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TN forms new curriculum panel headed by Mayilsamy Annadurai
Education

TN forms new curriculum panel headed by Mayilsamy Annadurai

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a new committee to develop a fresh school curriculum for the state, appointing former ISRO scientist Mayilsamy Annadurai as its chairperson. The move follows the state’s release of a State Education Policy last year, positioned as an alternative to the Union government’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Based on that policy, two committees had earlier been formed to design new curricula for school students.

Brazil edge Japan 2-1 with late Martinelli goal in Round of 32
Sports

Brazil edge Japan 2-1 with late Martinelli goal in Round of 32

Brazil sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match in Houston, United States, scoring the decisive goal deep into stoppage time. Japan struck first in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano, taking a 1-0 lead into half-time. Brazil, ranked fifth in the world, controlled possession for long spells but struggled to convert chances, and Neymar did not feature in the match. The equaliser arrived in the 56th minute when Casemiro headed in a lofted ball from Gabriel. Two minutes later, Vinicius Junior came close, but Japan goalkeeper Gian Suzuki got a touch and the ball hit the post, denying Brazil a quick second.

India lifts diesel sale cap at PSU fuel stations from tomorrow
Business

India lifts diesel sale cap at PSU fuel stations from tomorrow

The Union Petroleum Ministry has announced that restrictions on diesel sales at public sector oil company fuel stations will be withdrawn from tomorrow. The curbs were introduced after a conflict in West Asia in March triggered shortages of petrol, diesel and cooking gas cylinders in several countries. In India, even as supplies were under strain, panic buying led some people to purchase and stockpile fuel. To prevent hoarding, the ministry had on June 12 directed PSU outlets to cap diesel sales, including a limit of not more than 200 litres per customer per vehicle per day.

SpiceJet halts all flights from Tamil Nadu
Business

SpiceJet halts all flights from Tamil Nadu

SpiceJet has fully suspended its flight operations from Tamil Nadu, stopping both domestic and international services that were earlier run from the state. The airline had operated daily flights from Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore to several Indian cities, including regular services to Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad. Over time, services from Madurai and Coimbatore were gradually reduced and eventually discontinued. In recent months, only a single daily flight from Chennai to Shivamogga in Karnataka was being operated. That service has now also been withdrawn, leaving SpiceJet with no flights from any Tamil Nadu airport.

Rice prices jump up to Rs 10/kg in Tamil Nadu; Seeraga Samba hits peak
Business

Rice prices jump up to Rs 10/kg in Tamil Nadu; Seeraga Samba hits peak

Rice prices across Tamil Nadu have increased by Rs 5 to Rs 10 per kg, with traders attributing the rise to inadequate rainfall and reduced paddy production. Market participants warn that prices could climb further in the coming months. The state is facing a rice shortfall estimated at 21 lakh tonnes. To bridge the gap, around 30 lakh tonnes of premium “sanna” rice is brought in annually for sale from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and West Bengal, according to trade sources.

Madurai HC asks state to consider special teams for untraceable cases
Crime

Madurai HC asks state to consider special teams for untraceable cases

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to consider forming special teams in every district to probe cases that have been classified as “untraceable” for more than five years. The order came on a petition filed by Maheswari of Palani in Dindigul district, who said nine sovereigns of gold jewellery were stolen from her home in 2020. She told the court that despite a complaint to the Palani police, the case was closed after the police stated the offenders could not be traced, and sought a re-investigation and compensation.

Bike racing and wheeling return in Chennai; barricade dragged on road
Crime

Bike racing and wheeling return in Chennai; barricade dragged on road

Chennai has seen a renewed spurt in dangerous bike racing and “wheeling” stunts, after the menace had reportedly dipped for a period. The latest incident was reported from Adyar and Besant Nagar, where a group of youths rode more than five bikes late at night and allegedly carried out risky stunts that frightened other road users. According to the report, the riders not only sped through the area but also dragged a metal road barricade (“barricade gate”) that had been placed by police for safety. The act, carried out even as a police patrol vehicle was in the vicinity, was described as creating a serious threat to the public.

