Latest news from Tamil Nadu - Politics, Business, Sports, Entertainment and more
No articles found in this category
Try selecting a different category above
The Tamil Nadu government has issued orders transferring three IPS officers in the state. As per the order, Varun Kumar, who was serving as DIG in the CB-CID, has been appointed as DIG of the Special Task Force in Erode. Vikraman, who was on the waiting list, has been posted as DIG, CB-CID. Ragupathi, also from the waiting list, has been appointed as Deputy Commissioner (Law and Order), Pallikaranai.
A video published by Dinamalar reports that Chennai province has appointed its first government chief surgeon. The brief source text does not specify the surgeon’s name, the department, or the date of appointment. No additional information on the role, responsibilities, or the government order was included in the available content. The report appears as a short-form video item on Dinamalar’s platform.
Chennai: School Education Minister Rajmohan said the deterioration in Tamil Nadu’s law and order situation was not something that emerged in the last 50 days, but was the result of developments over the past five years. Speaking to reporters, he said inspections by ministers and MLAs in government schools and government institutions have long been a practice. He maintained that Industries Minister Keerthana did not violate any convention by visiting and inspecting a government school.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has told party functionaries that there is no use continuing to talk about those who betrayed the party, and stressed that organisational changes are under way. Palaniswami has been holding district-wise consultations on steps needed after the Assembly election defeat, and to prepare for upcoming bypolls and local body elections. As part of this exercise, he met Trichy district office-bearers at the party headquarters in Royapettah, Chennai.
Private school administrators in Tamil Nadu are reportedly hesitating to lodge complaints about an alleged bribery network for school recognition, citing threats from unidentified persons. According to information that has emerged, bribes were allegedly collected for granting recognition and issuing “no objection” certificates to private schools. While allegations surfaced earlier, school managements had not come forward with formal complaints. After the T.V.K. government assumed office, several private schools began filing complaints about illegal collections. Based on one such complaint alleging bribes up to Rs 100 crore, Arasakumar—described as the head of an unregistered body named the Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association—was arrested.
The Madras High Court has granted conditional anticipatory bail to former minister Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar in a case linked to alleged “horse-trading” involving a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA. The case stems from a complaint by Uthangarai (Krishnagiri district) TVK MLA Ilaiyaraja, who alleged that he received phone calls attempting to bargain with him to vote against the Speaker. Based on the complaint, Triplicane police registered a case and arrested eight people, including YouTuber Thirunavukkarasu from Arumbakkam, Naresh from Tiruchy and Thyagarajan from Medavakkam.
MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Tuesday alleged that the Tamil Nadu government is struggling with a financial crunch and is finding it difficult to implement its promises. Speaking in Chennai, Vaiko said the government is grappling with how to manage the situation, and argued that several commitments could be fulfilled if the Union government allocates funds without “bias”. He also referred to the DMK moving the Supreme Court to prevent actor-politician Vijay from visiting Karur, and claimed the party faced a setback in court.
Chennai: V. The Leaders founder Annamalai has said the Tamil Nadu Health Minister is yet to respond to key questions on the reported loss of medical seats linked to three private medical colleges receiving deemed university status. In a statement, Annamalai noted that the minister has now echoed the same concerns earlier raised about the impact on students, and welcomed the state government’s announcement that it would approach the court.
The Supreme Court has upheld the continuation of the ban on extracting beach mineral sand and river sand in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts. The court dismissed an appeal filed by a private company challenging an earlier order of the Madras High Court. Tamil Nadu had imposed a ban on mining mineral sand along coastal areas in August 2013. Despite the prohibition, authorities recorded continued illegal activities such as unauthorised extraction, stockpiling and transportation of minerals.
The Puliyarai transport checkpost on the Tamil Nadu–Kerala border in Tenkasi district has been closed following a series of bribery allegations. District Collector Ranjith Singh directed that the facility be integrated with the nearby police checkpost. Thousands of mineral-laden lorries reportedly pass through the Puliyarai checkpoint daily en route to Kerala. Drivers had complained that checkpost staff were collecting bribes, prompting inspections by anti-corruption police, during which cash was seized.
