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Minister Keerthana says Rs 3.3 lakh crore investment lost to bribery
Politics

Minister Keerthana says Rs 3.3 lakh crore investment lost to bribery

Minister Keerthana on Sunday alleged that Tamil Nadu lost major investments during the previous DMK regime because industrialists were asked to pay bribes to move projects forward. Speaking at an event in Virudhunagar, she claimed that commissions of 23% to 24% were demanded and that work would proceed only after such payments. She said her side had introduced a “zero corruption model” and questioned critics who, she said, were now raising allegations.

UK PM Keir Starmer Resigns Amid Labour Party Revolt
Politics

UK PM Keir Starmer Resigns Amid Labour Party Revolt

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Sunday, bringing an end to days of political uncertainty in Britain. Starmer faced intense opposition from within his own Labour Party. Reports said more than 100 MPs turned against him, while several ministers also resigned from their posts, deepening the crisis. With the pressure continuing to build, expectations had grown that Starmer could quit at any moment. He has now formally confirmed he is stepping down as prime minister.

Uddhav Thackeray on Shiv Sena rift: ‘Will speak when the time is right’
Politics

Uddhav Thackeray on Shiv Sena rift: ‘Will speak when the time is right’

Mumbai: Amid fresh turmoil in Maharashtra politics, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) chief Uddhav Thackeray said he would speak to the media about the party’s internal developments when he feels the timing is appropriate. The remarks come after six MPs from his party reportedly aligned with the BJP. The MPs also skipped a parliamentary party meeting despite being invited, a move that the Uddhav camp said came as a shock.

Netanyahu rejects claim Israel follows Trump’s orders
Politics

Netanyahu rejects claim Israel follows Trump’s orders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a remark by US President Donald Trump suggesting Israel follows his directives in West Asia. Speaking at an international summit in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said neither leader does “everything the other wants,” describing both as heads of “independent and proud” nations. He noted that their views do not always align and that disagreements do occur. Netanyahu added that despite periodic differences, both leaders prioritise their respective national agendas. He said he stands for Israel’s interests and security.

Lucknow training centre fire kills 11 students
General

Lucknow training centre fire kills 11 students

A major fire broke out on June 22 at a training centre operating on an upper floor of a commercial complex in Purnia area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The blaze spread rapidly across the building after initially starting slowly. Students inside the centre reportedly panicked on noticing the fire. With little time to react, some jumped from the floor in an attempt to save their lives. Local residents alerted the fire and police departments and tried to help those trapped. Firefighters reached the spot and brought the flames under control after a brief struggle.

EPS camp said to begin talks to bring back Sasikala, Dinakaran
Politics

EPS camp said to begin talks to bring back Sasikala, Dinakaran

Reports indicate that the AIADMK has begun discreet discussions to bring back leaders who had split from the party or were earlier removed. According to information attributed to party functionaries, the initiative is being driven by the camp of AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS). The move is being linked to preparations ahead of a by-election, with the aim of strengthening the party after its Assembly election defeat. The report specifically mentions efforts to re-induct V.K. Sasikala and T.T.V. Dinakaran, though no official confirmation has been cited.

Aani Uthiram today; devotees urged to witness Nataraja abhishekam
General

Aani Uthiram today; devotees urged to witness Nataraja abhishekam

Aani Uthiram is being observed today, corresponding to Aani 8 (June 22). The occasion is traditionally linked with worship of Lord Nataraja, and devotees are encouraged to have darshan of the Nataraja abhishekam. The message shared with devotees says that witnessing the abhishekam and offering prayers on this day is believed to bring well-being and a good life. The content is presented as a short devotional update marking the day’s observance.

PM Modi expresses condolence over prawn factory incident
General

PM Modi expresses condolence over prawn factory incident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences over an incident reported at a prawn factory. The message of condolence was reported by Dinamalar in a short video update. No further details about the location, casualties, or the circumstances of the incident were provided in the available source content. Authorities and local officials have not been cited in the source, and additional information is awaited.

