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After Palani scam, ₹2 crore temple land allegedly registered in Ayakudi
Crime

After Palani scam, ₹2 crore temple land allegedly registered in Ayakudi

A group accused in the Palani Dhandapani Swamy Mutt land fraud has allegedly carried out a similar operation in Ayakudi, also in Dindigul district. The latest case involves the registration of temple land said to be worth about ₹2 crore. According to Hindu Tamilar Katchi leader Ram Ravikumar, 2.40 acres belonging to Sri Kannika Parameswari Amman Temple in Ayakudi was registered using forged documents. He claimed the registration took place the day after the disputed registration involving the Palani mutt land.

Will Vijay-led TVK govt’s first budget meet public expectations?
Politics

Will Vijay-led TVK govt’s first budget meet public expectations?

Tamil Nadu’s first budget under Chief Minister Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government was presented in the Assembly on August 5 by Finance Minister Mariya Wilson. The budget came amid expectations that several election-time promises would be reflected in the first financial plan. Among the announcements were a one-sovereign gold coin and a silk saree for women’s marriages, and modern bicycles with helmets for school students. The government also proposed raising medical insurance coverage for government employees from ₹5 lakh to ₹7 lakh, and increasing coverage for certain diseases from ₹10 lakh to ₹12 lakh.

Heavy rain in Chennai delays flights; Amit Shah’s chopper diverted
General

Heavy rain in Chennai delays flights; Amit Shah’s chopper diverted

Heavy rain continued across Chennai on Saturday, affecting normal life in several neighbourhoods. The downpour that began on Friday evening persisted in areas including Nungambakkam, Valluvarkottam, Guindy, Ekkatuthangal, Saidapet, Chepauk, Kodambakkam, Vadapalani and Poonamallee. The weather also disrupted operations at Chennai’s Meenambakkam airport and surrounding areas, where strong winds accompanied the rain. As a result, arriving flights faced delays and were unable to land on schedule. Flights from Andaman, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Tiruchirappalli and Kochi reportedly circled in the air while waiting for clearance to land. Departures from Chennai were also delayed.

105 Bangladeshis held in Bengaluru for alleged illegal stay
Crime

105 Bangladeshis held in Bengaluru for alleged illegal stay

Police in Bengaluru have arrested 105 Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly staying in the city illegally, following a two-day verification drive in parts of Karnataka’s capital. The checks were carried out under an operation named “Operation Muktha” in the Whitefield and Electronic City divisions. Officials said the police have been conducting frequent inspections across the state to identify illegal immigrants. During the drive, police verified documents of 1,035 people in Whitefield and found 62 suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. In Electronic City, documents of 1,909 people were checked, leading to 43 detentions.

TN Cyber Crime Police Arrest 837 in Two-Day Crackdown on Mule Accounts
Crime

TN Cyber Crime Police Arrest 837 in Two-Day Crackdown on Mule Accounts

Tamil Nadu’s Cyber Crime Police have arrested 837 people in a statewide operation targeting those who rented out bank accounts to cyber criminals, along with brokers and fraudsters. The arrests were made over two days, following directives to disrupt cyber crime networks operating across the country. Police said cyber offenders often move cheated money through multiple accounts, commonly referred to as “mule bank accounts”. Investigators noted that intermediaries arrange such accounts for commission, while some individuals directly lease their own accounts in return for money.

Jharkhand students continue protest, reject panel led by retired judge
Education

Jharkhand students continue protest, reject panel led by retired judge

Student groups in Jharkhand have said their protest over alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations will continue until the government orders a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry. The agitation, centred in Ranchi, has entered its 16th day. The protest began on July 25 as a hunger strike against alleged malpractice in exams conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). Organisers said the health of three students has deteriorated, following which the sit-in is being held under medical supervision.

Farmer’s Rs 5 lakh buried in soil ruined by termites; bank declines swap
General

Farmer’s Rs 5 lakh buried in soil ruined by termites; bank declines swap

A farmer in Rajasthan’s Balotra district has been left distressed after currency notes worth Rs 5 lakh, which he had buried in his farmland, were found badly damaged by termites. According to the report, Mangilal Meghwal from the Pachpadra area had sold his land last year for Rs 5 lakh and planned to use the money to build a room on his farm. Fearing his wife would find out, he packed the cash in a polythene cover and buried it in the soil.

