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Health Dept warns: Don’t self-medicate with paracetamol for heat stress
Health

Health Dept warns: Don’t self-medicate with paracetamol for heat stress

Chennai: The public health department has warned people not to self-medicate with paracetamol or aspirin when the body feels overheated due to intense sun exposure, saying it can harm the liver and kidneys. Health officials noted that the average human body temperature is about 37°C. When it rises beyond this, symptoms such as headache, fatigue, dizziness, muscle cramps, fainting and even seizures may occur, indicating heat-related illness. Public health expert Kuzhandaisamy said that instead of taking tablets on one’s own, the affected person should be cooled by wiping the body with a cloth soaked in water and using a fan. He advised giving cool water, tender coconut water or buttermilk, and keeping the person seated in a cool place until they return to normal.

Officials, party members crowd Coimbatore airport to welcome Minister Vanni Arasu
Politics

Officials, party members crowd Coimbatore airport to welcome Minister Vanni Arasu

A large group of government officials and party workers entered the Coimbatore airport terminal on Friday to welcome VCK minister Vanni Arasu, prompting criticism from passengers. Travellers said that even when the Chief Minister or Union ministers arrive, usually only a collector and one or two officials are permitted inside the terminal. In this case, around 12 officials reportedly went in together, with party members reaching up to the escalator area.

NIA conducts searches at three locations in Tamil Nadu
Crime

NIA conducts searches at three locations in Tamil Nadu

NIA officials conducted searches at three locations in Tamil Nadu in connection with a case registered in Kerala, sources said. Teams from the agency’s Kochi regional unit arrived in the state to carry out the probe. Searches were held in Trichy, Virudhunagar and one other location. In Virudhunagar district, officials inspected a unit at Agathakulam in Narikudi that manufactures gelatin sticks used for blasting. Authorities have not yet released information on whether any key documents or materials were seized during the operation.

CM Vijay to visit Trichy on June 1 to thank voters
Politics

CM Vijay to visit Trichy on June 1 to thank voters

Chief Minister Vijay is scheduled to visit Tiruchirappalli on June 1 to express gratitude to voters of the Trichy East Assembly constituency. After the recent election, a government led by Vijay has been formed in Tamil Nadu. Vijay had contested from two constituencies—Trichy East and Perambur—and won in both. He has retained the Perambur seat and resigned as the MLA from Trichy East. According to information shared, Vijay will take part in a public meeting on June 1 at a college ground opposite the Chathiram bus stand in Trichy. Preparations for the event are said to be under way.

Trump administration launches Aliens.gov to track illegal immigrants
Politics

Trump administration launches Aliens.gov to track illegal immigrants

The Trump administration has launched a new website aimed at monitoring people living in the United States illegally, as it continues to tighten immigration enforcement during President Donald Trump’s second term. The portal operates under the domain Aliens.gov and is linked to the work of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to the report, the site is intended to display enforcement actions carried out under the Trump-led administration.

DK Shivakumar to take oath as Karnataka CM on June 3
Politics

DK Shivakumar to take oath as Karnataka CM on June 3

DK Shivakumar will be sworn in as Karnataka’s new Chief Minister on June 3, according to Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee working president GC Chandrasekhar. The announcement comes after the Congress’ internal power tussle in the state was said to have been resolved. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has resigned, and Shivakumar is being formally elected as the Congress Legislature Party leader. Chandrasekhar said the oath-taking will be held at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. He added that the venue was chosen to minimise inconvenience to the public.

Farm loan waiver followed RBI directions, says Finance Minister Maria Wilson
Politics

Farm loan waiver followed RBI directions, says Finance Minister Maria Wilson

Finance Minister Maria Wilson on Friday said the State’s agricultural loan waiver was carried out in line with directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Speaking to reporters in Velankanni, she also claimed that there were no RBI restrictions cited in the previous government’s handling of the farm loan waiver issue. Wilson said the government is preparing a white paper on financial management during the DMK regime and that it would be presented within two weeks. She added that the document would include several key details.

