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Palaniswami vacates govt bungalow, moves near AIADMK HQ in Royapettah
Politics

Palaniswami vacates govt bungalow, moves near AIADMK HQ in Royapettah

Former Chief Minister and AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami has vacated the government bungalow ‘Sevvanthi Illam’ on Chennai’s Greenways Road, where he had lived for about 15 years. Palaniswami was allotted the bungalow after winning the 2011 Assembly election and becoming a minister. He continued to stay there after his 2016 victory, and remained in the same residence even after becoming Chief Minister in 2017. Following the 2021 election, despite AIADMK losing power, he continued to occupy the bungalow in his capacity as Leader of the Opposition. However, after the recently concluded Assembly election, AIADMK lost its opposition status, leading to the need for him to vacate the official residence.

Talks on naming C.V. Shanmugam as TN’s special representative in Delhi
Politics

Talks on naming C.V. Shanmugam as TN’s special representative in Delhi

Sources in Chennai say the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is holding talks to offer former AIADMK minister C.V. Shanmugam the post of the Tamil Nadu government’s special representative in Delhi. The development comes after the Assembly election, in which the AIADMK won only 47 seats, followed by internal splits into two groups led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami and by the Velumani camp. The Palaniswami side reportedly had 22 MLAs, while the Velumani side had 25.

DMK pressure kept me out of Assembly polls, says Thirumavalavan
Politics

DMK pressure kept me out of Assembly polls, says Thirumavalavan

Chennai: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol. Thirumavalavan has expressed regret to party functionaries that he could not contest the Tamil Nadu Assembly election due to pressure from the DMK. In the election, the VCK was allotted eight seats as part of the DMK-led alliance. Thirumavalavan had announced that he would contest from the Kattumannarkoil constituency, saying the move was aimed at focusing more on state politics. However, the DMK leadership was reportedly not in favour of his candidature. Under sustained pressure, Thirumavalavan withdrew at the last moment and announced Congress leader Jyothimani as the candidate, who went on to win.

Steps India can take to ease the fuel and fertiliser crunch
Environment

Steps India can take to ease the fuel and fertiliser crunch

Rising uncertainty in shipping and supply chains due to the West Asia conflict has pushed up the prices of fuel and fertilisers. At the same time, India is facing severe heatwaves and weaker monsoons, adding pressure on energy use and farm inputs. The article argues that while some shocks are geopolitical, several vulnerabilities are home-grown. India remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels—petrol, diesel and gas—for household cooking, industry, transport and fertiliser production. Policy responses, it notes, often focus on increasing supply while neglecting measures that curb demand.

Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka CM; Shivakumar set to take oath
Politics

Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka CM; Shivakumar set to take oath

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned from his post on Wednesday, paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president D K Shivakumar to take over the top job. Congress returned to power in Karnataka after defeating the BJP in the May 10, 2023 Assembly election. At the time, a leadership tussle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar was resolved by the party high command with an understanding that both would serve as Chief Minister for two-and-a-half years each.

Vijay skips meeting Sonia, Rahul in Delhi amid Mekedatu dam row
Politics

Vijay skips meeting Sonia, Rahul in Delhi amid Mekedatu dam row

Chennai: With the Mekedatu dam dispute intensifying, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay returned to Chennai from a two-day Delhi visit without meeting Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi or Rahul Gandhi. During his first Delhi trip after taking office, Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and later held talks with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urging greater financial allocation for Tamil Nadu’s development. He stayed at Tamil Nadu House, where Tamil Nadu IAS officers posted in Delhi paid a courtesy call the next morning.

Coimbatore lawyer Mohana recommended for Supreme Court judge post
General

Coimbatore lawyer Mohana recommended for Supreme Court judge post

New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium has recommended five names to the Union government for appointment as Supreme Court judges. Among them is senior advocate Mohana, who hails from Coimbatore. If her appointment is accepted, Mohana would earn the distinction of becoming the second woman from Tamil Nadu to serve as a Supreme Court judge, after Justice R. Banumathi. Mohana comes from a family without a legal background. She studied in the first batch of the integrated five-year law programme at the Coimbatore Law College, graduating in 1988, and pursued her studies while staying in a hostel with limited facilities.

