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CM Vijay says vote-buying culture crushed, vows corruption-free rule
Politics

CM Vijay says vote-buying culture crushed, vows corruption-free rule

Chennai: Chief Minister Vijay on Tuesday claimed that the recent election had “shattered” not only caste- and religion-based politics but also the “toxic culture” of buying votes with money. Speaking in the Assembly while replying to the debate on the Governor’s address, he said his government would deliver “100%” transparent and corruption-free administration. Vijay noted that the 17th Assembly includes MLAs from 12 parties and said that despite differences in ideology and positions, public service should remain the common goal. He also criticised the Opposition leader’s remarks during the Governor’s address, suggesting that opposition should not be reduced to speaking only to oppose.

CM Vijay says Tamil Nadu won’t seek confrontation with Centre
Politics

CM Vijay says Tamil Nadu won’t seek confrontation with Centre

Chennai: Chief Minister Vijay told the Tamil Nadu Assembly that his government does not want to adopt a confrontational approach with the Union government for every issue, even as it stands in political opposition to a party aligned with the Centre. He said the priority is Tamil Nadu’s development, while maintaining a firm stand on policy and state rights. Replying to the debate on the Governor’s address, Vijay said his party believes in “federalism at the Centre and autonomy in the states”. He cautioned that attempts to divert this position would fail in the eyes of the people, and asked the public, minority communities and alliance partners not to have doubts about the government’s intent.

DMK Student Wing shifts under Kanimozhi’s influence; Udhayanidhi upset
Politics

DMK Student Wing shifts under Kanimozhi’s influence; Udhayanidhi upset

DMK’s student wing, which party sources say had been functioning under Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s direction in recent years, has now come under the influence of deputy general secretary Kanimozhi. According to student wing office-bearers, the student wing is considered one of the party’s key affiliate units, after the youth and women’s wings. They said the wing traditionally operates under the leadership’s control and, after Udhayanidhi’s rise, many functionaries aligned with him.

TN govt withdraws review plea in KN Nehru corruption case
Politics

TN govt withdraws review plea in KN Nehru corruption case

The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court that it has decided to withdraw a review petition filed during the previous DMK regime in a corruption case involving former minister K.N. Nehru. The case stems from allegations that bribes worth Rs 634 crore were taken in connection with appointments of 2,538 posts such as assistant engineers and junior engineers in the municipal administration department. The Enforcement Directorate had written to the state DGP seeking registration of a case.

India slams Pakistan for trying to hide rights abuses at home
Politics

India slams Pakistan for trying to hide rights abuses at home

India on Monday criticised Pakistan for what it called “desperate attempts” to cover up its own failures and human rights violations by making provocative statements. The remarks came after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Pakistani media that his country would go to war with India if it felt its drinking water was under threat. The comments followed India’s decision to cancel the Indus Waters Treaty in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, a move Pakistan had sought to be reviewed.

Taliban detain 20 UN staff in Herat over ‘short beards’ rule
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Taliban detain 20 UN staff in Herat over ‘short beards’ rule

Taliban morality police in Afghanistan briefly detained 20 staff members working with UN-linked humanitarian agencies in Herat province, near the Iran border, citing alleged violations of the country’s rules. The detentions took place in Islam Qala, a key overland transit point connecting Afghanistan and Iran. The area hosts humanitarian support centres run by agencies including the World Health Organization and the International Organization for Migration. According to the report, Taliban regulations require men in Afghanistan to maintain full beards. The detained workers were accused of not following the rule, with some said to have beards shorter than the prescribed length or to have shaved completely.

India aims to contribute to global security: PM Modi at BRICS meet
Politics

India aims to contribute to global security: PM Modi at BRICS meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India’s objective is to contribute to global security and support the priorities of developing countries. His remarks came after he met national security advisers and senior security officials from BRICS member nations in New Delhi. India is chairing the BRICS grouping this year, which includes 11 countries such as China and Russia. The BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting was held in the capital on June 22 and 23. Modi said BRICS has emerged as an important platform to strengthen cooperation amid a changing economic environment.

