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Delhi extends preventive detention powers under NSA till Oct 18
Politics

Delhi extends preventive detention powers under NSA till Oct 18

New Delhi: With protests in the national capital intensifying over the alleged NEET question paper leak, the Union government has renewed preventive detention powers under the National Security Act (NSA) for the Delhi Police Commissioner. According to the order, issued under Section 3 of the NSA, the renewed powers will be in force for three months—from July 19 to October 18. The provision allows preventive detention orders against persons deemed to be acting against national security, public order, or the maintenance of essential supplies and services.

Tamil Nadu dam storage drops fast, drought risk rises after 10 years
Environment

Tamil Nadu dam storage drops fast, drought risk rises after 10 years

Chennai: Water storage in Tamil Nadu’s dams and irrigation tanks is declining rapidly, raising fears of a severe drought after nearly a decade. Officials say the situation is being driven by a weaker southwest monsoon across the region, including neighbouring states. The Water Resources Department maintains 90 dams and 14,141 irrigation tanks in the state. The combined capacity of the 90 dams is 224 TMC, but current storage is only 71.2 TMC—about 31.7% of total capacity.

TVK govt to rename 'Stalin Health Care' scheme launched under DMK
Politics

TVK govt to rename 'Stalin Health Care' scheme launched under DMK

The newly formed TVK government has decided to rename the public health camp programme currently known as ‘Nalam Kaakkum Stalin’. The scheme was implemented during the previous DMK administration. The initiative traces back to 1999, when former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi launched ‘Varum Mun Kaappom’. After M.K. Stalin became Chief Minister in 2021, the programme was revamped and later renamed as ‘Nalam Kaakkum Stalin’. According to the report, between 2021 and 2025, a total of 5,654 free medical camps were conducted under the programme. After the renaming, 1,256 special medical camps were also organised.

Salman Khan says PM Modi will act on question paper leak
Education

Salman Khan says PM Modi will act on question paper leak

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has said he is confident Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take action against those responsible for an exam question paper leak. In a post on social media, Khan said students’ welfare is being given high priority in matters related to education and safety, and that students need not be anxious. He also referred to the Prime Minister’s post on the X platform. Khan said he believes strict action will be taken against the culprits behind the leak. He appealed to students to return to their parents and go back home.

HC orders Antiquities Commission to inspect Chidambaram temple works
Politics

HC orders Antiquities Commission to inspect Chidambaram temple works

The Madras High Court has directed the Antiquities Commission committee to conduct an on-site inspection at the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and submit a detailed report on whether any construction was carried out without approval from the state-level expert committee. The case was filed by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, alleging that a park was being developed around the gopurams without obtaining the required expert clearance, and seeking a restraint on the Podu Dikshitars from undertaking any construction inside the temple without permission.

Tendulkar urges culture that rewards hard work amid NEET protests
Education

Tendulkar urges culture that rewards hard work amid NEET protests

Mumbai: Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has called for building a culture where hard work is recognised, honesty is encouraged and merit is rewarded, amid ongoing protests in Delhi over the NEET examination issue. In a statement, Tendulkar recalled that his father, a professor, mentored many young students and taught him early lessons about integrity. “There is nothing wrong in failing, but cheating is wrong. Never choose shortcuts,” he said, describing the values he grew up with.

Kidney theft probe gains pace; cases reclassified after regime change
Health

Kidney theft probe gains pace; cases reclassified after regime change

Chennai: Investigations into alleged kidney-related malpractice at private hospitals in Tamil Nadu have been stepped up, with authorities now treating earlier complaints as “kidney theft” rather than mere “irregularities,” according to the latest developments. While the state is considered a leader in organ donation, allegations have surfaced about wrongdoing in transplant procedures. Organs retrieved from brain-dead donors are meant to be allotted through a registered waiting list, a process overseen by the State Organ Transplant Authority.

Indian-origin doctor Amish Shah wins Arizona Democratic primary
Politics

Indian-origin doctor Amish Shah wins Arizona Democratic primary

Dr Amish Shah, an Indian-origin physician, has won the Democratic Party’s internal election to become its candidate for Arizona’s MP seat in the United States. The primary was held ahead of the November parliamentary election. Despite senior party leaders backing another contender, Shah secured a decisive victory in a closely watched contest. Shah, 48, traces his roots to Gujarat in India. He will now represent the Democrats in the general election.