HR&CE seeks to recover Rs 250 crore rent dues from temple properties
Politics

HR&CE seeks to recover Rs 250 crore rent dues from temple properties

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has flagged large-scale rent arrears from commercial users of temple-owned lands and buildings in Tamil Nadu. Minister Ramesh said dues in the commercial rent segment alone are estimated at around Rs 250 crore and called for urgent recovery to stabilise revenue. At a recent HR&CE review meeting chaired by the minister, regional joint commissioners were instructed to take steps to collect the pending amounts quickly. Officials also raised concerns that complaints related to temple land encroachments are not being readily received at local police stations and are accepted only at the Police Commissioner’s office.

DMK mulls joint general secretary post as Durai Murugan refuses to quit
Politics

DMK mulls joint general secretary post as Durai Murugan refuses to quit

Chennai: DMK general secretary Durai Murugan has reportedly made it clear that he will not resign from his post, prompting the party leadership to consider a structural change by creating a new position of joint general secretary. Following the DMK’s defeat in the Assembly election and the loss of power, party president M.K. Stalin is said to have decided on a comprehensive reorganisation of the party’s set-up. Sources said Stalin had planned to give Durai Murugan rest, citing health considerations, and to appoint former Union minister T.R. Baalu in the general secretary’s role. However, Durai Murugan is reported to have firmly rejected the suggestion.

CPM’s Shanmugam urges TN to reject DMK amendment on Mekedatu
Politics

CPM’s Shanmugam urges TN to reject DMK amendment on Mekedatu

CPM state secretary Shanmugam on Sunday said the Tamil Nadu government should not accept the amendment moved by the DMK to the Assembly resolution passed against Karnataka’s attempt to build a dam at Mekedatu. Speaking at a meeting in Nachiyapuram in Sivaganga district, he said that if such an amendment is brought, the Chief Minister should not accept it and the matter must be stated openly on the floor of the Assembly.

US urges Iran to open a “new chapter” after peace talks
Politics

US urges Iran to open a “new chapter” after peace talks

Washington: US Vice President J.D. Vance said the United States has seen “significant progress” in discussions with Iranian representatives and is now looking toward a future of working together. The remarks come after Iran and the US recently signed a 14-point interim peace agreement aimed at ending a war in West Asia that has continued for more than three months. A 60-day window has been set to reach a final peace accord, during which both sides plan to address outstanding differences.

Minister assures steps to prevent rain damage to paddy bags statewide
General

Minister assures steps to prevent rain damage to paddy bags statewide

Agriculture Minister Vinoth on Sunday said the Tamil Nadu government is making arrangements to ensure paddy bags stored across the state are not damaged by rain, adding that similar issues would not recur in the coming seasons. His remarks came after a news report highlighted rain damage to paddy bags at an open storage yard in Pattisvaram near Kumbakonam, in Thanjavur district. Following the report, the minister inspected the affected facility.

Hindu Munnani seeks separate board to protect Tamil Nadu temples
Politics

Hindu Munnani seeks separate board to protect Tamil Nadu temples

Hindu Munnani, at its state general council meeting held in Tirunelveli, adopted a set of resolutions on social and religious issues. The meeting was chaired by state president Kadeswara Subramaniyam. State vice-president Jayakumar, South India organiser Bhaktan, and office-bearers from state, district and union levels took part. Representatives from community and spiritual organisations also attended. Among the key demands, the organisation called for a separate board to protect temples in Tamil Nadu. It also urged that any move to ban religious symbols in schools should not be allowed.

NEET re-exam felt tougher than May 3 test, students say in Chennai
Education

NEET re-exam felt tougher than May 3 test, students say in Chennai

Students who appeared for the NEET re-examination on Sunday said the paper was slightly tougher than the May 3 test that was later cancelled following allegations of a question paper leak. NEET scores are used for admissions to MBBS, BDS and other medical courses across India. This year’s exam was originally scheduled for May 3, with 22.79 lakh applicants nationwide and over 1.42 lakh from Tamil Nadu. After complaints that the question paper had leaked in Rajasthan, a preliminary inquiry found the leak to be true. The National Testing Agency subsequently cancelled the May 3 exam and announced a re-test.

Spain cruise past Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H match
Sports

Spain cruise past Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H match

Spain began their Group H league campaign in the World Cup football tournament with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, USA. The scoring started early when 18-year-old Lamine Yamal struck in the 10th minute, marking his first goal in World Cup history. Spain then tightened their grip as Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice in quick succession in the 21st and 24th minutes, sending Spain into half-time with a 3-0 lead.

