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AIADMK MLAs’ resignation case to be heard again on July 30
Politics

AIADMK MLAs’ resignation case to be heard again on July 30

The matter relating to the resignation of four AIADMK MLAs will be taken up for a fresh hearing on July 30, according to reports. The MLAs—Isakki Subbiah, Maragatham Kumaravel, Jayakumar and Sathyabama—had won in the recently concluded Assembly election as AIADMK candidates, but later resigned from their posts. Subsequently, all four joined the TVK. They are expected to submit their explanations again on July 30 regarding their decision to resign.

Trump pauses Iran strikes amid diplomacy, reports cite weapon stock concerns
Politics

Trump pauses Iran strikes amid diplomacy, reports cite weapon stock concerns

Washington: After 13 consecutive days of U.S. strikes on Iran, former President Donald Trump has ordered a temporary pause, according to reports. The attacks began after a peace agreement with Iran collapsed. In response, Iran has launched missiles and drones at U.S. bases in countries including Qatar and Jordan. Even as a new strike plan was prepared, Trump decided to halt operations for now. U.S. media reports said the move was influenced by diplomatic progress, concerns over U.S. stockpiles of missiles and other weapons, and fears that further escalation could widen the conflict.

Suryavanshi blitz powers India’s run surge in 3rd T20 vs Zimbabwe
Sports

Suryavanshi blitz powers India’s run surge in 3rd T20 vs Zimbabwe

India piled on the runs in the third and final T20 against Zimbabwe in Harare, led by a brisk knock from young batter Suryavanshi. Having already sealed the three-match series by winning the first two games, India won the toss and opted to bat in the decider. Openers Suryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma began the innings, but Abhishek fell early for 2. Suryavanshi then added momentum alongside Ishan Kishan, with the pair scoring at a quick rate.

Nirmala Sitharaman tells officials: Don’t make citizens run around
Politics

Nirmala Sitharaman tells officials: Don’t make citizens run around

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday cautioned government officials against making citizens “run from pillar to post”, and said public service must be centred on helping people access their lawful rights. Speaking after inaugurating an Income Tax Department office building at Nariman Point in Mumbai, she said that while the IRS is part of the administrative system, experience helps officials better understand the problems faced by the public. Sitharaman also flagged what she described as a laid-back approach in government departments, warning that it not only inconveniences citizens but can lead to poor management of public assets.

Pradosham today: Worship of Shiva brings blessings of all deities
General

Pradosham today: Worship of Shiva brings blessings of all deities

Today is observed as Pradosham, a day considered significant for the worship of Lord Shiva. According to traditional belief, offering prayers to Shiva on Pradosham is said to bring the spiritual merit of worshipping the “muppathu mukkodi” (33 crore) deities together. Devotees mark the occasion with special worship and prayers, viewing it as an auspicious time for seeking blessings. The message highlights the religious importance attached to Pradosham and encourages Shiva worship on the day.

Dinamalar short hints at criticism of Edappadi Palaniswami
Politics

Dinamalar short hints at criticism of Edappadi Palaniswami

A short video published by Dinamalar carries the Tamil line, “Looks like they haven’t forgotten what Palaniswami did,” in a political context. The clip appears to be aimed at former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), indicating a criticism or reminder of his past actions. The source page provides limited additional details beyond the headline-style statement and the short-format video listing. No further context, quotes, or specific incidents are described in the available content.

Expelled AMMK MLA Kamaraj claims party is under his control
Politics

Expelled AMMK MLA Kamaraj claims party is under his control

Chennai: Expelled AMMK MLA from Mannargudi, Kamaraj, has claimed that the party is “in his hands” and said he would soon convene the party’s general council to prove it. In the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly election, the AMMK led by T.T.V. Dinakaran was part of the AIADMK-led alliance. The party contested 11 constituencies and won only one seat — Mannargudi in Tiruvarur district — where Kamaraj emerged victorious. After the election, when the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won more seats and moved to form the government, Kamaraj publicly extended support to TVK. AMMK leadership said this was done without Dinakaran’s approval, and Dinakaran alleged that TVK had “bought” the party’s MLA.