EPS tells rejoined AIADMK members not to use old posts for publicity
Politics

EPS tells rejoined AIADMK members not to use old posts for publicity

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) has issued a directive that members who were earlier relieved of party responsibilities should not use their old positions for publicity. The development comes amid internal churn in the party following a series of electoral setbacks. Reports said former minister C.V. Shanmugam had mobilised a group opposing EPS. Former minister S.P. Velumani, who was part of that group, later turned it into a camp supporting T.Ve.K. EPS subsequently removed those who backed T.Ve.K from party posts.

India targets 100 million foreign tourists by 2047: Shekhawat
Business

India targets 100 million foreign tourists by 2047: Shekhawat

New Delhi: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said India is aiming to significantly expand its tourism sector in the coming decades, with foreign tourist arrivals targeted to touch 100 million by 2047. Speaking to reporters on measures being taken to strengthen tourism, the minister cited 2023–24 data showing that tourism has provided direct and indirect employment to 84 million people across the country. With the economy growing rapidly, he said demand for travel is also rising.

US-Iran war end still uncertain as Trump withholds approval
Politics

US-Iran war end still uncertain as Trump withholds approval

The war between the United States and Iran has entered its 90th day, with a temporary ceasefire currently in place. However, uncertainty over a formal agreement continues to cloud prospects for an end to the conflict. Efforts are under way to hold peace talks covering issues such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz and discussions linked to a nuclear agreement. Negotiations have remained stalled as both sides are said to be insisting on strict conditions.

CPM to decide on backing DMK in Tamil Nadu bypoll: Shanmugam
Politics

CPM to decide on backing DMK in Tamil Nadu bypoll: Shanmugam

Decision on bypoll support pending CPM state secretary Shanmugam said in Erode that the party has not yet taken a call on whether to support the DMK in the upcoming by-election. He said the decision will be made by the party’s state committee. Allegations of misuse of agencies Shanmugam alleged that the Enforcement Directorate’s search at the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was part of a pattern of targeting leaders disliked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. He said such actions, including raids by the ED and Income Tax department, were condemnable.

BJP appoints new state chiefs for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Tripura
Politics

BJP appoints new state chiefs for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Tripura

The BJP leadership on Wednesday announced new state chiefs for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Tripura. In a statement, BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said Union minister and Lok Sabha MP Harsh Malhotra has been appointed as the party’s Delhi president. For Haryana, Archana Gupta, who is currently serving as the state secretary, has been chosen to lead the party unit. In Punjab, where Assembly elections are due next year, Keval Singh Dhillon has been appointed state president. Dhillon, who earlier belonged to the Congress, joined the BJP in 2022.

Stalin heads to Coorg with son Udhayanidhi and son-in-law
Politics

Stalin heads to Coorg with son Udhayanidhi and son-in-law

DMK leader M K Stalin has travelled to the Coorg (Kodagu) hills in Karnataka for a short break and is expected to stay there until June 2. According to the report, Stalin flew by a private aircraft to Mysuru on Wednesday along with his son Udhayanidhi, son-in-law Sabareesan and party functionaries, totalling around 10 people. From Mysuru, the group proceeded by car to Coorg. The visit comes after Stalin’s recent travel following the completion of polling for the Assembly election, including a family trip to Kodaikanal and subsequent visits to places such as Thiruvarur for a wedding event.

13 police personnel, including five inspectors, suspended in 15 days
Crime

13 police personnel, including five inspectors, suspended in 15 days

Chennai: In the last 15 days, 13 police personnel, including five inspectors, have been placed under suspension following a series of allegations and complaints. One case cited was from Sivagiri police station in Tenkasi district, where a 63-year-old farmer, Anthoniraj, who had approached the station over a land dispute, was allegedly tortured during inquiry. He later died by suicide, after which Inspector Muralidharan and head constables Kanagaraj and Muthukkannan were suspended.

