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TASMAC faces fresh challenge as alleged overcharging resurfaces
Politics

TASMAC faces fresh challenge as alleged overcharging resurfaces

Tamil Nadu’s state-run liquor retailer TASMAC is facing renewed scrutiny, with allegations ranging from systematic overcharging to opaque supply and transport practices. The report says TASMAC generates about ₹50,000 crore annually for the state and employs around 25,000 people across its network. According to the claims, liquor sold at ₹140–₹320 per quarter bottle is said to cost far less to produce, while consumers allegedly pay steep mark-ups. The report states there are 4,048 TASMAC outlets statewide, selling about 66 lakh bottles a day, and alleges that bottles are routinely sold above the printed price—earlier by ₹10 per bottle.

Vaiko to join INDIA alliance talks despite DMK’s reported boycott
Politics

Vaiko to join INDIA alliance talks despite DMK’s reported boycott

MDMK confirms invitation MDMK has received an invitation to participate in the INDIA alliance consultation meeting, according to the party’s principal secretary Durai Vaiko. Vaiko to attend Delhi meeting Speaking in Tiruchirappalli, Durai Vaiko said Vaiko will represent the MDMK at the talks scheduled to be held in Delhi. DMK may skip amid differences He indicated that the DMK may have decided not to take part in the consultation meeting due to differences between the DMK and the Congress.

Seeman says DMK is ‘only now’ waking up on Congress issue
Politics

Seeman says DMK is ‘only now’ waking up on Congress issue

Chennai Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman on Friday said the DMK has “only now come to its senses” regarding the Congress, while addressing a gathering in Chennai. Seeman said he started a party at a young age and has been fighting for 16 years. He alleged that some political forces do not want NTK to grow, but insisted that his political rise can be delayed, not stopped. Referring to a recent case in Coimbatore involving the killing of a 10-year-old girl, he questioned attempts to blame the child’s mother’s drinking for the incident and asked who pushed her into such a situation.

Governor clears ED to continue prosecution of Senthil Balaji
Politics

Governor clears ED to continue prosecution of Senthil Balaji

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar has granted approval to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to continue prosecuting former minister V. Senthil Balaji in a fraud case pending before a Chennai special court, according to state government sources. The case stems from allegations that during 2011–2016, when Senthil Balaji served as Transport Minister in the AIADMK government, money was collected from several people on the promise of securing jobs such as drivers and conductors.

Haryana plans India’s tallest tower in Gurugram Global City
Business

Haryana plans India’s tallest tower in Gurugram Global City

The Haryana government has announced plans to build what it says will be India’s tallest building in Gurugram, as part of its upcoming “Global City” development. The Global City project is being developed over around 1,000 acres near an expressway, with the stated goal of boosting economic growth and creating world-class infrastructure. Officials expect the campus to emerge as a large commercial centre that can attract international companies and global investors.

Modi cabinet reshuffle likely as Centre pushes economic reforms
Politics

Modi cabinet reshuffle likely as Centre pushes economic reforms

Amid global economic uncertainty, the Union government is said to be preparing a reshuffle of the Council of Ministers to strengthen delivery and push reforms. Political observers say changes could come within the next few weeks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term with the current Cabinet on June 9, 2024, and no reshuffle has taken place so far. However, sources indicate that a reorganisation is now being considered as part of a performance-focused reset.

Two more held in murder of West Bengal CM’s aide
Crime

Two more held in murder of West Bengal CM’s aide

The CBI has arrested two more suspects in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, who served as personal aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Rath was shot dead by a gang on May 6 in the Madhyamgram area of North 24 Parganas district, triggering widespread shock. Police initially registered a case and arrested three alleged contract killers. The investigation was later transferred to the CBI. According to the report, the prime accused, identified as Monu, recently surrendered before a gangster law court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. He reportedly has 12 criminal cases pending.

DMK seeks separate Lok Sabha seat, signals rift with Congress
Politics

DMK seeks separate Lok Sabha seat, signals rift with Congress

New Delhi: The DMK has sought separate seating in the Lok Sabha, a move that is being read in political circles as a fresh sign of strain with the Congress. According to the report, Congress ended its working arrangement with the DMK and joined hands with TVK, also securing ministerial posts. In the aftermath, DMK parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi wrote to Speaker Om Birla saying DMK MPs did not wish to sit with Congress MPs and requested separate seating.

