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P. Susheela mourns S. Janaki, says ‘no one can match her’
Entertainment

P. Susheela mourns S. Janaki, says ‘no one can match her’

Veteran playback singer P. Susheela has released a video message condoling the death of renowned singer S. Janaki, saying there is no other singer who can be compared to her. S. Janaki, 88, passed away on Friday at a hospital in Mysuru, according to reports. Her death has drawn tributes from across the music fraternity. In her message, Susheela said Janaki had sung every kind of song and remained unparalleled, especially in Tamil. She added that singers of Janaki’s calibre are rare today.

IMD warns of 2–4°C rise in Tamil Nadu temperatures till July 16
Environment

IMD warns of 2–4°C rise in Tamil Nadu temperatures till July 16

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has warned that maximum temperatures may rise by 2–4°C at a few places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal from July 12 to 16. In its bulletin, the weather office said isolated rainfall was recorded in Tamil Nadu, with the highest rainfall of 1.9 cm reported at Chinnakallar in Coimbatore district. For the Western Ghats region, light to moderate rain accompanied by strong winds is likely at a few places. In the rest of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, dry weather is expected to prevail, though light rain may occur at isolated locations.

Playback legend S Janaki dies; a journey from AIR to film music peaks
Entertainment

Playback legend S Janaki dies; a journey from AIR to film music peaks

Veteran playback singer S Janaki, widely hailed as the “Nightingale of South India”, has died due to age-related health issues. Known for her honeyed voice, she remained a beloved presence across generations of film music listeners. Born in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, Janaki’s musical training began early when a guru who taught her sister voluntarily started coaching her as well. With a natural gift for singing, she went on to win second prize in an All India Radio competition.

Kerala bus robbery case: Suspect held at 71 after 36 years
Crime

Kerala bus robbery case: Suspect held at 71 after 36 years

A man accused of robbing a Kerala government bus at gunpoint in 1990 has been arrested after remaining absconding for 36 years. The suspect, now 71, was taken into custody following a lead that emerged in Mysuru. According to police, the incident occurred when a state-run bus was operating between Thiruvambady and Koombara. When the bus reached Thiruvambady, a man boarded and allegedly threatened staff with a firearm before fleeing with the day’s collection.

India–UK free trade pact to take effect from July 15: Piyush Goyal
Business

India–UK free trade pact to take effect from July 15: Piyush Goyal

Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the India–UK free trade agreement (FTA) will come into force from July 15, calling it a major step that could open up new opportunities for both sides. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Goyal said that from July 15, goods exported from India to the United Kingdom would be imported there at zero duty. He said the agreement would create “new opportunities and immense possibilities”.

Amarnath ice lingam melts 90% in 6 days, raising climate concerns
Environment

Amarnath ice lingam melts 90% in 6 days, raising climate concerns

The naturally formed ice lingam inside the Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir has melted at an unusually rapid pace this year, with reports saying nearly 90% of it disappeared within six days. The development has worried devotees as well as environmental observers. The Amarnath cave, located in the Himalayan range of Anantnag district at around 12,756 feet above sea level, draws pilgrims from across the country each year to witness the seasonal ice formation. This season, interest among devotees has remained high.

Vietnam boat capsize kills 15 Indian tourists; captain arrested
General

Vietnam boat capsize kills 15 Indian tourists; captain arrested

Vietnamese police have arrested the captain of a tourist boat that capsized near Phu Quoc island, an incident that claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists. The boat was carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese staff members and a tour guide when it overturned at sea on July 11. Authorities said 15 Indian passengers drowned, while 21 people, including remaining Indian tourists, were rescued safely. Police in southern An Giang province took the 57-year-old captain into custody and are questioning him as part of the ongoing probe into the accident.

Dinamalar video asks: Is anger due to heavy damage?
General

Dinamalar video asks: Is anger due to heavy damage?

A short-form video published by Dinamalar poses a pointed question: is the harsh reaction being seen linked to “high damage” or heavy losses. The clip’s framing suggests the focus is on understanding the reason behind the anger, rather than presenting a detailed account of what caused the damage. No additional context, location, people involved, or verified figures are provided in the available source text. The video is presented in Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels format, indicating it is intended as a brief prompt for viewers rather than a full report.

