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Supreme Court orders Kerala to care for tallest elephant ‘Raman’ at own cost
General

Supreme Court orders Kerala to care for tallest elephant ‘Raman’ at own cost

The Supreme Court has directed the Kerala government to take custody of ‘Raman’, considered the tallest elephant in the state, and maintain it at the government’s own expense in a rehabilitation camp. Raman, said to be 10.53 feet tall, has been under the care of a man named Krishnankutty. The court noted allegations that the elephant was taken to weddings and religious functions in processions for earnings, despite earlier Supreme Court directions against using elephants for commercial gain.

Centre okays price revision to prevent shortage of key chemo drugs
Health

Centre okays price revision to prevent shortage of key chemo drugs

New Delhi: The Union government has approved a price revision for two widely used chemotherapy medicines after manufacturers reportedly stopped production, citing losses under the existing price cap. Carboplatin and cisplatin are commonly used in chemotherapy for multiple types of cancer. Their key raw materials have seen sharp increases in international markets, and overseas suppliers raised prices accordingly. In India, these drugs are part of the National List of Essential Medicines, under which the government regulates selling prices. Companies said continuing sales at the current controlled prices was not financially viable, leading to production being halted. Reports had also pointed to temporary disruptions linked to quality-control issues at some major manufacturing facilities.

TNEB chief says power board not failing; outages being exaggerated
General

TNEB chief says power board not failing; outages being exaggerated

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) Chairman Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said the state has sufficient electricity to meet demand and that there is no overall shortage. He alleged that power interruptions in a few locations are being portrayed as if the entire board has “failed”. He said Tamil Nadu’s power demand is among the highest in the country, after Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, and that the Centre’s National Power Distribution Centre monitors the state’s supply and demand in real time.

Delhi High Court warns social media against 'spectator' role in defamation
Politics

Delhi High Court warns social media against 'spectator' role in defamation

The Delhi High Court has cautioned social media platforms against remaining passive when illegal or defamatory content is circulated on their services, saying they should not act like “spectators” until a court order arrives. The observation came in a contempt petition filed by the Delhi High Court Bar Association. The case relates to a video posted on social media by Dr Kapil Kakkar after a building collapse in Delhi’s Saket area last month that killed six people.

Indian cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz; 21 sailors rescued
General

Indian cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz; 21 sailors rescued

A cargo ship near Oman, close to the Strait of Hormuz, came under attack on Tuesday amid heightened tensions in West Asia. Following the incident, the vessel sent out an emergency distress call. Rescue operations were carried out with assistance from the Omani Navy. Officials said the ship had 28 crew members on board, including 24 Indians. From the burning vessel, 21 Indian sailors were brought to safety. Search efforts are continuing for three crew members who are still unaccounted for.

Congress appeals to EC after Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination rejected
Politics

Congress appeals to EC after Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination rejected

Congress leaders on Tuesday met Election Commission officials in New Delhi, urging them to overturn the rejection of former MP Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for the Rajya Sabha election in Madhya Pradesh. The party said the decision was “anti-democratic” and sought an immediate review. Elections are scheduled on June 18 for 26 Rajya Sabha vacancies across the country, including three seats from Madhya Pradesh. In the 230-member state Assembly, 58 votes are needed to elect one Rajya Sabha member; the BJP has 164 MLAs, while the Congress has 64.

Centre plans BS-7 emission norms by 2030; auto sector seeks more time
Business

Centre plans BS-7 emission norms by 2030; auto sector seeks more time

New Delhi: The Union government is expected to publish a draft of Bharat Stage 7 (BS-7) emission norms in the current financial year, with the standards likely to be implemented by 2030, according to reports. BS-7 would follow BS-6, which has been in force since 2020. The government is understood to be planning the next upgrade within a 10-year window, and the framework is expected to align with the European Union’s upcoming Euro 7 norms.

