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CM Vijay urges Centre to implement 33% women’s quota without delay
Politics

CM Vijay urges Centre to implement 33% women’s quota without delay

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay urged the Union government to implement the 33% reservation for women without further delay, saying the benefit must reach women in the coming Lok Sabha election and subsequent Assembly elections. Speaking in the Tamil Nadu Assembly during the Budget session, Vijay moved a special resolution linked to constituency delimitation and women’s representation. He said he was speaking “from the heart” about the women in families—grandmothers, mothers, sisters—and credited them as a major reason for his own journey.

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Chennai after engine snag
General

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Chennai after engine snag

An IndiGo flight arriving from Kolkata faced an engine-related issue moments before landing at Chennai airport, after the aircraft’s left-side engine developed a malfunction, officials said. The pilot alerted air traffic control, following which the airport declared a full emergency and cleared the aircraft for an immediate landing. Rescue and emergency response teams from multiple departments were placed on standby to handle any contingency. The flight landed safely at around 11.37 pm. Authorities said there was no damage to the aircraft and no harm to passengers.

N. Chandrasekaran resigns as Tata Sons chairman; TCS shares slide
Business

N. Chandrasekaran resigns as Tata Sons chairman; TCS shares slide

New Delhi: N. Chandrasekaran has resigned as chairman of Tata Sons, in a sudden move that comes ahead of the group’s scheduled general meeting on August 18. According to the report, the resignation follows administrative differences with Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts. Chandrasekaran, 63, was serving a term that was set to run until February 2027. The development triggered an immediate market reaction, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares slipping by nearly 4% after news of his exit.

Gold price rises again in Chennai; sovereign up by Rs 400
Business

Gold price rises again in Chennai; sovereign up by Rs 400

Chennai saw another uptick in jewellery gold prices on Tuesday (August 12). The price of 22-carat gold increased by Rs 400 per sovereign, taking it to Rs 1,13,600. On a per-gram basis, the rate rose by Rs 50 to Rs 14,200, according to the latest market update. Gold prices in Tamil Nadu have been fluctuating in recent days, with international trends influencing local rates. On August 10, jewellery gold was sold at Rs 13,950 per gram and Rs 1,11,600 per sovereign, while silver was priced at Rs 250 per gram.

Mumbai landslide in Ghatkopar kills 6 after boulder crushes homes
General

Mumbai landslide in Ghatkopar kills 6 after boulder crushes homes

A landslide incident in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area claimed six lives early on August 12, after a huge boulder rolled down from a hillside and crashed into three houses in Chirag Nagar. Residents who were asleep were trapped under the debris as the homes were buried. Rescue teams rushed to the spot and carried out prolonged operations to pull people out from the rubble. Six persons were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared them dead. The deceased have been identified as Mohammed Sameer Ansari (14), Sahil Husein Abdul Gazi (19), Aban Arif Shaikh (2), Manat Arif Shaikh (4) and Marjina Arif Shaikh (27). The identity of one more victim is yet to be confirmed.

Amit Shah says govt ready for debate, urges opposition to let Parliament run
Politics

Amit Shah says govt ready for debate, urges opposition to let Parliament run

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised opposition parties for repeatedly disrupting Parliament, saying the government is prepared to discuss all issues on the floor of the House. Speaking to reporters in the Parliament complex, Shah said the Centre is ready to work towards a solution to the NEET issue and to respond to questions raised by Members of Parliament. He alleged that opposition MPs were not allowing either House to function.

Modi warns youth about ‘reels era’, urges reading autobiographies
Politics

Modi warns youth about ‘reels era’, urges reading autobiographies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday cautioned young people to stay alert in what he called the “reels era”, warning that social media influencers could pull them in the wrong direction. He was speaking at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi while releasing the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind. Modi said he felt proud to unveil the book and described it as a work that could become a lasting symbol of India’s democratic tradition.

