur office. In Coimbatore, teams inspected the Thondamuthur and Gandhipuram sub-registrar offices.

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