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Tamil Nadu govt challenges HC order on cow slaughter ban in Supreme Court
Politics

Tamil Nadu govt challenges HC order on cow slaughter ban in Supreme Court

Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court direction that barred the slaughter of cows or calves in public places in the state, including during the Bakrid festival. The High Court order was passed by a vacation bench of Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshmi Narayanan while hearing a public interest petition filed on May 27 by Surya Prasanth, an office-bearer of the Hindu Makkal Katchi from Coimbatore district.

Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach World Cup Round of 16
Sports

Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach World Cup Round of 16

Norway secured a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32 match held in Arlington, USA, advancing to the Round of 16. With this result, Ivory Coast were eliminated from the tournament. The contest was played between the teams that finished second in their respective groups, and both sides started aggressively. Norway took the lead in the 39th minute when Antonio Nusa struck with his left foot to make it 1-0 at half-time.

Senthil Balaji declares Rs 20.15 lakh poll spend in Coimbatore South
Politics

Senthil Balaji declares Rs 20.15 lakh poll spend in Coimbatore South

Coimbatore: Former minister Senthil Balaji, who contested and won from Coimbatore South, has declared to the Election Commission that he spent Rs 20.15 lakh on election-related expenses. In the expenditure statement submitted, he also said the DMK provided Rs 25 lakh towards campaign spending and that he had Rs 2 lakh as his own funds. The Election Commission has set a ceiling of Rs 40 lakh per candidate, and the submitted accounts were reviewed by expenditure observers before being forwarded to the Commission.

2,482 Tamil Nadu govt schools face closure as enrolment falls to single digits
Education

2,482 Tamil Nadu govt schools face closure as enrolment falls to single digits

Tamil Nadu is seeing a sharp fall in enrolment in government schools, with 2,482 schools currently running with student strength in single digits, according to information cited by education officials. The state has 31,343 government primary and middle schools with a total of 16,99,715 students. During the COVID-19 period, economic stress pushed many families to shift children from private schools to government schools, but officials say the trend has reversed after the pandemic.

CM Vijay to meet allies today on local body poll strategy
Politics

CM Vijay to meet allies today on local body poll strategy

Chief Minister Vijay is set to meet parties supporting the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government on July 1 in Chennai’s Kovalam, sources said. The TVK government currently has the backing of the Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Muslim League, CPI(M) and the CPI. The meeting is expected to focus on alliance coordination ahead of upcoming local body elections. With opposition parties expected to mount a strong challenge, Vijay is also likely to discuss ensuring a smooth conduct of the budget session and consultations on department-wise grant demands.

Mbappe shines as France thrash Sweden 3-0 in World Cup Round of 32
Sports

Mbappe shines as France thrash Sweden 3-0 in World Cup Round of 32

France cruised into the World Cup Round of 16 with a commanding 3-0 win over Sweden in the Round of 32 match held in New Jersey. The French side controlled the tempo from the opening minutes, with Sweden struggling to cope with their pace and movement. Captain Kylian Mbappe broke the deadlock at the end of the first half, scoring in the 45th minute after cutting through Sweden’s defensive line. France went into the break with a 1-0 advantage.

TN forms panel to probe 5 medical colleges over extra fee complaints
Education

TN forms panel to probe 5 medical colleges over extra fee complaints

Tamil Nadu has constituted a committee to inquire into complaints that five private medical colleges collected amounts beyond the fees fixed by the state for medical courses, according to Director of Medical Education and Research Suganthi Rajakumari. The state government fixes fees for MBBS and BDS seats in Tamil Nadu medical colleges. In government medical colleges, the annual fee is Rs 18,073 for MBBS and Rs 16,073 for BDS. For private medical colleges, the notified fee for MBBS ranges from Rs 4.35 lakh to Rs 5.40 lakh under the government quota, and from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 16.20 lakh under the management quota. For BDS, colleges can collect up to Rs 2.50 lakh under the government quota and up to Rs 6 lakh under the management quota.

