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Heavy rain alert for 19 Tamil Nadu districts today and tomorrow

The Chennai Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a heavy rain warning for 19 districts in Tamil Nadu for Saturday (May 24) and Sunday (May 25). The department said an atmospheric circulation prevailing over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining central Bay is expected to trigger heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds. Districts under the alert include Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Karur, Dindigul, Theni and Madurai.

BJP set to raise West Bengal tally to 208 with big lead in Palda

Counting is under way for the re-poll held in West Bengal’s Palda Assembly constituency, where the BJP candidate is maintaining a commanding lead. The Election Commission ordered a fresh vote only in Palda after complaints of irregularities. The re-poll was held on May 21, with counting scheduled for May 24. In the contest, BJP nominee Debangshi Panda has stayed ahead through successive rounds. By the end of the 19th round, Panda had polled 1,37,474 votes, putting him more than one lakh votes in front.

US immigration policy not aimed at Indians, says Rubio in Delhi

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington’s new immigration policy is designed to curb illegal immigration and is not targeted at Indians. Rubio, who is in Delhi ahead of the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting, met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday. During the talks, Jaishankar flagged concerns over H-1B visas and immigration procedures affecting Indians. Jaishankar said the sharp increase in H-1B application fees has caused anxiety among Indian IT professionals and stressed the need to simplify visa processes and reduce delays. The two leaders later addressed the media together.

Five held for 5-month ‘digital arrest’ scam on Bengaluru woman

Bengaluru police have arrested five people for allegedly cheating an elderly woman of Rs 24 crore through a prolonged “digital arrest” scam that lasted about five months. According to police, the victim, identified as Lakshmi Ramamoorthy, had recently received a large sum after selling a piece of land. The accused reportedly contacted her posing as an investigation agency, threatened her and kept her under pressure through what investigators described as a digital arrest.

Vaiko seeks six months’ time

MDMK leader Vaiko has sought an additional six months’ time, as indicated in a short video posted by Dinamalar. The brief item does not provide further details on what the request relates to, or the context in which it was made. No additional information, including the venue, date, or the authority to whom the request was addressed, is available in the provided source content. TamilURL.com will update this report if more verified details emerge from the original publisher or official statements.

DMK posters in Nagapattinam dare MNM leader to resign and recontest

Nagapattinam witnessed fresh friction within the DMK-led alliance after posters put up by local DMK workers targeted Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MNM) leader and sitting MLA Jawahirullah. Jawahirullah won the Nagapattinam Assembly seat as part of the DMK alliance, contesting on the DMK’s “Rising Sun” symbol. The posters, pasted across several parts of the town, questioned his move to seek elections on a separate party symbol. The development follows a two-day meeting in Chennai on May 20 and 21, chaired by Jawahirullah, where MNM’s leadership reportedly passed a resolution to contest upcoming Lok Sabha, Assembly and local body elections on its own symbol.

Anbumani: PMK to stay with BJP only if given Union minister post

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has decided that his party will continue its alliance with the BJP only if he is offered a Union ministerial post, party sources said in Chennai. The decision is learnt to have emerged from consultations Anbumani held with senior PMK functionaries after the recent Assembly election, in which the party contested 18 seats in the AIADMK–BJP alliance and won four. Sources also pointed to the shifting political landscape in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister Vijay is said to share a cordial relationship with Anbumani, facilitated by political strategist John Arokiyasamy, who earlier worked with Anbumani in the 2016 Assembly election and is now advising Vijay. However, the PMK has not joined the TVK government, while Vijay has aligned politically with the VCK and allotted it a ministerial berth.

Minister Ramesh denies caste-based posts, vows temple reforms

Tiruchi: Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister Ramesh on Friday rejected allegations that cabinet portfolios in the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government were allotted based on caste. Ramesh, who won from the Srirangam constituency and was appointed HR&CE Minister by Chief Minister Vijay, faced criticism that the department was assigned to him because he belongs to the Brahmin community. Responding to the controversy, he said TVK’s primary principle is secularism and that no one in the party was given responsibilities based on caste.

US eases green card rule, allowing some to apply without leaving

Washington: The US has announced exceptions to a recently tightened green card process that required people on temporary visas to leave the country and apply only through a US embassy in their home nation. A green card is the US permanent residency document, allowing holders to live and work indefinitely in any state. It can be obtained through employment, family ties or investment. Earlier, workers on visas such as H-1B and L-1 could apply for permanent residency while staying in the US, helping them avoid disruption to their jobs. Under a new rule introduced by President Donald Trump, applicants were required to exit the US and file their case from abroad.