US Grocery Prices Hit 50-Year High, Families Shift Spending Habits
Business

US Grocery Prices Hit 50-Year High, Families Shift Spending Habits

Washington: Grocery prices in the United States have risen to levels not seen in the past 50 years, prompting households to significantly change how they shop and what they buy. Reports say the cost of food purchased for home cooking is now up by as much as 33% compared with the beginning of 2019. As inflation persists, many consumers are skipping favourite items and increasingly buying only after checking and comparing prices.

Tamil Nadu borrows Rs 20,881 crore in 3 months; interest paid Rs 14,618 crore
Business

Tamil Nadu borrows Rs 20,881 crore in 3 months; interest paid Rs 14,618 crore

Tamil Nadu has borrowed Rs 20,881 crore over the three months from April to June in the current financial year, primarily for capital projects, according to the report. During the same period, the state paid Rs 14,618 crore as interest on its outstanding debt. The government earns revenue through multiple streams including State GST, stamp duty and registration fees, and taxes on sales and trade. However, spending on salaries, pensions and interest payments is met through resources such as bond issuances and borrowings from banks when expenditure exceeds receipts.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid NEET leak protests
Education

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid NEET leak protests

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his post amid nationwide protests over the alleged leak of the NEET medical entrance exam question paper. The issue triggered widespread anger among students and parents, even after a re-examination was held and results were announced. Protesters demanded strict action against those responsible for the leak and stronger safeguards to prevent future breaches. The agitation gained momentum after Abhijit Deepke of the Karappanpoochi Janata Party returned from the United States and began a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on June 20.

Parliament disruptions cost Rs 2.5 lakh a minute; will Houses run smoothly?
Politics

Parliament disruptions cost Rs 2.5 lakh a minute; will Houses run smoothly?

India’s Parliament has seen repeated disruptions in the ongoing Monsoon Session, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha frequently adjourned amid opposition protests. The stoppages have been framed as a major drain on public money, with estimates putting the cost of running both Houses at about Rs 2.5 lakh per minute. The session began on July 20 and is scheduled to run for three weeks until August 13. From the first day, the alleged NEET question paper leak dominated proceedings, triggering protests inside Parliament and demonstrations outside, including at Jantar Mantar.

Annamalai urges zero tolerance for irregularities in govt exams
Education

Annamalai urges zero tolerance for irregularities in govt exams

Chennai: Annamalai, founder of the organisation “We The Leaders”, has urged the Tamil Nadu government to ensure there is no room for irregularities in government recruitment examinations. He said issuing appointment orders while allegations remain unresolved would betray candidates who wrote the exam honestly. In a statement, he referred to the Medical Recruitment Board (MRB) examination for Health Inspector (Grade-II) posts, conducted on December 7, 2025. He alleged that candidates had raised multiple complaints about rule violations at exam centres, mobile phone use, malpractice with the support of invigilators, and question paper leaks during the computer-based test.

Coimbatore civic control room upkeep faces no-tender corruption charge
Politics

Coimbatore civic control room upkeep faces no-tender corruption charge

Coimbatore Corporation’s control room maintenance has come under scrutiny after allegations that work worth Rs 5.75 crore per year was awarded for three years without calling for tenders. The control room was set up in 2024 at the R.S. Puram Corporation Kalaignar Arangam campus at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore, to support tasks such as property tax collection follow-ups and monitoring solid waste management operations. According to the complaint, 80 contract workers—40 in the office and 40 in the field—are engaged for activities including reminding residents about tax payments and tracking waste-management vehicles using GPS technology.

CB-CID seeks records on power, water links to encroachment shops in Palani
Crime

CB-CID seeks records on power, water links to encroachment shops in Palani

CB-CID police investigating the alleged fraud involving land belonging to the Palani Dhandapani Swamy monastery have intensified their inquiry in Dindigul district. Officers examined how shops operating on encroached portions of the monastery land were granted electricity and drinking water connections. According to the complaint, a high-value property near the Palani foothills on Poonga Road—said to be worth around Rs 100 crore—was allegedly registered in the names of private individuals for about Rs 2 crore using forged documents, in violation of a court order.

