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Quad agrees to boost maritime watch, minerals cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Politics

Quad agrees to boost maritime watch, minerals cooperation in Indo-Pacific

The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping—India, the United States, Australia and Japan—met in New Delhi and agreed on steps aimed at strengthening stability in the Indo-Pacific amid concerns over China’s military moves in the region. According to a joint statement issued after the talks, the four countries reiterated support for a free and open Indo-Pacific and said they would take concrete measures to help nations strengthen their ability to make independent choices and build resilience.

Suresh Gopi backs Vijay’s party expansion, says he has the right
Politics

Suresh Gopi backs Vijay’s party expansion, says he has the right

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi on Monday said actor-turned-politician Vijay has every right to expand his party, including in Kerala. Speaking to reporters at Coimbatore airport, he said Vijay should be allowed to work and perform well, as people have given him an opportunity with expectations. On fuel prices, Gopi said the recent hike was aimed at compensating losses incurred by public sector oil companies over the past two to three months. He added that the government’s intent is to ensure no one is adversely affected in the larger public interest, but said he could not specify how long the increase would continue.

Perundurai bypoll: DMK, AIADMK seen weakening; TVK gains ground
Politics

Perundurai bypoll: DMK, AIADMK seen weakening; TVK gains ground

Perundurai, long described as an AIADMK stronghold, may see a changed contest in the upcoming by-election, with both the AIADMK and DMK perceived to be losing strength locally, according to party functionaries. Election history cited by local leaders shows that from 1957 to 2026, the constituency has largely favoured the AIADMK, which has won 10 times, while the Communist Party of India has won four times, and the Congress and the Samyukta Socialist Party have won once each.

Bengaluru storm into final after crushing Gujarat by 92 runs
Sports

Bengaluru storm into final after crushing Gujarat by 92 runs

Bengaluru booked a spot in the final for the second straight time with a commanding 92-run win over Gujarat in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala. Gujarat captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl, bringing in left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya in place of Arshad Khan. Bengaluru got a brisk start through Venkatesh Iyer before he fell for 19 off 7. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal then kept the momentum going, taking the side to 76/1 at the end of the powerplay, before both were dismissed in the same over.

Ranveer Singh visits Mysuru Chamundeshwari temple to apologise
Entertainment

Ranveer Singh visits Mysuru Chamundeshwari temple to apologise

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh visited the Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hills in Mysuru on Tuesday morning and sought forgiveness, as per an undertaking given to the High Court in connection with a case filed against him. The issue traces back to a speech he delivered at an international film festival in Goa last year, where he allegedly made a facial expression that was seen as critical of the divine character portrayed in the Kannada blockbuster Kantara, directed by and starring Rishab Shetty. The act drew objections from sections of the Kannada community.

Centre forms high-level panel to study ‘unnatural’ population shifts
Politics

Centre forms high-level panel to study ‘unnatural’ population shifts

The Union government has constituted a high-level committee to study illegal infiltration and what it described as “unnatural” changes in population patterns across different parts of the country. The move comes amid intensifying political debate over shifting demographics and alleged infiltration in eastern and northeastern states. The panel’s formation follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address last year, in which he said a committee would be set up to examine the impact of illegal infiltration and demographic changes.

Kerala: 19-year-old throws newborn out hospital toilet window
Crime

Kerala: 19-year-old throws newborn out hospital toilet window

Alappuzha: A shocking incident has been reported from Kerala, where a 19-year-old woman allegedly delivered a baby inside a government hospital toilet and threw the newborn out through a window. According to reports, the woman was admitted to the government hospital in Harippad area of Alappuzha district after complaining of stomach pain. Doctors grew suspicious that she could be pregnant after she refused to undergo a physical examination. While under observation, she went to the toilet early morning. Soon after, staff heard a baby’s cry from the toilet area, and street dogs were reportedly making loud noises behind the building.