India edge Pakistan 4-3 in FIH Pro League clash in London
Sports

India edge Pakistan 4-3 in FIH Pro League clash in London

India defeated Pakistan 4-3 in an FIH Pro League hockey match in London on Tuesday, extending their strong recent record against their arch-rivals. The fixture drew attention as it was the first meeting between the two sides since the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy. Over the last 10 years, the teams have faced each other 17 times, with India recording 15 wins and two draws. Pakistan struck first in the opening quarter to take a 1-0 lead. India responded strongly in the second quarter, with Dilpreet Singh scoring the equaliser and Nilakant Sharma adding another to put India ahead 2-1 at half-time.

India reaffirms resolve to fight terrorism: Jaishankar on Kanishka day
Politics

India reaffirms resolve to fight terrorism: Jaishankar on Kanishka day

India has reiterated its commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday. His remarks came on the 41st anniversary of the bombing of Air India’s Kanishka flight, which had departed from Toronto for Mumbai on June 23, 1985. The aircraft exploded mid-air while passing through Irish airspace en route to London. A total of 329 people were killed in the attack, including 22 crew members and 307 passengers. The incident is widely attributed to Sikh extremists seeking a separate Khalistan state.

Madras HC strikes down TN law change on original documents for registration
Politics

Madras HC strikes down TN law change on original documents for registration

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has set aside the Tamil Nadu government’s amendment to the Registration Act that introduced Section 34-C, following petitions filed by individuals including a Kodaikanal resident and a federation of real estate associations. The court held that Section 34-C was essentially a reworked version of earlier provisions that had already been struck down by courts. It observed that the amendment attempted to reintroduce rules previously declared unconstitutional by the High Court and the Supreme Court.

TMC writes to Election Commission, says Mamata remains party chief
Politics

TMC writes to Election Commission, says Mamata remains party chief

New Delhi: With internal divisions widening in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after its defeat in the West Bengal Assembly election, the party has written to the Election Commission stating that Mamata Banerjee continues as its leader. The development comes after a group of disgruntled MLAs claimed they had removed Mamata from the party president’s post and announced Arup Roy as the new leader. The same group also said Abhishek Banerjee would be replaced as general secretary by Rithabrata Banerjee.

Ronaldo nets two as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0
Sports

Ronaldo nets two as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0

Portugal produced a dominant display to defeat Uzbekistan 5-0 in a World Cup Group K league match held in Houston, USA. Cristiano Ronaldo led the rout with two goals. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 6th minute, finishing a pass from Joao Cancelo. Portugal doubled the lead soon after when Nuno Mendes struck in the 11th minute. Uzbekistan thought they had pulled one back in the 30th minute through Kaniyev, but the effort was ruled offside. Ronaldo then added his second, converting with an assist from Bruno Fernandes.

MP CM Mohan Yadav’s family faces land hoarding allegations in Ujjain
Politics

MP CM Mohan Yadav’s family faces land hoarding allegations in Ujjain

Bhopal: Opposition parties in Madhya Pradesh have alleged that Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s family accumulated large tracts of land in and around Ujjain in areas linked to major road and infrastructure plans. The opposition has sought an inquiry into purchases said to be worth about Rs 45 crore. The allegations come in the backdrop of the “Ujjain Master Plan”, released a few months before Yadav took charge as chief minister in 2023. Under the plan, the government permitted conversion of agricultural land for commercial and residential use.

‘Tamil Nadu’ name returns on front of state-run CNG buses
Politics

‘Tamil Nadu’ name returns on front of state-run CNG buses

Madurai: The word “Tamil Nadu”, which had been removed from the front panels of state transport corporation buses, has now been reinstated on government CNG (compressed natural gas) buses, following a recent government order. Tamil Nadu has eight state-run transport corporations. Except for the Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation and the State Express Transport Corporation, buses operated by the other six corporations traditionally carried the wording “Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation” on the front.