TN Govt seeks report as renewable power projects remain stalled
Business

TN Govt seeks report as renewable power projects remain stalled

Private firms in Tamil Nadu have set up wind and solar power plants to sell electricity to the state utility and also for their own consumption. According to investors, new projects totaling 736 MW of solar capacity and 400 MW of wind capacity have been completed and are ready to begin generation. However, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board is said to be delaying the grid connection of these newly built plants by not linking them to substations. Investors allege that an instruction issued in May asked engineers not to grant approvals for connecting the new wind and solar facilities.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Top 10 Emerging Talents (Part 2)
Sports

2026 FIFA World Cup: Top 10 Emerging Talents (Part 2)

Dinamalar has released a sports video titled “Football World Cup 2026 Top 10 emerging talents – Part 2”, focusing on young players expected to draw attention ahead of the 2026 tournament. The video is presented as the second part of a series that lists the top 10 emerging talents, continuing from the earlier segment. The content was published on June 30, 2026, under Dinamalar’s sports section. Further details on the individual players featured are not provided in the available source text.

IMD Chennai: Southwest monsoon strengthens; rain to continue for a week
Environment

IMD Chennai: Southwest monsoon strengthens; rain to continue for a week

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast that rainfall will continue across Tamil Nadu for the next one week as the southwest monsoon strengthens over the state. In its latest update, the weather office said an atmospheric circulation is prevailing over the north Bay of Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh region. The system is expected to influence weather conditions, supporting widespread rain activity in parts of Tamil Nadu during the period.

Wealth accumulation isn’t a duty; it’s folly, says Dinamalar video
General

Wealth accumulation isn’t a duty; it’s folly, says Dinamalar video

A short video published by Dinamalar under its spiritual content section highlights a pointed message: accumulating wealth or property should not be seen as a duty. The video frames the pursuit of building assets as an act of folly, urging viewers to rethink the idea that constant accumulation is a life obligation. The clip is presented in Dinamalar’s “Shorts/Reels” format and is hosted on the outlet’s website. No further details or extended context were provided in the available source text.

Is Suriya trying to fill Vijay’s space in Tamil cinema?
Entertainment

Is Suriya trying to fill Vijay’s space in Tamil cinema?

A short video published by Dinamalar has sparked discussion around Tamil cinema’s top-tier star space, posing the question of whether actor Suriya is attempting to step into the position popularly associated with Thalapathy Vijay. The clip frames the topic as a point of speculation rather than a confirmed development, drawing attention to how audiences and media often compare leading actors during shifts in popularity and public visibility. The short also references Ajith Kumar in the broader context of the industry’s leading stars, indicating that the conversation is being placed within the larger landscape of Tamil cinema’s major fan bases.

Rs 1 crore loan aid for firms hit by West Asia war: report
Business

Rs 1 crore loan aid for firms hit by West Asia war: report

A video report published by Dinamalar says loan assistance of up to Rs 1 crore will be provided to companies impacted by the ongoing war in West Asia. The report indicates the support is aimed at businesses facing disruptions linked to the conflict. However, the available source snippet does not specify eligibility criteria, the lending agency, or the application process. No additional information on timelines, interest terms, or the number of beneficiaries was provided in the accessible content.

Manickam Tagore sworn in as TN Congress chief; Chidambaram, Karthi skip
Politics

Manickam Tagore sworn in as TN Congress chief; Chidambaram, Karthi skip

Manickam Tagore, the Virudhunagar MP appointed as the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president, was sworn in at Sathyamurthy Bhavan in Chennai on Sunday. Former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son, MP Karthi Chidambaram, did not attend the event. Party sources said their absence was linked to displeasure over Tagore’s appointment. Amid the leadership change, Rajan, the state general secretary of the party’s farmers’ wing, resigned, citing protest over Karthi not being appointed as the state president.

TVK eyes by-elections in 12 seats to bolster Assembly majority
Politics

TVK eyes by-elections in 12 seats to bolster Assembly majority

Chennai: The ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is said to be working on a plan to hold by-elections in 12 Assembly constituencies, with the aim of securing a stronger majority in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. In the recent Assembly election, TVK won 108 seats and formed the government under Chief Minister Vijay. Vijay, who won from Tiruchy East and Chennai Perambur, later resigned as MLA from Tiruchy East. TVK’s Prabhakar took charge as Speaker, bringing the party’s effective strength in the House down to 106.

Nirmala Sitaraman asks TN BJP leaders why cadres backed Annamalai
Politics

Nirmala Sitaraman asks TN BJP leaders why cadres backed Annamalai

Chennai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman has sought an explanation from Tamil Nadu BJP functionaries on why several party office-bearers rallied behind former state president K Annamalai after he launched a new organisation. According to party sources, Annamalai quit the BJP after the Assembly election and announced a new platform called “We The Leader”. Following this, a number of state and district-level functionaries reportedly aligned with him. Among those named by sources are Tamil Nadu BJP vice-president Karu Nagarajan, state secretary Sumathi Venkatesan and former Coimbatore South district president Vasantharajan, along with other office-bearers who are said to have left the party to join Annamalai’s initiative.

