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Chennai: K Annamalai has written to the Union Home Ministry stating that he does not require Z+ security cover and requesting that it be withdrawn. According to the report, Annamalai has stepped down from his role as a primary member of the BJP and is engaged in preparatory work to launch a new political party. He has also initiated a movement called “Idhu Namma Iyakkam”, which he said has attracted a large number of people.
Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has created history by winning the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, becoming the first Indian to claim the title. Speaking after the triumph, Praggnanandhaa said he viewed it as the biggest win of his career. He noted that despite early setbacks in the event, he did not make any fundamental change to his overall approach. That steadiness, he said, eventually led to four consecutive victories and helped him secure the championship. Defeating some of the world’s strongest players, including Magnus Carlsen, made the title especially memorable.
London: India has condemned an incident described as disrespectful during an event in the UK attended by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The CJI is on a six-day visit to Britain, taking part in programmes at legal and academic institutions focused on technology, law and global governance. During a session at Birkbeck, University of London, he was speaking on the use of artificial intelligence in the modern world when an audience member attempted to raise concerns about safeguarding India’s democratic values in the AI era.
A short video clip published by Dinamalar features DMK MP Kanimozhi commenting on an incident and its wider pattern. In the clip, she says that “hundreds of similar incidents have happened,” indicating that the issue is not isolated. The video does not provide further details about the specific incident being referred to, or the context in which the remark was made. The clip has been circulated online as part of Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section.
The Tamil Nadu government on Friday informed the Madras High Court that the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has registered a case over alleged irregularities in recruitments in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department. The allegations relate to appointments made during 2024–25, including posts such as assistant and junior engineer, totalling 2,538 vacancies. The complaint claims that bribes amounting to ₹634 crore were collected in connection with these recruitments.
Madurai: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has resigned from the party, stating that he plans to launch a new political outfit. Following his exit, a section of his supporters has also started sending resignation letters to the party’s national leadership. According to the report, Annamalai had been dissatisfied for about a year, participating only intermittently in party programmes and feeling he was not given due importance. His supporters, it said, also showed reduced involvement in party activities during this period.
Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president and ex-IPS officer K Annamalai has launched a new movement under the slogan “Maaruvom, Maatruvom” (Let’s change, let’s transform). He said that 10 lakh people registered online to join the initiative on its very first day. Annamalai, who has exited the BJP, has named the platform “Idhu Namma Iyakkam” and shared a social media link for those who wish to enrol. According to him, within an hour of the announcement, one lakh people expressed interest in following his path, with registrations continuing through the day.
VCK is reportedly holding talks with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), seeking allocation of the Madhurantakam Assembly constituency for the forthcoming by-election. VCK, which won two seats while contesting as part of the DMK alliance, later extended support to the TVK government formed after the election and also secured a place in the cabinet. Efforts were made to make VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan a minister, and TVK had earlier offered to give him the Trichy East seat vacated after Chief Minister Vijay’s resignation.
Police in Maharashtra have filed a charge sheet in a case alleging forced religious conversion at a BPO unit of a well-known IT company in Nashik. The document says young women employees were pressured to change their faith and faced sexual harassment when they resisted. According to the case details, women aged 18 to 23 approached police in February, following which nine cases were registered. Investigators also conducted a discreet inquiry at the workplace.
Police in Bihar have launched an inquiry after an unusually large sum—Rs 294 crore—was credited to the bank account of a plumber who earns about Rs 12,000 a month. The account holder, Vikas Kumar, is from Mastupura village near Bodh Gaya in Gaya district. He said his account earlier had a balance of just Rs 113. According to the complaint, the account first showed a credit of Rs 94 crore, and later the same evening the displayed balance rose further to Rs 294 crore. Shocked by the sudden change, he informed the police.
Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Central government is committed to preventing illegal infiltration and the “unnatural” demographic changes it can trigger in border states such as Tripura and Bihar. He made the remarks while addressing Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the Langamara check post along the India–Bangladesh border in Tripura. Shah said the Tripura border is important and asserted that such demographic changes would not be permitted.
Chennai: Documents and computer hard drives linked to a corruption case against former DMK minister V. Senthil Balaji have been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), officials said. The case relates to the procurement of 45,800 power transformers during 2021–2023 under the DMK government led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The CBI has registered a case alleging irregularities amounting to ₹397 crore, naming Senthil Balaji and government officials.
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) Mahesh Kumar Agarwal has instructed police personnel not to harass the public by refusing to receive complaints citing police station jurisdiction limits. The DGP noted that confusion over which station limits cover a crime location often leads to delays in accepting complaints, forcing complainants to run from one station to another. In a circular sent to police stations, he said that regardless of where a person lives, complaints related to robbery, accidents or any other offence must be received without excuses.
A special NIA court in Delhi has ordered that charges be framed against 26 office-bearers of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), including its chairman OMA Salam. The court said charges should be recorded under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other provisions. The case stems from nationwide searches conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2022 at premises linked to PFI, following allegations including terror funding and involvement in unlawful activities. The searches led to the arrest of more than 100 people, including Salam.
Former BJP Tamil Nadu state president K. Annamalai on June 5 launched a new political party named “We the Leaders”, saying he wanted to begin a “new path” with a fresh vision. He also reiterated that his party would contest the next general election in Tamil Nadu. According to figures shared by the party, membership registrations began at 12 noon and surged quickly. Within the first hour, about 1.10 lakh people had signed up.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that pressure on India to scale back its relationship with Russia could undermine global stability. Speaking to reporters in Saint Petersburg, Putin said India has emerged as one of the world’s major economies and credited the country’s rise to policies pursued under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Putin said Russia aims to raise annual bilateral trade with India from the current level of about Rs 5.70 lakh crore to around Rs 9.50 lakh crore, and to broaden overall engagement between the two countries.
