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Dinamalar releases short video on the meaning of dharma
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Dinamalar releases short video on the meaning of dharma

A new short video released under Dinamalar’s Aanmeegam section focuses on the concept of “dharma” and why it matters in everyday life. The video’s central message is that many people still do not clearly understand what dharma means, and that wider awareness is needed. The clip is presented in the platform’s short-form format and is part of Dinamalar’s spiritual content offerings. No further details were provided in the available source material about the speakers, examples, or specific points discussed in the video.

Stormy winds send airport staff running
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Stormy winds send airport staff running

A short video update reported that strong, storm-like winds swept through an airport area, prompting employees to run for safety. The incident was presented in a brief reel format, highlighting the sudden intensity of the wind and the immediate reaction of staff on the ground. No further details were provided in the source about injuries, damage, or flight operations. The video was published as part of a shorts section on the outlet’s website.

Race heats up for Tamil Nadu BJP chief post amid leadership uncertainty
Politics

Race heats up for Tamil Nadu BJP chief post amid leadership uncertainty

Several senior functionaries in the Tamil Nadu BJP have begun positioning themselves for the state president’s post amid speculation that incumbent Nainar Nagendran could be replaced following the party’s Assembly election setback. Party sources say there is talk of Nagendran being moved out and possibly being considered for a Union ministerial role. Reports have also circulated that the BJP may appoint a new state president and an organisation secretary. A number of leaders are said to have expressed interest in the top state post, including Ram Srinivasan, Arjun Moorthy, A.P. Muruganandam and Vinoj Selvam. However, the national leadership is believed to be cautious about an immediate change, fearing that disgruntled leaders could drift toward former state president Annamalai, who has launched a new movement called “Idhu Namma Iyakkam” after leaving the BJP.

Palaniswami steps up AIADMK candidate selection for TN bypolls
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Palaniswami steps up AIADMK candidate selection for TN bypolls

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has stepped up efforts to select candidates for the upcoming by-elections to five vacant Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. The vacancies arose after four AIADMK MLAs from Perundurai, Maduranthakam, Dharapuram and Ambasamudram resigned and joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). In addition, the Trichy East seat fell vacant following the resignation of Chief Minister Vijay, paving the way for bypolls in all five constituencies.

TVK’s ‘Operation North’ aims to woo Vanniyar votes in TN’s north
Politics

TVK’s ‘Operation North’ aims to woo Vanniyar votes in TN’s north

TVK has begun moving strategically in Tamil Nadu’s northern belt, aiming to attract votes from the Vanniyar community, according to party functionaries. They said the party performed better in Chennai and its suburbs in the last Assembly election, but secured fewer seats in northern districts. In Vanniyar-concentrated districts such as Ariyalur, Villupuram and Mayiladuthurai, TVK did not win a single constituency, they claimed. In districts including Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Kallakurichi, Krishnagiri, Tirupathur and Tiruvannamalai, the party managed only one seat each, while the PMK–AIADMK alliance won 32 seats across these areas, they said. They attributed TVK’s limited reach to its earlier focus on Dalit votes with B.R. Ambedkar positioned as the party’s ideological leader.

Vijay’s party names district in-charge ministers, sparking debate
Politics

Vijay’s party names district in-charge ministers, sparking debate

TVK has announced district-wise “in-charge ministers”, a model long associated with DMK and AIADMK, adding fresh heat to Tamil Nadu’s political arena. The party’s latest choices—Minister Arunraj for Tiruppur and Minister Kamali for the Nilgiris—have drawn attention for both political and governance reasons. In Tiruppur, Arunraj, who hails from Namakkal district, has been tasked with addressing long-pending demands from entrepreneurs and farmers. Despite the district’s strong foreign-exchange earnings, local stakeholders point to poor roads, traffic congestion, waste management issues and slow-moving administration as key infrastructure gaps that need urgent modernisation.

TNEB hard disk theft probe shifted to CBCID
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TNEB hard disk theft probe shifted to CBCID

The investigation into the theft of hard disks from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) headquarters in Chennai has been transferred to the Crime Branch-CID (CBCID), police said. The stolen devices reportedly contained tender-related documents. The development comes as the CBI has already registered a case over an alleged Rs 397-crore irregularity in transformer procurement at the electricity board. An engineer, Malarvizhi, detected the missing hard disks on May 20 and informed senior officials. An internal inquiry by TNEB officials indicated the theft likely occurred over the weekend of May 16 and 17, when only a limited number of staff were on duty.

CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa, awards Rs 50 lakh
Sports

CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa, awards Rs 50 lakh

R Praggnanandhaa, who won the Norway Chess title, met Chief Minister Vijay at the Chennai Secretariat on Sunday and received his congratulations. The Tamil Nadu-born Indian grandmaster’s victory has drawn wide appreciation, as he became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess tournament. During the meeting, the Chief Minister invited Praggnanandhaa to play a game of chess at the Secretariat. The two played on a board arranged at the venue.

INDIA bloc meeting begins in Delhi; VCK, MDMK among participants
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INDIA bloc meeting begins in Delhi; VCK, MDMK among participants

The INDIA opposition alliance’s consultative meeting began in New Delhi on Sunday, with representatives of 23 parties taking part. From Tamil Nadu, delegates of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) attended. Senior Congress leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and K C Venugopal were present. Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and party leader Abhishek Banerjee also joined the meeting. Other participants included Mehbooba Mufti (PDP), Tejashwi Yadav (RJD), Supriya Sule (NCP–Sharad Pawar), Omar Abdullah (National Conference), John Brittas (CPI(M)) and D Raja (CPI). Leaders such as Uddhav Thackeray and Akhilesh Yadav were also among those in attendance.

Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP quits, accuses Mamata of ‘anarchic rule’
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Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP quits, accuses Mamata of ‘anarchic rule’

Senior Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sukendu Sekhar Ray has resigned from his parliamentary post and also stepped down from the party’s primary membership. His resignation comes amid reported internal turmoil in the Trinamool Congress following the party’s heavy defeat in the West Bengal Assembly election. The report said several leaders have been leaving the party in the aftermath. In his resignation letter, Ray said the recent election reflected strong public support for the BJP, which he attributed to public dissatisfaction with what he described as Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year “anarchic rule.” He cited issues such as corruption, atrocities against women, law and order, and employment.

NEET paper setters kept at secret location ahead of re-exam
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NEET paper setters kept at secret location ahead of re-exam

New Delhi: With a NEET re-examination scheduled after a question paper leak, authorities have moved all personnel involved in preparing the question paper to a secure, undisclosed location. The NEET exam held last month was cancelled following reports of a leak, triggering concern among the nearly 2.2 million students who appeared. The CBI is investigating the case, and key accused have been remanded to jail. The re-exam is set for June 21.

India crush Afghanistan by an innings as Washington Sundar shines
Sports

India crush Afghanistan by an innings as Washington Sundar shines

India sealed a commanding innings-and-300-run victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in New Chandigarh, Punjab. After piling up 564/8 declared in the first innings, India had Afghanistan under pressure by the end of day two, with the visitors on 113/5 and still 451 runs behind. On day three, Afghanistan’s first innings ended at 152 all out. Debut spinner Manav Sudhar led the charge with six wickets, and India enforced the follow-on.

India–US interim trade deal may be signed by July: Piyush Goyal
Business

India–US interim trade deal may be signed by July: Piyush Goyal

India and the United States are likely to finalise an interim trade agreement by July, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said. Speaking on the progress of talks, Goyal expressed confidence that the deal could be concluded by the end of July. He added that the first phase of the agreement may even be signed in the early part of the month. The minister noted that the interim arrangement is expected to come ahead of a permanent trade agreement between the two countries. Recent discussions on the proposed deal were held in New Delhi.

Philippines quake death toll rises to 19; over 134 injured
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Philippines quake death toll rises to 19; over 134 injured

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Mindanao island region of the Philippines, pushing the reported death toll to 19, according to officials. More than 134 people have been injured. Following the quake, tsunami warnings were issued for both the Philippines and Indonesia. Several buildings reportedly collapsed or suffered damage, prompting emergency teams to begin rescue operations in affected areas. Authorities said 16 deaths were recorded in the Soccsksargen area, while three were reported from the Davao region. Officials also reported that 12 people remain missing.