Mamata meets Sonia in Delhi; merger talk swirls amid TMC infighting
Politics

Mamata meets Sonia in Delhi; merger talk swirls amid TMC infighting

New Delhi: With the Trinamool Congress (TMC) grappling with intense internal discord in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent visit to Delhi has triggered fresh political speculation, including talk of a possible merger with the Indian National Congress. The buzz comes in the aftermath of the Assembly election in which the TMC lost power after 15 years amid a strong BJP wave. Reports said resentment within the party—particularly over Mamata’s relative Abhishek Banerjee—along with public anger, reflected sharply in the defeat.

Durai Vaiko: MDMK to decide on TVK alliance at June 27 council
Politics

Durai Vaiko: MDMK to decide on TVK alliance at June 27 council

MDMK MP Durai Vaiko on Wednesday said the party will take a decision at its general council meeting on June 27 on whether to contest the upcoming local body elections by joining the TVK-led alliance. Speaking to reporters in Manamadurai in Sivaganga district, he said the state government should identify and address the reasons behind power cuts. He also criticised the removal of three news channels from the government cable network, calling it condemnable and damaging to the government’s image.

Hindu Munnani urges no compromise on national security
Politics

Hindu Munnani urges no compromise on national security

TIRUPPUR: Hindu Munnani has urged the Centre to take stringent steps, stating that there should be no compromise on national security. In a statement, the outfit’s leader Kadeswara Subramaniam said an alleged conspiracy had come to light in which Pakistan planned to target Indian passenger aircraft. He claimed the plot involved using modern tools and technology to create location confusion and trigger accidents. He further alleged that 2,354 instances of signal disruption had been recorded over the past two years, and that there were indications of support from the Pakistan government.

Madurai Bench bars daily fee collection from street vendors
Politics

Madurai Bench bars daily fee collection from street vendors

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has restrained municipalities and other local bodies in Tamil Nadu from collecting daily fees from street vendors, directing them to collect only the annual licence fee prescribed under the applicable rules. The order was passed by a division bench of Justices B. Velmurugan and B. Pugalendhi while hearing a contempt petition filed by Siddharthan of Kadayanallur in Tenkasi district. The court referred to the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, enacted following Supreme Court directions, and the Tamil Nadu government’s 2015 scheme and government order framed under it.

Singappen force won’t register cases or probe crimes: IG Bhavaneeswari
Crime

Singappen force won’t register cases or probe crimes: IG Bhavaneeswari

Chennai: The Singappen Special Rapid Response Force will not be involved in registering cases or conducting investigations, its Inspector General Bhavaneeswari said in an interview. She said the unit has been created specifically to prevent crimes against women and children across Tamil Nadu. The state government has allocated Rs 354 crore for the force, under which 316 four-wheelers, 101 two-wheelers and 49 drones, among other equipment, are to be procured for patrol duties.

CM Vijay tells municipal officials to act honestly, without pressure
Politics

CM Vijay tells municipal officials to act honestly, without pressure

Chennai: Chief Minister Vijay has instructed officials in corporations and municipalities, including town planning officers, to function “honestly and independently,” according to sources. After the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) came to power, the Municipal Administration department has been kept under the Chief Minister’s direct control, with no separate minister in charge. Several key posts—such as the department secretary, corporation commissioners, municipal commissioners and town planning officers—have reportedly seen transfers and fresh appointments.

‘Lioness’ Special Task Force begins operations across Tamil Nadu
Crime

‘Lioness’ Special Task Force begins operations across Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Police’s “Lioness” Special Task Force has begun operations, with teams deployed across all districts, according to IG Bhavaneeswari. She said 70 teams are currently functioning, and the strength will be expanded to a total of 270 teams. In Chennai, two teams have been placed under each Deputy Commissioner, while Avadi and Tambaram have four teams each. A dedicated control room has been set up to enable the unit to function independently, with enhanced monitoring through available facilities. The IG noted that social media has been causing significant harm to women, including severe mental stress, and said justice would be ensured for any affected woman.