TN revamping school curriculum, says Minister Rajmohan
Education

TN revamping school curriculum, says Minister Rajmohan

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan on Friday said the state is in the process of revising school curricula. Speaking at a student achievers’ felicitation event organised by Amalorpavam Lourdes Academy in Puducherry, he said space scientist Mylswamy Annadurai has been appointed as the head of the curriculum committee. The minister said the government has decided to teach mathematics through stories and is working to redesign textbooks with more colour illustrations and charts.

Ex-Chhattisgarh PSC chief arrested in exam paper leak money case
Crime

Ex-Chhattisgarh PSC chief arrested in exam paper leak money case

Former Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (PSC) chairman Daman Singh Sonwani, 64, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to alleged question paper leaks and recruitment irregularities. Complaints had surfaced that question papers for PSC examinations held in 2020 and 2021 were leaked and that malpractice occurred in some tests during the 2018–2023 period when the Congress was in power in the state. A case was registered in 2024 and is being investigated by the CBI.

Modi posts selfie-style video amid NEET paper leak uproar
Politics

Modi posts selfie-style video amid NEET paper leak uproar

New Delhi is witnessing heightened political tension over the alleged NEET question paper leak, with protests on the streets and repeated disruptions in Parliament. Support for the agitation has been growing from student groups and other sections. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took an unusual step to address the public, particularly young protesters. Instead of a conventional televised address, he reportedly placed his mobile phone on a stand and spoke directly to the camera.

SC flags misuse of criminal cases to target husband’s family in disputes
Crime

SC flags misuse of criminal cases to target husband’s family in disputes

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has expressed concern over a growing trend of filing criminal cases against a husband’s relatives as a form of retaliation during family disputes. The observation came while hearing an appeal from Maharashtra involving a divorced couple from Pune. A family court had earlier ruled that the couple’s twin children could continue to live under the father’s care, while granting the mother visitation rights. Subsequently, the mother lodged a police complaint alleging that the boy was sexually abused by his paternal aunt, leading to registration of a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. After the Bombay High Court declined to quash the case, the matter reached the Supreme Court.

Who will be India’s next Cabinet Secretary? Names in the fray
Politics

Who will be India’s next Cabinet Secretary? Names in the fray

New Delhi: A key question is doing the rounds in official circles in the capital — who will be the next Cabinet Secretary, the top-most officer in the IAS hierarchy and a pivotal coordinator of the Union government. The incumbent, Tamil officer T.V. Somanathan, is due to retire by the end of next month. While extensions are common for the post, discussions suggest he has conveyed to the Prime Minister that he does not want an extension, though a continuation is still being seen as possible in the current circumstances.

British inquest: Saudi prince died after alcohol and drug overdose
General

British inquest: Saudi prince died after alcohol and drug overdose

A British court in London has concluded that Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Fahd, 29, died after consuming excessive alcohol and drugs, leading to a fatal heart attack. The prince had travelled to London in November last year and was staying at a five-star hotel. He was later found dead in his room under circumstances initially described as mysterious. Investigators reviewed hotel surveillance footage and determined that no one else entered his room, according to the inquiry.

Toll fees hiked again at Tamil Nadu booths after court order
Business

Toll fees hiked again at Tamil Nadu booths after court order

Chennai: Toll charges at several toll plazas in Tamil Nadu have been increased again, with hikes ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 30 depending on the vehicle category, officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said. Tamil Nadu has about 7,000 km of national highways and 80 toll plazas. Of these, toll revisions are typically carried out from April 1 at 66 plazas, while the remaining plazas see revisions from September 1.

Karur stampede: CBI final report ready, to be submitted this week
Crime

Karur stampede: CBI final report ready, to be submitted this week

The CBI has completed its investigation into the Karur crowd crush that occurred during an election campaign by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay last year, in which 41 people died. Following the incident, the Supreme Court ordered a CBI probe and appointed a three-member oversight panel headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi to monitor the investigation. The agency has been submitting monthly status updates to the panel.