Indian Navy pinned Pakistan Navy to ports during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath
Politics

Indian Navy pinned Pakistan Navy to ports during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the Indian Navy played a decisive role during “Operation Sindoor”, claiming it effectively kept Pakistan’s naval forces confined within their ports. He was speaking in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, after inaugurating a Navy memorial park. Recalling last year’s terror attack in Pahalgam, Singh said the incident led to nationwide anger and prompted a coordinated response by India’s three armed services. According to the minister, the armed forces carried out precise strikes that destroyed terrorist infrastructure located in Pakistan. He said the Army and the Air Force executed their responsibilities effectively during the operation.

Sengottaiyan snaps at reporters over Amma Clinic, breakfast scheme queries
Politics

Sengottaiyan snaps at reporters over Amma Clinic, breakfast scheme queries

Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan on Friday reacted sharply to questions from reporters about whether the breakfast scheme introduced by former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin would be implemented when schools reopen. He said there was no intention to discontinue any welfare programme and that his side did not decide based on who introduced a scheme. According to him, the aim should be to run all schemes successfully. Turning the question back at the media, Sengottaiyan asked whether reporters had questioned those who, he alleged, stopped the Amma Clinic project during the previous regime. He also claimed the press had not written about it earlier out of fear.

India waives cotton import duty from June 1 to October 30
Business

India waives cotton import duty from June 1 to October 30

The Union government has announced that import duty on cotton will be waived from June 1 to October 30, aiming to improve cotton availability for India’s textile industry. Cotton imports in India typically attract an 11% duty. However, the government has periodically offered temporary relief when domestic industry faces shortages of key raw materials. Textile industry bodies have repeatedly urged the Centre to remove the duty, arguing that the exemption is necessary to address a domestic cotton shortage and meet demand.

TN removes Director of Criminal Prosecutions over misconduct complaint
Politics

TN removes Director of Criminal Prosecutions over misconduct complaint

The Tamil Nadu government has removed Krishnaraja from his post as Director of Criminal Prosecutions after a misconduct complaint was raised against him. Krishnaraja previously served as an Additional Public Prosecutor at the Madras High Court. He was appointed as Director of Criminal Prosecutions in November 2024 based on the recommendation of a selection committee headed by former High Court judge Aruna Jagadeesan. On Friday, the Law Department initiated action and dismissed him from service citing the complaint.

DMK field team ‘shocked’ as cadres blame Stalin, Sabareesan for defeat
Politics

DMK field team ‘shocked’ as cadres blame Stalin, Sabareesan for defeat

Chennai: The DMK leadership has formed a 36-member field research team to study the party’s defeat in the Assembly election. The team is visiting constituencies and holding separate discussions with district functionaries, candidates and local-level office-bearers. According to party sources, several cadres contrasted the current leadership style with that of late leader M Karunanidhi. They said Karunanidhi would regularly visit the party headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, and directly hear grievances from functionaries, including those who faced local political opposition.

Durai Murugan likely to step down as DMK general secretary
Politics

Durai Murugan likely to step down as DMK general secretary

Durai Murugan is said to have decided to relinquish his post as general secretary of the DMK, citing health issues, according to reports. The move comes as party president M.K. Stalin is expected to make changes in the DMK’s state-level organisation after a field study committee, formed to analyse the reasons for the Assembly election defeat, submits its report. Sources said Stalin has been consulting close aides on who should be given key positions in the party’s state administration.

Opposition grows in TVK over move to induct ex-minister Vijayabaskar
Politics

Opposition grows in TVK over move to induct ex-minister Vijayabaskar

Chennai: Resistance is building within the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) over a possible move to induct AIADMK MLA and former minister C. Vijayabaskar, who is facing several corruption-related cases, including the ‘gutkha’ case. The development comes after four MLAs from an AIADMK dissident camp resigned and joined TVK. In the wake of those defections, Vijayabaskar—currently the AIADMK MLA from Viralimalai—has been holding discussions about aligning with TVK, according to party sources.

Minister’s surprise temple check exposes bribe-for-darshan at Tiruchendur
Politics

Minister’s surprise temple check exposes bribe-for-darshan at Tiruchendur

HR&CE Minister Ramesh carried out a surprise inspection at the Tiruchendur Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Thoothukudi district by arriving like an ordinary devotee, wearing a mask and casual clothes, without prior notice to officials. According to the report, while observing the crowd near the Shanmuga Vilasam mandapam around 6 am, a priest approached him and offered “fast darshan” in return for money. When the minister asked about the arrangement, the priest allegedly demanded Rs 1,000 per person and even suggested sending the amount via GPay.