India aims to build its own space station by 2035: ISRO chief
Technology

India aims to build its own space station by 2035: ISRO chief

ISRO Chairman Narayanan said India is working towards setting up its own space station in space by 2035. He made the remarks while speaking at a convocation ceremony at a private management college in Mamallapuram near Chennai. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target for ISRO to launch around 300 satellites over the next five to six years. ISRO is also pursuing the long-term goal of establishing an Indian-owned space station by 2035.

TN asks departments to list Vijay govt’s first 100-day achievements
Politics

TN asks departments to list Vijay govt’s first 100-day achievements

Chennai: As the DMK-led Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TAVEKA) government under Chief Minister Vijay approaches 100 days in office, the Tamil Nadu government has directed officials to prepare a department-wise list of achievements completed so far. Vijay’s government came to power after winning 108 seats in the April 23 Assembly election, with support from the Congress, Left parties and VCK. He was sworn in as Chief Minister on May 10, and had stated at the time that corruption would not be tolerated.

TN Health Minister urges couples to have more children as birth rate falls
Politics

TN Health Minister urges couples to have more children as birth rate falls

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Minister Arunraj on Saturday urged couples to consider having more children, citing a steady decline in birth rates and fertility indicators in the state. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a two-day conference organised by the South Indian Obstetrics and Gynaecology Association in Chennai, the minister said the birth rate in government hospitals has been falling year after year. He noted that it has dropped from 65.8% in 2017–18 to 51% at present.

Madurai HC orders TV channel to apologise for remarks on V.O.C.
General

Madurai HC orders TV channel to apologise for remarks on V.O.C.

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed a television network to issue a public apology after a promo for a comedy programme allegedly mocked freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai. The case arose from a promotional video released last month on TV and social media for a show on Adithya, a 24-hour comedy channel owned by the Sun TV Network. In the clip, presenters were seen making remarks that were described as ridiculing V.O.C.

Tamil Nadu tourism urged to step up adventure offerings
General

Tamil Nadu tourism urged to step up adventure offerings

Madurai: Tourism enthusiasts have expressed concern that Tamil Nadu is not fully tapping its natural strengths for adventure tourism, despite having mountains, waterfalls, rivers and beaches suited for such activities. They noted that overall tourist arrivals in the state fell to 11.53 crore in 2021 due to the COVID-19 impact. After restrictions were lifted, tourism gradually recovered, with total arrivals rising to 36.29 crore last year. Foreign tourist arrivals also increased sharply—from 57,622 in 2021 to 16.87 lakh last year. Enthusiasts said many international visitors are particularly interested in adventure experiences such as cycling trips, trekking and river crossings.

Passengers seek return of 'Amma Drinking Water' at bus stands
General

Passengers seek return of 'Amma Drinking Water' at bus stands

Madurai: The State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) has launched a new drinking water initiative called ‘Payani’, offering one-litre water bottles to passengers travelling on express buses for Rs 10. Following the rollout, passengers and the public have begun asking whether the earlier ‘Amma Drinking Water’ scheme—introduced during the AIADMK regime—will be brought back, as it had wider reach through bus stands. The ‘Amma Drinking Water’ project was started in 2013 by then Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. A drinking water production unit was set up at Gummidipoondi on 2.47 acres at a cost of Rs 10.5 crore, enabling one-litre bottles to be sold for Rs 10 at bus stands. The low price reportedly led to strong public response, with sales reaching 2 lakh litres per day at one point.

Man held for ‘spell’ ritual using Chhattisgarh CJ’s photo to get bail
Crime

Man held for ‘spell’ ritual using Chhattisgarh CJ’s photo to get bail

Police in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, have arrested a man for allegedly conducting an occult ritual aimed at securing bail for a relative by using the photograph of the Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court, Ramesh Sinha. According to officials, four people were seen performing a suspicious ritual late at night at a cremation ground in the Devari area of Bilaspur district. Locals who noticed the activity confronted the group, after which three of them fled.

Vattal Nagaraj warns TN vehicles not to enter Karnataka amid protest
Politics

Vattal Nagaraj warns TN vehicles not to enter Karnataka amid protest

Kannada organisations are set to stage a protest on Monday at Attibele, on the Karnataka–Tamil Nadu border, condemning Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the proposed Mekedatu dam project. Kannada Chalavali Vattal Party leader Vattal Nagaraj, who visited Bengaluru’s Majestic bus stand on Sunday, appealed for public participation in a statewide bandh called for August 13. Speaking to reporters, Nagaraj alleged that the Congress government was misleading people on the issue of releasing Cauvery water. He claimed that water released from Karnataka ends up being wasted as it flows into the sea in Tamil Nadu, causing losses to Karnataka.

