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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.

Theatres see boost after CM Vijay’s order, report says
Entertainment

Theatres see boost after CM Vijay’s order, report says

A short video published by Dinamalar claims that cinema theatres have received a “jackpot” following an order issued by Chief Minister Vijay. The report, presented in the outlet’s Shorts/Reels format, suggests the directive has led to a positive outcome for theatre owners. However, the available source text does not specify what the order was, when it was issued, or how theatres benefited. More details are awaited from the full report or an official clarification.

Remembering Senbakaraman Pillai, the Indian who met Hitler
General

Remembering Senbakaraman Pillai, the Indian who met Hitler

A short video shared by Dinamalar highlights the legacy of Senbakaraman Pillai, presenting him as a bold figure from India’s freedom-era history. The clip claims he even made Adolf Hitler “salute” him, framing the episode as a striking moment meant to underline Pillai’s influence and daring. It also connects Pillai to the popular patriotic slogan “Jai Hind” and references the German cruiser Emden, suggesting his story intersects with key symbols and episodes often discussed in nationalist narratives.

Vilathikulam student rape-murder: Court awards death penalty in 76 days
Crime

Vilathikulam student rape-murder: Court awards death penalty in 76 days

A POCSO court in Thoothukudi has sentenced a man to death in the case involving the sexual assault and murder of a Class 12 student from Vedanatham village near Vilathikulam. The court said the case was proved and delivered the verdict within 76 days of the incident. According to the case details, the student went to the wooded area behind her house on the night of March 9 and did not return. After searches failed, her parents approached Kulathur police, and relatives later found her body in the forest area. Post-mortem findings indicated she had been sexually assaulted and killed.

Five Velumani-backed AIADMK MLAs switch to Palaniswami camp
Politics

Five Velumani-backed AIADMK MLAs switch to Palaniswami camp

Five AIADMK MLAs who were part of the dissident group led by former ministers C.V. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani have shifted allegiance to party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, sources said. The internal rift surfaced after differences within the AIADMK over extending support to the T.V.K. to form a government without a clear majority. During a floor test to prove the T.V.K. government’s majority, 25 AIADMK MLAs led by Shanmugam and Velumani backed the ruling side.

Three AIADMK Velumani-faction MLAs resign, join ruling TVK
Politics

Three AIADMK Velumani-faction MLAs resign, join ruling TVK

Three MLAs aligned with former AIADMK minister S P Velumani resigned from the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Sunday and immediately joined the ruling TVK, sparking fresh political churn in the state. According to the report, the MLAs—Maragatham Kumaravel (Madurantakam), Jayakumar (Perundurai) and Sathyabama (Dharapuram)—visited the Secretariat and submitted their resignation letters to Speaker J C D Prabhakar. The Speaker announced that the resignations had been accepted. With these resignations, and the earlier vacancy created after Chief Minister Vijay gave up the Tiruchy East seat he had won, the number of vacant Assembly constituencies has risen to four. The development comes within 21 days of the election results, even before the Assembly’s work has begun.

TVK accused of BJP-style resignations to boost MLA strength in TN
Politics

TVK accused of BJP-style resignations to boost MLA strength in TN

Chennai: The ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Chief Minister Vijay, has come under fire after three disgruntled AIADMK MLAs resigned and joined the party, in a move critics compare to tactics used by the BJP in other states. With Vijay’s own resignation earlier, the Tiruchirappalli East seat is already set for a by-election. Opposition parties now allege that the latest resignations are part of a broader plan to create more vacancies and force additional bypolls, allowing TVK to increase its strength in the Assembly.

Arjun Sampath says ‘no shame left in politics’ in Tiruvarur
Politics

Arjun Sampath says ‘no shame left in politics’ in Tiruvarur

Hindu Makkal Katchi state president Arjun Sampath on Sunday alleged that “there is no shame left in politics”, while speaking to reporters in Tiruvarur. He claimed that more than 40 murders had taken place within 15 days of Joseph Vijay taking charge as the new Chief Minister. He also alleged that crimes against women were reported in areas including Coimbatore, Nagapattinam and Villupuram. Sampath said issues seen under the previous DMK government were continuing under the present administration as well. He argued that the government had failed to control the additional Rs 10 collected per liquor bottle and said the first signature to eradicate narcotics had not yielded results.

India has crude oil stocks for 78 days, officials tell Parliament panel
Business

India has crude oil stocks for 78 days, officials tell Parliament panel

New Delhi: Petroleum Ministry officials have told a parliamentary standing committee that India currently has crude oil stocks sufficient for the next 78 days, and that a shortage is unlikely in the present situation. The assurance came during a meeting of the Parliament standing committee that reviewed the impact of West Asia war-related tensions on maritime trade, under the domains of transport, tourism and culture. Opposition MPs raised concerns over reports of petroleum products being supplied through rationing in some areas and motorists waiting in long queues to refuel. They also questioned why advance preparations were not made despite indications that the conflict could be prolonged.

No link between Stalin’s May 4 remarks and his talk now: CPM Shanmugam
Politics

No link between Stalin’s May 4 remarks and his talk now: CPM Shanmugam

CPM state secretary Shanmugam on Monday said there was “no connection” between what DMK leader M.K. Stalin told them on May 4, when the Assembly election results were announced, and what Stalin and other DMK leaders are saying now. He was speaking at a function in Sethur near Rajapalayam, held to unveil the portrait of former Sethur town panchayat chairperson Chellapillai and to release a book. Shanmugam said party-switching after a change of government has become routine in Tamil Nadu, but communists do not change parties. He also claimed it has become common for some to become MLAs in one party and join another soon after.

Udhayanidhi questions CM Vijay over ‘Lioness Task Force’ amid crimes
Politics

Udhayanidhi questions CM Vijay over ‘Lioness Task Force’ amid crimes

Chennai: Opposition leader Udhayanidhi has questioned Chief Minister Vijay over what he called a deterioration in law and order, asking where the government’s “Lioness Task Force” has gone. In a statement, he said that even as the state was reeling from the shock of an alleged atrocity involving a minor girl in Sulur, another case of sexual violence against a minor was reported from Villupuram district. He also alleged that the Sulur girl’s body was cremated in haste without informing her mother.

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