Chennai witnessed a sharp political exchange on Tuesday as Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran and Tamil Nadu Congress president Manickam Tagore accused each other of “betraying Tamil Nadu”. The war of words centred on state rights and the long-running Mekedatu dam dispute. Nagendran alleged that the Congress had repeatedly compromised Tamil Nadu’s rights in favour of other states. He also claimed that despite being part of the state Cabinet, the Congress was attempting to act against Tamil Nadu farmers in connection with the Mekedatu dam issue.
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a flight test of the upgraded Pinaka long-range guided rocket at Chandipur in Odisha. Pinaka rockets are already in service and are designed to engage targets at varying ranges. DRDO has been working on continuous upgrades to the Pinaka rocket system to strengthen the Army’s artillery capabilities. The latest trial was conducted at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur. During the test, the rocket executed all planned manoeuvres and followed its pre-calculated trajectory with precision.
Chennai’s Puzhal Central Prison authorities have foiled an alleged attempt to instigate a riot inside the high-security wing, following intelligence inputs received by prison staff. The move was attributed to terror convicts including Police Bakkarudeen and Bilal Malik, along with inmates convicted in international drug trafficking cases. The terror suspects were arrested in connection with a series of murders of BJP functionaries and Hindu religious leaders in Tamil Nadu in 2013. They are lodged in the high-security section of the prison, where several convicts in international narcotics cases are also housed.
Foreign medical graduates seeking to practise in India have reported frustration after the latest qualifying examination recorded a low pass rate of 12.78%. The exam, conducted twice a year by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, was held in June with two papers. Of 37,428 candidates who registered nationwide, 36,280 appeared. Results released recently show that only 4,635 candidates passed. Representatives of the Tamil Nadu Medical Students Association’s foreign wing said the second paper included image and video-based questions, which they believe contributed to the high failure rate.
Chennai: To tackle frequent power cuts in specific localities, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has launched a new initiative aimed at permanently preventing repeat outages. According to the Board, recurring equipment faults at certain substations and power lines have been triggering repeated interruptions, causing significant hardship to residents. Electricity Board Chairman Radhakrishnan has instructed regional chief engineers to implement the programme, referred to as RTEP, focused on eliminating repeated power disconnections.
Chennai: Chief Minister Vijay sought detailed clarifications from officials on their departments’ annual action plans during a series of department-wise review meetings. With the Tamil Nadu Budget set to be presented soon, departments are preparing their grant demands and are expected to propose new announcements. Against this backdrop, the Chief Minister has been holding review sessions with individual departments. On Tuesday, a review meeting was held in the morning for the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, followed by an afternoon session covering the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department. Ministers, secretaries and senior officials attended.
Rescue operations have been intensified in Kerala’s Wayanad district after a landslide near Meppadi left workers trapped under debris. Teams are now using sniffer dogs to help locate those believed to be buried. The incident occurred at Kalladi, where tunnel construction work was under way. A sudden landslide struck the adjoining hill area on Tuesday afternoon, burying workers at the site. Authorities said five workers have died, including Chandraban from Madhya Pradesh, Bikash Kumar from Bihar and Anmol from Jharkhand. Seven others who were rescued have been admitted to a private hospital in Meppadi, with doctors reporting that two of them are in critical condition.
The Union government has stepped up monitoring of rainfall and agricultural operations as the El Niño weather pattern raises the risk of disruption to the southwest monsoon. Officials are tracking the evolving situation closely and preparing field-level strategies for states that could face drought conditions. After a review meeting in New Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said sowing in the current kharif season has covered 86.4 million acres so far, which is 22.7 million acres less than the same period last year. He said the delayed onset of the monsoon has affected soybean and cotton cultivation.
Concerns have been raised over unregulated removal of silt from the Bhavanisagar dam’s reservoir areas near Sirumugai, with residents and farmer representatives warning that excessive digging could pose risks to the dam and its surroundings. The government has permitted farmers to take silt free of cost for agricultural use, and more than 100 farmers have obtained approvals using land documents. However, complaints allege that tipper lorries are transporting quantities far beyond the permitted limits, sometimes without the farmers’ knowledge, and that deep excavation is being carried out within the reservoir zone.