Bronze statue of Sushruta unveiled in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Bronze statue of Sushruta unveiled in Edinburgh, Scotland

A bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta, widely regarded as the father of surgery, has been unveiled in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Sushruta, an eminent medical scholar from India who lived around 2,600 years ago in Varanasi (present-day Uttar Pradesh), is a celebrated figure in the history of medicine. He is best known for authoring the ancient medical text Sushruta Samhita. The text, comprising 184 chapters, explains how ailments can be treated through surgical procedures. It also details 1,120 types of diseases and describes medicines prepared using 700 medicinal plants and animal-based ingredients.

Tamil Nadu urges Karnataka to release pending Cauvery water at Biligundlu
Politics

Tamil Nadu urges Karnataka to release pending Cauvery water at Biligundlu

Tamil Nadu has pressed the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to direct Karnataka to release the pending share of Cauvery water for June and July at Biligundlu on the Tamil Nadu–Karnataka border, without any backlog. The demand was raised at the 52nd meeting of the CWMA held in Delhi under chairperson S.K. Haldar. Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department Principal Secretary Satyabrata Sahu and Cauvery Technical Committee chairperson Subramanian were among those who attended, while representatives of Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry joined via video conference.

Madurai Bench flags gaps in encumbrance certificates, PIL filed
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Madurai Bench flags gaps in encumbrance certificates, PIL filed

A public interest petition has been filed before the Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench seeking clearer details in encumbrance certificates issued by the Tamil Nadu Registration Department. The petitioner, Kumar from Madurai, told the court that key identifiers of a property—such as the survey number and sub-division number—are not being clearly mentioned in the encumbrance certificates currently issued. He argued that the lack of precise property particulars can create confusion for buyers and the public, and may open room for disputes during property transactions.

Power Department White Paper to Be Released Soon: Minister Nirmal Kumar
Politics

Power Department White Paper to Be Released Soon: Minister Nirmal Kumar

Minister Nirmal Kumar has said that a white paper on the state’s power sector will be released soon. The announcement was reported in a Dinamalar TV political video segment. The minister’s comments came amid discussion linked to the party fund issue. No further details on the contents or the release date of the white paper were disclosed in the report.

TN rolls out ‘Thaimaman Gold Ring’ scheme for newborns
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TN rolls out ‘Thaimaman Gold Ring’ scheme for newborns

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s ‘Thaimaman Gold Ring’ scheme, which had been announced earlier, has now come into effect. According to the government, the initiative is being implemented as a way to honour every child born and to recognise the mother. The announcement was shared through a Dinamalar TV video update dated June 23, 2026. Further details on eligibility and distribution were not provided in the update.

Dinamalar short: “He helped me live a lead life,” says speaker
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Dinamalar short: “He helped me live a lead life,” says speaker

A short video published by Dinamalar features a brief statement of gratitude and praise. In the clip, the speaker says that a person “made arrangements and provided facilities” to the extent that it enabled them to live a “lead life,” indicating significant support and comfort. The video, presented in Dinamalar’s shorts format, does not include additional background information such as who is being referred to, where the incident took place, or when it happened.

People have changed politics, says speaker
Politics

People have changed politics, says speaker

A short video posted by Dinamalar carries the line: “People have changed politics.” The clip, presented under the site’s Shorts/Reels section, does not provide additional context such as the speaker’s identity, location, date, or the event where the remark was made. As the available source text contains only the headline-style statement, further details about the message or its background could not be independently confirmed from the provided material.

TN govt appeals to Supreme Court on Thiruparankundram lamp order
Politics

TN govt appeals to Supreme Court on Thiruparankundram lamp order

Tamil Nadu on Monday informed the Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench that it has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against directions related to lighting the ‘Deepathoon’ (lamp pillar) at Thiruparankundram. The matter was heard by a division bench of Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman. The bench had earlier asked the State to state its position by June 22 and had extended an interim stay on a single judge’s order that the lamp be lit.

Udhayanidhi urges CM Vijay to focus on governance, not recruitment
Politics

Udhayanidhi urges CM Vijay to focus on governance, not recruitment

Chennai: Opposition leader Udhayanidhi on Monday urged Chief Minister Vijay to “give up the job of recruiting people” and focus on governance and administration. He made the remarks while concluding the debate on the Governor’s address in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Udhayanidhi alleged that the government was attempting to stall the DMK-era “Naan Mudhalvan” initiative, which he said had benefited 41 lakh students. He said such moves deserved condemnation. He also flagged distress in the delta region, saying kuruvai cultivation had been affected and that farmers were protesting that the announced ₹136-crore kuruvai package was inadequate. He asked the Chief Minister to hold talks with representatives of farmers’ associations and extend the required assistance.

