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Indian-Origin Teen Leads 300 in US Navy Cadet Unit, Wins Praise
General

Indian-Origin Teen Leads 300 in US Navy Cadet Unit, Wins Praise

Washington: Rithi Chauhan, a 17-year-old student of Indian origin living in the United States, has earned widespread attention after taking on a major leadership role in a US Navy youth program. Chauhan joined the US Navy’s youth wing, the Sea Cadets, driven by a strong interest in the military and defence sector from an early age. Officials, impressed by her hard work, leadership qualities and skills, have now entrusted her with a high-responsibility post.

UN Rights Office Alarmed by Violence in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
Politics

UN Rights Office Alarmed by Violence in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Islamabad: The United Nations human rights office has expressed deep concern over continuing violence and a tense situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Protests have been ongoing since last month, driven by issues including legislative reservation for refugees and rising prices. The unrest has reportedly led to multiple deaths. With the region’s legislative assembly election scheduled for the 27th, the atmosphere has become more strained. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged all sides to work towards restoring peace.

Om Birla recognizes 6 Uddhav Sena MPs joining Shinde faction
Politics

Om Birla recognizes 6 Uddhav Sena MPs joining Shinde faction

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formally recognized the move of six Shiv Sena MPs, elected from the Uddhav Thackeray camp, to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Shiv Sena split in 2022, with a group of MLAs and MPs led by Eknath Shinde breaking away and extending support to the BJP. Since then, Shinde has held the party’s main organization, while Uddhav Thackeray has continued to function as a separate faction.

Annamalai congratulates Tamil cinema winners of 72nd National Awards
Entertainment

Annamalai congratulates Tamil cinema winners of 72nd National Awards

Chennai: Annamalai, leader of the We The Leader organisation, extended congratulations to those who, he said, enhanced the pride of Tamil cinema by winning honours at the 72nd National Film Awards announced on Friday. In a statement, he congratulated the team of Rayan, which was selected as the Best Tamil Film, and the team of Captain Miller, which received a Special Award under the Social and National Welfare category. He also conveyed his wishes to Dhanush, who received a Special Award, and to Rajkumar, who won the Best Director award in the Tamil language category for Amaran. He further congratulated G.V. Prakash Kumar for Best Background Score and Kalaivanan for Best Editing.

CM Vijay’s surprise visit restores regular meals at Chennai hostel
Politics

CM Vijay’s surprise visit restores regular meals at Chennai hostel

A surprise inspection by Chief Minister Vijay at the M.C. Raja Social Justice Students’ Hostel in Saidapet, Chennai, has led to immediate changes in food supply and hostel rules. The hostel, run under the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department and built at a cost of Rs 44.50 crore, had faced repeated complaints from students about lack of basic facilities and poor-quality meals. Students told the Chief Minister that food often contained worms and insects and was served in substandard condition.

Nirmala Sitharaman hails India’s flag among top nations in nuclear projects
Business

Nirmala Sitharaman hails India’s flag among top nations in nuclear projects

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday expressed pride that India is being counted among the world’s leading countries in major nuclear initiatives, saying the Indian flag “flies proudly” alongside those of five key nations. Speaking in Madurai at the National Finance Entrepreneurship Conference organised by CII’s Young Indians, she pointed to global disruptions—from the Ukraine war and conflicts involving Israel, the US and Iran—that have affected shipping schedules and pushed up fertiliser costs due to oil and gas constraints.

Cyber police warn of fake Jan Dhan links draining bank accounts
Crime

Cyber police warn of fake Jan Dhan links draining bank accounts

Cyber Crime Police have warned the public about fake links circulating in the name of the Jan Dhan scheme on social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook. According to the police, fraudsters are spreading misleading financial assistance advertisements by using photographs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Vijay. They said such messages are spreading rapidly online. The alert is especially relevant for Tiruppur, where a large working population could be more vulnerable to such scams. The police said people may be lured with prompts like “Apply now” or “Scratch card” to make them click fraudulent website links.