Torn sacks stored, paddy left to rot in open at Thanjavur godown
General

Torn sacks stored, paddy left to rot in open at Thanjavur godown

Farmers in Thanjavur district have raised concerns over paddy stocks being kept in the open at the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) facility in Thirunageswaram, where grains are reportedly getting damaged due to exposure to sun and rain. The Thirunageswaram unit houses a modern rice mill with seven godowns meant for storing paddy bags awaiting processing. However, farmers claim two of these godowns are occupied by around 18 lakh torn and unusable gunny sacks that have allegedly been lying there for about 10 years.

Fresh rift in PMK as Anbumani declines to accept Srikanti, GK Mani
Politics

Fresh rift in PMK as Anbumani declines to accept Srikanti, GK Mani

Chennai: Even after a recent reconciliation between PMK founder Dr. S. Ramadoss and party president Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, the party has slipped back into internal discord, with Anbumani reportedly unwilling to accept the roles of Srikanti and PMK honorary president G.K. Mani. The latest round of tension follows the public clash between Ramadoss and Anbumani at the party’s general council in Puducherry on December 28, 2024. After that episode, both leaders functioned separately and even faced each other during the recently concluded Assembly election.

Prashant Kishor tests his luck in Bihar bypoll after poll setback
Politics

Prashant Kishor tests his luck in Bihar bypoll after poll setback

Prashant Kishor, known as a political strategist for parties including the BJP and the DMK, is now seeking an electoral mandate in Bihar. He launched his own outfit, Jan Suraaj, in 2024. In the Bihar Assembly election held last year, Jan Suraaj contested all 243 constituencies but failed to win even one seat. The party secured only 3.3% of the vote and lost deposits in 236 constituencies, while Kishor himself did not contest.

Southern states launch ‘Operation Toofan’ coordination to curb drug trade
Crime

Southern states launch ‘Operation Toofan’ coordination to curb drug trade

Kerala’s anti-narcotics drive ‘Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt’ has prompted a wider southern push against drug trafficking, with five states and the Union Territory of Puducherry agreeing to set up a permanent inter-state coordination mechanism. The initiative was launched by the Kerala government amid concerns over a growing drug culture among school and college students. State officials said the operation—named ‘Toofan’, meaning storm—aims to steer young people away from substance abuse.

DMK ex-ministers uneasy after CM Vijay warns of action on corruption
Politics

DMK ex-ministers uneasy after CM Vijay warns of action on corruption

Chennai: A warning issued by Chief Minister Vijay that those who committed corruption during the DMK’s tenure would be “caught one after another” has reportedly triggered unease among several DMK former ministers. Speaking at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) meeting in Karur, Vijay said the coming days would show the “full form” of the TVK government. He also took aim at former minister Senthil Balaji, referring to him as a “Karur company owner” and alleging that he has been on the run.

Names of 32 Indians in Vietnam boat accident released
General

Names of 32 Indians in Vietnam boat accident released

Incident near Phu Quoc A boat accident off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island has drawn attention after authorities released the names of 32 Indian nationals who were on board when the vessel capsized. List of Indian passengers The published list includes: Balasubramani Palanisamy, Selvam Pichai, Senthilkumar Jayavel, Sivakumar Muthukumarasamy, Nirmalkumar Sethuraman, Murugaprabhu Arumugam, Ruban Selvanathan Jacob Yesupatham, Sridhar Dharmarajan, Vigneshwar Radhakrishnan Gopal, Ramasubbu Annavi, Abuthalka Jahinudeen, Sridhar Sundarrajan, Vamsheedhar Sellur Ramaraj, Senchadheival Kuppusamy, Nagalamadugu Sohan, Nallabetta Adiseshayya Raviteja, Shaik Abdullah Abdul Majeed, Rajeev Kalaivanan, Balaji Nadesan, Vinayakumar Siddiparambu Bhaskara, Ravishankar Sukumaran, Vipal Uthamchand, Santhoshkumar Santhilal Jain, Babu Kuppusamy, Alagarajan Sivasamy, Vasanthakumar Anandan, Sridhar Mudiyam, Jayalakshmi Kelly, Kishore Kelly, Avikad Cherian Thomas Thomas, Loveni Thomas, and Rameshkumar Pachaiyappan.