Speculation grows over actor Suriya’s possible political entry
Politics

Speculation grows over actor Suriya’s possible political entry

Speculation is building in Tamil Nadu over actor Suriya’s next move, amid claims that more film personalities are preparing to enter politics. According to the report, the political climate has shifted after actor Vijay became the Chief Minister, prompting several actors to explore political plans. It further alleges that some are carrying out groundwork quietly with political ambitions. In this context, the report suggests Suriya could be the next actor to step into politics, with talk that he may launch a party soon.

Namadevar accused of slapping an elderly man in anger
Crime

Namadevar accused of slapping an elderly man in anger

A short video report published by Dinamalar alleges that a person identified as Namadevar slapped an elderly man in anger. The brief description indicates the incident happened during a moment of anger, suggesting a dispute or confrontation preceded the alleged assault. The source snippet does not provide details such as the location, time, identities beyond the name mentioned, injuries, or whether a police complaint has been filed. More information is awaited as the available content is limited to a short-form video listing without additional context.

Video clip targets Minister Sarathkumar; details unclear
Politics

Video clip targets Minister Sarathkumar; details unclear

A short-form video page on Dinamalar has surfaced with a provocative line calling for Minister Sarathkumar to be removed immediately. The available source text does not provide additional information on who made the demand, the reason behind it, or the circumstances in which it was said. As the page content shared contains only the title line and minimal navigation text, further details could not be independently verified from the provided material.

Files sent in the morning get CM Vijay’s approval by evening
Politics

Files sent in the morning get CM Vijay’s approval by evening

Chennai: Officials in the Tamil Nadu Secretariat say files sent to Chief Minister Vijay’s office in the morning are being signed and returned by evening, a turnaround that has surprised many in the administration. Since taking charge as Chief Minister, Vijay has reportedly been arriving at the Secretariat between 9.30 am and 10 am and staying until around 6 pm to focus on official work. Departments routinely send files seeking approvals for project implementation and financial requirements.

Assistant Professor exam results row: claims of color-coded identification
Education

Assistant Professor exam results row: claims of color-coded identification

Chennai: Allegations of irregularities have surfaced in the results of the recruitment exam held to select assistant professors for Tamil Nadu government colleges. Candidates have claimed that the English subject results carried “color codes” that could be used to identify examinees. Tamil Nadu has over 8,000 vacant assistant professor posts in government arts and science colleges. The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) had issued a notification last year to fill 2,708 posts. As per the details cited, 47,047 people applied, 42,064 wrote the exam held on December 27, and the results were released on June 25.

Tender for 300 AC electric mini buses cancelled, sparking questions
General

Tender for 300 AC electric mini buses cancelled, sparking questions

Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) has suddenly cancelled the tender floated to procure 300 air-conditioned electric mini buses. The cancellation came just a day before the bids were scheduled to be opened, raising questions as no clear reason has been stated. MTC currently operates about 3,400 buses across more than 650 routes, carrying around 3.4 million passengers daily. In recent years, the corporation has been expanding mini-bus services to connect key local corridors such as Metro stations and bus terminals.

TN govt seeks data on alleged DMK-era irregularities; CM Vijay reviews
Politics

TN govt seeks data on alleged DMK-era irregularities; CM Vijay reviews

Chennai: Chief Minister Vijay is reviewing alleged corruption and irregularities said to have occurred during the previous DMK government, and is seeking to identify those responsible, according to information circulating in the Secretariat. After the TAVEK government assumed office, the administration has begun examining alleged lapses from the earlier DMK and AIADMK tenures. As part of this exercise, the government has directed departments to prepare and release white papers. In the next phase, all departments have been instructed to submit a wide range of records, including actions taken against officials over the past five years, foreign travel details, approvals granted for promotions, staff appointments and transfers, and information on officers and staff placed on waiting lists.