HR&CE issues guidelines for installing new temple flagpoles
General

HR&CE issues guidelines for installing new temple flagpoles

Chennai: The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has issued fresh guidelines for installing and consecrating new flagpoles (kodimaram) in temples under its control. According to the directions, any new flagpole installation or consecration will require prior approval from the HR&CE Commissioner. Applications seeking permission must be submitted at least 15 days before the proposed consecration. The department said proposals should be forwarded with a resolution from the concerned temple’s executive officer, trustee and board of trustees. The consecration must be conducted in compliance with statutory provisions and Agama norms.

Land shortfall delays Tamil Nadu railway projects: 11,391 acres needed
General

Land shortfall delays Tamil Nadu railway projects: 11,391 acres needed

The Railway Ministry has said land acquisition is delaying several railway projects in Tamil Nadu, as the land made available so far falls well short of the requirement. As of April, approvals have been issued for works worth ₹27,282 crore to implement eight new lines, three gauge-conversion projects and eight doubling projects in the state. However, progress has been affected by delays in securing land. According to the ministry, Tamil Nadu’s railway projects require a total of 11,391 acres. The state government has so far provided 2,910 acres, leading to slow movement on project execution.

Modi says tougher action on exam paper leaks; Cabinet to decide today
Politics

Modi says tougher action on exam paper leaks; Cabinet to decide today

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Centre will step up action against question paper leaks, and that a key decision will be taken at the Union Cabinet meeting scheduled for July 24. In a video message shared on social media, Modi said multiple steps have been taken over the past two-and-a-half months following the NEET question paper leak incidents. He added that those linked to the case have been arrested and sent to jail.

Green power investors look to other states amid approval delays
Business

Green power investors look to other states amid approval delays

Renewable energy developers in Tamil Nadu say investment plans are being disrupted after the state power utility paused accepting applications for solar and wind projects for the past two months. Approvals for such projects are routed through the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation’s green energy arm. Investors allege that under the previous DMK government, approvals were linked to party-fund collections of Rs 25 lakh per MW, and that such collections have stopped after the change in government.

Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after Centre’s assurance
Education

Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after Centre’s assurance

Educationist and social activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday ended his 26-day hunger strike in New Delhi, which he had launched seeking strong action on education reforms and the NEET question paper leak issue. Union ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh met Wangchuk in person and conveyed assurances on behalf of the Central government. Following this, Wangchuk accepted the assurance and broke his fast by drinking fruit juice offered by the ministers.

SC questions officials deciding highway land compensation disputes
Politics

SC questions officials deciding highway land compensation disputes

The Supreme Court has raised objections to the practice under the National Highways Act where compensation disputes for land acquired for highway projects are effectively decided by government officials. A bench comprising Chief Justice Suryakant and Justices Jaymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana heard the matter, noting that fixing compensation in land acquisition is essentially a judicial function, for which adjudicatory forums exist. The court observed that, unlike other land acquisition cases, national highway acquisitions place extensive authority with officials under the special law—an approach the bench said it could not accept. It also pointed out that lands along national highways are often high-value, and that farmers received interest on compensation only after the Supreme Court’s intervention in such matters.

Dinamalar short highlights a rabbit’s lesson on surrender
General

Dinamalar short highlights a rabbit’s lesson on surrender

A short video published under Dinamalar’s spiritual content carries the title, “The philosophy of surrender taught by a rabbit.” The available source text does not include the video’s narration, storyline, or any additional context beyond the headline and page labels. As a result, further details about the message, characters, or the specific incident involving the rabbit cannot be independently summarised from the provided material.

Keerthy Suresh, Anirudh and Mamitha Baiju watch 'Jana Nayagan'
Entertainment

Keerthy Suresh, Anirudh and Mamitha Baiju watch 'Jana Nayagan'

A video shared by Dinamalar reports that actor Keerthy Suresh, music director Anirudh and actor Mamitha Baiju arrived to watch the film Jana Nayagan. The short clip, posted under Dinamalar’s “Shorts/Reels” section, highlights the celebrities’ presence at the screening. No further details about the venue, timing, or the purpose of the visit were provided in the source post. The video has drawn attention online as fans noted the trio’s appearance linked to the film.

