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A special religious observance connected to Jyeshtabhishekam was marked with a ceremonial decoration of Malaiyappa Swamy. As part of the occasion, the deity was presented in muthu kavasa alankaram, a traditional adornment featuring a pearl armour. The visuals of the decoration were shared as a short video clip by the source. No further details about the venue, timings or associated rituals were provided in the available content.
A short-form video page from Dinamalar is being circulated with a claim that actor Bhagyaraj has passed away. The post further alleges that actors Sarathkumar and Parthiban carried Bhagyaraj’s body. However, the available source page contains only the headline-style claim and does not provide additional reporting details, confirmation, or context. As a result, beyond noting what the video post alleges, no further verified information is available from the provided source content.
BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan addressed the media on the question of whether Durai Vaiko could resign, according to a short video clip published by Dinamalar. The clip is presented as a press conference “bite”, focusing on the resignation speculation and Tamilisai’s remarks to reporters. No further details, background, or additional statements were available in the provided source excerpt.
The Ayodhya Ram temple issue, long seen as a key factor behind the BJP’s political rise, has now turned into a major embarrassment for the party following allegations of irregularities in temple donations. According to BJP sources cited in the report, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is said to be angry over the developments and has directed that anyone involved—whether from the BJP leadership or the RSS—should face investigation. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter. The SIT has recently arrested eight people. In the wake of the case, Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra reportedly stepped down on moral grounds.
Coimbatore-based natural farmer Valluvan, who has received recognition from the UN’s Food and Agriculture division for protecting soil fertility, has called tree-based agriculture a necessity for the present times. He said southern states, including Tamil Nadu, have favourable conditions such as steady sunlight, adequate rainfall and healthy soils that support year-round farming. Valluvan, a resident of Vadavalli, runs his farm at Vettaikaranpudur near Pollachi. According to him, the soil’s organic carbon content on his land has risen from 0.5% in 2007 to 3.36% now, after shifting to natural practices and improving soil biology.
Chennai The Tamil Nadu Health Department has said disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against 680 government doctors who pursued postgraduate studies under the service quota but did not report for duty without prior intimation. Government doctors working in primary health centres are allowed to study in government medical colleges under the service quota. As per the conditions, those who avail the quota are required to serve in government medical colleges until retirement. If they do not comply, disciplinary action can be taken and a bond amount of Rs 40 lakh, along with interest, is to be recovered.
Chennai: Chief Minister Vijay has cancelled a planned meeting with former AIADMK ministers who recently joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), party functionaries said. After the AIADMK’s defeat in the Assembly election, former ministers including Natarajan, Radhakrishnan, Kadambur Raju and Sampath moved to TVK. Several former MLAs—Maragatham, Isakki Subbaiya, Sathyabama and Jayakumar—who resigned their MLA posts also joined the party. According to the officials, the leaders had been seeking an appointment and had repeatedly pressed ministers Anand and Aadhav Arjuna for a meeting slot. Following this, a meeting with the Chief Minister was arranged for Saturday.
VCK (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan on Saturday reiterated that it is not the responsibility of leaders like him to preserve the DMK-led alliance after elections. Speaking to reporters at Tiruchirappalli airport, he said he does not have the strength to “save” the alliance and that the DMK should respond on the matter. He also praised Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s approach of promptly considering demands raised by alliance partners and taking action. Thirumavalavan said such responsiveness deserves appreciation.
A woman from Thalavaipalayam near Uthukuli in Tiruppur district died after attempting to deliver her baby at home with guidance from a YouTube video, police said. The woman, identified as Sasikala, was pregnant and reportedly carried out the delivery at home with help from her husband and other family members. The baby was born a few days ago. However, her bleeding did not stop after the delivery. Alarmed relatives rushed her to a private hospital in Coimbatore, where she died despite treatment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Seychelles’ highest national award during his visit to the island nation, ahead of its 50th National Day celebrations on June 29. Modi is attending the event as a special guest. He arrived in Seychelles to an enthusiastic reception, with President Patrick personally welcoming him. The award was presented in recognition of Modi’s long-term efforts towards sustainable development and his green, forward-looking vision, according to the report.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee wrote in his diary that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, is a leader who understands the pulse of the people, according to his daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee. Speaking about the note, Sharmistha said her father had cited Modi’s outreach after the major floods in Kashmir, recalling that the Prime Minister celebrated Diwali in the region that year. She also said Modi had earlier marked the festival at Siachen, and then in Kashmir the following year.