Plumber finds Rs 23 crore gold cache under Vienna bungalow floor
General

Plumber finds Rs 23 crore gold cache under Vienna bungalow floor

A plumber working on renovation at an old luxury bungalow in Vienna, Austria, has stumbled upon a hidden cache of gold coins valued at around Rs 23 crore. According to reports, the worker noticed a rope protruding from the cement floor in the basement. Instead of ignoring it, he dug further to trace its source. The digging led to a rusted iron box buried beneath the floor. When opened, it reportedly contained about 30 kg of shiny gold coins.

Speaker: No plan to divert student protests; CM Vijay keen on promises
Politics

Speaker: No plan to divert student protests; CM Vijay keen on promises

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker Prabhakar on Thursday said the government has no intention of diverting student protests, and rejected allegations that a recently released film was meant to influence students. Speaking at an event in Chennai, he said Chief Minister Vijay was keen on fulfilling election promises, drawing a comparison with former Chief Minister M.G.R. on commitment to delivering welfare measures even amid concerns about financial burden. Prabhakar said the government was monitoring where micro, small and medium enterprises were getting stalled and that fixing such issues was a responsibility. He added that major initiatives for the industry could be expected in the upcoming budget session.

Four temple staff held over hundi cash theft at Coimbatore Koniamman
Crime

Four temple staff held over hundi cash theft at Coimbatore Koniamman

An alleged theft of hundi offerings at Coimbatore’s Koniamman Temple has led to action against four temple employees, after an inquiry by HR&CE Joint Commissioner Ramesh Kumar. Following the findings, a police complaint was lodged. The temple has 16 hundis in total—nine permanent boxes, one for renovation donations, and six temporary hundis placed for the chariot festival. The counting of offerings was carried out on July 15 from 10 am to 9 pm in the presence of HR&CE officials.

Railways test solar panels on train coaches to generate power
Technology

Railways test solar panels on train coaches to generate power

North Central Railway has begun a pilot project to generate electricity by installing solar panels on the roofs of train coaches. The trial has been carried out on two selected coaches in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Railway officials said the initiative is part of wider efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Indian Railways has already been producing renewable energy by setting up solar units and windmills on railway-owned land. In addition, solar panels have been installed on station rooftops with private participation to generate electricity for use in railway operations.

CJP sets condition for Centre amid NEET paper leak row
Education

CJP sets condition for Centre amid NEET paper leak row

A video report aired by Dinamalar TV says the CJP has laid down a condition for the Union government in the backdrop of the NEET paper leak controversy. The report links the demand to ongoing protests and public pressure over the alleged leak, and places Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the centre of the political focus. The video also references calls and demands being raised in connection with the issue, including mentions of the Prime Minister and the Education Ministry.

Residents flag poor roads, temple facilities in Minister Nirmal Kumar’s town
General

Residents flag poor roads, temple facilities in Minister Nirmal Kumar’s town

A Dinamalar TV report has drawn attention to civic issues in Usilampatti, described as the hometown of Minister Nirmal Kumar. The video points to road damage on the Madurai route, with residents questioning when the road will be properly laid after gravel was reportedly dumped about two months ago. It also highlights the lack of basic facilities for devotees at the Karuppusamy temple, including essential amenities such as toilets. The report, published on July 25, 2026, urges authorities to address the pending road work and improve basic infrastructure around the temple area.

Puducherry crash video goes viral after driver attacked on road
General

Puducherry crash video goes viral after driver attacked on road

A video from Puducherry has gone viral, showing a late-night road incident in which a vehicle is seen ramming into other vehicles and the driver later being attacked in the middle of the road. According to the report, weekend travel led to heavy movement from Tamil Nadu towards Puducherry, with bikes, cars and tourist buses heading in large numbers. The incident is said to have occurred around midnight in the Puducherry city area. The clip circulating online highlights the chaos on the road and the assault on the driver.

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