DMK field review meeting: complaint of harassment of woman member
Politics

DMK field review meeting: complaint of harassment of woman member

A complaint has surfaced that a DMK functionary behaved inappropriately with a woman member during the party’s field review committee meetings held to examine the reasons for its Assembly election defeat. According to a party functionary, the DMK formed a 36-member field review committee to study the loss. In some constituencies across Madurai and Sivaganga districts, the meetings reportedly turned tense, with arguments between rival groups escalating into factional clashes.

CPI calls poaching of AIADMK MLAs by TVK ‘anti-democratic’
Politics

CPI calls poaching of AIADMK MLAs by TVK ‘anti-democratic’

Villupuram: Communist Party of India (CPI) state secretary Veerappandian on Wednesday termed attempts to draw AIADMK MLAs into the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) camp as “anti-democratic” and unacceptable. Speaking to reporters in Villupuram, he said the CPI and the CPI(M) are extending outside support to the TVK government led by Chief Minister Vijay, and would continue to support it for five years without creating hurdles. He added that the Left would not take part in any move aimed at toppling the government.

Coimbatore named best district panchayat; 55 to fly to Delhi for award
Politics

Coimbatore named best district panchayat; 55 to fly to Delhi for award

Coimbatore district has been selected as the best district panchayat under the Nanaji Deshmukh Panchayat Vikas Puraskar, one of the awards presented by the Union government to recognise high-performing panchayats. The awards honour achievements in areas such as poverty alleviation, sanitation, child and women welfare, water self-sufficiency, cleanliness and greenery, infrastructure development, social justice and social security. For 2025, a total of 42 awards have been announced. The award ceremony is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on June 3 and 4. Coimbatore District Panchayat Special Officer Sangeeth Balwant Waghe is set to attend and receive the award.

State parties’ income drops Rs 1,270 crore in FY 2024-25: ADR
Politics

State parties’ income drops Rs 1,270 crore in FY 2024-25: ADR

New Delhi: The combined income of 36 recognised state political parties fell sharply in FY 2024-25, dropping by Rs 1,270.23 crore compared with the previous year, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Based on audited accounts, ADR said the parties reported total revenue of Rs 1,192.94 crore in 2024-25, down from Rs 2,463.17 crore in 2023-24 — a decline of 51.57%. Despite the fall in income, the 36 parties together declared expenditure of Rs 1,433.07 crore, which is Rs 240.12 crore (about 20%) more than their total revenue. ADR noted that 21 parties spent more than they earned.

PM urges states to resolve inter-state river water disputes amicably
Politics

PM urges states to resolve inter-state river water disputes amicably

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked states to address inter-state river water-sharing disputes through dialogue and cooperation, pointing to the Ken–Betwa project between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh as a workable example. Chairing the 51st PRAGATI meeting to review Centre–state infrastructure initiatives, the Prime Minister assessed seven major projects planned across nine states, with an estimated outlay of about Rs 30,000 crore. The review covered projects in the railways, power and road sectors.

China accounts for 47.2% of global cigarette consumption: report
Health

China accounts for 47.2% of global cigarette consumption: report

Beijing: More than a decade after President Xi Jinping said China would strengthen controls on tobacco sales, the country still dominates global cigarette consumption, according to data cited in a report. A New York Times article compiled figures from reports by an NGO run by former Chinese health officials and data from Zheng Rong, a former professor at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. The compilation estimates China’s share of international cigarette consumption at 47.2%, even as the number of smokers is declining worldwide.

Air pollution rises at 3 Tamil Nadu locations; Manali records worst levels
Environment

Air pollution rises at 3 Tamil Nadu locations; Manali records worst levels

Air pollution is increasing across Tamil Nadu due to factors such as industrial emissions, road dust, vehicle exhaust and construction activity, according to a report citing Pollution Control Board monitoring. Health experts warn that people living in high-pollution zones face higher risks of lung and respiratory problems. The Pollution Control Board periodically calculates and publishes the Air Quality Index (AQI) to indicate pollution levels. As per the classification shared, an AQI of 0–50 indicates no concern, 50–100 is satisfactory, 101–200 is moderate, 201–300 is poor and 301–400 is very poor.