Trinamool shaken as over 100 councillors resign after Bengal poll loss
Politics

Trinamool shaken as over 100 councillors resign after Bengal poll loss

Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress is facing fresh turbulence in West Bengal after suffering a heavy defeat in the recent Assembly election. In the days that followed, more than 100 councillors from local bodies have reportedly stepped down one after another. The report said the BJP won 208 seats and formed the government for the first time, with Suvendu Adhikari taking oath as Chief Minister. The change in power ended the Trinamool’s 15-year rule under Mamata Banerjee.

Report: Siddaramaiah may step down to make way for Shivakumar
Politics

Report: Siddaramaiah may step down to make way for Shivakumar

Bengaluru: Speculation over a leadership change in Karnataka has intensified, with reports claiming Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has agreed “in principle” to step aside to allow Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to take over. According to information circulating in party circles, the Congress high command summoned both leaders to Delhi to address the ongoing tussle over the chief minister’s post. Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar reportedly travelled separately to the capital along with their supporters.

UPSC recommends three senior IPS officers for Tamil Nadu DGP post
Politics

UPSC recommends three senior IPS officers for Tamil Nadu DGP post

Chennai: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recommended three senior IPS officers to the Tamil Nadu government for appointment as the state’s next Director General of Police (DGP). The current DGP, Sandeep Rai Rathod, was appointed by the Election Commission during the Assembly election period in April. His name was also included in the list considered for selecting the new DGP. A meeting to finalise the panel was held on Tuesday at the UPSC office in New Delhi. Chief Secretary Sai Kumar and Home Secretary Manivasan attended the meeting.

IMD forecasts rain with strong winds; Kathiri heat ends tomorrow
Environment

IMD forecasts rain with strong winds; Kathiri heat ends tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rain with thunder, lightning and strong winds in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from May 27 to May 30. In its bulletin, the IMD said the highest rainfall recorded in the 24 hours up to Tuesday morning was 8 cm at Virinjipuram in Vellore district. The department noted an atmospheric circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining areas, and another over the central west Bay of Bengal and nearby regions. Due to changes over the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, the onset of the southwest monsoon—expected to begin on Tuesday—may be delayed by a day or two.

Massive illegal quarrying alleged in Sriperumbudur
Environment

Massive illegal quarrying alleged in Sriperumbudur

A massive stone quarry in Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram district, has sparked allegations of large-scale illegal extraction of mineral resources. According to the report, the site appears to have been excavated to a depth of more than 2,000 feet, with rocks cut and removed on a significant scale. The report raises questions over how such activity could have continued for nearly three years without drawing the attention of officials. It also asks whether the alleged quarrying took place by evading oversight or with full knowledge of those responsible for monitoring the area.

Oil company stocks rise
Business

Oil company stocks rise

Shares of oil companies traded higher, according to a short video update published by Dinamalar. The brief report indicated an uptick in oil-sector stocks, without providing specific company names or percentage gains. No additional details on the reasons behind the move, broader market conditions, or trading volumes were included in the source. Investors typically track oil company shares closely due to their sensitivity to energy prices and policy signals, but the update did not elaborate further.

Resigned MLAs weigh board posts vs re-election ticket: TVK sources
Politics

Resigned MLAs weigh board posts vs re-election ticket: TVK sources

Chennai: Three MLAs who resigned their Assembly seats and later joined TVK have been given time to decide what position they want, according to party sources. Senior TVK functionaries said the three—Jayakumar (Perundurai), Maragatham Kumaravel (Madurantakam) and Sathyabama (Dharapuram)—were elected on the AIADMK symbol before quitting and switching sides. Sources claimed that ahead of the election, talks were held with 16 AIADMK district secretaries by former minister Sengottaiyan, but none were willing to move then. With the AIADMK now facing internal confusion, the Aadhav Arjuna camp is said to have reopened discussions.

VCK faces internal dissent; Thirumavalavan seeks to placate leaders
Politics

VCK faces internal dissent; Thirumavalavan seeks to placate leaders

Several Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) functionaries are reportedly unhappy with the party’s participation in the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cabinet, and have been pressuring party president Thol. Thirumavalavan, according to sources cited in the report. The discontent is linked to earlier decisions around the Assembly election. Thirumavalavan had announced that the party would contest, but later stepped back. In addition, sitting MLAs Aloor Sha Nawaz, Balaji and Panaiyur Babu were denied tickets, after which the three distanced themselves from the party leadership.