Tamil Nadu to hire 15,000 in power sector soon: Minister Nirmal Kumar
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Tamil Nadu to hire 15,000 in power sector soon: Minister Nirmal Kumar

Power Minister Nirmal Kumar on Sunday said the electricity department will soon recruit 15,000 people in the first phase as part of efforts to address staffing gaps. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, the minister said the department is facing heavy workload and an overall shortage of about 70,000 employees. Steps are being initiated to begin the selection process for the first batch of recruits. He also said promotions that had been pending for years are being cleared. Recently, 300 assistant engineers were promoted as executive engineers, and the minister described it as a long-delayed move after nearly 15 years.

Today is Krishna Paksha Ashtami; Worship Bhairava for progress
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Today is Krishna Paksha Ashtami; Worship Bhairava for progress

Today marks Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Vaikasi 25, June 8), according to a short spiritual update published by Dinamalar. The report highlights the religious significance of the day and points to Bhairava worship as an important observance. It states that devotees believe praying to Bhairava on this day can help bring progress and improvement in life. The item was shared as a brief video/shorts format update on Dinamalar’s platform.

Dinamalar video asks: Is Anbumani in reverse gear?
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Dinamalar video asks: Is Anbumani in reverse gear?

A short video posted on Dinamalar raises a pointed question: whether Anbumani has gone into “reverse gear”. The clip appears under Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section, but the available text from the source does not include additional context, quotes, or an explanation for the remark. As the source material provided contains only the headline and basic page labels, further reporting details cannot be confirmed from the text alone.

Stalin questions if TVK government can last even three months
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Stalin questions if TVK government can last even three months

Stalin raises doubts over government’s stability Chennai: DMK president M.K. Stalin on Sunday questioned the durability of the current Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, asking whether it would “last even three months.” He made the remarks at an event where more than 1,000 people joined the DMK in his presence. The entrants included functionaries from various parties, led by former MLA Panaiyur Babu. In his address, Stalin said the DMK is prepared to work harder when it is in the opposition, and that the party remains ready for such a role.

Seeman asks if Congress MPs will resign after DMK-backed win
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Seeman asks if Congress MPs will resign after DMK-backed win

Chennai Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, alleging it secured parliamentary seats in Tamil Nadu only due to the DMK’s backing. Speaking at an event in Chennai, Seeman claimed Congress “got 10 MPs” through what he described as the DMK’s support, and questioned whether the party had the self-respect to give up those posts. He challenged Congress MPs to resign and then contest a by-election by aligning with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

TVK and AIADMK trade sharp barbs in social media war of words
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TVK and AIADMK trade sharp barbs in social media war of words

A fresh political spat has erupted online between TVK and the AIADMK, with both parties’ information technology wings issuing strongly worded statements against each other. In its post, TVK’s IT wing mocked the AIADMK’s prospects, claiming the party would “bite the dust” no matter how many elections are held. It also pushed back at remarks about Vijay’s film background, arguing that cinema fame has long been part of Tamil Nadu politics and citing MGR and Jayalalithaa as examples.

CM Vijay bars ministers from community events to avoid controversies
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CM Vijay bars ministers from community events to avoid controversies

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has imposed a temporary restriction on ministers attending community events, aiming to prevent avoidable controversies arising from public remarks. The cabinet under Vijay has 34 ministers, with most of them being first-timers and several younger faces handling key portfolios. The Chief Minister has stressed that the government should focus on delivering people-centric schemes and maintain a clean administration without irregularities. At a recent cabinet meeting, 436 long-term projects were reportedly drawn up for implementation across departments, and ministers were instructed to execute them. Vijay has also warned that swift action would be taken if any minister commits wrongdoing, prompting heightened caution among the cabinet.

DMK cadres seek Udhayanidhi first, leaving Stalin unsettled
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DMK cadres seek Udhayanidhi first, leaving Stalin unsettled

Chennai: In the aftermath of the DMK’s defeat in the Assembly election, a section of party functionaries are showing greater interest in meeting Udhayanidhi Stalin rather than party president M.K. Stalin, according to party sources. Functionaries recalled that when M. Karunanidhi was alive, the party faced several major setbacks, but he routinely visited the DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, allowing cadres to meet him regardless of electoral outcomes. They alleged that after becoming Chief Minister, Stalin largely stopped coming to Arivalayam and remained distant from party workers.