Mammootty, GV Prakash win; Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Amaran’ bags 3 awards
Entertainment

Mammootty, GV Prakash win; Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Amaran’ bags 3 awards

The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday announced the 72nd National Film Awards for 2024 in Delhi, with the jury led by Jayaraj releasing the list of winners. Malayalam star Mammootty was named Best Actor for Bramayugam. The awards also recognised Tamil cinema across multiple categories, with films such as Amaran, Captain Miller, Maharaja and Meiyazhagan featuring among the winners. Rajkumar Periyasamy’s Amaran, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, won three National Film Awards—Best Director, Best Background Score (GV Prakash Kumar) and Best Editing (Kalaivanan).

RBI plans to introduce plastic (polymer) rupee notes in India
Politics

RBI plans to introduce plastic (polymer) rupee notes in India

Even as digital transactions have grown rapidly across India, the demand for cash for everyday needs continues to remain high. To handle the challenges linked to sustained cash usage and currency circulation, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to introduce plastic, or polymer, rupee notes. The move is being positioned as a response to the ongoing requirement for physical currency in daily life, alongside the expansion of digital payments.

Explained: The difference between a statue and a temple idol
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Explained: The difference between a statue and a temple idol

A new episode of Dinamalar Aanmeegam in the “Vazhikaattum Vaazhviyal” series discusses a common spiritual question: if the human body is impermanent, why decorate it—and how should one understand the grand adornment of temple idols. The viewer’s question points to an apparent contradiction: teachings often stress that spending excessively on beautifying the body is unnecessary because it will perish, yet temples invest heavily in elaborate decorations for the deity’s idol.

Class 10 student writes to ‘CM Vijay’: “Tamil Nadu will become Singapore”
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Class 10 student writes to ‘CM Vijay’: “Tamil Nadu will become Singapore”

A video published by Dinamalar TV shows a Class 10 student writing a letter addressed to ‘CM Joseph Vijay’, expressing confidence that Tamil Nadu can develop on the lines of Singapore. In the message, the student narrates a short story-like appeal and highlights everyday civic concerns. The video’s tags point to issues including the condition of government buses and public transport services. The references also include TANGEDCO and TASMAC, indicating that the student’s note touches on power supply and liquor retail as matters needing attention.

Eating without offering to God is like theft, says spiritual short
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Eating without offering to God is like theft, says spiritual short

A short spiritual video shared by Dinamalar carries a pointed message: one should offer food to God before consuming it. The clip frames eating without such an offering as an act comparable to theft, underscoring the importance of gratitude and devotion in daily life. The message is presented as a reminder for believers to treat meals as a sacred act rather than a routine habit. The video is part of Dinamalar’s “Anmeegam” (spirituality) shorts series.

India batter Smriti Mandhana hailed for century milestone
Sports

India batter Smriti Mandhana hailed for century milestone

A short video published by Dinamalar spotlights Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana for a milestone linked to scoring centuries. The clip presents her as an Indian player who has made a record-level mark in reaching three figures, drawing attention to her batting achievement. The post is also framed around a birthday mention, using the occasion to revisit her on-field accomplishment. No additional match details, statistics, or dates were provided in the source beyond the brief highlight.

Poll promises to be fulfilled in the budget, says TN CM
Politics

Poll promises to be fulfilled in the budget, says TN CM

A short video clip published by Dinamalar reports that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said election promises will be fulfilled in the budget. The statement was shared in the context of the state’s budget, indicating that commitments made during the election campaign would be addressed through budgetary measures. No further details on specific schemes, timelines, or allocations were provided in the available source content.

Secretariat visitors upset as Vicks, inhalers and pills seized in checks
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Secretariat visitors upset as Vicks, inhalers and pills seized in checks

Security checks were intensified at the Chennai Secretariat on Thursday for people arriving to submit petitions at the Chief Minister’s Special Cell. Visitors were allowed in only after thorough screening, and police seized several items brought by the public. The move follows an incident a day earlier in which a woman identified as Anjalai Ammal from Kallakurichi allegedly entered the Secretariat and attempted self-immolation by pouring petrol on herself. Senior officials have begun inquiries into how petrol was brought past the checks.