Veteran director and actor Bhagyaraj (73), who died in Chennai due to a heart attack, was cremated on Saturday at the Besant Nagar electric crematorium with full state honours. His mortal remains were kept for public homage at his residence in Nungambakkam, where the news of his death left the film fraternity in shock. Several leading figures from cinema and politics visited to pay their final respects. Among those who paid tribute were Chief Minister Vijay and DMK leader Stalin, along with film personalities including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, Sivakarthikeyan, Sivakumar, Keerthy Suresh, Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan, Arjun, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Malayalam actors Mammootty and Dileep.
Tehran has warned the United States that it could completely suspend peace negotiations if what it called US “aggressive” attacks continue, amid renewed tensions around the strategically vital Hormuz Strait. According to the report, US military aircraft carried out strikes in the Hormuz Strait in response to an Iranian drone attack on an oil tanker. The situation escalated further as the US attacked Iran for a second day, accusing it of violating a peace agreement.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India, has said she will return to Bangladesh within this year after overcoming what she described as conspiracies against her. Hasina left Bangladesh and sought refuge in India after a student uprising in 2024 led to the fall of her government. Since then, Bangladesh’s interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus and the current government headed by Tariq Rahman have repeatedly asked India to hand her over.
Indian Army rowers Lakshay and Ujwal Kumar Singh have created history by winning a gold medal at the World Cup rowing event in Lucerne, Switzerland. It is the first time India has secured gold in the World Cup rowing series. The Indian pair completed the race in 6:26.09 to clinch the top spot. Competitors from Hong Kong finished second, while the Netherlands took third place. India had not won a gold medal in the World Cup rowing circuit until this edition. The breakthrough victory has been hailed as a landmark achievement for the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Parliament of Seychelles, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. He said the Indian Ocean does not separate India and Seychelles, but connects them. Modi is on a three-day visit to the Indian Ocean island nation and is taking part in multiple engagements. He is also scheduled to attend Seychelles’ National Day celebrations as the chief guest. During the visit, he was conferred Seychelles’ highest civilian award, the “Guardian of the Blue Horizon”. His address to the legislature marked his 20th speech at a foreign parliament, according to the details shared.
Veteran Tamil cinema director and actor Bhagyaraj has passed away, according to reports. His mortal remains have been kept at his residence in Nungambakkam for the public to pay their respects. The report said Bhagyaraj had registered his wish to donate his eyes several years ago. Following his death, an eye hospital team is expected to visit the residence to proceed with the donation. Further details were not provided in the source report.
A controversy over alleged “party fund” collections has surfaced, with a key figure reportedly caught in connection with the issue, according to a Dinamalar TV political video report dated June 27, 2026. The report links the episode to an alleged scam involving private schools, describing it as a fraud-related case. Specific details on the nature of the alleged collections and the institutions involved were not provided in the available text.
A Dinamalar TV video has shared a weather update for Tamil Nadu, citing an India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast for the coming six days. The report focuses on where rainfall is likely during this period and flags a “heavy rain alert” as part of the update. The video, published on June 27, 2026, presents the forecast as a state-wide rain outlook for the next several days. No further district-wise details were provided in the available source text beyond the six-day forecast and the heavy rain alert reference.
A short video clip published by Dinamalar reports that actor Nayanthara paid her last respects to Bhagyaraj. The post indicates that Bhagyaraj has passed away and that Nayanthara attended to offer her final tribute. No additional information—such as the time, location, or details of the funeral arrangements—was provided in the available source content.
A short video feature published by Dinamalar spotlights Mariyappan Thangavelu, presenting him as a Tamil athlete who has crossed barriers to achieve success. The reel frames his story around perseverance and determination, underlining how he continued to move forward despite challenges. The feature positions Mariyappan as an inspiration, emphasizing the message that sustained effort can help one rise beyond limitations. The content is presented in Dinamalar’s “Shorts” format, offering a brief motivational snapshot of his achievement-focused journey.
