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Amit Shah to step in to strengthen BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit
Politics

Amit Shah to step in to strengthen BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to take a direct role in efforts to strengthen the BJP’s organisation in Tamil Nadu, according to party sources. The sources said that after the party’s push in West Bengal, Shah’s focus has turned towards Tamil Nadu, with about two-and-a-half years remaining for the next Lok Sabha election. As a first step, Shah is expected to visit Chennai in the second week of next month. He is likely to take part in meetings of the Tamil Nadu BJP core committee and district presidents.

Pawan Kalyan said to be impressed by CM Vijay’s swift rise
Politics

Pawan Kalyan said to be impressed by CM Vijay’s swift rise

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh is currently governed by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)–Jana Sena alliance, with N. Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister and actor-politician Pawan Kalyan serving as Deputy Chief Minister. According to reports, Pawan Kalyan has been impressed by the political rise of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, who is said to have moved from cinema to the top post in a single election. Jana Sena contested 21 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh and won all of them, and the party has three ministers in the state cabinet. However, Pawan Kalyan is reportedly unhappy that the TDP is not treating him and his ministers appropriately, and he has been staying away from cabinet meetings.

NEET re-exam held today in 551 cities with tight security
Education

NEET re-exam held today in 551 cities with tight security

New Delhi: The NEET re-examination for undergraduate medical admissions is being held today across 551 cities in India, with enhanced security measures aimed at preventing any disruption. The test is being written by more than 22.79 lakh candidates nationwide, including 1.42 lakh students from Tamil Nadu. The National Testing Agency (NTA) had conducted this year’s NEET on May 3, but the exam was cancelled after complaints that the question paper had leaked even before the test. Following the cancellation, the NTA announced a re-exam on June 21 and prepared a fresh set of question papers.

Indian IAS officer Vivek Agarwal elected FATF Vice President
Politics

Indian IAS officer Vivek Agarwal elected FATF Vice President

Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Vivek Agarwal has been elected Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global body that sets standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The decision was taken at the organisation’s recent plenary meeting in Paris. The FATF was established in July 1989 in Paris following an initiative by the G7, initially to frame policies to curb the growing threat of illicit money flows worldwide. After the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in the United States, its mandate was expanded to include measures to prevent financing for terrorism.

Fine rice prices in Tamil Nadu rise by up to Rs 5 per kg
Business

Fine rice prices in Tamil Nadu rise by up to Rs 5 per kg

Fine varieties of rice have become costlier across Tamil Nadu, with prices rising by up to Rs 5 per kg, as supplies from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have declined. Traders say the state’s delta districts, including Thanjavur, largely produce coarse paddy, much of which is procured by the government for the public distribution system. Output of fine rice varieties is comparatively limited. Tamil Nadu’s annual rice requirement is estimated at 91 lakh tonnes, while production is around 75 lakh tonnes. About 5 lakh tonnes are sent to Kerala, leaving an overall shortfall of roughly 21 lakh tonnes, which is typically met through inflows from other states.

Dinamalar Aanmeegam episode asks why newborns cry, girls face hardship
General

Dinamalar Aanmeegam episode asks why newborns cry, girls face hardship

Dinamalar TV’s spirituality series “Vazhikaattum Vaazhviyal” (Episode 32) features a discussion titled, “Why does a baby born as per shastras cry?” The episode frames the topic in a traditional, religious context and explores the question through an “Aanmeegam” (spiritual) lens. Alongside the main theme, the programme also raises a related viewer question: why girl children are facing greater difficulties in today’s times. The video was published on June 20, 2026, under the spirituality section on Dinamalar’s platform.

Allegation: Untreated sewage enters Noyyal, reaches Cauvery near Karur
Environment

Allegation: Untreated sewage enters Noyyal, reaches Cauvery near Karur

Allegations have surfaced that untreated underground sewage is being let into the Noyyal river near the Puttuvikki area close to Ukkadam in Coimbatore. According to the complaint, the sewage flows through the Noyyal and eventually mixes with the Cauvery river near Karur. The Cauvery is a key source for combined drinking water schemes that supply multiple districts, raising concerns over the safety of the water source. The issue was highlighted in a Dinamalar TV report dated June 20, 2026.