Hindu Makkal Katchi to file contempt case over Thiruparankundram Deepam row
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Hindu Makkal Katchi to file contempt case over Thiruparankundram Deepam row

Thanjavur: Hindu Makkal Katchi on Sunday announced it would file a contempt of court case against Tamil Nadu Law Minister Nirmal Kumar in connection with the Thiruparankundram hill Deepam pillar lighting issue. In a statement, the party’s state general secretary Gurumoorthy criticised the minister’s reported remarks that the court’s order would not be implemented and that the situation would remain as it was two years ago. The party said such comments were unacceptable.

Arjun Sampath vows democratic, legal fight to light Deepathoon lamp
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Arjun Sampath vows democratic, legal fight to light Deepathoon lamp

Hindu Makkal Katchi president Arjun Sampath on Saturday said his party is pursuing all steps through lawful means to obtain permission to light the lamp at the Deepathoon in Thiruparankundram. Referring to remarks attributed to Minister Nirmal Kumar, Sampath alleged that the government intends to continue the approach followed by the previous DMK administration on the issue. He claimed such a stance amounts to contempt of court. Sampath further alleged that Murugan devotees were subjected to suppression earlier and that permission to light the lamp was not granted even after a court verdict. He said the present administration led by Chief Minister Vijay and the TVK is also indicating that the same approach will continue.

CM Vijay to visit Delhi on June 10 for NITI Aayog meet
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CM Vijay to visit Delhi on June 10 for NITI Aayog meet

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to travel to Delhi on June 10 to take part in the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for June 11, according to reports. Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister on May 10 and made his first visit to Delhi on May 27. During that trip, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, but returned to Chennai without meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Bangladeshi family held in West Bengal for 13-year illegal stay
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Bangladeshi family held in West Bengal for 13-year illegal stay

West Bengal Police have arrested five members of a single family for allegedly entering India illegally from Bangladesh and living in the state for around 13 years. According to police, the arrested include Ujir Ali (43), his wife Jainur (36) and their three sons. The family is said to be originally from Chapai Nawabganj district in Bangladesh. Investigators said Ujir Ali crossed the India–Bangladesh border illegally about 13 years ago and later settled in Sagardighi. Police said he worked as a mason in various parts of South India to earn a livelihood.

Minister Rajmohan says he will inspect schools without notice
Education

Minister Rajmohan says he will inspect schools without notice

School Education Minister Rajmohan on Saturday said he would conduct school inspections at any time, including without prior notice, and urged teachers and officials to remain prepared. Speaking to reporters at Madurai airport, he said he would visit schools “as a brother rather than as a minister,” adding that such visits should not be seen as a warning but as a call for responsibility. He stressed that inspections would not be ceremonial and that readiness was a shared responsibility of the concerned officials.

Minister: Probe into alleged irregularities in temple gold deposits
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Minister: Probe into alleged irregularities in temple gold deposits

Madurai: Minister Nirmalkumar said the government will look into complaints alleging irregularities in the deposit of gold belonging to temples, and will take action if the allegations are found to be true. Speaking to reporters in Madurai, he said the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister has been inspecting preparations for the consecration (Kumbabhishekam) of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple. He added that discussions have been held on conducting the event, and officials are assessing pending works and planning to proceed as scheduled.

Venezuela interim President Delcy Rodriguez prays at Puttaparthi ashram
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Venezuela interim President Delcy Rodriguez prays at Puttaparthi ashram

Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Eloyna Rodriguez visited Prasanthi Nilayam in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, and offered prayers at the sanctum of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The spiritual centre, widely known as the “Abode of Supreme Peace”, draws devotees from across the world. Rodriguez’s visit came during her five-day official trip to India. She was received at the airport by R.J. Ratnakar, Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, along with trust member Manohar Shetty and others.

Odisha engineer raided: Rs 2.4 crore cash, property papers seized
Crime

Odisha engineer raided: Rs 2.4 crore cash, property papers seized

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance officials have seized Rs 2.40 crore in cash and property-related documents during searches linked to a government engineer, triggering fresh scrutiny over alleged disproportionate assets. The raids were conducted following complaints against Vaikunthanath Behara, an Assistant Executive Engineer with the State Tribal Development Agency, accusing him of amassing wealth beyond his known sources of income. Teams carried out simultaneous searches at nine locations connected to him, including premises in Bhubaneswar, Balasore, Jajpur and Baliguda.

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