Transfer order for suspended officer triggers row in Tiruppur Corporation
Politics

Transfer order for suspended officer triggers row in Tiruppur Corporation

Tiruppur Corporation has landed in controversy after the Municipal Administration Department issued a sudden transfer order for an officer who had already been placed under suspension over alleged irregularities. The officer, Rajasekar, served as an assistant commissioner and had earlier worked as a revenue section supervisor. Complaints relate to events in 2023 involving the corporation-owned multi-level parking facility on Kamaraj Road. According to the allegations, the leaseholder Aravind Sakthivel was threatened and forced out, a fake withdrawal letter was prepared as if it was submitted by him, and the deposit amount was returned from the corporation’s own account.

Dharmendra Pradhan explains why he quit as Union Education Minister
Politics

Dharmendra Pradhan explains why he quit as Union Education Minister

Bhubaneswar: BJP Lok Sabha MP Dharmendra Pradhan has, for the first time, spoken about his resignation as Union Education Minister, two weeks after he stepped down. He said the decision was linked to the protests held by youth at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where he alleged some people tried to mislead the demonstrators. The protests, which continued for over a month and saw thousands of students participate, demanded his resignation in connection with the alleged leak of the NEET question paper for undergraduate medical admissions. As the agitation intensified, Pradhan resigned on July 25, after which the protest was called off.

Chennai court summons Sarathkumar in cheque fraud case
Crime

Chennai court summons Sarathkumar in cheque fraud case

A Chennai court has ordered summons to actor and BJP leader Sarathkumar in connection with a cheque dishonour case. The Saidapet court has asked him to appear in person on September 10. Sarathkumar, founder of the Samathuva Makkal Katchi, had merged his party with the BJP in 2024. The complaint relates to a loan he is said to have taken to clear his debts. According to the case details, Chennai resident N. Sreekrishna allegedly lent Sarathkumar Rs 2 crore in April 2025. A cheque issued by Sarathkumar towards repayment was returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.

Lawyer held in Palani land scam case dies in Madurai Central Jail
Crime

Lawyer held in Palani land scam case dies in Madurai Central Jail

A lawyer arrested in the Palani land fraud case died suddenly at Madurai Central Jail after complaining of ill health, officials said. The deceased was identified as Anwar Deen (65). The case relates to alleged fraudulent registration of land worth about Rs 100 crore belonging to the Thandapani Swamy Mutt at Palani foothills. The CB-CID is investigating the matter and has registered a case against 11 people, including the Palani sub-registrar Justin Manikandan, trust administrator Murugadas (56) of Villupuram, buyer Vellai Thurai (60) from Pappankulam near Udumalai in Tiruppur district, and Palani Sethupathi (67).

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu warns AI will reshape software industry
Technology

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu warns AI will reshape software industry

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has shared his views on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, describing it as a force that is approaching “like a tsunami.” Speaking in a video shared by Dinamalar, Vembu said the coming years could bring a major shift in how software work is done, with the industry undergoing a fundamental change. He compared the future of the software sector to the traditional weaving industry, suggesting that AI-driven changes may alter the nature of software jobs and production.

Minister Arunraj denies CM Vijay is under pressure, targets DMK
Politics

Minister Arunraj denies CM Vijay is under pressure, targets DMK

Minister Arunraj has rejected suggestions that Chief Minister Vijay’s government is facing pressure, saying the Chief Minister is “not afraid,” according to remarks aired on Dinamalar TV. In the same comments, Arunraj launched a sharp attack on the DMK, claiming the party had engaged in corruption during its previous term in office. He further alleged that these issues have left the DMK with “no other option” and pushed it into a situation where it is effectively under the BJP’s influence.

Tirupur hosts Premier League cricket tournament with 24 teams
Sports

Tirupur hosts Premier League cricket tournament with 24 teams

A large-scale cricket tournament in a Premier League format was held in Tirupur, with 24 teams taking part, according to a Dinamalar TV sports video. The event was presented as a major local competition, drawing multiple teams to compete under the tournament banner. The video report highlighted the scale of participation and the tournament setting in Tirupur. Further match details, results and individual performances were not provided in the available source content.