Mansoor Ali Khan vows lifelong support to CM Vijay-led TVK
Politics

Mansoor Ali Khan vows lifelong support to CM Vijay-led TVK

Actor Mansoor Ali Khan has reiterated his political commitment to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), saying he will continue his journey with the party led by Chief Minister Vijay. Speaking in a video shared by Dinamalar TV, he stated that he would stand with the CM Vijay-led TVK “until his last breath”. The remarks were presented in the context of the claim that Tamil Nadu will progress under Vijay’s leadership.

Dinamalar releases short video titled “God Hari Who Accepts”
General

Dinamalar releases short video titled “God Hari Who Accepts”

Dinamalar has released a short video titled “God Hari Who Accepts” under its spiritual (Aanmeegam) content stream. The video appears on Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section and is accessible via the outlet’s website. No additional details about the video’s narration, theme, or featured speakers were provided in the available source text. Viewers can find the clip through the link shared on Dinamalar’s platform.

Dinamalar short asks: Portugal vs Congo positioning and shots
Sports

Dinamalar short asks: Portugal vs Congo positioning and shots

A short video item from Dinamalar carries a headline questioning how Portugal had more “positioning” and how Congo had more shots. The provided source text includes only the title and basic page elements, without match context, statistics, or an explanation. As a result, further reporting details—such as the event, teams’ performance, or the reason behind the comparison—cannot be confirmed from the available material.

Vijay Antony praises Swasika in ‘Nooru Saami’ promo clip
Entertainment

Vijay Antony praises Swasika in ‘Nooru Saami’ promo clip

A short promotional clip linked to the film Nooru Saami is drawing attention online, featuring actor Vijay Antony and actor Swasika. In the video, Vijay Antony is seen playfully teasing Swasika while also appreciating her, creating a light, humorous moment. The clip has been circulated as a “shorts/reels” style video and is being shared widely across social media platforms. The source post presents the moment as a viral short, highlighting the friendly exchange between the two actors.

Kader Mohideen seeks local body posts for his side
Politics

Kader Mohideen seeks local body posts for his side

A short video shared by Dinamalar features Kader Mohideen making a political demand related to local governance. In the clip, he is heard saying that local body posts should be given to his side, signalling expectations over positions in local administration. The video, tagged with #KMAKaderMohideen and #KaderMohideen, does not provide further details on the context, venue, or the specific local body roles being sought. No additional statements, responses from other parties, or follow-up information are available in the source material.

AIADMK MP faces party backlash over criticism of Minister Aadhav Arjuna
Politics

AIADMK MP faces party backlash over criticism of Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Madurai saw fresh friction within the AIADMK after MP Inbathurai criticised Minister Aadhav Arjuna, triggering a sharp rebuttal from the party’s Madurai Corporation opposition leader, Solai Raja. Inbathurai had argued that since Aadhav Arjuna is a minister, he should step down from his role as president of the Indian Basketball Federation. Citing the Lodha Committee’s recommendations, he said one person holding two responsibilities at the same time is improper and could affect administrative neutrality.

Dinamalar’s 75-year legacy showcased at Egmore antiques exhibition
General

Dinamalar’s 75-year legacy showcased at Egmore antiques exhibition

Chennai’s Egmore Museum is hosting a special display marking 75 years of the Tamil daily Dinamalar, featuring rare editions and archival material from the newspaper’s long journey since its launch in 1951 from Thiruvananthapuram. The exhibit includes newspapers carrying speeches and messages from the early years after Independence, including those by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and President Rajendra Prasad. The display opened on Friday and will run until Sunday. Visitors can also see special festival editions published on key occasions such as Independence Day, Republic Day, Pongal and Deepavali, along with curated news collections that document political and social events of their times.

Police visit Senthil Balaji’s Chennai home; graft probe expected to intensify
Politics

Police visit Senthil Balaji’s Chennai home; graft probe expected to intensify

A police team from Karur visited the Chennai residence of former minister V. Senthil Balaji on Friday (June 20), but left after finding no one at home, according to reports. Senthil Balaji is facing a pending case alleging bribes were taken for recruitment in a state transport corporation. The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption wing and the Enforcement Directorate are conducting inquiries linked to the allegations. He also faces allegations related to procurement of transformers for the electricity board. His brother Ashok has also been named in the corruption case, and both are currently out on bail.