Confusion in CM Vijay’s Delhi trip; officials say they couldn’t reach him
Politics

Confusion in CM Vijay’s Delhi trip; officials say they couldn’t reach him

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay travelled to Delhi on May 27 for a two-day visit. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman that evening, but returned to Chennai in haste after dropping other planned meetings. According to IAS officers’ circles, Tamil Nadu House in Delhi functions as the state’s liaison office with the Centre and is run under two IAS officers to coordinate arrangements for visiting state leaders. However, they said the full details of the Chief Minister’s itinerary were known only to his personal team.

Hindu Munnani hails action over Tiruchendur temple irregularities
Politics

Hindu Munnani hails action over Tiruchendur temple irregularities

Hindu Munnani state president Kadeswara Subramaniam on Thursday welcomed the action taken against those allegedly involved in irregularities at the Tiruchendur temple. In a statement, he said an inspection by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister Ramesh brought to light issues in the temple’s functioning. He described the subsequent action as commendable. Subramaniam alleged that offerings money had been handled carelessly and that there had been major fraud in the collection of darshan fees at the Tiruchendur temple.

Chennai Corporation orders building permits within 27 days of filing
General

Chennai Corporation orders building permits within 27 days of filing

Chennai Corporation has issued an order directing that building plan approvals be granted within 27 days from the date an application is registered in the city. The directive follows the Chief Minister Vijay’s announcement that the government will ensure transparent administration after the change in regime, with departments being given clear timelines to complete official processes. As per the order issued by Corporation Commissioner G.S. Sameeran, the assistant executive engineer must complete the site inspection within seven days of registration. The inspection report must be filed within the next two days, and scrutiny of documents must be completed within five days thereafter.

TN assures High Court temple funds in Powerfin are safe
Politics

TN assures High Court temple funds in Powerfin are safe

The Tamil Nadu government has assured the Madras High Court that funds belonging to temples and religious institutions invested in the Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation (Powerfin) will remain safe. The submission came in a petition filed by T.R. Ramesh, president of Indik Collective Trust, Mylapore, Chennai. He challenged amendments to the investment norms under the HR&CE law, following a government order issued in February that permits surplus funds of temples and religious institutions to be invested in state-run entities.

Madras High Court Quashes Goondas Act Detention of Builder
Crime

Madras High Court Quashes Goondas Act Detention of Builder

The Madras High Court has cancelled a detention order issued under the Goondas Act against construction company owner Santosh Sharma. Sharma was arrested over allegations of irregularities in a housing project at Kolathur, Chennai, on land owned by Poornajothi, wife of DMDK treasurer L.K. Sudheesh. The project involved 234 apartments, of which 78 units were handed over, and he was later detained under the preventive detention law last year. Challenging the detention, Sharma’s daughter Varsha Sharma filed a habeas corpus petition before the High Court. A division bench comprising Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan heard the matter and quashed the Goondas Act order.

Kerala Governor flags partial Vande Mataram at Assembly opening
Politics

Kerala Governor flags partial Vande Mataram at Assembly opening

Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has expressed displeasure after the instrumental rendition of Vande Mataram at the opening of the Kerala Legislative Assembly session was played only in part. The controversy arose as the newly elected Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, headed by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, began its first Assembly sitting in Thiruvananthapuram. Ahead of the Governor’s address, an orchestra played the tune of Vande Mataram, but only the first two stanzas were included.

Netanyahu says Israel’s relationship with India is “unique”
Politics

Netanyahu says Israel’s relationship with India is “unique”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Israel’s relationship with India as “unique,” highlighting what he called strong goodwill from Indians toward his country. Speaking at a conference held in the West Bank, Netanyahu said many countries around the world refuse to recognise Israel, but India stands out for its affection and support. He pointed to the enthusiastic reception given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Israel, and said he too received a warm welcome when he travelled to India.