Congress has appointed Virudhunagar MP Manickam Tagore as the new president of the party’s Tamil Nadu unit. The announcement was issued by the party leadership on Friday, relieving outgoing state chief Selvaperunthagai of the post. Selvaperunthagai, who joined the Congress in 2010, had been appointed Tamil Nadu Congress president on February 17, 2024. The report said he later drew criticism within the party for being seen as overly close to the DMK and for publicly praising Chief Minister M K Stalin in the Assembly.
MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Saturday announced that his party is quitting the DMK-led alliance, following a resolution passed at the party’s general council meeting held in Anna Nagar, Chennai. Vaiko said the MDMK had stayed in the DMK front for nine years to prevent the rise of the BJP in Tamil Nadu. However, he alleged that after the Assembly election, the DMK held talks to form a government with the AIADMK—an allegation he said was corroborated by parties such as the CPM and the Muslim League. Calling it a “political fraud”, he also claimed the MDMK was pressured to contest on the DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol, unlike other allies.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has instructed all departments to avoid sending written “notes” for review meetings and instead present their updates through photo-based slides. According to officials, the change is aimed at making discussions more direct and easier to follow during departmental reviews. The approach has drawn comparisons in official circles to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s early administrative changes in 2014. At the time, senior officials attending meetings with the Prime Minister were known to bring large bundles of files and papers, often filled with lengthy write-ups.
Chennai Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have arrested Arasakumar, 59, who is described as the DMK media wing’s deputy chairman, in a case alleging a large-scale fraud linked to private school approvals. According to the complaint, Arasakumar ran an unregistered body in Saligramam under the name “Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association” and allegedly promised to secure no-objection certificates (NOC), permanent recognition and permissions for upgrading nursery and primary schools to middle schools. School managements were said to have been asked to pay money in return for these clearances.
Chennai: Reports say Annamalai, founder of the organisation “We The Leaders”, is holding consultations with his supporters on whether to contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly by-election from Perundurai. After the Assembly election, Annamalai quit the BJP and launched We The Leaders, which he claims has attracted over 1.8 million members. Sources say he is also exploring the next step of forming a separate political party with the aim of emerging as a stronger political force.
New Delhi: The Defence Ministry has accused Opposition parties of running a “planned” defamation campaign against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over Operation Sindoor. The controversy follows the Centre’s first-time release of the names of six soldiers who died during the Operation Sindoor action. Opposition parties have questioned why, during a Parliament speech last year on the operation, Rajnath Singh did not provide information about the deaths. They have also alleged that the government misled the country and concealed the soldiers’ sacrifice.
New Delhi: The BJP has criticised Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi after she wrote an article questioning the Centre’s foreign policy approach to the Israel–Gaza war. In her piece published in a private English daily, Gandhi alleged that Israel was targeting Palestinian children and acting with “brutality”. She also said the Union government’s continued silence was morally indefensible and could not be justified in terms of national interest. Gandhi further claimed that India had drifted away from friends in the Middle East, including Palestine and Iran, and that this had weakened diplomatic space, allowing Pakistan to step in.
New Delhi: Bhagirath Chowdhury, BJP MP from Ajmer and Union Minister of State for Agriculture, has come under scrutiny after it emerged that he received a government subsidy of Rs 99 lakh for a project on his own farm under a scheme administered by his ministry. The subsidy was sanctioned under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, launched in 2014-15 to promote large-scale commercial cultivation of selected vegetables and flowers. The programme is implemented by the National Horticulture Board, an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Union Agriculture Ministry.
The Supreme Court has brought an end to a land dispute in Uttarakhand that had continued for nearly 70 years, closing a legal battle that spanned four generations. The case relates to a 3.1-acre parcel in Narsipur Kalan village in Haridwar district. According to the case record, the petitioner Sarabath Ali’s ancestors purchased the land in 1957 through a registered sale deed and remained in possession thereafter. When the family initiated steps for a patta (title) transfer in 1984, one of the sellers raised an objection, but it was withdrawn in 1991, leading to a favourable outcome for the petitioners.