Directors Bala, Cheran, Vetrimaaran and Mysskin pay tribute to Bharathiraja
Entertainment

Directors Bala, Cheran, Vetrimaaran and Mysskin pay tribute to Bharathiraja

Veteran Tamil film director Bharathiraja (84) died in Chennai on Tuesday (June 10) due to health-related issues. Bharathiraja was regarded as a leading figure in the Tamil film industry, known for his long-standing presence as a prominent director. Following the news of his demise, filmmakers Bala, Cheran, Vetrimaaran and Mysskin paid tributes, remembering his contribution to Tamil cinema. The tributes were shared as part of coverage highlighting the film fraternity’s condolences over the loss of the veteran director.

Southwest monsoon intensifies; heavy rain alert for 11 TN districts
Environment

Southwest monsoon intensifies; heavy rain alert for 11 TN districts

Tamil Nadu is seeing increased rainfall as the southwest monsoon intensifies, with precipitation reported to be above the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain warning for 11 districts in the state. According to the update, an atmospheric low-pressure trough is in place from the central Bay of Bengal towards coastal Karnataka, passing through coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Weather conditions linked to this system are expected to support enhanced rainfall activity across parts of Tamil Nadu.

Dinamalar releases short video titled 'Living is hard in a human world'
General

Dinamalar releases short video titled 'Living is hard in a human world'

Dinamalar has released a short-form video in its shorts/reels section titled in Tamil as “மனிதன் நாட்டில் வாழ்வது கடினம்”. The video appears under the Dinamalar Anmeegam (spiritual) category on the publisher’s platform. No additional details about the video’s content were available from the provided source text beyond the title and listing information.

Pandiarajan pays tribute to filmmaker Bharathiraja
Entertainment

Pandiarajan pays tribute to filmmaker Bharathiraja

Pandiarajan paid tribute to veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja, according to a short video shared by Dinamalar. The clip, titled “RIP Bharathiraj,” shows Pandiarajan offering his respects and remembering the noted director. No further details about the tribute event or related arrangements were provided in the source. The video was published under Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section.

AIADMK candidates allege poll funds not returned, pressure leadership
Politics

AIADMK candidates allege poll funds not returned, pressure leadership

AIADMK candidates have alleged that funds they paid to the party leadership ahead of ticket selection were not returned after the Assembly election, leaving several of them under financial strain, according to party functionaries. Functionaries said the party contested 169 constituencies and began candidate selection about two months before the polls through close relatives of the leadership. Those seeking tickets were asked to pay an advance amount to demonstrate their ability to meet campaign expenses, and sums ranging from ₹8 crore to ₹15 crore were reportedly collected from aspirants across Tamil Nadu.

TN weighs temple darshan bookings; devotees split on benefits
General

TN weighs temple darshan bookings; devotees split on benefits

The Tamil Nadu government is considering introducing a pre-booking system for temple darshan, similar to arrangements followed at Tirupati and Sabarimala. Views gathered from residents in Coimbatore show a clear divide on whether such a move would help devotees or create new hurdles. Some devotees opposed making bookings mandatory, arguing that people often visit temples spontaneously during times of distress. They said the priority should be improving facilities to reduce waiting time, and called for a single common queue instead of paid “special darshan” options.

Gold price drops Rs 3,200 per sovereign in Chennai in a day
Business

Gold price drops Rs 3,200 per sovereign in Chennai in a day

Chennai: The price of 22-carat jewellery gold in Chennai saw a sharp fall on June 10, dropping by Rs 3,200 per sovereign. Gold is now being sold at Rs 1,10,400 per sovereign and Rs 13,800 per gram, down Rs 400 per gram. Gold and silver prices have been fluctuating in recent days amid international trends. In Tamil Nadu, on June 8, jewellery gold was priced at Rs 14,070 per gram and Rs 1,12,560 per sovereign, while silver was sold at Rs 270 per gram.