DMK, AIADMK skip summer water stalls after election defeat
Politics

DMK, AIADMK skip summer water stalls after election defeat

Chennai: The DMK and AIADMK have reportedly dropped their customary practice of setting up summer “water pandals” this year, following their defeat in the Assembly election. In Tamil Nadu, the peak summer period typically runs from May into June, when political parties often arrange drinking-water stalls along roads and at crowded public spots. These stalls usually distribute items such as watermelon, muskmelon, tender coconut, cucumber, lemon juice and traditional drinks.

Temple devotees’ body seeks overhaul of HR&CE department
Politics

Temple devotees’ body seeks overhaul of HR&CE department

TR Ramesh, president of the Temple Devotees Association, has called for wide-ranging changes in Tamil Nadu’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department, soon after Ramesh—who won from Srirangam—was sworn in as the new minister for the portfolio. In a detailed set of demands, he urged the department to function with greater transparency and comply with the Right to Information framework by proactively disclosing key information. He also sought strict action against officials who, he alleged, unlawfully deny information to RTI applicants.

Canada says talks on free trade deal with India are under way
Business

Canada says talks on free trade deal with India are under way

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada is in talks with India on a free trade agreement, describing the effort as a potential turning point for Canadian workers and businesses. The remarks came as India’s Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Canada on a three-day official visit to discuss a trade pact and bilateral investment opportunities. More than 100 representatives from Indian companies are part of the delegation.

Speaker accepts AIADMK MLA Isakki Subbaiah’s handwritten resignation
Politics

Speaker accepts AIADMK MLA Isakki Subbaiah’s handwritten resignation

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker has accepted the resignation of AIADMK MLA Isakki Subbaiah, who represents Ambasamudram in Tirunelveli district. According to the report, the Speaker initially declined to accept a typed resignation letter submitted by Subbaiah, stating it was not handwritten. Subbaiah later provided a handwritten letter, which was then accepted. Subbaiah is a three-time MLA from Ambasamudram, having first won in 2011 and again in 2021 and 2026. He had also served as the party’s suburban district secretary and was appointed as Minister for Prisons and Law in 2011, but was removed from the cabinet within two months after controversies.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to visit Delhi on May 27 to meet PM Modi
Politics

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to visit Delhi on May 27 to meet PM Modi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will travel to New Delhi on May 27 to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking his first such meeting since assuming office. The visit follows the convention in which newly sworn-in chief ministers meet the President, the Prime Minister and senior Union ministers to seek cooperation from the Centre on administrative and financial matters. According to the report, Vijay plans to raise demands related to major projects and is expected to seek central funding for Tamil Nadu during his meetings in Delhi.

Bombay High Court: Wife can’t be divorced for not cooking
General

Bombay High Court: Wife can’t be divorced for not cooking

The Bombay High Court has ruled that a husband cannot seek divorce merely because his wife does not cook or fails to do household chores, observing that a wife cannot be treated like a domestic worker. The case involved a couple married in 2002. The husband, a chartered accountant, approached the court alleging that his wife could not cook, behaved rudely, did not follow his instructions and was unable to manage household work, which he claimed caused him mental stress and amounted to cruelty under matrimonial law.

From priest’s son to minister: Ramesh’s rise from a humble home
Politics

From priest’s son to minister: Ramesh’s rise from a humble home

HR&CE Minister Ramesh, 31, has emerged as one of the new faces in the Vijay-led cabinet, coming from a modest background with little exposure to power politics. According to the report, Ramesh has been a Vijay fan since childhood and was given an opportunity by the party leadership to contest the election. He won and was subsequently inducted into the cabinet. Ramesh’s family lives in a 250 sq ft house in Maraimalai Nagar in Chengalpattu district. His father Srinivasan, 65, continues to work as a priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maraimalai Nagar, earning about Rs 5,000 a month.

