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AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has denied claims that his party is holding talks for an alliance with the DMK, describing such reports as a “fabrication”. Speaking in a video shared by Dinamalar, Palaniswami said the speculation being circulated about a DMK–AIADMK tie-up has no basis. In the same remarks, he also targeted Chief Minister M K Stalin, accusing him of poor governance and using sharp language against the CM.
Chennai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen assets worth Rs 81,000 crore across India during the 2025-26 financial year, in connection with complaints of irregularities and alleged illegal money transfers. The agency registers cases against various entities based on money-laundering allegations and, as part of the process, attaches or freezes assets linked to the cases. Officials said such assets can be released if owners establish that the properties are not connected to illegal money transfers.
Most political parties in India focus on enrolling members, and some build cadres. But movements that place “creating leaders” at the centre of their politics are rare, a political analyst writes. The very name of Annamalai’s initiative, “We the Leaders,” signals a different approach: not asking people to follow, but encouraging them to become leaders themselves. While Annamalai has repeatedly stressed the goal of building 50 lakh members before turning it into a political party, the analyst argues the bigger question is how many among them will emerge as local leaders, district-level coordinators and community organisers.
A British Airways flight arriving in Chennai from London suffered a bird strike during its final approach early Monday, with damage reported to the aircraft’s nose section. All 236 people on board—224 passengers and 12 crew—were safe, according to the report. The incident occurred when the aircraft was descending at around 500 feet and slowing for landing at Chennai airport. The pilot landed safely, after which engineers and security personnel inspected the aircraft on the runway and confirmed the damage.
Vigilance and Anti-Corruption police conducted a surprise raid at the Transport Department check post at K.K. Chavadi near Coimbatore, seizing Rs 1.25 lakh in unaccounted cash in a single night. According to the report, the check post is a key crossing point for vehicles heading towards Kerala, with thousands of commercial and tourist vehicles passing daily from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Drivers allegedly pay small bribes to get documents stamped, even when temporary permits are obtained online.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Tuesday launched the ‘Nalam TN’ online service aimed at delivering government healthcare services through a digital platform. The launch was held at Chennai State College, where the Chief Minister also unveiled the project’s logo. As part of the event, Vijay inaugurated 86 healthcare buildings built at a cost of Rs 139.47 crore, along with modern medical equipment, through video conferencing. The programme also saw private companies, hospitals and organisations extending financial support to the Nalam TN initiative.
Chennai Police have shared documents related to the alleged “Thawega government-toppling” case with the Enforcement Directorate (ED), officials said. The ED is expected to begin its probe based on the material provided. The case stems from an allegation that a deal was offered to Uthangarai constituency Thawega MLA Ilaiyaraja, promising Rs 35 crore. Triplicane police have registered a case and are continuing the investigation. So far, 11 people, including Chennai resident Thirunavukkarasu, have been arrested. During the probe, police said they found indications of a link in the background to former DMK minister Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari has alleged that a “petrol lobby” is behind what he described as a defamatory campaign against ethanol blending, including claims that E20 petrol could harm vehicles. Speaking in an interview to an English daily, he said groups that profit from India’s petroleum import ecosystem are spreading misinformation. Gadkari pointed to India’s annual petroleum imports, which he said are worth about Rs 22 lakh crore, arguing that the outflow of money and the pollution caused by fossil fuels make it essential to cut imports and move towards energy self-reliance.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to file its response in a petition challenging the lifting of a registration ban on temple lands in Karur district. The case relates to about 3,084.95 acres of land said to belong to four temples—Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Swamy Temple (Karur), Pazhimalai Balasubramania Swamy Temple, Ravieswarar Temple (Kuppuchipalayam) and Vikrutheeswarar Temple (Venchamangoodalur)—spread across 15 villages. According to the petitioner, Salem-based Radhakrishnan, ryotwari pattas were issued in the names of 3,390 individuals for these lands. He said a ban on registering documents for the lands had been in place for years, but the district collector issued an order on July 9 lifting the restriction.
