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New York court orders Trump to pay Rs 55 crore to writer Jean Carroll
General

New York court orders Trump to pay Rs 55 crore to writer Jean Carroll

A federal court in New York has ordered US President Donald Trump to immediately pay writer Jean Carroll compensation totalling about Rs 55 crore, including interest, in a case linked to sexual assault allegations and defamation. Carroll has alleged that Trump sexually assaulted her in 1996 inside a changing room at a luxury department store in Manhattan. Trump publicly dismissed her claim as false, after which Carroll filed a defamation suit.

Novo Nordisk launches once-weekly insulin in India for diabetics
Health

Novo Nordisk launches once-weekly insulin in India for diabetics

Novo Nordisk, a Denmark-based pharmaceutical company, has launched a new insulin option in India that needs to be taken only once a week, offering relief to diabetes patients who currently require daily injections. India has an estimated 101 million people living with diabetes, while about 136 million are in the pre-diabetic stage. More than 900,000 people with Type 1 diabetes—where the body does not produce insulin—typically need insulin injections every day. Many with advanced Type 2 diabetes also require daily insulin to control blood sugar.

Jaipur woman held for hiring hitmen to kill mother for govt job
Crime

Jaipur woman held for hiring hitmen to kill mother for govt job

Jaipur police have arrested a 23-year-old woman, Ayushi, for allegedly hiring a contract gang to kill her mother, Neeraj Sharma (45), in a plot linked to family property and a compassionate government job. According to investigators, Neeraj, a court clerk, was returning home on a moped after dropping her son at a coaching centre on July 3 when a Scorpio SUV rammed into her at high speed and fled. She was thrown about 100 feet and died on the spot.

Assets worth Rs 35 crore seized from former transport officer in UP
Crime

Assets worth Rs 35 crore seized from former transport officer in UP

Anti-Corruption officials in Uttar Pradesh have seized assets worth about Rs 35 crore from Lalit Kumar, a former Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) who served in Agra, following allegations of amassing wealth beyond known sources of income. Based on the complaint, a case was registered and a search was conducted recently at his residence in Lucknow. During the operation, officials recovered Rs 1.62 crore in cash, 13 kg of gold jewellery and 9 kg of silver articles.

Australia to supply uranium to India; major nuclear pact signed
Politics

Australia to supply uranium to India; major nuclear pact signed

India and Australia have signed a key nuclear cooperation agreement that will enable Australia to supply uranium to India over the long term, aimed at supporting India’s nuclear power generation and clean energy targets. The agreement was signed in Melbourne in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, on the sidelines of the third India–Australia summit. Speaking to reporters, Modi said the pact would give fresh momentum to India’s clean energy plans.

2,881 subsidised fertiliser bags seized in Coimbatore; factories sealed
Crime

2,881 subsidised fertiliser bags seized in Coimbatore; factories sealed

Authorities have seized a large stock of subsidised fertiliser bags allegedly hoarded at two industrial units operating amid coconut groves near Thammanamparai and Rottikoundanur, close to Madukkarai in Coimbatore district. Following farmers’ tip-off, agriculture officials, police and the Civil Supplies CID inspected the premises and sealed both units. Officials said 244 bags were found in one unit and 2,105 in the other, while two lorries held 495 and 37 bags respectively. In total, 2,881 bags—about 130 tonnes—were seized, valued at around Rs 42 lakh, along with 234 empty bags. The stock was reportedly kept without any supporting documents.

Mbappe leads France past Morocco 2-0 into World Cup semis
Sports

Mbappe leads France past Morocco 2-0 into World Cup semis

The FIFA World Cup reached a tense knockout stage as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the first quarter-final, booking a place in the semi-finals. France began on the front foot. In the 5th minute, Kylian Mbappe’s long-range effort was brilliantly saved by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. Morocco held firm again in the 31st minute when Bounou denied Mbappe from the penalty spot, keeping the match goalless at half-time. After the break, France increased the pressure. In the 60th minute, Mbappe broke through Morocco’s defence and finished clinically to give France the lead. The strike also took him to 20 goals in World Cup history, according to the report.