TVK rift widens between MLAs and district secretaries
Politics

TVK rift widens between MLAs and district secretaries

Internal frictions within the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) are now surfacing more openly, with party sources pointing to growing tensions between MLAs, ministers and district secretaries. According to these sources, TVK chief Vijay allotted Assembly election tickets to 106 entrants from other parties, leaving several key functionaries— including 62 district secretaries—without nominations. After the election, 49 of those entrants won, and seven became ministers, further sharpening resentment within the organisation.

TVK may deny bypoll tickets to ex-AIADMK MLAs who switched sides
Politics

TVK may deny bypoll tickets to ex-AIADMK MLAs who switched sides

Four former AIADMK MLAs who resigned their Assembly seats and joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) are facing uncertainty over getting tickets for the upcoming by-elections in their constituencies, according to party sources. The MLAs—Jeyakumar (Perundurai), Isakki Subbiah (Ambasamudram), Maragatham Kumaravel (Madurantakam) and Sathyabama (Dharapuram)—had quit the AIADMK and moved to TVK after expressing dissatisfaction with AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami following electoral setbacks. Senior TVK functionaries said the ruling side currently has the support of 119 MLAs, including allies such as the Congress, VCK, the two Communist parties and the Muslim League, besides TVK legislators. They claimed Chief Minister Vijay is not fully confident that alliance partners will remain with the coalition till the end.

CM Vijay repeats Stalin’s ‘finishing’ gesture in Assembly reply
Politics

CM Vijay repeats Stalin’s ‘finishing’ gesture in Assembly reply

A hand gesture popularly dubbed the ‘finishing’ sign—earlier made by DMK leader M.K. Stalin ahead of the Assembly elections—has resurfaced in Tamil Nadu politics. After the election results, V.S. Babu, who contested and won from Kolathur on behalf of Thaveka, met reporters and repeated the same gesture to signal his victory. The clip quickly went viral online. On Monday, during his reply in the Assembly, Chief Minister Vijay sought the Speaker’s permission and reenacted Stalin’s gesture on the House floor.

ED raids 18 locations in Tamil Nadu over 2017 polytechnic hiring case
Crime

ED raids 18 locations in Tamil Nadu over 2017 polytechnic hiring case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at 18 locations across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Coimbatore and Tiruchirappalli, officials said. The action is linked to allegations of irregularities in the 2017 recruitment process for lecturer posts in government polytechnic colleges. The Central Crime Branch has registered a case against 156 people in connection with the complaint. Based on the predicate case, the ED has also registered a money-laundering case, alleging illegal financial transactions related to the recruitment.

UK PMs come and go, but Larry the cat stays at No. 10
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UK PMs come and go, but Larry the cat stays at No. 10

Britain’s Labour Party came to power after the July 2024 general election, with Keir Starmer taking office as Prime Minister. Now, Starmer, 63, has announced he will resign, citing dissatisfaction within the party. The person chosen as the new Labour leader is expected to assume the premiership soon. While political leadership changes, one resident of the Prime Minister’s official home at 10 Downing Street has remained unchanged for years: Larry the cat. Staff brought Larry to the residence during David Cameron’s tenure, and the cat has lived there ever since.

Power Dept white paper to be released day after tomorrow: Minister Nirmal Kumar
Politics

Power Dept white paper to be released day after tomorrow: Minister Nirmal Kumar

Minister Nirmal Kumar on Tuesday announced that a white paper on the state’s electricity board will be released day after tomorrow. Speaking to reporters, he said Chief Minister Vijay is set to distribute appointment orders to 300 newly recruited personnel in the electricity department. The minister also responded to political criticism, alleging that the DMK walked out after the issue of “party fund” was raised and said legal action would be pursued.

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