CM Vijay urges youth to overcome challenges and keep achieving
Politics

CM Vijay urges youth to overcome challenges and keep achieving

Chennai: Chief Minister Vijay has called on young people to overcome challenges, create achievements and continue moving forward. In a statement issued on the occasion of International Youth Day, he extended heartfelt greetings to the younger generation, describing them as a beacon of hope and agents of change. He said youth possess the power to transform the world positively through fresh ideas, fearless hearts and boundless energy. Reiterating his message, the Chief Minister wished for the success of Tamil Nadu’s youth across all fields on the global stage, adding that their dreams should come true and their achievements should continue.

FCRA amendment Bill sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee
Politics

FCRA amendment Bill sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee

New Delhi: The Union government has sent the proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed scrutiny. According to the government, the amendment is aimed at ensuring transparency on who provides foreign donations, the purpose behind them, and how such funds are used in India. Opposition parties, however, protested the Bill and alleged it is against minorities, demanding that it be withdrawn.

Amit Shah writes to Lok Sabha Speaker seeking debate on student protest
Politics

Amit Shah writes to Lok Sabha Speaker seeking debate on student protest

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking a discussion in the House on police action taken during a recent student protest in Delhi. The protest was held against an alleged question paper leak. On July 21, students attempted to march towards Parliament, but police stopped the procession and dispersed the crowd using lathicharge, according to the report. Opposition parties have been staging repeated protests in Parliament, condemning the police action and disrupting proceedings. The continued disruptions have affected the functioning of the House.

Septo company warehouse flagged for severe hygiene lapses
General

Septo company warehouse flagged for severe hygiene lapses

A short video published by Dinamalar has raised concerns over severe hygiene and sanitation lapses at a warehouse linked to the Septo company. The clip indicates that the facility was found to be in a highly unsanitary condition, prompting public attention to the issue. No additional information—such as the location of the warehouse, the nature of the violations, or any official action—was available in the provided source text. The matter remains based on the video report, with further clarity expected only if authorities or the company issue a formal response.

Palaniswami attacks govt in Assembly over MLA resignations, debt
Politics

Palaniswami attacks govt in Assembly over MLA resignations, debt

Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami launched a sharp attack on the government during an Assembly debate, alleging that its “achievement” in the first three months was forcing elected MLAs to resign and switch sides. Palaniswami claimed the government had borrowed more than Rs 24,000 crore in three months and warned that if the trend continued, the debt could rise steeply over five years. He also alleged that the budget lacked fresh initiatives and that earlier AIADMK-era schemes were being continued with new names.

Minister Ramesh hits back at Shekhar Babu over temple funds remark
Politics

Minister Ramesh hits back at Shekhar Babu over temple funds remark

Chennai: Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister Ramesh has issued a sharp rebuttal to former DMK minister Shekhar Babu, amid a war of words over the department’s functioning. Shekhar Babu had alleged that Minister Ramesh was inexperienced, accused him of threatening officials, and said he spoke in a rash manner. Responding in an interview, Ramesh said he was indeed “half-informed” as claimed—because, according to him, only part of the alleged corruption and irregularities during the DMK’s tenure in the HR&CE department had come to light so far. He added that Shekhar Babu should be ready to respond once the full details are known.

Palaniswami urges Amit Shah to act on alleged horse-trading
Politics

Palaniswami urges Amit Shah to act on alleged horse-trading

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take action over an alleged “horse-trading” episode involving MLAs, according to party functionaries. The development comes after six AIADMK MLAs resigned their posts following the Assembly election and later joined the TVK. Party sources claimed the TVK is aiming to win in those six constituencies and secure a standalone majority. When Amit Shah visited Chennai last week, Palaniswami met him at the airport and handed over a letter. In it, he reportedly detailed the allegations that the TVK side had attempted to lure MLAs.

TN Assembly passes two resolutions against Centre laws, urges NEET repeal
Politics

TN Assembly passes two resolutions against Centre laws, urges NEET repeal

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday adopted two resolutions in a single day opposing key Central laws, with the Vijay-led state government moving both measures. The House urged the Union government to withdraw amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) and to scrap the NEET medical entrance examination. A separate resolution on NEET was moved by Health and Family Welfare Minister Arunraj. The government reiterated its stand that NEET is against social justice, equality and state rights, and said it adversely affects rural students and those from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, including students studying in Tamil medium.