Tamil Nadu will begin the Census self-enumeration process on July 17, 2026, with residents able to submit details through a digital platform for the first time. The online self-enumeration window will run until July 31. The Census exercise in the state is planned in two phases. The first phase—House Listing and Housing Census—is scheduled from August 1 to August 30, while the second phase, the Population Enumeration, is slated for February 2027.
The Supreme Court has upheld a Madras High Court order cancelling the appointment of 54 junior assistants in the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation. The apex court also directed that the 54 appointees be removed from service immediately. The recruitment process dates back to 2021, during the AIADMK government when S.P. Velumani was the Minister for Municipal Administration. For 69 junior assistant posts, 654 candidates had applied and 440 were called for interview and verification, after which 54 appointments were made.
An Indian seafarer was killed and 10 others were injured after Iranian forces attacked two vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to details cited by the Union government. The incident comes amid renewed tensions between Iran and the United States in West Asia. In this backdrop, Iran has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, and the ships identified as MT El Bahiyak and MT Mombasa were attacked while passing through the route.
DMK president M.K. Stalin has urged the new government to continue the archaeological excavations initiated during the DMK’s tenure, saying they are vital to safeguarding and taking Tamil historical traces to the world. In a statement, Stalin said the evidence of Tamil antiquity that continues to emerge must be protected, and that historical truth should be established despite any obstacles. He alleged that at a time when Tamil history and culture are being belittled, distorted and diverted through “revisionist” narratives, tangible proof of Tamil antiquity is coming to light. He cited findings linked to Keezhadi, Porunai and the antiquity of iron.
England chose to bat first after winning the toss in the opening ODI against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham. India are touring England for a three-match ODI series scheduled on July 14, 16 and 19, with the first match being played at the Edgbaston ground. With England setting the target, India will begin the contest in the field. India XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (capt), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna.
A complaint has been submitted to the Coimbatore Police Commissioner seeking steps to prevent the publication of a book that allegedly carries false statements against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The book, titled “I, an RSS Brahmin, became a Periyarist”, is scheduled for release on July 17. It is authored by Nalankilli, whose original name is said to be Krishnasamy Thyagarajan. The book is understood to describe the author’s experiences of growing up in a Brahmin family, being associated with the RSS, and later being influenced by Periyar’s ideas.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Tuesday alleged that Chief Minister Vijay is not running the government with a clear majority and is instead depending on support from MLAs elected from other parties. Speaking to reporters in Salem, EPS said Vijay won 108 seats and is “borrowing” legislators to keep the administration afloat. He also objected to Vijay’s recent remarks in Karur, where the Chief Minister reportedly referred to the DMK and AIADMK as “coalition thieves,” calling the language inappropriate for someone holding the top post.
A special court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed, the chief of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack case. The attack took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, when Pakistan-based terrorists carried out an assault that left 26 people dead. The Resistance Front, described as a proxy of LeT, had claimed responsibility for the incident. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the case, had filed a 1,597-page charge sheet in a special court in Jammu in December last year. The agency has now submitted an additional charge sheet in the same court, naming Saeed as an accused.
A short video shared by Dinamalar spotlights Norway footballer Erling Haaland for a performance that the clip describes as exceeding expectations. The brief reel presents Haaland’s display as a standout moment, drawing attention to his impact in the match. No additional details such as the opponent, scoreline, venue, or date were provided in the source post.
A musical tribute to veteran playback singer S Janaki was held in London, bringing together singers to honour her legacy. The event was led by Gangai Amaran, who headed the tribute programme and guided the musical proceedings. According to the report, the homage was presented through songs, with participating singers offering their respects in a concert-style format. Further details such as the venue, date and the list of performers were not specified in the available source.
A short video posted on Dinamalar carries a pointed political remark: that someone is “not talking” about an increase in the vote bank said to have been brought about by Annamalai. The available source text does not specify who made the comment, the context in which it was said, or which election or constituency it refers to. The clip is presented under Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section, but the provided excerpt contains only the headline-style line and no additional reporting details.