TN officials told to read all budget consultation petitions in full
Politics

TN officials told to read all budget consultation petitions in full

Chennai: With the Tamil Nadu budget set to be presented soon, the state government has instructed officials to go through, in full, the petitions submitted by participants during the recent budget consultations and work on implementing key requests. A finance department official said feedback was collected from multiple stakeholder groups over three days starting July 14. Inputs were sought from industry representatives, micro, small and medium enterprises, and office-bearers of traders’ associations, among others.

Athawale says DMK likely to back delimitation, women’s quota bills
Politics

Athawale says DMK likely to back delimitation, women’s quota bills

Chennai: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday said he was confident the DMK would support the constituency redelineation (delimitation) bill and the women’s reservation bill when they come up in Parliament. In an interview, Athawale flagged what he described as a rise in crimes against Dalits in Tamil Nadu. Citing figures, he said 2,888 cases were recorded in 2025, including 88 murders, and that 44 murders were reported in the first six months of 2026.

Rs 7.5 lakh bribe transfer exposed in raid at Coimbatore North office
Crime

Rs 7.5 lakh bribe transfer exposed in raid at Coimbatore North office

DVAC officials conducted a surprise raid at the Coimbatore North Tahsildar office on Balasundaram Road on Thursday evening, uncovering alleged bribe transactions routed largely through online payments. The team, led by ADSP Rajesh, began the inspection around 4.30 pm and searched office rooms as well as vehicles parked on the premises. Officials also questioned members of the public who were present at the office. After checks, women staff and members of the public were allowed to leave around 7.30 pm. The raid continued beyond 10 pm, according to officials.

Tender issued for ₹18,000-crore Chennai–Bengaluru bullet train
Technology

Tender issued for ₹18,000-crore Chennai–Bengaluru bullet train

A tender has been issued to take forward the Chennai–Bengaluru bullet train project, railway officials said. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) has invited bids for project works and construction. Officials said the contractor will be required to execute the works based on a revised alignment and updated route drawings mentioned in the new tender. The 306-km high-speed corridor is planned with eight key stations: Chennai Central, Poonamallee, Arakkonam, Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh), Kolar (Karnataka), Kodihalli, Whitefield and Bengaluru. Parandur, linked to the proposed new airport, has been indicated as a “future station” for now.

CM Vijay calls for pledge to make Tamil Nadu India’s top state
Politics

CM Vijay calls for pledge to make Tamil Nadu India’s top state

Chennai: Chief Minister Vijay on Friday called on people to take a pledge to make Tamil Nadu the premier state in India, in a message issued on the occasion of “Tamil Nadu Day”. Recalling the day the Assembly adopted the resolution to name the state “Tamil Nadu”, he extended greetings to the people and said the occasion honours Tamil antiquity, history, culture and linguistic pride. The Chief Minister said the government will celebrate both November 1—when the state was formed as Madras State—and July 18, the day a historic resolution was moved and passed in the Assembly to rename it as Tamil Nadu.

CB-CID raids homes in Palani math land registration scam case
Crime

CB-CID raids homes in Palani math land registration scam case

CB-CID officials carried out searches at the homes of people linked to an alleged land registration fraud involving the Thandapani Swamy math in Palani, Dindigul district. The case concerns a 1.40-acre property said to be worth around Rs 100 crore. According to the report, the land is located on Park Road near the Palani foothills and belongs to the math’s trust. A court order had appointed the Palani Murugan temple Joint Commissioner as the trustee, and the temple administration has been managing the property.

Tamil Nadu Budget to be tabled in first week of August: Maria Wilson
Politics

Tamil Nadu Budget to be tabled in first week of August: Maria Wilson

Finance Minister Maria Wilson on Friday said the Tamil Nadu Budget will be presented in the first week of August. She made the remarks while speaking to reporters at Thoothukudi airport. Wilson said Chief Minister Vijay has been holding consultations for the past 16 days with ministers and officials across departments. She added that the Chief Minister has been spending around six to seven hours daily on these discussions. According to the minister, the state Cabinet meeting was completed smoothly. She said the upcoming budget would be the first to be presented after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government assumed office.