Bhagwat: India has answers to global challenges
Education

Bhagwat: India has answers to global challenges

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said India possesses a long-term vision that can help find solutions to the challenges faced by the world. Speaking at the valedictory session of a conference on the New Education Policy in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Bhagwat said this outlook can support humanity in responding to the issues it confronts. He added that India’s role is to offer a sense of wholeness to the world, and stressed that India’s voice should be heard for the welfare of all living beings across the globe.

Annamalai alleges injustice to youth awaiting TNPDCL AE jobs
Politics

Annamalai alleges injustice to youth awaiting TNPDCL AE jobs

Chennai: Annamalai, founder of the organisation “We The Leaders”, has alleged that young people aspiring for government jobs have been treated unfairly in the recruitment process for Assistant Electrical Engineer (AE) posts linked to the state power distribution utility. In a statement, he said the TNPDCL examination for AE appointments, announced in 2020, was first postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and later cancelled in 2022, with TANGEDCO citing administrative reasons.

Suu Kyi’s son asks Myanmar junta to prove she is alive
Politics

Suu Kyi’s son asks Myanmar junta to prove she is alive

Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, 80, has been out of public view since the military seized power in 2021, toppling the elected National League for Democracy government she led. Following the coup, Suu Kyi was sentenced to 33 years in prison on multiple charges, including corruption and allegations of leaking state secrets. Her sentence was later reduced through a pardon process—first to 27 years and then to 18 years—while details about where she is being held have not been disclosed.

Australia doubles fines on big tech over under-16 social media access
Technology

Australia doubles fines on big tech over under-16 social media access

Australia has moved to tighten enforcement of its under-16 social media restrictions by doubling the maximum fine for platforms that allow children to keep or create accounts. The government had introduced the ban on December 10 last year, covering 10 major services including Facebook, Instagram, Kik, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, X, YouTube and Twitch. Under the earlier penalty framework, companies faced fines of up to Rs 322 crore (A$49.5 million) if under-16 accounts were found on their platforms.

Stalin alleges govt intimidating critics, cites arrests and raids
Politics

Stalin alleges govt intimidating critics, cites arrests and raids

DMK president M.K. Stalin on Sunday accused the state government of intimidating opposition parties that criticise it, and of avoiding answers to questions raised by the media. In a statement, Stalin said DMK workers were arrested after staging a protest against a minister over a social media post that he alleged appeared to glorify drug use. He also claimed a case was filed against former minister Sivasankar for criticising the “Thaveka” government.

PM Modi visits Tamil-built Vinayagar temple in Seychelles
Politics

PM Modi visits Tamil-built Vinayagar temple in Seychelles

Victoria: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Navashakti Vinayagar Temple in Seychelles, a shrine built by the Tamil community. Modi is on a three-day visit to the island nation and took part in Seychelles’ 50th Independence Day celebrations. After the official event, he went to the temple in Victoria, where he was received with traditional honours. Inside the temple, the Prime Minister offered prayers to all the deities installed there.

Pune court awards death penalty in rape-murder of 3-year-old
Crime

Pune court awards death penalty in rape-murder of 3-year-old

A district court in Pune, Maharashtra, has sentenced a 65-year-old man to death for abducting, sexually assaulting and killing a three-year-old girl. The crime took place on May 1, triggering public protests the same day. Police arrested the accused, identified as Bheemrao Kamble, in connection with the case. Following the outrage, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appointed Ajay Misar as special public prosecutor and directed that the trial be fast-tracked. Investigators filed the charge sheet within 15 days, listing 82 witnesses.

Kharge among 8 newly elected MPs sworn in to Rajya Sabha
Politics

Kharge among 8 newly elected MPs sworn in to Rajya Sabha

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to eight newly elected members of the Upper House on Monday. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge took the oath separately in the Chairman’s chamber, while the remaining seven members were sworn in in the Rajya Sabha chamber. Besides Kharge and Tarun Sukh, the new members include Jitendra Meghjibhai Kansaria and Mansing Meraman Parmar from Gujarat, M. Nagaraja from Karnataka, Rajendra Hiralal Jain from Maharashtra, Sharada Devi from Manipur, and Alka Singh from Rajasthan.