Controversy in London after CJI questioned over 'cockroach' remark
Politics

Controversy in London after CJI questioned over 'cockroach' remark

India’s Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Surya Kant, faced an uncomfortable moment in London after members of the audience questioned him about his earlier “cockroach” remark, leading to a brief commotion during a public interaction. The incident occurred at Birkbeck, University of London, where the Chief Justice delivered a talk on “Artificial Intelligence and International Law”. During the discussion, some attendees also alleged that dissenting voices in India were being suppressed and raised concerns about democracy.

TN to route TASMAC ‘commission’ money to treasury via new levy
Politics

TN to route TASMAC ‘commission’ money to treasury via new levy

Chennai: Tamil Nadu has introduced a new additional fee on liquor manufacturers supplying products to TASMAC, aiming to channel money that was allegedly paid as “commission” in earlier regimes into the state exchequer. According to the report, manufacturers had been paying more than Rs 51 crore every month as commission linked to supply orders. After Chief Minister Vijay assumed office, the earlier per-case commission of Rs 60 was scrapped, and the government moved to convert the outflow into an official revenue stream.

Pawan Kalyan’s Telangana entry plan rekindles regionalism debate
Politics

Pawan Kalyan’s Telangana entry plan rekindles regionalism debate

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan has said he plans to step into Telangana politics, a move that has reignited talk of regionalism in the state and heated up the political arena. Telangana was formed as a separate state in 2014 after its split from Andhra Pradesh, with BRS leader K. Chandrashekar Rao becoming the first Chief Minister. The report says the regional sentiment that dominated the separation period had gradually cooled, while Telangana is now ruled by Congress under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Rahul Gandhi plans leadership reshuffle ahead of key state polls
Politics

Rahul Gandhi plans leadership reshuffle ahead of key state polls

New Delhi: With Assembly elections scheduled in several states next year, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is reportedly preparing a series of decisive organisational moves aimed at strengthening the party and improving its electoral prospects. According to sources, Rahul recently held discussions with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary K.C. Venugopal on the party’s strategy and leadership structure. Elections are expected in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa in February–March next year, followed by polls later in the year in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. Except for Punjab, Congress is expected to face the BJP in direct contests in the remaining states.

Iran FM tells Trump to “understand reality,” rules out leader meeting
Politics

Iran FM tells Trump to “understand reality,” rules out leader meeting

Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged US President Donald Trump to stop “daydreaming” and “understand reality,” rejecting suggestions of a possible meeting with Iran’s new supreme leader. Trump recently told reporters at the White House that he would have no hesitation in meeting Iran’s new supreme leader if a permanent peace agreement could be reached. He added that such a meeting was not a personal desire, but something he would consider an honour if it helped secure an amicable deal between the two countries.

Nainar urges BJP cadre not to follow Annamalai’s new outfit
Politics

Nainar urges BJP cadre not to follow Annamalai’s new outfit

Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran has appealed to party workers and office-bearers not to “believe anything and get deceived” into joining former BJP leader K Annamalai’s newly launched organisation. Speaking to reporters, Nagendran said Annamalai, after leaving the BJP, has started a separate movement and that a few party functionaries and many grassroots-level office-bearers have moved to it. He alleged that they were being influenced with claims that the new outfit has the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sengottaiyan says Vijay will not give up Cauvery rights
Politics

Sengottaiyan says Vijay will not give up Cauvery rights

AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan has said actor-politician Vijay will not give up Tamil Nadu’s rights over Cauvery water. The remarks were made in the context of the continuing Cauvery issue, according to a Dinamalar TV video report dated June 6, 2026. The video references Vijay’s political platform TVK and also mentions Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the discussion. No further details on the specific setting of the statement or additional demands were provided in the source clip description.