India–US trade pact near finish line, says US envoy Sergio Gor
Business

India–US trade pact near finish line, says US envoy Sergio Gor

New Delhi: The long-awaited India–United States bilateral trade agreement is nearing completion, according to US envoy to India Sergio Gor. Speaking about the progress, Gor said the pact is intended to be beneficial for both sides and that most of the agreement has already been completed. He added that negotiators are working at full pace to finalise the remaining portions. Gor also said President Donald Trump is committed to building a partnership that serves both countries, and described India as holding a special place in the US President’s priorities. He said he looks forward to Trump visiting India again.

DMK treasurer TR Baalu withdraws defamation case against Annamalai
Politics

DMK treasurer TR Baalu withdraws defamation case against Annamalai

DMK treasurer and MP TR Baalu has withdrawn a defamation case he had filed against Annamalai at the Saidapet court in Chennai. The case stemmed from events in 2023, when Annamalai, while in the Tamil Nadu BJP, released asset details of several individuals under the title “DMK Files”. Following the release, Annamalai made various remarks to reporters about TR Baalu’s asset particulars. Citing those comments, TR Baalu approached the Saidapet court with a defamation complaint. During the proceedings, Annamalai appeared before the court and conducted a cross-examination of TR Baalu.

TN forms new State Curriculum & Textbook Committee; members listed
Education

TN forms new State Curriculum & Textbook Committee; members listed

The Tamil Nadu government has reconstituted the panels created earlier to revise the school curriculum and has formed a new body titled the State Curriculum and Textbook Development Committee. The committee will be headed by former ISRO scientist Mayilsamy Annadurai. Under the previous DMK government, two panels had been constituted: an expert committee led by Minister Mahesh, and a curriculum design committee led by environmental expert Dr Sultan Ahmed Ismail. It had been stated then that the curriculum prepared by the design committee would be finalised by the expert committee.

Calls grow to curb intrusive filming at Tamil cinema funerals
General

Calls grow to curb intrusive filming at Tamil cinema funerals

Concerns are mounting in Tamil Nadu over the way funeral rites and condolence visits of film personalities are being filmed and broadcast for social media. With cameras and mobile phones, some individuals record mourners and chase reactions, packaging grief into viral content. The report says such behaviour often ignores the privacy and emotional distress of families and visitors, and has reached an alarming level in recent times. Those coming to pay respects are left uncomfortable, while relatives of the deceased feel further distressed.

Politics has changed; parties must adapt or perish: Annamalai
Politics

Politics has changed; parties must adapt or perish: Annamalai

Chennai: Annamalai, founder of the organisation “We The Leaders”, said politics has changed and political parties must evolve accordingly, or risk facing decline. He argued that politics should not be reduced to a contest for power. Pointing to the passage of time, he said today’s leaders—including himself—would eventually be replaced by younger, more capable and more motivated people. Annamalai said his decision to leave the BJP was not taken out of personal ambition, but from a belief that Tamil Nadu needs a new political culture. He added that the decision was not sudden and that the thought had been forming for nearly two years.

Vaiko alleges commission, cutting and corruption during DMK rule
Politics

Vaiko alleges commission, cutting and corruption during DMK rule

Chennai: MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Monday alleged that “commission, cutting and corruption” prevailed during the DMK’s tenure. Speaking to reporters, Vaiko said public anger had peaked at the time and claimed commissions were collected even by quoting rates “per square foot”. He further said that such practices have been eliminated in the present administration. Vaiko also referred to his earlier association with the DMK-led alliance, saying it would have been improper to attack an alliance partner while remaining within the coalition. He said he chose not to speak then as a matter of alliance discipline.

Chennai airport seizure: Rs 15 crore cocaine found, Kenyan woman held
Crime

Chennai airport seizure: Rs 15 crore cocaine found, Kenyan woman held

Central Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials seized cocaine worth about Rs 15 crore at Chennai International Airport and arrested a 35-year-old Kenyan woman, officials said. Based on a tip-off, a DRI special team kept watch on June 29 as an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa landed in Chennai. During passenger checks, officers grew suspicious of the woman, who had arrived on a tourist visa via Ethiopia. Officials said she gave inconsistent answers and later refused to cooperate during questioning at the customs office. A search of her belongings did not reveal anything suspicious.