The BJP is closing in on a standalone majority in the Rajya Sabha, needing only six more seats to reach the 123-mark in the 245-member House. The development has drawn attention ahead of Parliament’s monsoon session beginning on July 20. The shift is linked to political churn in West Bengal following the April Assembly election, where the BJP registered a major victory and the Trinamool Congress faced internal fractures. As part of this realignment, Trinamool Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Barik resigned and joined the BJP, and were immediately named as the party’s candidates for the vacant Upper House seats.
The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court challenging an interim order of the Madras High Court that stayed a lookout notice issued against former DMK minister E.V. Velu. The case relates to allegations that, during a previous DMK regime, funds were released in advance in violation of rules for road works in the Highways Department that were allegedly not carried out, leading to irregularities involving crores of rupees. The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) is investigating the matter.
DMK organising secretary R.S. Bharathi on Monday submitted a fresh complaint to the Governor at Raj Bhavan’s Lok Bhavan in Guindy, reiterating allegations that the TVK government was involved in “horse-trading”. This is the second time the party has approached the Governor on the issue. Speaking to reporters, Bharathi said the DMK had earlier met the Governor on July 4, citing a statement by MDMK general secretary Vaiko as the basis for its allegations that Chief Minister Vijay was involved in horse-trading.
Chennai: Chief Minister Vijay has instructed ministers and alliance partners not to make or bring recommendations for appointments to chairperson posts in various state boards and commissions functioning under Tamil Nadu government departments. A range of bodies operate under different departments, including the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority, State Information Commission, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, the Tamil Nadu Women’s Development Commission, and the State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Boards such as the Fire and Rescue Services Commission, the Uniformed Services Recruitment Board, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, and the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board are also among those cited.
We The Leaders founder Annamalai is focusing on the 2031 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, with his supporters indicating that a formal political party may take up to two years to be launched. After exiting the BJP, Annamalai has started the organisation “We The Leaders”. A conference under its banner was held recently in Pollachi, where he avoided direct criticism of both the ruling TVK and the opposition DMK. Instead, he said the TVK government’s ministers are new and may falter initially, and argued they should be supported rather than pressured. He added that he would not criticise the TVK government for a year.
Tehran: Tensions between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical maritime trade corridors—have intensified, with both sides making competing claims of control. US President Donald Trump said the United States has “taken over” management of the strait and that vessels passing through it would be charged a fee. He added that the US Navy would provide security for ships using the route.
MDMK principal secretary Durai Vaiko said he would resign from his Lok Sabha post if the DMK, which has sought his resignation, also ensures that its own MPs step down. He made the statement during an interview in Tiruchirappalli. Durai Vaiko said his victory from the Tiruchirappalli constituency was possible due to the support of the DMK as well as other alliance partners. He added that if the DMK were to face a fresh election, it would not win even a single MP seat.
A petition has been filed before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court challenging the lifting of a ban on registering temple lands in Karur district. According to the plea, 3,084.95 acres belonging to four temples—Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple (Karur), Balasubramaniya Swamy Temple (Pugazhimali), Raveeswarar Temple (Kuppuchipalayam) and Vikrutheeswarar Temple (Venchamangoodalur)—are spread across 15 villages. The lands were said to have been issued ryotwari pattas in the names of 3,390 individuals.
Tehran has become the focus of fresh international attention after Russia sent an advanced airborne command aircraft to Iran as emergency support, according to reports. The move comes as tensions between Iran and the United States have flared again, raising concerns of a wider confrontation in West Asia. In this backdrop, Moscow has stepped up military assistance to Tehran. The aircraft sent is the Tu-214PU, described as an airborne command centre used by Russia’s president and senior military leadership to direct operations during emergencies while remaining in the air. Observers view the deployment as a direct warning signal to the United States and Israel.
India has secured a top finish at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Colombia, with all five members of the national team winning gold medals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the students for the achievement. Olympiad examinations are conducted to strengthen school and college students’ abilities in science, mathematics and languages, and to prepare them for international competition. The tests are designed to encourage analytical thinking, knowledge and a competitive spirit.