Centre allocates Rs 1,427.61 crore to four-lane Tiruvarur bypass
General

Centre allocates Rs 1,427.61 crore to four-lane Tiruvarur bypass

New Delhi: The Union government has allocated Rs 1,427.61 crore to develop a four-lane road on the Tiruvarur bypass along National Highway 83, on the Nagapattinam–Thanjavur stretch. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the project is a key connectivity initiative that will strengthen links between major industrial cities such as Tiruchirappalli and Coimbatore and port towns including Karaikal and Nagapattinam, supporting economic activity in the region. The bypass corridor between Adiyakkamangalam and Thandalai will pass through areas such as Athipuliyur, Andipalayam, Kidaramkondan, Pallivaramangalam, Perumpugalur, Ilavangarkudi and Anaivadapathi Colony.

Sengottaiyan denies ‘horse-trading’ allegations against Thaveka
Politics

Sengottaiyan denies ‘horse-trading’ allegations against Thaveka

Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan on Monday rejected allegations that Thaveka is involved in “horse-trading”, saying the party is not engaging in any such activity. He claimed that people are joining after understanding Chief Minister Vijay’s actions, and argued that the public already knows who had resorted to political bargaining in the past. He also referred to remarks about forming a government with DMK support, without naming individuals directly. On resignations, Sengottaiyan said it is a personal decision and cannot be dictated by others. He questioned why the DMK, which had earlier spoken of giving six months’ time, is now criticising.

Moderate rain likely in Tamil Nadu till June 1; heavy rain alert for 7 districts
Environment

Moderate rain likely in Tamil Nadu till June 1; heavy rain alert for 7 districts

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast light to moderate rain at a few places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from May 26 to June 1. In its bulletin, the weather office said an atmospheric circulation is prevailing over the central-west Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. Due to this, heavy rain accompanied by thunder and gusty winds is likely at isolated places on May 26. The warning covers the hilly areas of Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts, and the districts of Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Theni and Dindigul.

UPSC clears 3-name panel for Tamil Nadu’s next DGP
Politics

UPSC clears 3-name panel for Tamil Nadu’s next DGP

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has approved a three-member panel for the appointment of Tamil Nadu’s next Director General of Police (Law and Order), paving the way for an imminent selection. A high-level consultative meeting to finalise the shortlist was held in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting was attended by senior officials including the Union Home Secretary and the Public Works Secretary. Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Sai Kumar and Home Secretary Manivasan travelled to Delhi to take part in the discussions. The panel was prepared after reviewing eligible officers’ service records and seniority.

Indian-origin woman shot dead at Virginia store during robbery attempt
Crime

Indian-origin woman shot dead at Virginia store during robbery attempt

An Indian-origin woman was shot dead in the US state of Virginia while working at a department store, according to local reports. Police rushed to the spot after receiving information, cordoned off the area and began an investigation. The victim was identified as Meghnaben Patel, who hailed from Gujarat. She had been working at the store for the past 10 years. She is survived by her husband Upendrabhai Patel, daughter Nakshi and son Smith.

CM Vijay urges PM to uphold Tamil Nadu rights in Mekedatu dispute
Politics

CM Vijay urges PM to uphold Tamil Nadu rights in Mekedatu dispute

Chief Minister Vijay has written to the Prime Minister urging the Centre to uphold Tamil Nadu’s rights in the Mekedatu dam issue and protect the interests of farmers dependent on the Cauvery. In the letter, he said the Karnataka government has announced that it will conduct a ‘Bhoomi Pooja’ for the Mekedatu reservoir across the Cauvery, which he described as a direct violation of the Supreme Court verdict and the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal’s final order. He noted that public statements by Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister have heightened anxiety among lakhs of Tamil Nadu farmers.

Centre forms panel to study illegal infiltration, demographic shifts
Politics

Centre forms panel to study illegal infiltration, demographic shifts

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has described illegal infiltration into India as a major challenge, saying it has contributed to “unnatural” changes in population patterns. In a statement, Shah said infiltration and the factors driving abnormal demographic change pose significant challenges for the country’s present and future. He recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced on August 15 last year that a high-level committee would be formed to study demographic change. The Central government has now constituted the panel.

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