Stalin cautions DMK MLAs to stick to Assembly subject
Politics

Stalin cautions DMK MLAs to stick to Assembly subject

DMK president M.K. Stalin has reportedly advised party MLAs to focus strictly on the subject being debated in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and avoid unnecessary remarks. The guidance follows a series of heated exchanges during the budget debate. Former minister Panneerselvam made comments comparing the previous DMK government’s style with the current administration, prompting a rebuttal from minister Anand. Former minister Raghupathi, while speaking, also criticised the state and Union governments beyond the department-specific discussion and alleged that commissions were demanded in the Water Resources and Public Works departments. Minister Anand rejected the allegation and said evidence, if any, should be presented on the floor of the House.

TN CM Vijay to move Assembly resolution against delimitation on Aug 12
Politics

TN CM Vijay to move Assembly resolution against delimitation on Aug 12

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will move a special resolution in the Assembly on August 12 opposing the proposed delimitation of constituencies. According to the report, a delimitation bill was introduced in Parliament during the extended Budget Session in April, but it was defeated. With the Monsoon Session now underway, the Union government is said to be planning to reintroduce a revised version of the bill. To discuss the possible impact on Tamil Nadu, a meeting of the state’s MPs was recently convened. Of the total 57 MPs from both Houses, only 19 attended, while major parties including the DMK and AIADMK stayed away.

Sub-inspector held for taking Rs 30,000 bribe from farmer
Crime

Sub-inspector held for taking Rs 30,000 bribe from farmer

A sub-inspector posted at Nallur police station near Paramathi Velur in Namakkal district was arrested on Monday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from a farmer. Police identified the accused as Gengadharan (47), serving as a sub-inspector at the station. The complainant, Sowmiyaraj (30) of Nandhai Salappalayam near Nallur, is a farmer. According to the complaint, a case was registered at Nallur police station about four months ago following a dispute between Sowmiyaraj and his neighbouring landowner Muthusamy over alleged land encroachment.

Madras High Court tells TN to remove caste names from street boards
Politics

Madras High Court tells TN to remove caste names from street boards

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to ensure that existing court directions and government orders to remove caste names from street and road names are effectively implemented. The observation came during the hearing of a bail petition filed by an accused arrested in a case registered by the Senthamangalam police in Namakkal district. Justice N. Ramesh noted that the First Information Report in the case itself contained a street name that included a caste reference.

TN urges Supreme Court to set up South Pennaiyar water tribunal
Politics

TN urges Supreme Court to set up South Pennaiyar water tribunal

Tamil Nadu has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court seeking the constitution of a separate tribunal, headed by a Supreme Court judge, to resolve the South Pennaiyar river water-sharing dispute. In its submission, the state said the matter should not be handed over to the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal, which it described as not currently in use. The affidavit was filed in response to proceedings before the apex court.

Centre plans private operation of ISRO’s Kulasekaranpattinam launch site
Technology

Centre plans private operation of ISRO’s Kulasekaranpattinam launch site

The Union government has decided to entrust the operations and maintenance of ISRO’s upcoming small-satellite launch facility at Kulasekaranpattinam in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district to a private company. The site is being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 950 crore. ISRO currently launches satellites from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh using PSLV and GSLV rockets. With growing international interest in cost-effective launches from India, the government had planned an additional launch site, selecting Kulasekaranpattinam for its proximity to the equator, which can reduce fuel requirements.

Centre says cyber crackdown saved Rs 11,158 crore, blocked 3,718 apps
Technology

Centre says cyber crackdown saved Rs 11,158 crore, blocked 3,718 apps

New Delhi: The Union government has said that more than Rs 11,158 crore of public money was prevented from reaching cyber fraudsters through timely intervention on complaints received over the past five years. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha to a question raised by BJP MP P C Mohan, Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said the Cyber Financial Fraud Reporting and Management System has received over 32.80 lakh complaints since it began operations.

Madras HC upholds plan to build colleges using temple funds
Politics

Madras HC upholds plan to build colleges using temple funds

The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition that challenged the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to start colleges using funds from temples administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department. The case related to a government order issued on October 6, 2021 by the Higher Education Department, permitting self-financing arts and science colleges under temple administration. The proposed institutions were linked to the funds of Kapaleeswarar Temple (Mylapore, Chennai) for Kolathur, Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple for Ottanchathiram, Tiruchendur Subramaniyaswamy Temple for Vilathikulam, and Tiruchengode Arthanareeswarar Temple for Tiruchengode.