Is There Water Outside Earth? A Dinamalar Shorts Teaser
Technology

Is There Water Outside Earth? A Dinamalar Shorts Teaser

A short-form video published by Dinamalar raises a science question: whether water exists outside Earth. The item appears under the platform’s “Shorts/Reels” section, indicating it is designed as a brief, quick-view format. Beyond the headline and listing information, the available source text does not provide further explanation, evidence, or examples. Readers interested in the full context are directed to view the original Dinamalar video on its website.

DMK executives upset as Udhayanidhi skips meeting arrested MLAs
Politics

DMK executives upset as Udhayanidhi skips meeting arrested MLAs

DMK party executives have expressed discontent over Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin not visiting arrested DMK MLAs in person, even as arrests of party legislators continue. According to party sources, former minister and Tiruchendur DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan was arrested on July 3 over remarks criticising Chief Minister Vijay. She was granted bail the same night. In a separate case, Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandeyan was arrested after allegedly making a threat against the Chief Minister and has been remanded to jail. Executives said both DMK president M.K. Stalin and Udhayanidhi issued statements on the arrests but did not take further steps such as meeting the MLAs.

DMK MLA arrested over threat remark; calls grow for party censure
Politics

DMK MLA arrested over threat remark; calls grow for party censure

A controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandeyan was arrested for making a public remark that he would “break” Chief Minister Vijay’s spine. Following the arrest, DMK president M.K. Stalin and MP Kanimozhi criticised the police action. The episode has sparked a wider debate on political speech, civility and accountability. Residents in Coimbatore offered sharply differing views. Several said threatening language against an elected Chief Minister is unacceptable and argued that legal action was justified, urging DMK leaders to condemn their party member’s remarks instead of focusing only on the arrest.

TN renames breakfast scheme after Kamarajar, issues government order
Politics

TN renames breakfast scheme after Kamarajar, issues government order

The Tamil Nadu government has renamed the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme as the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme, and a government order has been issued to formalise the change. The scheme was launched during the DMK regime to benefit students studying in Classes 1 to 5 in 1,545 government primary schools across municipal, town, rural and hill areas. It initially covered about 1.45 lakh students. It was later expanded to include government-aided schools in both urban and rural regions. At present, around 19.34 lakh students are said to be benefiting under the programme.

Vijay’s ‘Jananayagan’ opens early in Kerala; fans flock to border shows
Entertainment

Vijay’s ‘Jananayagan’ opens early in Kerala; fans flock to border shows

Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s film ‘Jananayagan’ hit screens on Thursday, with early-morning shows beginning at 6 am in neighbouring states such as Kerala. With special shows not permitted in Tamil Nadu, many fans reportedly headed to theatres near the Tamil Nadu–Kerala and Tamil Nadu–Karnataka borders to catch the first screenings. The film, described as Vijay’s last movie, was originally expected to release before he entered the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. However, the release was delayed due to issues in obtaining the censor certificate, the report said.

14-year-old govt schoolgirl Jessie picked for global Mission ShakthiSAT
Education

14-year-old govt schoolgirl Jessie picked for global Mission ShakthiSAT

A 14-year-old government school student from Andhra Pradesh has been selected to join an international team of young science talents under the Mission ShakthiSAT programme. Mission ShakthiSAT is a global initiative aimed at strengthening girls’ skills in science and space. The programme was created by Chennai-based space and defence start-up Space Kidz India, and drew participation from around 12,000 girls across 108 countries. From this pool, 20 participants were chosen, including Kandula Jessie from Thavalaswaram in East Godavari district. Jessie’s father works as a carpenter, and she studies in a government school.

Chennai court sentences actor Vimal to one year in cheque fraud case
Crime

Chennai court sentences actor Vimal to one year in cheque fraud case

A Chennai court on Wednesday sentenced actor-producer Vimal to one year in prison in connection with a cheque bounce case. According to the complaint, Vimal had borrowed Rs 4.5 crore from a person named Gopi to finance the film Mannar Vagaiyara, which released about five years ago. To repay the amount, Vimal issued a cheque. The cheque was returned by the bank due to insufficient funds, the complainant said. Even after that, the repayment was not made, following which Gopi filed a case alleging cheque fraud.