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has successfully implemented facial recognition technology in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination to prevent impersonation, according to officials. The Civil Services Examination, conducted annually for key central services including the IAS, IPS and IFS, is held in three stages—prelims, mains and interview. This year’s preliminary exam was held on May 24 across 2,072 centres nationwide. UPSC said 8.19 lakh candidates had applied, and 5.49 lakh candidates appeared for the test.
KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced an embarrassing setback after a key party meeting at her Kolkata residence saw very low attendance. Of the party’s 80 MLAs, only eight were present, according to reports. The poor turnout comes in the wake of the recent West Bengal Assembly election in which the BJP won 208 of 294 seats and formed the government, with senior leader Suvendu Adhikari taking oath as Chief Minister. Trinamool, which had been in power for 15 years, was reduced to 80 seats, and Banerjee’s defeat in her own constituency added to the shock within the party.
Norway Chess 2026, the 14th season of the international classical event, is underway in Oslo with a six-player field featuring India’s reigning world champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and defending champion Magnus Carlsen. In Round 9, Praggnanandhaa took on Gukesh in a key all-Indian clash. Gukesh had beaten him earlier in the tournament in Round 5. This time, Praggnanandhaa, playing with the black pieces, won in 34 moves. The result also marked his third consecutive victory in the event, completing a hat-trick of wins.
COIMBATORE: Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan on Friday said that if the media highlights mistakes, it would make it easier for the government to take corrective action. Speaking to reporters at Coimbatore airport, he said the southwest monsoon had not caused major impact in Tamil Nadu so far and there was no immediate threat. He added that precautionary safety measures had been put in place in districts including Kanyakumari, Coimbatore and the Nilgiris.
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the United States is likely to sign a trade agreement with India soon. In an interview, Trump said he likes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and described him as a good friend. He added that their personal rapport has been a driving force in moving the deal forward. According to Trump, the US is currently benefiting more from its economic ties with India.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has filed a complaint with Delhi Police alleging repeated cyber attacks on its website used for Class 12 answer-sheet verification and re-evaluation. CBSE said more than 18.5 lakh students appeared for this year’s Class 12 examinations. The answer sheets were evaluated through the OSM (On-Screen Marking) system, a computer-based method. After results were announced, many students and parents complained that scores were below expectations. CBSE subsequently uploaded evaluated answer sheets online and allowed students to seek re-evaluation, amid allegations that some pages were unclear or that certain responses were not fully uploaded.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has issued notice to the Union government and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on a public interest petition seeking correction of an alleged incorrect depiction of the swastika symbol in a Class 9 history textbook. The petition, filed by Mahalingam Balaji of Koothanur in Thanjavur district, said Adolf Hitler used the Nazi party emblem known as the “Hakenkreuz” (hooked cross), which is banned in parts of Europe and the United States. He contended that the swastika, however, is a sacred religious symbol for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, signifying positivity, peace and auspiciousness.
Congress nominee Praveen Chakravarthy on Thursday filed his nomination to contest the Rajya Sabha by-election in Tamil Nadu. The nomination was submitted in Chennai on June 5 in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay. The bypoll has been necessitated after C V Shanmugam, who had won from the Mailam constituency during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, resigned from his Rajya Sabha MP post. The election to fill the vacancy is scheduled for June 18.
A new interview featuring the team of the Tamil film “Andharan” has been released by Dinamalar TV under its Dinamalar Cinema segment. The video includes appearances by Prajin, Ivana Varun, and Santhosh Raavanan, as part of the film’s promotional interactions. The interview was published on June 5, 2026, and is listed in the Cinema section on Dinamalar’s video platform. The page also highlights related and additional videos alongside the interview.
BJP leader K Annamalai said Tamil Nadu’s identity is important, in remarks made during a media interaction. Referring to the AIADMK, Annamalai said he does not have any problem with the party, seeking to dispel speculation about differences. The comments were reported in a Dinamalar video dated June 5, 2026. No further details on the context of the statement were provided in the source.
Rama Ravikumar has urged authorities to transfer the executive officer of the Tenkasi temple, according to a Dinamalar TV video published on June 5, 2026. In the segment, he alleged that the woman executive officer had disrespected devotees, triggering strong reactions and calls for administrative action. The issue was discussed in the context of temple administration under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department. No official response from the temple administration or the HR&CE department was cited in the video description shared by the outlet.
A short video published on Dinamalar’s platform has drawn attention to Villupattu, a traditional Tamil folk performance form. In the clip, the presenter addresses viewers who are curious about Villupattu and extends an invitation, saying they can be taught the art. The video appears in Dinamalar’s shorts/reels section and is presented as a brief, promotional-style message. No additional details such as class schedule, venue, or instructor background are provided in the available source content.
Dinamalar has released a short-form video on its platform under the title “பூ மரங்களுக்குள் நம்பியார்குன்னு”. The item appears in the website’s Shorts/Reels section and is presented as a downloadable video. The source text shared does not include additional context, narration details, location, or the subject matter of the clip. As a result, only the publication of the titled short video can be confirmed from the available information.
A fresh controversy has erupted within TVK after a video of its defeated Omalur candidate, Adhiyaman, began circulating on social media. In the clip, he alleges that the party’s Salem West MLA paid Rs 2,000 per vote across the constituency, impacting his own campaign in the final days. Adhiyaman contested from Omalur in Salem district and secured 97,707 votes, but lost to AIADMK candidate Mani by a margin of 14,539 votes. The remarks were reportedly made during a TVK internal consultation meeting held in Omalur to review the reasons for the defeat.