Colombia quake toll rises to 224; over 3,000 reported missing
Environment

Colombia quake toll rises to 224; over 3,000 reported missing

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, pushing the death toll to 224, according to local reports. Authorities also said more than 3,000 people are missing nationwide, raising fears that many may be trapped under debris. The quake caused severe damage in the impoverished Chocó province and in Risaralda, a well-known coffee-producing region. Across the country, 1,577 residential buildings were damaged, with 37 structures reported to have collapsed completely. Public infrastructure was also hit, with 18 hospitals and 52 schools suffering major damage. In Cali, part of a prominent university hospital collapsed, trapping patients inside; officials said around 30% of the hospital’s structure was damaged, and those caught in the rubble were moved to safer locations.

DVAC hunts for Ratheesh, aide of ex-minister Senthil Balaji, in TASMAC case
Crime

DVAC hunts for Ratheesh, aide of ex-minister Senthil Balaji, in TASMAC case

Chennai: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) is searching for Ratheesh (35), described as a close associate of DMK former minister Senthil Balaji, in connection with an alleged corruption case involving TASMAC. The case stems from allegations that irregularities occurred during the previous DMK government in TASMAC’s liquor procurement, sales and cargo transportation. DVAC registered a case and recently conducted searches at 45 locations, during which officials said they seized materials indicating large-scale corruption.

Unusually dense ozone layer spotted over north Bay of Bengal
Environment

Unusually dense ozone layer spotted over north Bay of Bengal

Scientists have detected an unusually dense ozone layer over the north Bay of Bengal, at an altitude of about 21–23 km, higher than what is typically observed. The region corresponds to areas above India’s northeastern states, according to the study. Multiple research agencies routinely monitor Earth’s upper atmosphere, and Indian institutions have been studying ozone conditions over the country. During this work, researchers identified a thicker-than-normal, high-concentration ozone layer over the northern Bay of Bengal.

Sri Lanka eases process for Tamil refugees in India to return home
Politics

Sri Lanka eases process for Tamil refugees in India to return home

Sri Lanka has approved a new plan to simplify procedures for Sri Lankan Tamils living as refugees in India who wish to return home voluntarily, according to reports. The move comes in the backdrop of the island nation’s long ethnic conflict, which escalated into a civil war after 1983 and ended in May 2009. During the war years, thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils fled to Tamil Nadu and continue to live in camps and outside them.

Madras HC allows private complaint over alleged remarks on PM
Politics

Madras HC allows private complaint over alleged remarks on PM

The Madras High Court has permitted a private individual to approach a magistrate court with a complaint against Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandeyan over alleged defamatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders. The petitioner, R Parthiban, a BJP functionary from Thoothukudi, told the court that a DMK public meeting was held at Periyasamipuram village in Vilathikulam on January 6, 2023. He alleged that the MLA made false and baseless statements during the speech.

Speaker’s anti-abortion rally appearance sparks controversy in Chennai
Politics

Speaker’s anti-abortion rally appearance sparks controversy in Chennai

A Catholic Church-led awareness programme and march opposing abortion was held at a private college in Chennai, drawing attention after Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker Prabhakar attended as a special guest. Participants raised slogans such as “abortion is murder” and “there is no right to terminate a foetus.” During his address, the Speaker echoed anti-abortion views, stating that life begins from the moment a foetus is formed and describing every child as “a gift from God.”

Inspector Buhari grilled over Rs 45 lakh extortion in Armstrong case
Crime

Inspector Buhari grilled over Rs 45 lakh extortion in Armstrong case

Chennai police have questioned Inspector Buhari, who was arrested for allegedly extorting Rs 45 lakh from a businessman by threatening to implicate him in the Armstrong murder case. Officials said he was asked more than 100 questions during the interrogation. Armstrong, 52, who served as the Tamil Nadu state president of the Bahujan Samaj Party, was murdered on July 5, 2024, in Perambur, Chennai. Buhari, 43, was part of the Special Investigation Team probing the case.

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