Srivaikuntam MLA stunned by contractor manager’s remarks during warehouse check
Politics

Srivaikuntam MLA stunned by contractor manager’s remarks during warehouse check

Thoothukudi district’s Srivaikuntam constituency MLA Saravanan (Tavaka) has again come into the spotlight after a video from his inspection at a Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) wholesale godown in Pudhukudi began circulating widely on social media. According to the footage, the MLA visited the facility with a group recording on mobile phones and questioned officials about the arrival of essential commodities and the available stock. During the inspection, he noticed rice and other essentials being loaded onto a lorry and decided to check the vehicle.

Tamil Nadu tourism hits new high with 190 million visitors in 5 months
General

Tamil Nadu tourism hits new high with 190 million visitors in 5 months

Tamil Nadu’s tourism sector has touched a new high, with a surge in visitor numbers during the first five months of the year. The state continues to position itself as a hub of art, culture and spirituality. Officials said that between January and May, a total of 190.6 million tourists visited Tamil Nadu. This includes 189.4 million domestic visitors and 1.133 million international visitors. The rise has been attributed to easier online booking options for tourist destinations and special package tours operated on weekends by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC). These initiatives have drawn interest from both domestic and foreign travellers.

CM Vijay visits Karur today; 32 to receive government jobs
Politics

CM Vijay visits Karur today; 32 to receive government jobs

Chief Minister Vijay is set to visit Karur on Thursday, marking his first trip to the district after becoming Chief Minister. The visit comes after he stayed away from Karur for 285 days following a deadly crowd crush during an event he attended on September 7, 2025, in which 41 people died. He will address a public interaction meeting near Vennamalai at a private college sports ground, where around 5,000 people are expected to participate. Arrangements have also been made for a roadshow while he travels towards the Karur Collectorate.

TN sets tighter timelines for district building permit reviews
Politics

TN sets tighter timelines for district building permit reviews

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has introduced a set of restrictions to speed up the district-level scrutiny of building permit applications, following complaints of delays in processing construction approvals. Outside the Chennai Metropolitan area, building permissions are handled through the Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) via district offices. Applications submitted online are reviewed by these offices, but slow scrutiny has reportedly led to delays in granting approvals. To address this, the state has directed that construction permissions should be issued within 21 days from the date of receipt of an application, with procedures kept transparent. DTCP Commissioner Kiran Gurrala has now issued an order listing 15 rules for officials and seven rules for applicants.

Dinamalar releases short video titled “What is the price of life?”
General

Dinamalar releases short video titled “What is the price of life?”

Dinamalar has released a short video in its Shorts/Reels format titled “What is the price of life?”. The video appears under the outlet’s spiritual (Anmeegam) section. The source page shared only the title, publisher name and the video link, without additional context or a transcript. As a result, further details about the video’s message or content could not be independently summarised from the available text. Readers can view the original short video via the link provided on Dinamalar’s website.

Vanitha Vijayakumar hints love is still on, keeps it a suspense
Entertainment

Vanitha Vijayakumar hints love is still on, keeps it a suspense

Actor Vanitha Vijayakumar has sparked fresh curiosity after a brief remark suggesting that “love is still going on” in her life. The comment, shared in a short video clip, quickly drew attention online as viewers tried to read between the lines. However, Vanitha did not reveal who she was referring to or offer any further clarification, choosing instead to keep the matter as a suspense. The clip has since prompted discussion among followers, with many waiting to see whether she will share more information in the coming days.

Why gold worth Rs 19 crore is being wasted in the air
General

Why gold worth Rs 19 crore is being wasted in the air

A short video published by Dinamalar highlights a claim that gold worth about Rs 19 crore is being wasted by mixing into the air. The clip frames the issue as a question—why such a high-value loss is occurring—without providing detailed context, location, or the process involved. As the source material is limited to the headline-style prompt, further specifics such as responsible agencies, timelines, or confirmed figures are not available from the provided content.

Chennai Corporation in cash crunch, struggles to pay staff salaries
Politics

Chennai Corporation in cash crunch, struggles to pay staff salaries

Chennai Corporation is grappling with a severe financial crunch, to the extent that it is struggling to disburse monthly salaries to its employees. Officials attribute the situation to heavy capital spending in previous years and say it could take up to six months for finances to stabilise. The civic body has been executing multiple infrastructure projects through private agencies, including stormwater drains, road relaying, school buildings and solid waste management. For these works, it has borrowed over Rs 2,000 crore from lenders such as the Asian Development Bank, the German development bank and the World Bank, paying about Rs 95.20 crore annually as interest.