TN green agency halts approvals to link wind, solar plants to substations
Environment

TN green agency halts approvals to link wind, solar plants to substations

Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation has instructed supervisory engineers in the non-conventional power wing not to grant approvals or sign documents related to connecting wind and solar power plants to substations. Tamil Nadu is considered favourable for renewable energy projects, and private firms have been setting up wind and solar plants. Typically, developers select a site and apply to the power utility’s green energy wing to assess feasibility for linking the project to a nearby substation.

TN to frame guidelines soon to curb sexual crimes, govt tells HC
Crime

TN to frame guidelines soon to curb sexual crimes, govt tells HC

The Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court that it plans to frame detailed guidelines to prevent sexual offences against women and children. The submission came during a hearing linked to the Sulur case in Coimbatore district, where a 10-year-old girl was abducted, sexually assaulted and murdered. Police have arrested Karthik and others in connection with the incident. A public interest petition filed by VHP North Tamil Nadu president P. Sokkalingam sought the formation of a Special Investigation Team comprising senior police officers for an “independent and transparent” probe, and also requested a restraint on publishing news related to the case.

Sticker dealers allege Rs 20,000-crore graft in TN transport sector
Politics

Sticker dealers allege Rs 20,000-crore graft in TN transport sector

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu SLD–VTS Sticker Dealers Welfare Association has submitted a petition to Transport Minister Tamilan Parthiban, alleging corruption in the state’s transport department running up to Rs 20,000 crore. Association general secretary Murugan said irregularities have been occurring for the past few years in works such as fitting GPS devices, affixing mandatory stickers and installing speed governors in vehicles. He alleged that the bulk of the corruption took place during the previous regime and claimed that officials were complicit. The association has sought an inquiry and strict action.

Sun-exposed water cans may trigger hormonal changes: TN Food Safety Dept
Health

Sun-exposed water cans may trigger hormonal changes: TN Food Safety Dept

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has cautioned the public against consuming drinking water from 20-litre cans that are stored in direct sunlight, warning that it may lead to hormonal changes in the body. With summer heat driving up demand, water cans are being sold widely at prices ranging from Rs 30 to Rs 50. However, the department noted complaints that many vendors are not following proper handling guidelines, including keeping cans outside where sunlight falls directly and transporting them in open vehicles during peak heat.

TN Law Minister warns Karnataka over Mekedatu dam move
Politics

TN Law Minister warns Karnataka over Mekedatu dam move

Tamil Nadu Law Minister Nirmal Kumar on Thursday said the state will take a legal route to oppose any move to build the proposed Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery in Karnataka. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat in Chennai, he noted that the Supreme Court has permitted Karnataka only to submit a detailed project report for the project. He alleged that Karnataka Irrigation Minister and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s statement about conducting a “bhoomi puja” for the dam goes beyond what has been allowed.

SC sets 3-month deadline for High Courts to deliver reserved verdicts
Politics

SC sets 3-month deadline for High Courts to deliver reserved verdicts

The Supreme Court has invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to direct High Courts across India to deliver judgments within three months in cases where arguments have concluded and orders are reserved. The court said matters involving personal liberty must be decided even faster. The directions came while hearing a petition linked to a Jharkhand case from Simdega, where a man named Pawa Kerketa was allegedly killed in January 2009 in a land dispute. A trial court sentenced four accused to life imprisonment in June 2012, after which an appeal was filed in the Jharkhand High Court.

US and Iran reach temporary understanding to extend ceasefire
Politics

US and Iran reach temporary understanding to extend ceasefire

A temporary memorandum of understanding has been reached between the United States and Iran to extend the current ceasefire and begin a fresh round of talks on Iran’s nuclear programme, according to a US official. The conflict involving Iran was launched in late February by the United States along with Israel. As fighting intensified, a temporary halt was announced last month to pursue a peace arrangement. The first round of talks held in Pakistan ended without success, and preparations are under way for a second round. In the latest development, the two sides held renewed discussions with Qatar acting as mediator.

TN to revive student council polls in colleges, universities: report
Politics

TN to revive student council polls in colleges, universities: report

Chennai: Student council elections may be brought back across colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu, with political groups expecting the move to reopen campus-level electoral activity, according to reports. The Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government is said to have received support from the CPI(M) and CPI, which are not part of the Cabinet but have placed several demands before the Chief Minister. A key demand is to conduct student council elections in all educational institutions in the state.

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