FIR filed against UP Congress chief Ajay Rai over remarks on PM Modi

Police in Uttar Pradesh have registered an FIR against state Congress president Ajay Rai, alleging he made defamatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public meeting. The meeting was held on May 22 at Samath Nagar in Mahoba district. A video clip linked to the alleged remarks later circulated on social media, triggering political attention. Following a complaint by a BJP worker at the Kotwali police station, the complainant alleged that Rai spoke in an insulting manner about the Prime Minister and attempted to create tension in society, seeking action against him.

BJP govt removes Mamata-designed football statue at Salt Lake stadium

Kolkata: The newly formed BJP government in West Bengal has removed a large football-themed sculpture that was installed during the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regime at the VIP entrance of Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. The artwork was set up in 2017, when the state hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The structure depicted two oversized legs appearing to kick a football, with the ball carrying the then state branding “Biswa Bangla” and the word “Joyee”. It was widely reported at the time that then Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had designed the sculpture.

Modi chairs cabinet meet after trip; frugal refreshments draw notice

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a Union Cabinet meeting soon after returning to Delhi from an overseas visit, surprising senior officials who expected him to rest after five days of travel. The meeting began at 5 pm and ran for about four-and-a-half hours, with Union ministers in attendance. During the discussions, the Prime Minister spoke about issues faced by countries worldwide due to the Iran war. Officials said the meeting’s arrangements were unusually frugal. Unlike the customary spread of snacks such as pakoras, sandwiches, tea, coffee and biscuits, only tea was served at first.

Minister warns officials over liquor factory rule violations

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Prohibition and Excise Minister Vignesh has warned that officials will face action if they are found to be complicit in rule violations by liquor factories. The minister issued the warning during a review meeting in Chennai on the functioning of the Prohibition and Excise Department. Department Commissioner Karthika and other officials attended the meeting. Vignesh instructed district-level officers to audit and confirm whether recreation clubs are functioning properly.

School Education Dept tells staff to inform seniors before leaving

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has issued fresh instructions to its office staff, asking them to inform their superiors before leaving for home after completing work. According to a circular sent to all sections by Deputy Secretary Ramachandran, the government has noted that some employees are not reporting to office on time. The circular reiterates that all staff must be present in the office before 10:00 am. It also states that when employees finish work and depart in the evening, they must obtain permission from the concerned second-level officers. Office assistants and record-room clerks have been specifically instructed to report by 9:30 am.

Night power cuts due to equipment faults, says TNEB

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has said that recent night-time power outages in parts of the Chennai region are largely due to faults in distribution equipment such as cables and transformers, especially during peak load hours. Power interruptions have been reported over the past few days in several locations across Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts, causing inconvenience to residents. TNEB said the disruptions are linked to failures in certain distribution stations and related equipment.

TN Agriculture Minister: CM to decide on crop loan waiver

Minister’s remarks in Kumbakonam Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Vinoth, speaking to reporters in Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, addressed questions on farmers’ crop loans and Cauvery delta irrigation. Crop loan waiver decision On whether farmers’ crop loans would be waived, the minister said the Chief Minister Vijay would make the announcement on the matter. Cauvery delta irrigation discussions He said consultations are under way regarding the opening of water from the Mettur dam on June 12 for Cauvery delta irrigation.

Minister urges ration staff to treat public kindly during surprise check

Cooperation Minister Gandhiraj conducted a surprise inspection at Karpagam ration shop in Venkatesapuram near Arakkonam in Ranipet district on Friday. During the visit, he checked the quality and weight of essentials such as rice and pulses being distributed to beneficiaries. The minister instructed staff to provide commodities to ration cardholders in the correct weight without any lapses. He also stressed that the items supplied must meet quality standards. He said substandard goods should not be issued to the public and must be returned. If any issues arise, staff were asked to bring them to his notice immediately, and to deal with the public in a courteous and kind manner.

DMK arts wing deputy secretary Meena quits party after backlash

Meena, who served as state deputy secretary of the DMK’s Arts, Literature and Rationalist Forum, has announced that she is leaving the party. The decision follows a controversy after Meena visited the home of AIADMK MLA Leema Rose Martin in Lalgudi and congratulated her. After Meena posted the photograph on social media, DMK supporters criticised her sharply. In a video message, Meena said she and Leema Rose Martin have been family friends for about 20 years and that their friendship cannot be discarded “in a minute.” She insisted she had not switched parties, but blamed social media attacks for creating pressure and distress.

Modi hands job appointment letters to over 51,000 youth

New Delhi: The Union government launched the ‘Rozgar Mela’ in 2022 with the stated goal of providing 10 lakh government jobs within a short period. Since its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the recruitment drive has been held 18 times across various states, and a total of 12 lakh people have received government employment through these camps. The 19th Rozgar Mela was held in Delhi on Saturday. Participating through video conference, the Prime Minister issued government job appointment letters to more than 51,000 young people.