Remedy: Light a ghee lamp at Uppiliappan Temple
General

Remedy: Light a ghee lamp at Uppiliappan Temple

A short video shared by Dinamalar’s spiritual section highlights a simple devotional remedy for believers. The clip advises devotees to light a ghee lamp at the Uppiliappan Temple as part of the suggested pariharam (remedial worship). No additional details about the occasion, timing, or specific benefits were provided in the source. The content appears as a brief “Shorts/Reels” post on Dinamalar’s platform.

Brief scare after smoke seen as Amit Shah left venue
General

Brief scare after smoke seen as Amit Shah left venue

A brief commotion was reported after smoke was noticed while Union Home Minister Amit Shah was leaving a venue, according to a short video shared by Dinamalar. The visuals led to a momentary sense of alarm among those present, as the smoke was seen around the time of his departure. The source did not provide additional information on the cause of the smoke, any injuries, or whether an official statement was issued.

PM Modi recalls historic Quit India Movement, salutes participants
Politics

PM Modi recalls historic Quit India Movement, salutes participants

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (August 9) paid tribute to those who took part in the historic Quit India Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 against British colonial rule. In a message, Modi said the movement’s participants would always inspire Indians. He noted that Gandhi’s leadership and the call of “Quit India” infused fresh energy into the freedom struggle and reflected the people’s unwavering resolve to end colonial rule.

Minister Ramesh urges media to avoid photos, videos inside temples
Politics

Minister Ramesh urges media to avoid photos, videos inside temples

Minister Ramesh on Friday opened the east entrance gopuram of the Srirangam Ranganathar Temple for public use, after it had remained closed for the past three years. Speaking to reporters, he said the works were completed swiftly after his government assumed office and expressed satisfaction that the gateway has now been reopened for devotees. On allegations related to temple land fraud, the minister said legal action was initiated as soon as the matter came to the government’s attention, including filing an appeal in court. Referring to the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple trust land issue, he alleged that in the previous regime there were attempts to change power and register documents in multiple places, and said action was taken once these came to light.

Centre aims to strengthen Union Territories: Amit Shah in Puducherry
Politics

Centre aims to strengthen Union Territories: Amit Shah in Puducherry

Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the Central government’s objective is to strengthen Union Territories, highlighting increased support for Puducherry. Speaking at an event in Puducherry where he presented the President’s Colour Awards to recognise exemplary service by the Puducherry Police, Shah said the Modi government’s long-term vision over the past 12 years has been to improve Union Territories. He claimed Puducherry has received funding not seen in the last 50 years, and said the Union Territory’s development has been supported with an allocation of Rs 13,762 crore over the past 12 years.

India targets electric air taxi flights by 2028, tests from 2027
Technology

India targets electric air taxi flights by 2028, tests from 2027

India is aiming to bring electric air taxis into commercial use by 2028, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said in Bengaluru. The aircraft are designed to take off and land vertically like helicopters and run on battery power. Speaking at the inauguration of Sarla Aviation’s new headquarters, the minister said the country is accelerating efforts to test the emerging technology. He added that trials are expected to gather pace next year.

Sharad Pawar faction’s 8 MPs to meet PM Modi on Aug 10: Supriya Sule
Politics

Sharad Pawar faction’s 8 MPs to meet PM Modi on Aug 10: Supriya Sule

New Delhi: As proceedings in Parliament remain disrupted, eight MPs from the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 10, party leader and Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule confirmed. Sule said the delegation has sought an official appointment and will meet the Prime Minister at 11 am at the Parliament office. She noted that the continued disruptions have prevented MPs from raising several constituency-level concerns on the floor of the House.

No foreign donation is free: Harish Salve urges tighter FCRA scrutiny
Politics

No foreign donation is free: Harish Salve urges tighter FCRA scrutiny

New Delhi: Senior advocate Harish Salve has called for stricter monitoring of foreign donations entering India, arguing that oversight should be strengthened under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). In an interview to Republic TV, Salve said no foreign donation comes “free” and that donors often have an underlying purpose. He cautioned against efforts that, in his view, seek to impose misleading narratives or divert the country’s development trajectory. Salve said a sovereign nation cannot afford to be indifferent to foreign contributions without scrutiny, and that India should act with the same seriousness shown by other countries.

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