Ayodhya Ram temple trust staff barred from leaving amid donation probe
Politics

Ayodhya Ram temple trust staff barred from leaving amid donation probe

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government is probing allegations of irregularities in donations made to the Ayodhya Ram temple. As the inquiry continues, the SIT has issued an order barring the temple trust’s administrators and employees from leaving Ayodhya. The Ram temple is managed by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Opposition parties, including the Samajwadi Party led by former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, have alleged that funds from donations were misused, with claims that up to Rs 24 crore is unaccounted for.

Kishan Reddy says terrorism curbed under Modi’s 12-year rule
Politics

Kishan Reddy says terrorism curbed under Modi’s 12-year rule

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday claimed that terrorism has been “completely stopped” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12-year tenure. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the BJP’s state headquarters, Kamalalayam, in Chennai. Reddy said India has emerged as a fast-growing country under the Modi government. He contrasted the present system with earlier periods, alleging that welfare funds often failed to reach the poor, and said the linking of Jan Dhan accounts, Aadhaar and mobile numbers has removed middlemen.

‘We The Leaders’ to register as political party, plans to contest polls
Politics

‘We The Leaders’ to register as political party, plans to contest polls

TIRUNELVELI: The organisation ‘We The Leaders’ is taking steps to register itself as a political party and is preparing to enter electoral politics, its coordinator Prabhakaran said on Sunday. Speaking in Tirunelveli, he said the group plans to contest future local body elections, Lok Sabha polls and Assembly elections. He added that decisions on alliances would be taken based on the political situation at the time. Prabhakaran also announced a public meeting against drug culture to be held in Tiruchendur on July 19, in which Annamalai is expected to participate.

TN Housing Board issues 75 tenders in 10 days, draws scrutiny
Politics

TN Housing Board issues 75 tenders in 10 days, draws scrutiny

The Tamil Nadu Housing Board has issued 75 tender notifications within 10 days, at a time when tender processes across government departments are under closer monitoring following a change in administration. According to information available, the tenders were floated between June 9 and June 19, with as many as 22 notices released on June 19 alone. The sudden spike is said to have surprised senior officials. Earlier, several departments had invited a large number of tenders before the new government’s procedures were fully in place, prompting criticism. The government subsequently ordered the cancellation of tender notices issued in a short span and instructed officials to seek tenders only after proper file processing and government approval.

Probe into woman inspector over quarry run with alleged scam money
Crime

Probe into woman inspector over quarry run with alleged scam money

Chennai Police and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) have launched an inquiry into allegations that a woman police inspector and her associate used money collected through a fraud to run a stone quarry and construct a marriage hall. The inspector, identified as Sheila Mary (49), had served at the Tiruvottiyur All Women Police Station in 2023 and was later working at the Royapuram All Women Police Station. Police say she, along with Prabhu Mani (37) of Kodungaiyur, allegedly collected up to ₹20 crore from police officers, personnel and their family members by promising gold at discounted rates.

Two arrested in Pudukottai, Erode over harassment of female students
Crime

Two arrested in Pudukottai, Erode over harassment of female students

Police in Tamil Nadu have arrested two men in separate incidents following complaints of sexual harassment by female students—one in Pudukottai district and another in Erode. In Pudukottai, Adhanakkottai Government High School physical education teacher Amos Devasahayam (52) was accused of repeatedly harassing a Class 10 student. The complaint said that after a sports event held on February 22 at a private college in Pudukottai, he drove the student and her friend in his car and allegedly harassed the victim again while she was seated in the front.

TN govt seeks plan to run sand, stone quarries without irregularities
General

TN govt seeks plan to run sand, stone quarries without irregularities

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has directed officials to prepare a report on operating sand and stone quarries without irregularities, with the aim of improving revenue to the state. Tamil Nadu has sand resources in several rivers including the Palar, Thamirabarani, Cauvery, Kosasthalaiyar, Araniyar and Vellar. While earlier governments announced that sand sales would be handled by the state and even created an online portal, key activities such as sand extraction and transport to depots were handed over to private contractors—a practice that continued even after the DMK came to power in 2021.