World leaders congratulate PM Modi on record-long tenure
Politics

World leaders congratulate PM Modi on record-long tenure

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received congratulatory messages from several world leaders after he set a record as India’s longest-serving prime minister. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated Modi on the milestone, recalling their recent meeting in Rome and expressing satisfaction over initiatives launched for the benefit of people in both countries. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Modi has become the longest-serving democratically elected prime minister in India’s history. He noted Sri Lanka values the close friendship and said he is keen to strengthen ties between the two nations.

Modi becomes longest-serving elected PM, surpasses Nehru record
Politics

Modi becomes longest-serving elected PM, surpasses Nehru record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday set a new milestone by becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India, surpassing the record held by the country’s first PM, Jawaharlal Nehru. Modi took oath as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, and has continued in office since then. As of June 10, 2026, he has completed 4,399 days in the post, edging past Nehru’s 4,398 days. The report noted that Modi had earlier crossed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s record for the longest continuous stint in office on July 25, 2026. Indira Gandhi served 4,078 days as Prime Minister.

Three new South Indian CMs to attend NITI Aayog meet in Delhi
Politics

Three new South Indian CMs to attend NITI Aayog meet in Delhi

Three newly sworn-in chief ministers from South India are expected to attend the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi on June 11, drawing attention ahead of the high-level gathering. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be attended by chief ministers of all states, lieutenant governors of Union Territories and senior Union ministers, including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Discussions are expected to focus on development plans and strengthening Centre–state coordination.

Congress calls rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s RS nomination illegal
Politics

Congress calls rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s RS nomination illegal

Congress has termed the rejection of its candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh as “illegal”. Natarajan had filed her nomination on behalf of the party, but it was rejected on the allegation that she had concealed details related to criminal cases. Following the rejection, Congress leaders raised objections and submitted a complaint to the Election Commission in Delhi. The delegation included K C Venugopal and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi.

Bharathiraja–Ilaiyaraaja: The duo that reshaped Tamil film music
Entertainment

Bharathiraja–Ilaiyaraaja: The duo that reshaped Tamil film music

Tamil cinema saw a fresh wave in the late 1970s as director Bharathiraja and composer Ilaiyaraaja rose almost simultaneously. Both hailed from the Theni region, and their shared roots and artistic sensibilities soon turned into a creative friendship that would leave a lasting mark on film music. The association began when Bharathiraja visited Pannaipuram and met Ilaiyaraaja along with Gangai Amaran and Bhaskar. Their bond grew through shared musical journeys, including performances linked to public platforms and theatre work, eventually connecting with ‘Annakili’ Selvaraj as well.

Bharathiraja: The director credited with shaping Rajini and Kamal’s rise
Entertainment

Bharathiraja: The director credited with shaping Rajini and Kamal’s rise

Director Bharathiraja is widely regarded as one of Tamil cinema’s defining voices, credited with giving Tamil films a distinct place on the Indian screen. The filmmaker is also known for introducing and shaping the careers of several artistes who later became prominent across South Indian cinema. While actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan were introduced by K. Balachander, the report notes that Bharathiraja played a key role in turning them into mass superstars. In his debut film 16 Vayathinile, he cast both actors in striking roles—Kamal as “Chappani” and Rajinikanth as the antagonist “Parattai”—characters that became widely discussed beyond the actors’ own names.

Bharathiraja: The filmmaker who took Tamil cinema to the villages
Entertainment

Bharathiraja: The filmmaker who took Tamil cinema to the villages

Bharathiraja is widely credited with steering Tamil cinema away from studio-bound storytelling and into a new, realistic direction rooted in village life. By bringing the textures of rural landscapes and the warmth of human relationships to the screen, he helped create a distinct cinematic language that many consider a turning point for the industry. Born on July 17, 1941, in Allinagaram in Theni district, his real name is Chinnasamy. He completed his schooling in his hometown and, even as a student, developed a strong interest in literature, writing plays, acting and direction. He wrote and staged plays such as Oor Sirikkirathu and Summa Oru Kadhai.

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