DMK mulls new youth-focused wings, reorganisation panel in talks
Politics

DMK mulls new youth-focused wings, reorganisation panel in talks

DMK’s reorganisation committee is said to be holding discussions on creating new party wings aimed at attracting young voters, according to party sources. The move follows a report submitted to the party leadership by a 36-member field study team formed to identify reasons for the party’s Assembly election defeat. The report reportedly levelled a series of allegations against former ministers, district secretaries and candidates. In response, a reorganisation committee was constituted to propose structural changes. Committee members held consultations with DMK president M.K. Stalin before his departure to London, and the discussions are continuing.

Police stop Vaigai river clean-up volunteers citing lack of permits
Politics

Police stop Vaigai river clean-up volunteers citing lack of permits

Volunteers in Madurai who planned to clean and restore stretches of the dry Vaigai river have alleged that police stopped the activity, insisting that formal permissions were required. The move followed a recent speech by Tamil Nadu Governor R. V. Arlekar at a private event in Madurai, where he said he was surprised to see the Vaigai without water and urged local youth to take up cleaning the river as a civic responsibility.

Ticket Inspector Suspended After AC Coach Decorated Like Honeymoon Suite
General

Ticket Inspector Suspended After AC Coach Decorated Like Honeymoon Suite

A video showing a First AC private cabin on the Nandigram Express decorated like a “honeymoon suite” has gone viral, prompting action from Indian Railways. According to reports, the cabin—on a train that departed from Jalna station in Maharashtra—was adorned with white and red balloons, rose petals arranged in heart shapes on seats, flowers scattered on the berths, and an “I love you” message. The decoration was reportedly arranged by a newlywed couple to make their journey memorable. However, some social media users raised safety concerns, pointing out that balloons and paper items could pose a fire risk inside a train coach.

CM Vijay to visit Karur; to lay foundation for Rs 1,700-crore factory
Politics

CM Vijay to visit Karur; to lay foundation for Rs 1,700-crore factory

Chief Minister Vijay is set to visit Karur on Thursday, marking his first trip to the district after the Assembly elections. The schedule includes official programmes and public interactions across multiple venues. According to arrangements under way, the Chief Minister will begin with events at the Collectorate, where welfare assistance will be distributed to beneficiaries. An inspection meeting with officials is also planned. Later, he will lay the foundation stone at Manavasi panchayat for a private sector project—Evergreen Kothari Footwear Manufacturing Company—which will produce non-leather footwear. The unit is being set up at an estimated cost of Rs 1,700 crore and is expected to provide employment to around 13,500 people.

Two doctors questioned in bargaining call case involving Thaweka MLA
Politics

Two doctors questioned in bargaining call case involving Thaweka MLA

Chennai police have begun questioning two doctors as part of an expanding investigation into a case involving alleged bargaining phone calls made to Thaweka MLA Ilaiyaraja of Uthangarai constituency in Krishnagiri district. According to the complaint, the MLA said certain individuals contacted him over the phone and attempted to persuade him—through inducements—to vote against the Speaker. Based on the complaint, Triplicane police in Chennai registered a case and arrested eight people, including Arumbakkam-based YouTuber Thirunavukkarasu, Tiruchirappalli resident Naresh and Medavakkam resident Thiyagarajan. They have been remanded to judicial custody.

Maharashtra floods wash away 3,000 LPG cylinders from filling plant
General

Maharashtra floods wash away 3,000 LPG cylinders from filling plant

Continuous heavy rain in Maharashtra has triggered flooding in parts of the state, with a major incident reported from Raigad district. Officials said floodwater entered an HPCL LPG cylinder filling plant after intense rainfall. Around 3,000 LPG cylinders—both filled and empty—were swept away into the Patalganga river. The district administration has warned residents not to approach or handle any cylinders seen floating in the river or along its banks. The district collector appealed to the public to avoid risky attempts and to immediately inform authorities if any LPG cylinders are spotted.

Modi uses cricket analogy to pitch deeper India-Australia partnership
Politics

Modi uses cricket analogy to pitch deeper India-Australia partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at an event in Melbourne attended by business leaders and government officials from both countries, drew attention by describing India–Australia relations in the language of cricket. Modi said India’s strong economic growth, policy reforms, digital transformation and a rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem are creating fresh opportunities for Australian companies. He pointed to potential investments across manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, urban development, aviation, artificial intelligence, food processing and the digital economy, and urged Australian investors to look at long-term prospects in India.

