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Mineral Resources Dept gathers data on alleged sand quarry scam
Politics

Mineral Resources Dept gathers data on alleged sand quarry scam

Officials of Tamil Nadu’s Mineral Resources Department are compiling records related to alleged river sand quarry irregularities that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had flagged during the previous DMK regime. According to the information cited, river sand quarries operated at 23 locations, with four contractors involved in transporting sand from the quarries to yards. Complaints had alleged that sand was being extracted beyond permitted limits. The ED registered a case in 2023 and carried out an inquiry, including drone-based inspections at quarries. The agency said the findings showed a significant gap between the quantity of sand allegedly removed and the revenue received by the government, and it indicated illegal money transactions to the tune of ₹4,736 crore.

Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Karnataka over Cauvery releases
Politics

Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Karnataka over Cauvery releases

Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court with an urgent petition against the Congress-led Karnataka government over the Cauvery water dispute. The state alleged that Karnataka has not released adequate water to Tamil Nadu even after directions from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA). According to Tamil Nadu, the shortfall has already hit kuruvai paddy cultivation and could lead to drinking water stress. The issue has escalated again after several years, with the state saying the situation in the Cauvery delta is being severely impacted.

Why Vijay didn’t meet Rahul Gandhi during his Tamil Nadu visit
Politics

Why Vijay didn’t meet Rahul Gandhi during his Tamil Nadu visit

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi visited Tamil Nadu to attend the valedictory of a training camp for Congress district presidents held in Mamallapuram. Ahead of the visit, there was speculation in Chennai that Gandhi would meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. However, Gandhi’s Chennai schedule did not include a meeting with the Chief Minister, and the two leaders did not meet. According to some Tamil Nadu Congress functionaries, state Congress president Manickam Tagore had already indicated that a meeting with Vijay was not part of the itinerary. They also maintained that the absence of a meeting was not due to personal differences.

Parliament panel questions Meta over removal of PM Modi’s Facebook video
Technology

Parliament panel questions Meta over removal of PM Modi’s Facebook video

New Delhi: Members of a parliamentary standing committee questioned Meta officials over the removal of a video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook, seeking clarity on accountability and follow-up action. The issue came up during a meeting in Delhi on August 3, where representatives of Google, Meta, X and Snapchat appeared before the panel to discuss regulation of social media and digital platforms, along with user privacy. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and officials from the Ministry of Information Technology also attended.

Two ISRO satellites set for launch from Sriharikota, awaiting clearance
Technology

Two ISRO satellites set for launch from Sriharikota, awaiting clearance

Two satellites are positioned at ISRO’s Sriharikota launch centre and are ready to be sent into orbit once the Union government grants clearance, according to reports. India’s indigenous navigation system, NavIC, has seen one of its satellites complete its operational life of about 10 years and become outdated. At present, only a limited set of related satellites—IRNSS-1B, IRNSS-2 and NVS-01—are stated to be functioning. With accurate location services requiring four satellites to work together, ISRO has kept NVS-03 and GSAT-1A in launch-ready condition at the spaceport.

ED moves to freeze assets of alleged terror funders in Coimbatore case
Crime

ED moves to freeze assets of alleged terror funders in Coimbatore case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is stepping up action to freeze assets linked to an Arabic college in Coimbatore and individuals accused of financing terrorists, according to officials. The move follows the October 23, 2022 car bomb blast near the Kottai Eswaran temple in Ukkadam, Coimbatore, in which IS operative Jamesha Mubin (28) died. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigated the case and arrested 14 associates. Based on allegations of illegal money transfers connected to the network, the ED registered a case and has been conducting inquiries. Searches were carried out at 15 locations including Chennai, Coimbatore and Mumbai, during which key documents were seized.

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply on plea to bar protests at Jantar Mantar
Politics

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply on plea to bar protests at Jantar Mantar

The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to respond to a public interest petition seeking to declare Delhi’s Jantar Mantar area as unsafe for holding protests and to earmark an alternative venue. The matter came up before a bench led by Chief Justice Suryakant. The petition pointed to Jantar Mantar’s history as a major protest site, including movements such as Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption agitation, the 2012 Nirbhaya case protests, the 2023 wrestlers’ protest and a recent agitation over the NEET examination.