Learn to use AI, Nirmala Sitharaman urges young entrepreneurs in Madurai
Business

Learn to use AI, Nirmala Sitharaman urges young entrepreneurs in Madurai

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called on young entrepreneurs to learn and adopt artificial intelligence, while urging them to overcome hesitation and take the plunge into business. She was speaking at the National Finance Entrepreneurship Summit held in Madurai under the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Young Indians, themed around entrepreneurship beyond borders. In her address, Sitharaman said the current generation should avoid reluctance, noting that many processes have become easier today. She described India as a country suited for entrepreneurship and said the government is accessible and supportive of business growth.

Palani land scam: Minister Nirmal Kumar vows “100% action”
Politics

Palani land scam: Minister Nirmal Kumar vows “100% action”

Minister Nirmal Kumar on Friday said the government would ensure “100% action” in the Palani land scam linked to temple properties. Speaking to reporters in Madurai, he said the probe in the Palani temple fraud case has been expanded and that all those involved should be arrested. He also alleged that fraudulent registrations have taken place in several locations. The minister urged people who have been affected to come forward and lodge complaints, saying the authorities would act firmly in the Palani temple land irregularities case.

TNEB junior engineer, lineman held for Rs 500 bribe near Karaikudi
Crime

TNEB junior engineer, lineman held for Rs 500 bribe near Karaikudi

A junior engineer and a lineman of the electricity distribution office at Manakudi, near Karaikudi in Sivaganga district, were arrested on Friday on charges of accepting a bribe of Rs 500. The accused were identified as junior engineer Syed Mohamed Basha (48) and lineman Panju (36), who is said to be a temporary worker. Officials said the duo allegedly demanded money from a consumer for changing the type of electricity connection for a new house.

Voter list deletion doesn’t mean loss of citizenship: Supreme Court
Politics

Voter list deletion doesn’t mean loss of citizenship: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has clarified that deletion of a person’s name from the voter list does not amount to loss of citizenship. The court said the two issues are not automatically connected. The observation came during a hearing on a public interest petition filed amid the ongoing third phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the country. The petition alleged that “suspected voters” were being removed during SIR and that this was leading to denial of government welfare benefits.

Skyroot’s Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket, launches successfully
Technology

Skyroot’s Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket, launches successfully

Hyderabad-headquartered Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its Vikram-1 rocket on July 18 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The mission marked a major step for India’s private space sector, following the company’s earlier Vikram-S launch in 2022. The launch was originally scheduled for 11:30 am, but lifted off at 12:05 pm after a short delay. The rocket was subsequently placed into Earth orbit, according to the report.

Dinamalar short hints at political remark involving Anitha Radhakrishnan
Politics

Dinamalar short hints at political remark involving Anitha Radhakrishnan

A short-form video published by Dinamalar has drawn attention for a pointed Tamil remark: “Are they trying to show that no one should act beyond me?” The clip is tagged with the names of DMK and TVK, and references Anitha Radhakrishnan, indicating a political context. However, the available source text provides only the headline-style line and basic tags, without further details on the speaker, the full statement, or the specific incident being referred to.

TN Congress bars faction leaders’ photos on party banners: Thakur
Politics

TN Congress bars faction leaders’ photos on party banners: Thakur

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Thakur has issued a directive that party banners and advertisements should not feature photographs of faction leaders, according to party sources. The instruction says that for party functions, public meetings and related publicity material, only the images of All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi should be used. Party leaders pointed to a recent anti-NEET seminar in Salem where the stage banner carried only Rahul Gandhi’s photo, and access to the dais was restricted to speakers. Thakur was seated in the front row along with leaders such as Mayura Jayakumar and Vijay Vasanth.

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