Dinamalar short video titled “Udukkai was born to sing for Ambal”
Entertainment

Dinamalar short video titled “Udukkai was born to sing for Ambal”

Dinamalar has published a short-format video under its Shorts/Reels section titled “Udukkai was born to sing for Ambal”. The provided source snippet does not include additional context, narration, or details about the video’s content. The video is listed on Dinamalar’s website in the Shorts section, with options such as “Back to Shorts” and “Download” shown on the page. As the full text or transcript was not available in the supplied material, further specifics could not be independently summarised from the source provided.

Vidharth attends 'Moondram Kan' press meet
Entertainment

Vidharth attends 'Moondram Kan' press meet

Actor Vidharth attended a press meet related to the project titled Moondram Kan, according to a short video shared by Dinamalar. The clip is presented as a press interaction and is tagged with the names Kalaiyarasan, Santhosh and Teju Ashwini, indicating their association with the event. No further details about the film’s storyline, release plans or production updates were provided in the available source content.

Annur land survey office left waiting without staff
General

Annur land survey office left waiting without staff

The land survey division in Annur is reportedly operating without officials, leading to delays for people seeking routine services. According to the report, residents who approach the office for land measurement-related work are left waiting due to the absence of staff. The situation has raised concerns about the functioning of the division and the inconvenience caused to the public. No further details were provided in the source about the duration of the issue or any steps being taken to address it.

Udhayanidhi’s strategist Sunil quits; set to work with Congress, Vijay
Politics

Udhayanidhi’s strategist Sunil quits; set to work with Congress, Vijay

Chennai: Sunil Kanugolu, who had been working as DMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin’s personal political strategist, has quit the assignment, according to party functionaries. Sources said the DMK’s broader election strategy work was handled by the ‘Pen’ firm linked to Sabareesan, Chief Minister M K Stalin’s son-in-law. However, Udhayanidhi is said to have appointed Karnataka-based Sunil as his own private strategist from 2022, citing a personal rapport. Sunil had earlier worked for the Congress in Telangana and Karnataka elections, and later for the AIADMK during the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, the sources added. After actor Vijay launched the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Sunil reportedly advised DMK leaders to politically counter the new party by highlighting its public appeal.

TN Cabinet clears 436 ‘Aram-Porul-Inbam’ action plans across sectors
Politics

TN Cabinet clears 436 ‘Aram-Porul-Inbam’ action plans across sectors

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Vijay, has decided to roll out 436 long-term “visionary action plans” across departments under a framework titled ‘Aram, Porul, Inbam’. The first cabinet meeting of the new alliance government, comprising 34 ministers, was held at the Secretariat in Chennai. The meeting began at 10:05 am and concluded at 11:20 am. Ministers discussed a range of issues including law and order, narcotics control and monsoon preparedness.

Manickam Tagore, Praveen Chakravarthy in race for TN Congress chief
Politics

Manickam Tagore, Praveen Chakravarthy in race for TN Congress chief

A close contest is said to be shaping up for the post of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president, with MP and Congress Working Committee member Manickam Tagore and data analytics and management wing head Praveen Chakravarthy emerging as key contenders. According to information doing the rounds, the current TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai is expected to step down after his daughter’s wedding, scheduled to be held in Chennai on June 18.

Madurai HC warns officials on invasive Seemai Karuvel removal
Environment

Madurai HC warns officials on invasive Seemai Karuvel removal

Petition and concerns MDMK general secretary Vaiko filed a public interest petition before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking directions to the Tamil Nadu government to remove Seemai Karuvel trees. The petition said the species absorbs groundwater, oxygen and moisture, increasing heat and harming agriculture and the environment. Earlier court directions On March 18, a division bench ordered that Seemai Karuvel trees be removed along with their roots. The bench also directed that native plant species be planted and maintained in the cleared areas.

Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title
Sports

Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title

Indian teenage Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa created history by winning the prestigious Norway Chess championship in Oslo, becoming the first Indian to lift the title. The 14th season of the classical tournament featured six players in the men’s section, including reigning world champion D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and defending champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway. After nine rounds, Wesley So led the standings with 15.5 points, followed by Praggnanandhaa on 15.0 and France’s Alireza on 14.5. Gukesh finished sixth with 8 points.