Annamalai slams reels shot in govt school with CM Vijay photo
Politics

Annamalai slams reels shot in govt school with CM Vijay photo

Chennai: ‘We The Leaders’ founder Annamalai has criticised an incident in Kancheepuram district where a group of party workers allegedly entered a government school classroom and disrupted lessons to shoot social media reels. In a statement, he said that near Uthiramerur, more than 20 members of the TVK party went into a classroom, fixed Chief Minister Vijay’s photograph on the wall and recorded reels that were later shared online. Annamalai also alleged that government schools have deteriorated over the past five years, with even basic buildings lacking in many places. He said the current School Education Minister Rajmohan faces a major task in restoring the stature of government schools.

Muslim League quits DMK alliance after 60 years
Politics

Muslim League quits DMK alliance after 60 years

The Muslim League has announced its formal exit from the DMK alliance, ending an association that had lasted for more than 60 years. In the recent Assembly election, the party contested as part of the DMK-led front and won in two constituencies. After the polls resulted in a hung Assembly, the Muslim League declared support for the TAVEK government, and its leader Shajahan was included in the Cabinet. The post-election shift triggered sharp exchanges on social media between DMK and Muslim League leaders, with both sides trading strong criticism over the decision to back the TAVEK administration and accept a ministerial berth.

Farmers upset as paddy bags soak in rain at Pattisvaram open yard
General

Farmers upset as paddy bags soak in rain at Pattisvaram open yard

Thanjavur district farmers have expressed anguish after paddy bags stacked at an open storage yard in Pattisvaram, near Kumbakonam, were drenched in rain and reportedly went to waste. According to local accounts, paddy procured from areas around Kumbakonam has been stored at this privately owned open yard by the Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection-related trading agency. The facility is said to have a storage capacity of about 30,000 tonnes. Farmers alleged that the bags have been kept for months without being sent for milling. Several gunny bags were found torn, with grains spilled on the ground, while rain-soaked grains were seen sprouting.

Centre bans 16 fixed-dose combo drugs citing public safety concerns
Health

Centre bans 16 fixed-dose combo drugs citing public safety concerns

The Union government has banned 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines, citing concerns that they could pose risks to public health. The Union Health Ministry said the move is aimed at protecting public health and ensuring that only scientifically validated medicines are available to the public. It has directed state drug controllers, regulatory authorities and enforcement agencies to ensure the order is implemented. Manufacturers, importers, distributors and other stakeholders have also been instructed to take necessary corrective steps in compliance with the law.

Tharoor praises Modi’s Trump meeting, irking Congress leadership
Politics

Tharoor praises Modi’s Trump meeting, irking Congress leadership

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump has sparked a political row, with the Congress criticising the engagement while senior party leader Shashi Tharoor struck a contrasting note. Modi met Trump on the sidelines of the G7-related engagements in France. Congress questioned why the Prime Minister did not press Trump to apologise over an incident in the Gulf of Oman in which Indian sailors were killed by US forces.

Omarzai, Shahidi hit fifties as Afghanistan recover in Chennai ODI
Sports

Omarzai, Shahidi hit fifties as Afghanistan recover in Chennai ODI

Afghanistan recovered from an early collapse against India in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. After winning the toss, Afghanistan chose to bat first but struggled against the Indian pace attack. Prasidh Krishna struck early, removing Rahmanullah Gurbaz (5), Ibrahim (11), Rahmat Shah (5) and Rasooli (1). The visitors were reduced to 36 for 4, putting them under pressure in the opening phase of the innings.

PM Modi says Northeast is now India’s ‘gateway to progress’
Politics

PM Modi says Northeast is now India’s ‘gateway to progress’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Northeast India, once seen as a symbol of backwardness during the Congress era, has now emerged as a “gateway to progress”. He made the remarks at a welfare programme launch event in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. President Droupadi Murmu attended the programme along with the Prime Minister. Modi said it was a matter of pride that “Odisha’s daughter” is guiding the nation from the country’s highest constitutional post, adding that she has strengthened the identity of both Mayurbhanj and Odisha.

Hindus hold torchlight march in Dhaka over insult to Ram image
General

Hindus hold torchlight march in Dhaka over insult to Ram image

Dhaka witnessed a torchlight procession by members of the Hindu community protesting an incident in which an image of Lord Ram was allegedly insulted. The protest comes amid tensions over a plan to build what is described as the country’s largest Lord Ram statue. Temple authorities linked to the Sri Radha Govinda temple said they have been receiving threats from Muslim organisations opposing the project, and the statue’s construction has been temporarily halted.