Puri raps private refiners over exports amid fuel shortage

Supply disruption hits India India is facing a sharp shortage of petroleum products due to the Iran–US–Israel conflict, which has disrupted global supplies. Shipments of crude oil and cooking gas to India via the Strait of Hormuz have been affected, worsening the situation. PM urges higher output Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged both public and private oil companies to raise production to meet domestic needs. Public sector oil firms responded by increasing output, according to the report.

TN DGP holds daily 2-hour video reviews with SPs, commissioners

Madurai: Acting on Chief Minister Vijay’s instructions, Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) Sandeep Rai Rathore has begun holding daily review meetings with senior police officers across the state. For the past four days, the DGP, along with ADGP (Law & Order) Maheshwar Dayal, has been conducting two-hour video conferences with all 38 district Superintendents of Police, nine police commissioners and four range IGs. The move follows the Chief Minister’s stated focus on law and order, women’s safety and preventing drug-related offences. Despite this, isolated law-and-order issues have been reported in parts of the state.

Coimbatore: 10-year-old girl abducted and killed; two arrested

A shocking incident in Coimbatore has left Tamil Nadu shaken after a 10-year-old girl was abducted and murdered in the Kannampalayam area of Sulur. Police said the prime accused is Karthik, 33, who lived in the neighbourhood of the child. His friend Mohanraj was also arrested for allegedly aiding him. The two suspects were taken into custody within 24 hours of the crime, according to the report. Further details on the motive and sequence of events have not been disclosed in the available information.

CM Vijay condemns Coimbatore assault and murder of 10-year-old girl

A case involving the sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore has shaken Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister Vijay said the brutality inflicted on the child was deeply painful and shocking. He also expressed his heartfelt condolences to the girl’s family. The incident has triggered widespread grief and outrage across the state.

Dinamalar releases short video titled in Tamil

Dinamalar has released a short/reel video on its platform with the Tamil title “யானே நீ… என் உடமையும் நீயே…”. The available source snippet does not include information about the video’s theme, participants, location, or timing. The page is listed under the site’s Shorts section, with options shown to go back to Shorts and download. As the source content provided is limited, additional context about the video could not be independently confirmed from the snippet.

Suriya speaks on the key reason behind ‘Karuppu’ success

Actor Suriya has spoken about what he described as the key factor behind the success of ‘Karuppu’, according to a short video clip shared by Dinamalar. The clip, titled as Suriya’s latest speech, features him addressing an audience and referring to the film’s positive outcome. The source post does not provide additional context such as the event location, date, or further details of the speech. More information is expected if the full speech or an extended report is released.

Dinamalar video: ‘This is how the criminal was caught’

A short video published on Dinamalar carries the headline, “This is how the criminal was caught.” The available source text does not include details about the incident, the location, the identity of the accused, or the method used to apprehend the person. As the content provided is limited to the title and page elements, further reporting specifics cannot be confirmed from the given material.

TN BJP treasurer Sekar mocks DMK over 'whistle' remark

Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP treasurer Sekar has issued a sharp statement mocking the DMK, saying its so-called “Dravidian model” was shaken by the sound of a “whistle”. His remarks came after DMK deputy general secretary Raja strongly criticised the joining of parties such as the Muslim League and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal with Chief Minister Vijay’s TVK-led government, according to the statement. In his response, Sekar targeted Raja personally and questioned whether an ideology could “melt” over a mere whistle. He also referred to past ideological positions and internal criticisms associated with the Dravidian movement, while accusing DMK leaders of shifting their stand frequently.

Delta farmers await CM Vijay’s response to Karnataka’s Mekedatu remark

Delta farmers seek clarity on Mekedatu stance Farmers in the Cauvery delta are watching closely for Chief Minister Vijay’s response after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said Tamil Nadu has “no right” to oppose the proposed Mekedatu dam. The Cauvery is described as Tamil Nadu’s lifeline, supporting agriculture across the delta and serving as a drinking water source for people in about 20 districts. Any move to build a dam across the river is therefore viewed with deep concern among farmers and residents.

New Minority Welfare Minister begins work after dua at Secretariat

Chennai: Shajahan, who has been appointed as the Minister for Minority Welfare, began his official duties after a dua was recited at the Secretariat. Shajahan, from the Indian Union Muslim League, was sworn in on Friday morning at Raj Bhavan. He then travelled to the Secretariat in an official vehicle, accompanied by family members and Ramanathapuram MP Nawaz Kani, among others. Before the minister took his seat, Islamic clerics recited a dua. Shajahan then sat in his chair and commenced work.

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US intelligence chief, cites husband’s illness

Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation as the United States’ intelligence director, saying she is stepping away from public service to support her husband as he faces a serious health battle. In a resignation letter shared on social media, Gabbard said her husband, Abraham, has been diagnosed with bone cancer. She said the challenges ahead require her to be by his side, and that continuing in office while he faces physical difficulties alone would weigh on her conscience.

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