Stalin says current rule survives on DMK, allies’ support
Politics

Stalin says current rule survives on DMK, allies’ support

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader M.K. Stalin on Friday claimed that the present government is continuing only because of the support extended by the DMK and its alliance partners. He was speaking at an event in the Chengalpattu constituency where Gajendran, who had contested on the AIADMK ticket, joined the DMK along with his supporters. Stalin said political switches are often driven by expectations of gain and proximity to the ruling party, but asserted that those joining the DMK now were not doing so for posts or personal comfort.

Thiruparankundram Deepam: Old practice to continue, says Minister
Politics

Thiruparankundram Deepam: Old practice to continue, says Minister

Minister Nirmal Kumar on Friday said the procedure followed two years ago for lighting the Deepam at Thiruparankundram will continue and will not be altered. Speaking to reporters in Madurai, he said people want peace and that continuing the earlier practice reflects both public preference and the government’s policy. He added there was no scope for a different view on the matter. The minister also said the government would not allow any “communal forces” to enter the issue and do politics.

10 join TVK in Chennai, including 4 former AIADMK ministers
Politics

10 join TVK in Chennai, including 4 former AIADMK ministers

Ten leaders, including four former AIADMK ministers, joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) at an event held in Panaiyur, Chennai. The joining ceremony took place at TVK’s head office, where leaders from other parties were inducted into the organisation. Former AIADMK ministers Udumalai Radhakrishnan, Kadambur Raju, M.C. Sampath and N.R. Sivapathi joined TVK in the presence of N. Anand, Aadhav and Maria Wilson. The list of those who joined also includes former MLAs Sundararaj (Sankagiri), Rajamuthu (Veerapandi), Manraj (Srivilliputhur), Rajavarman (Sattur), Panneerselvam (Kalasapakkam) and Govindasamy (Pappireddipatti).

Shreyas Iyer named India T20 captain; 15-year-old Sooryavanshi called up
Sports

Shreyas Iyer named India T20 captain; 15-year-old Sooryavanshi called up

India have appointed Shreyas Iyer as captain of the T20 side for the upcoming white-ball assignments in Ireland and England. The squads were announced in Mumbai on Friday. The team will tour Ireland for a two-match T20 series on June 26 and 28. India will then travel to England for a five-match T20 series on July 1, 4, 7, 9 and 11, followed by three ODIs on July 14, 16 and 19.

PM Modi consults economists on West Asia war impact, price rise
Politics

PM Modi consults economists on West Asia war impact, price rise

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting with members of the Economic Advisory Council to discuss the crisis triggered by the war situation in West Asia. Though a temporary ceasefire has been in place between Israel and Iran, the report said both sides have resumed attacks. The developments have led to concerns over crude oil availability, pushing up petroleum product prices and, in turn, the cost of essential goods.

Annamalai says ‘We the Leaders’ membership crosses 13.5 lakh
Politics

Annamalai says ‘We the Leaders’ membership crosses 13.5 lakh

Chennai: Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai said membership in his newly launched ‘We the Leaders’ movement has crossed 13.5 lakh, with registrations coming in over the past 24 hours through wetheleader.org. Annamalai recently announced his resignation as state BJP chief, and said the party leadership has accepted it. He also said he wanted to begin a “new path” with a new movement and a fresh perspective. On June 5, he launched the new outfit under the name ‘We the Leaders’. He added that his party would contest the next general election in Tamil Nadu and that there was no change in that plan.

Orange alert for Nilgiris, Coimbatore; heavy rain warning for 14 districts
Environment

Orange alert for Nilgiris, Coimbatore; heavy rain warning for 14 districts

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued an orange alert for very heavy rain in parts of the Nilgiris and the hilly areas of Coimbatore district on Friday (June 6). In its bulletin, the weather office said heavy to very heavy rain may occur at one or two places in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore’s hill regions. It also warned of heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds at isolated locations across several districts, including the hill areas of Tenkasi and Tirunelveli, and districts such as Theni, Dindigul, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tiruppur, Virudhunagar and Kanniyakumari.

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