Buttler’s 131 powers England to 257; India falter in 258 chase
Sports

Buttler’s 131 powers England to 257; India falter in 258 chase

The fifth and final T20I between England and India is being played at Southampton, with India opting to bowl after winning the toss. England recovered from an early setback for Phil Salt as captain Harry Brook and Jos Buttler counter-attacked to take the score to 61/1 at the end of the powerplay. Brook and Buttler then kept up the pressure, taking on the Indian attack and accelerating the run rate. Both batters reached their half-centuries, with Buttler going on to a century off 51 balls.

BJP-led NDA seeks support beyond allies to pass key constitutional bills
Politics

BJP-led NDA seeks support beyond allies to pass key constitutional bills

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is stepping up political outreach ahead of Parliament’s monsoon session to push through a set of constitutional amendment bills. With amendments requiring a two-thirds majority in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, the coalition is reportedly seeking support even from parties outside the NDA. The monsoon session is scheduled to run from July 20 to August 13. After the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the BJP won 240 seats and formed the government for a third term with the support of allies including the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)], making it dependent on partners for major legislation.

Indian diplomat praised for flagging wrong India map at Dhaka seminar
Politics

Indian diplomat praised for flagging wrong India map at Dhaka seminar

An Indian embassy official in Dhaka has received widespread appreciation on social media after she objected to an incorrect map of India shown during a seminar in Bangladesh. The seminar, held in Dhaka under the theme “Rebuilding Trust, Renewing Regional Integration: Pathways to Revitalise SAARC,” was attended by Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid, former Bangladesh envoy to India Ahmed Tariq Karim, and India’s Second Secretary at the embassy, Pooja Kumari Jha.

Opposition says Bengal CM Suvendu copying Yogi after encounter killing
Politics

Opposition says Bengal CM Suvendu copying Yogi after encounter killing

Kolkata: West Bengal, under a BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has come under political fire after a police shooting linked to a brutal crime case. According to reports, a 12-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Baruipur in South 24 Parganas district. The accused, identified as Prabhas Mondal, and his associates are alleged to have dumped the body in a pond. Police later took Prabhas to the crime scene for a reconstruction of events. During the visit, he was shot dead on the spot. Police claimed he was killed while attempting to escape.

INS Mahendragiri, stealth warship built in India, commissioned at Vizag
General

INS Mahendragiri, stealth warship built in India, commissioned at Vizag

India on Friday commissioned INS Mahendragiri, an indigenously built, state-of-the-art warship, formally inducting it into the Indian Navy at a ceremony held at the naval base in Visakhapatnam. The warship was designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. Built under the Centre’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, the ship uses about 75% indigenous content. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who dedicated the vessel to the nation and inducted it into the Eastern Naval Command, said the ship would help safeguard India’s maritime interests not only near the coastline but also in distant and deep seas. He added that the commissioning reflects India’s growing defence manufacturing capability and strengthens the Navy’s combat readiness.

TASMAC tells High Court: Plan to levy Rs 10 cess per liquor bottle
Politics

TASMAC tells High Court: Plan to levy Rs 10 cess per liquor bottle

Chennai: TASMAC has told the Madras High Court that a proposal to collect an additional Rs 10 as a “cess” on liquor is under consideration by the Tamil Nadu government, along with related legal amendments. The submission came during a hearing before a special bench comprising Justices N. Sathish Kumar and D. Bharatha Chakravarthy. Advocate General Vijay Narayan and counsel for TASMAC appeared and filed a report by TASMAC Managing Director Nandakumar.

Opposition CMs shift stance as EC rolls out SIR voter list revision
Politics

Opposition CMs shift stance as EC rolls out SIR voter list revision

The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, which even approached the Supreme Court but failed to secure relief. Despite this, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has continued to campaign alleging “vote theft”. With the SIR exercise expected to be carried out across states, chief ministers of opposition-ruled states are now seen recalibrating their position. The shift comes as concerns rise that supporters’ names could be deleted during the revision.