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Minister Arunraj has alleged that the DMK is responsible for a situation that could lead to the loss of more than 600 MBBS seats. He said the move stems from certain medical colleges being upgraded as deemed universities. In an interview, the minister said Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Srinivasan College have obtained deemed university status, and claimed both are linked to DMK MLA Kathiravan. He alleged the institutions applied directly to the University Grants Commission (UGC) without obtaining a “no-objection certificate” (NOC) from the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University.
A gathering to receive welfare assistance turned tense after the distribution reportedly ended, triggering unrest among women at the venue. Witnesses said several women jostled in the crowd to secure the benefits, with some falling to the ground amid the rush. The heavy congestion led to panic when a few women experienced breathlessness, prompting concern among those present. Police personnel at the spot were seen struggling to bring the crowd under control as the situation escalated suddenly.
A short video published on Dinamalar’s platform focuses on the presence of Ramayana-related references in Akananuru, a classical Sangam Tamil anthology. The video, presented under Dinamalar’s spiritual content section, points to how episodes or ideas associated with the Ramayana appear within the ancient Tamil literary tradition. The feature is released in the “Shorts/Reels” format, aimed at offering a brief, accessible introduction to the topic. No further details about specific verses or interpretations were provided in the available source text.
A short video report published by Dinamalar says Indian football legend Vijayan celebrated a goal scored by Lionel Messi. The clip highlights Vijayan’s reaction as he marked the moment after Messi found the net. No further details about the match, the date, or the venue were provided in the available source content. The report was shared in Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section.
A short interview clip featuring actor Vanitha Vijayakumar has been released online. In the video, she is seen reflecting on her personal life and remarks that she did not have the right to speak about her “first love.” The clip has been shared as part of a short-form video segment, drawing attention for its candid tone. No further details were provided in the available source about the context or the people involved.
A short video published by Dinamalar reports that a youth is facing 20 criminal cases. The clip highlights the person’s age and the number of cases, presenting it as a notable record. No further information—such as the nature of the offences, location, or police action—was provided in the available source content. The report appears as part of Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section.
Chennai: The Vanniyar Sangam has issued a warning to Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss against moving closer to TVK, saying it could damage the party’s support among Vanniyar voters. The caution comes amid claims that TVK is seeking to strengthen its position by engaging with PMK, as parties including the Communists—who support Chief Minister Vijay’s government—are said to be creating pressure that the ruling side is trying to manage.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday claimed that the TVK government is not a “complete victory” mandate and is surviving with the backing of its alliance partners. Speaking at the party headquarters in Chennai during a review meeting with AIADMK functionaries from Ranipet and Tirupathur districts, Palaniswami said the government was functioning like a “make-believe” administration dependent on allies. He alleged that law and order issues and sexual violence incidents were being reported frequently, while Chief Minister Vijay and his ministers were focused on making “reels” instead of governance.
HR&CE Minister Ramesh on Tuesday said the Tamil Nadu government is holding consultations on regulating VIP darshan in temples, stressing that long-standing temple practices cannot be overhauled overnight. Speaking to reporters in Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, the minister said the state budget will prioritise improving basic amenities for devotees. He added that historically significant temples, dilapidated structures and temples without regular worship would be identified for renovation and restoration work. He said the eastern gopuram works at the Srirangam temple would be completed at the earliest. On the proposed revision of service charges at the Tiruchendur temple, he clarified that only a public feedback notice had been issued, and alleged that misinformation was being spread to provoke people.
The annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a new milestone, with more than 1.13 lakh pilgrims visiting the holy cave shrine within the first five days. The pilgrimage began on July 3 and is scheduled to continue until August 28. The Amarnath cave temple, located near Pahalgam in Anantnag district, sits at an altitude of about 12,730 feet above sea level and is known for the naturally formed ice lingam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Indonesia’s famed Prambanan temple, a centuries-old Hindu shrine located on the island of Java. The visit came during the first leg of his three-nation tour, where he is attending multiple engagements in Indonesia. During his meetings in Jakarta, Modi held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on bilateral ties. The discussions also saw an agreement for the supply of India’s BrahMos missile and Astra air-to-air missile to Indonesia.