Karur stampede job orders cancelled; two more appeals filed in Supreme Court
Politics

Karur stampede job orders cancelled; two more appeals filed in Supreme Court

Two more appeals have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging an order of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that cancelled government job appointment orders issued to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede. The incident occurred on September 27 last year at Velusamipuram in Karur district during a campaign event addressed by TVK leader and current Chief Minister Vijay. A total of 41 people died in the crowd crush.

Supreme Court extends domestic violence relief to live-in partners
General

Supreme Court extends domestic violence relief to live-in partners

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that women who live in a relationship resembling that of husband and wife, even without a formal marriage, can seek protection under the domestic violence law. The case arose from Karnataka, where a doctor, Lokesh, allegedly concealed his first marriage and lived with another woman in a “live-in” arrangement. The woman later filed a police complaint under the domestic violence law, alleging dowry-related harassment, cruelty and an attempt to kill her by setting her on fire.

Human waste found in school water tank sparks row in Dindigul
General

Human waste found in school water tank sparks row in Dindigul

A fresh controversy has erupted after human waste and a warning note were found inside the drinking water tank of Thangammappatti Government High School near Vadamadurai in Dindigul district. The school has 213 students, including 113 girls. A compound wall is currently being built on the campus, and some residents are said to be opposing the work, fearing it could block access routes in the area. Some supporters linked to the Marxist Communist party are also reported to be backing the opposition.

TN engineering counselling: 146 colleges see zero admissions in Round 1
Education

TN engineering counselling: 146 colleges see zero admissions in Round 1

Chennai: The first round of engineering admissions counselling for colleges under Anna University has concluded, with reports indicating that 146 participating colleges did not secure even a single student in this round. The counselling for the current academic year began on July 13. While a large set of colleges saw no intake, more than 200 colleges—including six government engineering colleges—recorded admissions only in single digits across their departments. At the same time, admissions were relatively stronger in a limited number of institutions: 23 colleges reportedly filled up to 60% of seats, and 32 colleges up to 40%.

Dance reels in Rameswaram temple corridor draw devotees’ ire
General

Dance reels in Rameswaram temple corridor draw devotees’ ire

A video showing two women dancing to Hindi and Tamil songs inside the corridors of the Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram has triggered discomfort among devotees, who said the act disrupted the sanctity of the shrine. The temple has restrictions on carrying mobile phones inside. Photography is officially permitted only in the third corridor, where a private operator has been awarded a tender to take pictures. However, critics allege that visitors continue to take photos and videos on their phones without being stopped by the temple administration. The latest incident involved two women from Pali in Rajasthan, whose dance video from the temple premises circulated online.

Commonwealth Games: India shines in boxing, improves medal strike rate
Sports

Commonwealth Games: India shines in boxing, improves medal strike rate

India delivered a stronger overall performance at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, winning 39 medals — 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze. A 122-member contingent took part, and the medal strike rate was reported at 31%, an improvement over the 2022 edition. Boxing emerged as India’s biggest highlight this time. Indian boxers secured 10 medals in total, including seven gold, with Jasmine, Sakshi, Preethi and Sachin among the champions. Lovlina and two others added three silver medals, making it one of India’s most successful boxing outings at the Commonwealth Games.

DSP-led teams to secretly monitor police in online gambling
Crime

DSP-led teams to secretly monitor police in online gambling

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Police have constituted special teams, led by Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) and Assistant Commissioners, to secretly monitor personnel suspected of involvement in online gambling. The move follows reports that more than 17 people in the state have died by suicide after losing large sums to online gambling. Recently, a 27-year-old policeman, Viswanath, died by suicide in Chennai’s Parangimalai. According to police officials, DGP Mahesh Kumar Agarwal was informed that police personnel in the 25–35 age group were increasingly getting drawn into online gambling. Officials said armed reserve personnel were found to be among those most affected.