Resigned ex-AIADMK MLAs meet Speaker, submit explanation
Politics

Resigned ex-AIADMK MLAs meet Speaker, submit explanation

Three former AIADMK MLAs who resigned their Assembly seats met Speaker Prabhakar in Chennai on Wednesday and presented their explanation regarding the resignations. The development follows the recent Assembly election results, after which four AIADMK-backed winners—Jeyakumar (Perundurai), Maragatham Kumaravel (Maduranthakam), Sathyabama (Dharapuram) and Isakki Subbiah (Ambasamudram)—submitted resignations. During an Assembly vote, the four had voted in favour of the Vijay government. The Speaker had earlier received their written submissions and accepted the resignations. However, AIADMK has moved the Madras High Court opposing the resignations and also lodged a complaint with the Speaker seeking action under anti-defection provisions for allegedly violating the party whip.

IIT Bombay graduate quits Meta’s Rs 8.5 crore job to launch AI startup
Technology

IIT Bombay graduate quits Meta’s Rs 8.5 crore job to launch AI startup

An IIT Bombay computer science graduate has drawn attention after walking away from a high-paying role at Meta to build his own AI startup. Rishabh Agarwal resigned from a position that paid about $1 million a year (around Rs 8.5 crore), choosing entrepreneurship over a global tech career. Agarwal secured All India Rank 33 in JEE and later completed a PhD at MILA, an AI research institute in Canada. He has worked on AI-focused roles across Google Brain, Google DeepMind, Waymo and Meta’s superintelligence lab, and has also served as a professor at McGill University.

Madras HC asks ex-minister E.V. Velu to appear before DVAC on July 15
Crime

Madras HC asks ex-minister E.V. Velu to appear before DVAC on July 15

The Madras High Court has directed former DMK minister and Tiruvannamalai MLA E.V. Velu to appear before the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on July 15 in connection with a case alleging a ₹3.23-crore fraud involving road works. The case stems from allegations that during a previous DMK regime, road work in Karur was shown as executed without actually laying the road, leading to a loss of ₹3.23 crore. DVAC has registered a case against Velu and 10 others, including nine Highways Department engineers.

Vaiko questions Thiruma’s call for DMK–TVK unity at national level
Politics

Vaiko questions Thiruma’s call for DMK–TVK unity at national level

MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Wednesday said he was taken aback by reports that VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan had called for DMK and TVK to come together as a single front at the all-India level. Speaking to reporters in Sankarankovil, Vaiko reiterated that the MDMK would continue in the DMK-led alliance. Referring to the reported statement, he asked how the “North Pole and South Pole” could be united. Vaiko said he had reacted strongly because the idea of being in the DMK alliance while also seeking a share in the Union Cabinet sounded surprising to him. He added that his earlier comment was not intended to hurt Thirumavalavan.

New Zealand PM says trade with India will grow under free trade deal
Business

New Zealand PM says trade with India will grow under free trade deal

Wellington: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to New Zealand, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed the India–New Zealand free trade agreement, expressing confidence that bilateral commerce will expand. Modi, who recently concluded a trip to Indonesia and is currently touring Australia, is set to travel to New Zealand next. The visit is being described as the first official trip by an Indian prime minister to New Zealand in the past 40 years.

Australia to return Tamil Nadu’s smuggled ancient idols to India
General

Australia to return Tamil Nadu’s smuggled ancient idols to India

Australia is set to hand over three ancient sculptures believed to have been smuggled from Tamil Nadu to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The items include a Bhadrakali Amman figure with a trident, a Nandi stone sculpture and a Kartikeya (Murugan) stone statue. The development comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently in Australia, met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss bilateral ties, during which key decisions were taken.

Make in India is now a global brand, PM Modi tells diaspora in Melbourne
Politics

Make in India is now a global brand, PM Modi tells diaspora in Melbourne

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the “Make in India” initiative has grown into a global brand over the past 12 years, with Indian-made mobile phones and electronic products reaching markets worldwide. He made the remarks while addressing members of the Indian diaspora in Melbourne during his visit to Australia. Beginning his speech by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land, Modi thanked Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for joining the event. He said the India–Australia relationship has reached new heights, and credited the Indian community for playing a key role in strengthening ties.

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