Private schools’ body alleges Rs 300 crore bribe for recognition in DMK rule
Politics

Private schools’ body alleges Rs 300 crore bribe for recognition in DMK rule

Chennai: A state-level association representing private schools has alleged that bribes totalling more than Rs 300 crore were collected over the last five years for renewal of recognition and issuance of no-objection certificates. Nandakumar, state general secretary of the Tamil Nadu Nursery, Primary, Matric Higher Secondary and CBSE Schools Association, said that during the previous DMK regime, continued recognition and NOCs were allegedly granted only to schools that paid money.

US-Iran peace deal hits fresh hurdles as Hormuz closes again
Politics

US-Iran peace deal hits fresh hurdles as Hormuz closes again

The US and Iran, after weeks of escalation, recently signed a peace agreement aimed at ending hostilities and moving to final-stage talks within 60 days. Switzerland was expected to host the planned negotiations. The conflict had intensified after the US and Israel launched attacks on February 28, accusing Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons. Iran retaliated by targeting US bases in Arab countries and Israel, and by closing the Strait of Hormuz—an essential route for global crude oil trade. Hezbollah, operating from Lebanon and aligned with Iran, also carried out attacks on Israel.

Actor Anbu Dasan Paleech wants to do films families can celebrate
Entertainment

Actor Anbu Dasan Paleech wants to do films families can celebrate

Actor Anbu Dasan Paleech, known for a range of roles across films and web series, has said he wants to be part of movies that families can celebrate. Speaking about his journey, he recalled growing up in Thanjavur, studying engineering in Dindigul, and being drawn to theatre and speech contests from school days. He said cinema was not his original plan, as he once aspired to join the Indian Air Force after growing up near an airbase. After that did not work out, he moved to Chennai, worked as a sound engineer at a YouTube channel, and spent about a year and a half doing dubbing for serials and short films.

Karnataka minister says ready for talks with TN on Mekedatu project
Politics

Karnataka minister says ready for talks with TN on Mekedatu project

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Friday said his government is prepared to hold discussions with the Tamil Nadu government regarding the Mekedatu dam project. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Reddy said Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the project was not justified, asserting that the proposed reservoir is meant entirely for drinking water supply to Bengaluru and nearby districts. He said the water from the project would not be diverted for any other purpose.

DMK’s R S Bharathi: ‘What’s wrong if AIADMK allies with us?’
Politics

DMK’s R S Bharathi: ‘What’s wrong if AIADMK allies with us?’

Chennai: DMK organising secretary R S Bharathi has questioned the criticism around a possible DMK–AIADMK understanding, asking what would be wrong if “partner” parties were to align. In an interview, Bharathi said the recent election had served as a lesson in identifying friends and foes, and claimed changes would come soon. He criticised parties that, after benefiting from cadre work, switch alliances within days, calling it unacceptable. He pointed to AIADMK MLAs resigning their posts before moving to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and said parties leaving the DMK-led alliance should follow a similar practice. He also said the MDMK’s general council would take a decision similar to the Indian Union Muslim League, and described the election as unusual, adding that few expected actor-politician Vijay to win and that the surprise had cost stronger players.

TN BJP slams biscuits served instead of breakfast at govt school
Politics

TN BJP slams biscuits served instead of breakfast at govt school

Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran on Saturday said it was shocking that government school students were reportedly given biscuit packets instead of a nutritious breakfast under the morning meal scheme. In a statement, he referred to reports from a panchayat union primary school in Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi district, where a disruption in the breakfast programme allegedly left around 40 students without food, following which biscuits were distributed. Nagendran criticised the government, saying welfare schemes meant to ensure children from poor families can study without hunger are not being implemented properly. He also rejected the explanation attributed to officials that a shortage occurred because student enrolment had increased.

CM Vijay to directly monitor mega plan to restore Cooum, Adyar rivers
Environment

CM Vijay to directly monitor mega plan to restore Cooum, Adyar rivers

Chennai’s Cooum and Adyar rivers, long seen as key symbols of the city, are set to be taken up under a renewed restoration initiative that will be directly monitored by Chief Minister Vijay, according to a Dinamalar TV report. The report notes that successive governments, including the DMK and AIADMK, have previously attempted to clean and ecologically revive the waterways. These efforts were aimed at improving river health and overall environmental conditions.

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