Stalin says halting ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ will stunt youth development
Politics

Stalin says halting ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ will stunt youth development

Chennai: DMK leader M.K. Stalin has said that halting the state’s “Naan Mudhalvan” programme would amount to blocking the development of young people in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, Stalin alleged that the programme’s social media pages could be renamed and past posts deleted, but insisted that its achievements and the gratitude it generated cannot be removed from people’s minds. He said the scheme had helped fulfil the dreams of many youngsters, and that its impact has been deeply etched in their hearts.

AIADMK’s questions on Assembly live telecast are ‘funny’: Sengottaiyan
Politics

AIADMK’s questions on Assembly live telecast are ‘funny’: Sengottaiyan

Chennai: Minister Sengottaiyan on Saturday said it was “funny” that the AIADMK was raising questions about the live telecast of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Referring to the previous regime, he alleged that the live broadcast used to carry only the Chief Minister’s speech and not the speeches of other members. He said that while minor shortcomings could exist now, the government would ensure the telecast is handled without discrimination. In the same interaction, Sengottaiyan praised Chief Minister Vijay for what he described as clear thinking and long-term planning. He claimed that several people, including from the AIADMK, were joining TVK, and said this reflected dissatisfaction with how the party was being led.

Alleged short-weight ration rice bags may cost TN Rs 300 crore a year
General

Alleged short-weight ration rice bags may cost TN Rs 300 crore a year

Chennai: Complaints have surfaced alleging that rice sacks dispatched to ration shops in Tamil Nadu are being sent with reduced weight, potentially leading to a large-scale financial irregularity. Tamil Nadu supplies free rice to about 2.25 crore ration card holders, requiring around 3.63 lakh tonnes per month. Of this, the Centre supplies 2.05 lakh tonnes free and 92,000 tonnes at Rs 8.30 per kg, while the remaining quantity is procured by the state at Rs 22.50 per kg.

Green Tribunal asks TN if Karunanidhi pen memorial plan is dropped
Environment

Green Tribunal asks TN if Karunanidhi pen memorial plan is dropped

Chennai: The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Tamil Nadu government to state whether it intends to continue or abandon the proposed pen-shaped memorial for former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi. The project, announced earlier, envisages a 30-metre-tall pen monument with a 3-metre diameter, to be built over an area of about 8,000 sq metres at an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore. It also proposed a bridge from Marina Beach, extending about 290 metres on land and 360 metres into the sea.

DMK likens Governor’s speech to Atlee films; Minister hits back in House
Politics

DMK likens Governor’s speech to Atlee films; Minister hits back in House

Chennai: A sharp exchange unfolded in the Tamil Nadu Assembly during the debate on the Governor’s address, after DMK MLA Sivasankar compared the speech to filmmaker Atlee’s style of stitching together popular scenes to deliver a hit. Sivasankar alleged that the address repackaged “good schemes” from the previous regime in a new form, and said the Opposition was being told not to criticise the government. Citing DMK leader M.K. Stalin’s earlier remark about needing six months to frame and implement new schemes, he argued that people’s problems cannot wait for such a timeline.

3,000 Odisha households get zero power bills after switching to solar
Environment

3,000 Odisha households get zero power bills after switching to solar

Nearly 3,000 households in Odisha have reported zero electricity bills for the past month after shifting to rooftop solar power, according to residents and officials. The change has been driven by the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which supports home solar installations through subsidies. Under the scheme, the Union government provides subsidies of up to Rs 30,000 for a 2 kW system and up to Rs 78,000 for systems of 3 kW and above. The programme aims to expand rooftop solar adoption and reduce household power expenses.

ThaVeKa district secretaries press leadership for minister posts
Politics

ThaVeKa district secretaries press leadership for minister posts

District secretaries of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (ThaVeKa), many of whom worked with Vijay from the days of the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, are reportedly pressing the party leadership to allot them ministerial posts. The demand has created anxiety within the ruling camp, with sitting ministers said to be uneasy. ThaVeKa leads the coalition government in Tamil Nadu under Chief Minister Vijay. The current cabinet includes 30 ministers from ThaVeKa, while coalition partners have ministerial representation as well—two from the Congress and one each from the VCK and IUML.

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