Row over political slogans in schools; officials accused of silence
Politics

Row over political slogans in schools; officials accused of silence

Videos and posts alleging political activity inside government school campuses in Tamil Nadu have triggered fresh controversy, with political parties and educationists voicing strong objections. According to reports, after the T.V.K. government assumed office, party members filmed “reels” in government schools while claiming to distribute welfare assistance, and shared them on social media. The backlash prompted the School Education Department to issue a firm directive that school premises should be used only for educational activities and not for political events.

Tiruvannamalai police step up enumeration of sadhus on Girivalam route
Crime

Tiruvannamalai police step up enumeration of sadhus on Girivalam route

Police in Tiruvannamalai have intensified efforts to enumerate sadhus living along the Girivalam route, where hundreds of ascetics are said to reside. Devotees regularly provide food and clothing to the sadhus on the circumambulation path, making the area a constant point of interaction between pilgrims and those staying there. Authorities say there are concerns that, in some places, anti-social elements may be infiltrating the area by posing as sadhus and engaging in criminal activities.

Dinamalar releases short video titled “A Miracle in Bell Sound”
Entertainment

Dinamalar releases short video titled “A Miracle in Bell Sound”

Dinamalar has released a short-form video titled “A Miracle in Bell Sound” on its website. The video appears under the platform’s Shorts/Reels section and is listed within the Dinamalar spiritual (Anmeegam) category. The clip is accessible through Dinamalar’s video page, where viewers can return to the Shorts feed and find options such as downloading. No additional details about the content of the video were provided in the available source text.

Actor Dhanush visits Tiruvannamalai temple with his two sons
Entertainment

Actor Dhanush visits Tiruvannamalai temple with his two sons

Actor Dhanush visited a temple in Tiruvannamalai and offered prayers along with his two sons, as reported in a short video published by Dinamalar. The clip shows the actor arriving at the temple premises and taking part in darshan. No further details about the visit were provided in the source. The report did not specify the date of the visit, the name of the temple, or whether the trip was linked to any film-related schedule.

Trisha hailed as ‘Anbu Akka’ in tribute to Velu Nachiyar’s legacy
Entertainment

Trisha hailed as ‘Anbu Akka’ in tribute to Velu Nachiyar’s legacy

A short video published by Dinamalar has drawn a comparison to the legacy of Veeramangai Velu Nachiyar, one of Tamil Nadu’s celebrated historical figures. In the clip, actor Trisha is referred to as “Anbu Akka” (beloved elder sister), framing the mention as a tribute aligned with Velu Nachiyar’s inspirational path. The video appears in Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section, indicating it is presented in a brief, social-media style format. No additional details or context were provided in the available source text beyond the title and listing information.

Ministers skip Valvil Ori festival amid ‘office-loss’ superstition
Politics

Ministers skip Valvil Ori festival amid ‘office-loss’ superstition

Namakkal district’s annual government ceremony for King Valvil Ori began on Saturday, but no minister attended the event, with the absence linked to a long-standing local “sentiment” that participating could cost officials their positions. Valvil Ori, who ruled from Kolli Hills, is remembered as one of the famed “Kadaiyezhu Vallalgal” and is celebrated for his prowess in archery. The festival is traditionally observed as a government function on Aadi Perukku.

Annamalai pledges to clean 175 km coastline in 365 days
General

Annamalai pledges to clean 175 km coastline in 365 days

Thoothukudi: Annamalai, head of the ‘We The Leaders’ organisation, on Sunday pledged to clean a 175-km stretch of coastline from Kanyakumari to Thoothukudi within the next 365 days. He took part in a beach clean-up drive organised by the group at Therespuram beach in Thoothukudi. Addressing volunteers after the activity, he said the effort would be carried out in a way that people could say there is no other coastline like it in India.

Allegations of hidden govt appointments for TVK executives in Tamil Nadu
Politics

Allegations of hidden govt appointments for TVK executives in Tamil Nadu

Chennai: Allegations have surfaced that executives linked to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) are being given government roles, while the related government orders are not being published publicly. After Chief Minister Vijay assumed office, Ricky Rathan Pandit Vetrivel—described as the CM’s court astrologer—was appointed as a Special Officer through a government order that was issued in the usual manner. Following objections from various parties, the Tamil Nadu government later cancelled that order.