Bihar Governor, MoS External Affairs to attend Khamenei funeral
Politics

Bihar Governor, MoS External Affairs to attend Khamenei funeral

New Delhi: India will be represented at the funeral rites of Iranian religious cleric Khamenei by Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, sources indicated. Khamenei was killed during the US–Israel attacks amid the conflict involving Iran, according to the report. With the war continuing after his death, the conduct of the funeral ceremonies faced delays, and rites earlier expected in March were postponed.

CM Vijay urges action to build a drug-free Tamil Nadu
Politics

CM Vijay urges action to build a drug-free Tamil Nadu

Chief Minister Vijay has instructed officials to take firm steps to create a drug-free Tamil Nadu. He issued the direction during a conference of IAS and IPS officers at the Secretariat in Chennai. The two-day meet began under his leadership and will continue tomorrow as well. After holding discussions with senior civil and police officers, the Chief Minister addressed the gathering on Sunday. He said special focus must be placed on preventing crimes against women and children. He also urged the administration to function as a government for the public, without giving priority based on political affiliation, and to ensure government schemes are implemented fully.

Why Seychelles conferred its top honour on PM Narendra Modi
Politics

Why Seychelles conferred its top honour on PM Narendra Modi

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie has conferred the island nation’s highest honour, the “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” award, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The recognition was described as reflecting India’s growing global influence and its effective leadership on climate action. According to the citation, the award acknowledges Modi’s steadfast commitment to environmental protection and his role in advancing the aspirations of small island nations. PM Modi is the first leader to receive the “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” award. The honour was created only days earlier after the Seychelles government introduced reforms to its awards system.

India leads the world in election transparency: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Politics

India leads the world in election transparency: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said India is a pioneer among major democracies when it comes to transparency in elections. Speaking to reporters during a three-day visit to Kashmir, he said he interacted with booth-level officers—described as key pillars of the country’s democracy—and discussed the strengths of India’s election processes. He noted that election procedures are continuously monitored at every stage, from the preparation of electoral rolls to polling and the counting of votes. He added that audits are also carried out as part of the system.

Delhi to register only e-autos from Jan 1; petrol/CNG 2-wheelers to end by 2028
General

Delhi to register only e-autos from Jan 1; petrol/CNG 2-wheelers to end by 2028

New Delhi: The Delhi government has approved a fresh electric vehicle (EV) policy aimed at curbing air pollution in the capital. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the policy is set to come into force from July 1, subject to the Lieutenant Governor’s approval. Under the plan, only electric auto-rickshaws will be registered from January 1. The government also announced that registrations for petrol and CNG-powered two-wheelers will be stopped from April 1, 2028.

Manickam Tagore to take charge as TN Congress chief today
Politics

Manickam Tagore to take charge as TN Congress chief today

Manickam Tagore, newly appointed president of the Tamil Nadu Congress, is set to assume charge on Monday at 4 pm at the party headquarters, Sathyamurthy Bhavan in Chennai. He takes over after Selva Perunthagai was replaced from the post, according to the report. In a video message, Tagore said that after 59 years the Congress now has two ministers, and described participation in governance as a long-held goal that has been achieved.

Minister Shahjahan warns DMK over criticism of Muslim League leaders
Politics

Minister Shahjahan warns DMK over criticism of Muslim League leaders

Minister Shahjahan, a leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), has cautioned the DMK over remarks made by some of its members against Muslim League leaders. Speaking on the issue, he said DMK functionaries should refrain from making disparaging comments and “criticising as they please” about IUML leaders. Shahjahan argued that continuing such criticism would not help the DMK and could instead lead to a setback for the party.

Stalin says TVK will face ‘certain defeat’ despite attacks
Politics

Stalin says TVK will face ‘certain defeat’ despite attacks

Several members from other parties joined the DMK on Saturday in the presence of DMK president M.K. Stalin. Addressing the gathering, Stalin launched a sharp attack on the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), saying the party would face “100% defeat” even if it resorted to aggressive tactics. He alleged that after TVK came to power, Tamil Nadu has been facing problems including deterioration in law and order and frequent power cuts.

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