Centre sets order for state anthem, Vande Mataram and national anthem
Politics

Centre sets order for state anthem, Vande Mataram and national anthem

New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has released updated guidelines on the order in which songs should be performed at government functions. The circular seeks to remove confusion among states over whether the state anthem, the national song or the national anthem should come first. India’s national anthem is “Jana Gana Mana”, while “Vande Mataram” is recognised as the national song. A few months ago, the Home Ministry had instructed all states and Union Territories to ensure that both are sung or played at government events, with an emphasis that all stanzas of “Vande Mataram” be rendered in full.

Mbappe’s impact helps France beat Morocco in quarterfinal analysis
Sports

Mbappe’s impact helps France beat Morocco in quarterfinal analysis

Dinamalar TV has released an analysis video on the France vs Morocco quarterfinal, focusing on how the match unfolded and the key moments that shaped the result. The review highlights Kylian Mbappe’s attacking impact for France, pointing to his pace and decisive involvement as a major factor in France gaining control. Morocco, known as the “Atlas Lions,” are described as suffering a heavy defeat in the analysis, with the video examining where their approach fell short against France.

Clash erupts between supporters of C V Shanmugam and Pasupathi in Villupuram
Politics

Clash erupts between supporters of C V Shanmugam and Pasupathi in Villupuram

Supporters of AIADMK leaders C V Shanmugam and Pasupathi were involved in a clash in Villupuram, leading to tension in the area, according to a Dinamalar TV report. The incident reportedly included stone-throwing and a physical scuffle between the two groups, escalating the situation on the spot. Following the disturbance, police were deployed in the area to control the crowd and prevent further escalation. Further details on injuries, arrests or the immediate trigger for the clash were not specified in the report.

Preparations in full swing for We Ther Leaders’ first conference
General

Preparations in full swing for We Ther Leaders’ first conference

Preparations are under way for the first conference of We Ther Leaders, a new movement launched by Annamalai after leaving the BJP. According to the organisers, the movement has so far enrolled around 1.9 million members. The inaugural conference is scheduled to be held tomorrow in Pollachi. The event will be conducted under the theme “Drug-Free Tamil Nadu”, focusing on public awareness. A large stage and arrangements for the meeting are being readied as part of the final preparations.

Hunger: A Fire That Never Goes Out
General

Hunger: A Fire That Never Goes Out

A short-form video titled “Hunger is a stove whose fire never dies” has been published on Dinamalar’s shorts/reels section under its Anmeegam (spiritual) feed. The clip appears on Dinamalar’s website in the videos/shorts-reels category, indicating it is presented as a brief, shareable format. No additional details about the video’s narration, speakers, or specific message were provided in the available source text.

Video sparks outrage over people riding on bus rear ladder
General

Video sparks outrage over people riding on bus rear ladder

A short video published on Dinamalar has triggered public outrage after showing people travelling by standing on the rear ladder of a bus. The clip, presented as a “Shorts/Reels” item, frames the scene as an example of unsafe and degrading travel conditions, using strong language to condemn the practice. While the video does not provide further details such as the location, route, or time, it has renewed attention on passenger safety and the risks of overcrowding.

CM Vijay’s anti-corruption message in Karur sparks online praise
Politics

CM Vijay’s anti-corruption message in Karur sparks online praise

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s remarks against bribery during a public address in Karur have triggered wide discussion online, with many netizens describing the message as a fresh dose of hope. In his speech, the Chief Minister told citizens to firmly say “no” if anyone asks for a bribe, adding that he stands with them. He also said that if someone continues to pressure them, they should respond by saying that “Vijay’s rule is in place.”

Chidambaram loyalists drift from Congress over posts, seats
Politics

Chidambaram loyalists drift from Congress over posts, seats

Supporters of former Union minister P. Chidambaram in the Tamil Nadu Congress are said to be increasingly disillusioned over the lack of party posts and Assembly election tickets, and are now shifting allegiance to TVK. Chidambaram and his son Karti are described as having supporters across the state, including some who earlier backed late former TNCC president E.V.K.S. Elangovan. The report says Chidambaram attempted to secure Assembly seats for his camp through the party high command in Delhi, but did not succeed.

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