Kader Moideen claims Stalin spoke of EPS as CM with DMK support
Politics

Kader Moideen claims Stalin spoke of EPS as CM with DMK support

Muslim League leader Kader Moideen has claimed that DMK president M.K. Stalin personally told him that Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) could become Chief Minister with DMK support. Speaking about a series of meetings at Anna Arivalayam, Moideen said he and Abu Bakkar met DMK leaders as the political situation was escalating. He recalled that Stalin had earlier issued a statement urging the Governor to invite the side with the highest number of MLAs to form the government, which they welcomed publicly.

Minister Nirmal Kumar alleges DMK-AIADMK bid to form govt ‘by shortcuts’
Politics

Minister Nirmal Kumar alleges DMK-AIADMK bid to form govt ‘by shortcuts’

Minister Nirmal Kumar on Monday alleged that the DMK and AIADMK were continuing efforts to form a government through “shortcuts”, and said the developments were triggering exits from the two parties and new entrants into TAVEKA. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat in Chennai, he claimed the DMK and AIADMK had earlier attempted to form a government with BJP support and had carried out “conspiracies” to prevent a TAVEKA-led government from taking shape.

Ex-AIADMK ministers Vijayabaskar duo to join TVK on July 2
Politics

Ex-AIADMK ministers Vijayabaskar duo to join TVK on July 2

Former AIADMK ministers C Vijayabaskar and MR Vijayabaskar are set to join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) along with their supporters on July 2, according to reports. C Vijayabaskar, who served as Health Minister during the AIADMK government, had won again from the Viralimalai constituency. He recently resigned from his MLA post. MR Vijayabaskar, who served as Transport Minister in the AIADMK government, had won again from the Karur constituency. He resigned from his MLA post a day earlier.

Manickam Tagore teases Stalin: “Elections are coming—who will win?”
Politics

Manickam Tagore teases Stalin: “Elections are coming—who will win?”

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore on Monday took a swipe at DMK leader and Chief Minister M K Stalin, saying a series of elections are on the horizon and asking, “Elections are coming—who is going to win?” In an interview, Tagore said the Congress does not have multiple factions and claimed there is “only one team” for Rahul Gandhi. He added that the party would state its views without hesitation and respond firmly to criticism.

Finance Ministry panel clears ₹1.25 lakh crore for Semiconductor Mission 2.0
Technology

Finance Ministry panel clears ₹1.25 lakh crore for Semiconductor Mission 2.0

New Delhi: A Finance Ministry expenditure panel has cleared an outlay of ₹1.25 lakh crore for India’s Semiconductor Mission 2.0. The proposal is expected to be taken up by the Union Cabinet shortly. The central government said the mission aims to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem and strengthen India’s capabilities across the semiconductor supply chain. Under the earlier India Semiconductor Mission 1, the Centre had earmarked ₹76,000 crore. This included ₹65,000 crore as incentives for chip manufacturing companies, ₹10,000 crore to modernise the semiconductor laboratory in Mohali, Punjab, and ₹1,000 crore to support chip design firms.

Hindu Munnani holds Thiruparankundram girivalam on Pournami
General

Hindu Munnani holds Thiruparankundram girivalam on Pournami

Hindu Munnani members undertook a girivalam (circumambulation) around Thiruparankundram hill on the occasion of Pournami, pressing for a lamp to be lit on the hilltop. The procession was attended by the organisation’s state president, Kadeshwara Subramaniam, according to the video report. Many women also joined the walk, carrying vel (spears) in their hands and bearing paal kudam (milk pots) as part of the religious observance. The event was held amid calls from participants to ensure the lighting of the deepam at Thiruparankundram hill.

Aavin denies reports of reduced milk supply in Chennai
Politics

Aavin denies reports of reduced milk supply in Chennai

Reports claiming that Aavin milk supply has been reduced in Chennai circulated widely, sparking public discussion. Several political leaders also criticised the alleged cut in supply, demanding clarity on the situation. In response, Aavin issued an official statement rejecting the claims and said the information being shared about a reduction in supply is not true. The clarification was released as the rumours continued to spread, with Aavin urging the public to rely on official updates.

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