Arjun calls Vijay a ‘real Chief Minister’ in latest speech
Entertainment

Arjun calls Vijay a ‘real Chief Minister’ in latest speech

A short video clip featuring actor Arjun Sarja’s latest speech is being circulated online through Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels platform. In the clip, Arjun is heard referring to actor Vijay as a “real Chief Minister,” drawing attention on social media. The video is presented as a brief reel, with limited additional context provided alongside the post. No further details about the venue, date, or the broader remarks were included in the shared content.

Boat race adds buzz to Ooty Summer Festival
General

Boat race adds buzz to Ooty Summer Festival

A boat race became a key attraction at the Ooty Summer Festival, drawing attention from visitors and locals. A short video shared by Dinamalar showed the event adding energy to the festival atmosphere in the hill town. The race was presented as part of the summer celebrations, with the competition creating a lively mood around the venue. Further details such as participants, timings and results were not provided in the available source clip.

EV sales surge in Coimbatore as petrol, diesel prices climb
Business

EV sales surge in Coimbatore as petrol, diesel prices climb

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are picking up pace in Coimbatore, with 5,268 electric two-wheelers registered at RTO offices over the past four-and-a-half months, according to official figures. The rise comes amid concerns of global crude oil shortage linked to the Iran–US conflict. With the Centre advising fuel-saving measures, many buyers are increasingly looking at EVs as an alternative to petrol-powered vehicles. Vehicle dealers’ associations said EV sales across the country rose by about 40% in April alone, while production has also doubled. Buyers are reportedly placing advance bookings for e-bikes and waiting through delivery delays, attracted by warranty coverage and higher mileage.

Former IG urges direct senior officer role in major case probes
Politics

Former IG urges direct senior officer role in major case probes

Coimbatore: Retired Inspector General (IG) Pon Manickavel has urged the Tamil Nadu government to ensure direct involvement of senior police officers in investigations of major cases, citing the Sulur minor girl murder case as an example. He also stressed that women officers should handle probes related to sexual offences. Speaking at a press meet in Coimbatore, he said delays in forensic results are affecting investigations. He called for at least one DNA laboratory in every district, noting that the current dependence on Chennai for DNA testing leads to late reports and slows down case progress.

Ex-University of Madras VC urges TN to adopt National Education Policy
Education

Ex-University of Madras VC urges TN to adopt National Education Policy

Former University of Madras Vice-Chancellor Thiruvassagam has written to Chief Minister Vijay, urging the Tamil Nadu government to revive the higher education sector by appointing vice-chancellors and implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. In his letter, he said that despite having a strong higher education infrastructure, the state’s university standards have declined sharply. He pointed out that 17 universities in Tamil Nadu are currently functioning without vice-chancellors, and argued that the absence of leadership has affected their growth.

India sends emergency medical supplies as Ebola spreads in Congo
Health

India sends emergency medical supplies as Ebola spreads in Congo

Ebola infections are escalating in Congo, with the virus also spreading in neighbouring African countries including Uganda, raising concerns of wider transmission. The World Health Organization has urged other countries to remain alert as the outbreak grows. Reports indicate more than 1,000 people have been affected, and 220 deaths have been recorded so far. As Congo battles what has been declared a global public health emergency, India has extended support by sending emergency medical supplies to aid response measures.

Modi says Veer Savarkar’s courage, patriotism will inspire people
Politics

Modi says Veer Savarkar’s courage, patriotism will inspire people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday remembered freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary, saying Savarkar’s courage and patriotism would continue to inspire people. In a social media message, Modi also highlighted Savarkar’s intellect and noted the importance he gave to social reform. Several leaders marked the day with tributes online. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Savarkar dedicated his life to serving the nation and strongly opposed social evils such as untouchability, describing his commitment as a guide for all.

Australia PM Albanese says he looks forward to hosting PM Modi soon
Politics

Australia PM Albanese says he looks forward to hosting PM Modi soon

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he is pleased at the prospect of welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Australia soon on an official visit. Speaking in the Australian Parliament, Albanese noted that his two visits to India as prime minister had been an honour, and said he is now looking forward to hosting Modi in Australia again. He said the visit is expected to be significant for the Indian-Australian community, and pointed to India’s status as the world’s most populous country.

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