Centre tightens law to curb exam fraud after NEET paper leak row
Education

Centre tightens law to curb exam fraud after NEET paper leak row

The NEET question paper leak has recently put the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under intense pressure, triggering protests and drawing support from opposition parties and student groups across the country. The controversy also led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In response, the Centre has passed the Public Examinations (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to prevent paper leaks and other irregularities in nationwide public examinations. The law provides for punishment of those involved in exam fraud, including imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines that can go up to Rs 10 crore.

Trump says ceasefire talks with Iran to resume at midnight
Politics

Trump says ceasefire talks with Iran to resume at midnight

Washington: US President Donald Trump said ceasefire negotiations with Iran will resume at midnight, with mediators present. The announcement comes after the earlier ceasefire collapsed and the United States intensified its military actions against Iran. Trump had also warned of a strong response following an attack last week on a US military base in Jordan. Trump had previously said fresh military strikes on Iran were being temporarily halted in response to appeals from West Asian countries, adding that a draft peace agreement was being prepared.

Bihar Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor leads after 25 rounds
Politics

Bihar Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor leads after 25 rounds

Counting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar began at 8 am on Monday, with Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor taking the lead as results trickled in. The bypoll was held on July 30 after the seat fell vacant following BJP leader Nitin Nabin’s election to the Rajya Sabha. The contest featured BJP’s Neeraj Kumar Sinha, RJD’s Rekha Gupta and Prashant Kishor for Jan Suraaj. After 25 rounds of counting, Kishor was leading by 14,953 votes over the BJP candidate, according to the latest trends reported.

Rajmohan alleges malicious false propaganda against Minister Keerthana
Politics

Rajmohan alleges malicious false propaganda against Minister Keerthana

Chennai: Minister Rajmohan on Monday alleged that “deliberate and malicious” false propaganda is being circulated against Minister Keerthana. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he said the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is working round the clock on budget preparations and that a financial statement that would be widely appreciated is being readied. He added that MLAs and ministers are also intensifying work related to their departments and constituencies, and that the results would be seen soon in the Assembly.

Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan acquitted in wrestler harassment case
Politics

Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan acquitted in wrestler harassment case

Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been acquitted in a case related to allegations of sexual harassment made by a leading Indian woman wrestler. The complaint dates back to 2023, when Singh was serving as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. The allegations drew national attention and intensified scrutiny of the federation. Following the complaint, wrestlers staged sustained protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, demanding action against Singh. The demonstrations became a major flashpoint in the wider debate over athlete safety and accountability.

Supreme Court refuses TN plea to stay Thiruparankundram Deepam order
Politics

Supreme Court refuses TN plea to stay Thiruparankundram Deepam order

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant an interim stay on a Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court direction related to lighting Karthigai Deepam at the deepa thoon (lamp pillar) on the Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai district. The High Court order, passed by Justice G.R. Swaminathan on December 1, 2025, had directed that the festival lamp be lit at the hill’s lamp pillar as well, apart from the usual locations. The direction followed a petition filed by Ezhumalai Ram Ravikumar and others.

Minister Ramesh: All temple properties will be protected
Politics

Minister Ramesh: All temple properties will be protected

Minister Ramesh has said the Tamil Nadu government will ensure that all temple properties are protected and that irregularities linked to temple assets will be identified through sustained action. Speaking to reporters, the minister said the government would not tolerate corruption and that those found guilty would face punishment. He added that the administration would act against wrongdoing rather than merely making statements. Ramesh said discussions are under way on releasing a white paper on alleged corruption in the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department during the previous regime.

Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court over Cauvery water release
Politics

Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court over Cauvery water release

Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court on the Cauvery river water dispute and the Mekedatu dam issue, seeking directions to Karnataka to release water to the state. Chief Minister Vijay had planned to meet Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in Bengaluru on August 3 to hold talks. A letter had been sent and consent for the meeting was received, according to the report. However, D.K. Shivakumar reportedly advised that the visit be avoided due to an unfavourable situation. Following this, the Tamil Nadu government filed a petition in the Supreme Court on August 3 urging the court to direct Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu’s due share.

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