PM Modi holds high-level meeting on NEET paper leak; fast-track courts planned
Education

PM Modi holds high-level meeting on NEET paper leak; fast-track courts planned

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key consultation with senior Union ministers on the next course of action in the NEET question paper leak case. The issue has triggered intensified protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Tensions rose after attempts to lay siege to Parliament, leading to violence and a charged atmosphere in the national capital. Opposition parties have also been disrupting Parliament proceedings.

Congress protest near PM’s home ‘dishonest’, says Sonam Wangchuk’s wife
Education

Congress protest near PM’s home ‘dishonest’, says Sonam Wangchuk’s wife

New Delhi: Geetanjali, wife of social activist Sonam Wangchuk, has criticised the Congress party’s protest near the Prime Minister’s residence, calling it “dishonest”. The remarks come amid protests linked to the alleged NEET question paper leak. A group marching towards Parliament was stopped by police, leading to a clash in which both police personnel and some protesters were injured. Following allegations of police assault on protesters, Congress leaders staged a sudden protest near the Prime Minister’s residence. Senior leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were detained.

‘Janayakan’ review: Vijay’s mass action film packs message, too much violence
Entertainment

‘Janayakan’ review: Vijay’s mass action film packs message, too much violence

KVN Productions’ ‘Janayakan’, directed by H Vinoth, arrives as an action-driven outing headlined by Vijay, with Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Mamitha Baiju and Pooja Hegde in key roles. The film, running 3 hours 03 minutes, has music by Anirudh and cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan. The review rates it 2.5/5. The story begins with Vijay as a prisoner in Madurai jail. After his release, he takes on a guardian-like role for the daughter of a prison officer (played by Gautham Menon), raising her as family. As Bobby Deol’s gang targets them, the plot moves into a larger conflict involving a conspiracy that threatens the country and attempts to push Tamil Nadu towards communal unrest.

Centre says it is ready for talks anytime, anywhere: Jitendra Singh
Politics

Centre says it is ready for talks anytime, anywhere: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the central government is prepared to hold talks “anytime and anywhere”, urging representatives of the CJBP movement to participate in discussions. According to Singh, the government has sent four formal invitations since yesterday afternoon, conveying its readiness for dialogue. He said the government is willing to discuss all issues at a time and venue convenient to the representatives. Singh described the outreach as an appeal to the youth, and said talks could be held at BJP president J P Nadda’s office or residence, or any other mutually agreed location. “We are not concerned about protocol,” he said.

CM Vijay marks 75 days, pushes anti-corruption drive in Tamil Nadu
Politics

CM Vijay marks 75 days, pushes anti-corruption drive in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu’s recent Assembly election is being described as a landmark, ending six decades of continuous rule by Dravidian parties that began in 1967. The poll also repeated a rare outcome seen after 30 years—an incumbent Chief Minister being defeated. The report notes that candidates and winners came from varied backgrounds, cutting across caste, religion and economic status, a development it calls unusual in recent times. It credits Chief Minister Vijay with this political shift.

Revenue Inspector held for Rs 4,000 bribe to issue heir certificate
Crime

Revenue Inspector held for Rs 4,000 bribe to issue heir certificate

A senior revenue inspector was arrested in Tiruchirappalli district’s Manapparai taluk for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 4,000 to issue an inheritance (legal heir) certificate. According to the complaint, Eswari (30) of Pambattipatti village had applied for the certificate through a government e-service centre after the recent death of her father, Karuppasamy. When she approached Hemalatha, the senior revenue inspector of V. Periyapatti, the official allegedly demanded Rs 4,000 to process the request. Eswari, unwilling to pay, lodged a complaint with the Tiruchirappalli district vigilance and anti-corruption police.

Poll on CM Vijay’s first 75 days: Readers invited to share views
Politics

Poll on CM Vijay’s first 75 days: Readers invited to share views

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has completed 75 days in office, and Dinamalar has invited readers to share their assessment of the government’s performance so far. The poll asks whether people feel the administration has delivered results, or whether it needs more time. It also seeks views on which areas the Chief Minister should prioritise next, including law and order, corruption, government financial management and the Cauvery water dispute. Readers are also asked whether the government feels like a “people’s government” and to comment on actions they consider notable, such as steps against bribery, cancelling tenders from the previous regime, and meeting opposition leaders in person.

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