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TN moves to monitor officials over building permit approvals
Politics

TN moves to monitor officials over building permit approvals

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department is taking steps to monitor officials involved in approving apartment building plans, following complaints of improper collections linked to the process. In the Chennai metropolitan area, the power to grant approvals for multi-storey buildings earlier rested with the government. Applications finalised at the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) were forwarded to the department, and details of each file were placed before the minister for clearance.

CM Vijay raps officials over ‘incomplete’ Tamil Nadu finance white paper
Politics

CM Vijay raps officials over ‘incomplete’ Tamil Nadu finance white paper

Chief Minister Vijay is reportedly dissatisfied with the Tamil Nadu government’s recently released white paper on the state’s finances, saying it did not include information that should have been communicated to the public. Sources said he reprimanded the officials involved in preparing the document. After the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam formed the government on May 10 following its Assembly election victory, Vijay had announced that a detailed white paper would be issued on the previous DMK government’s financial position. Finance Minister Maria Wilson released the white paper the day before yesterday.

US and Iran sign peace deal in France during G7, officials confirm
Politics

US and Iran sign peace deal in France during G7, officials confirm

Iran said a peace agreement with the United States has been signed and that the focus now shifts to implementing it. The development comes as the war between the United States and Israel has crossed 110 days. US President Donald Trump had earlier said a peace agreement would be signed on the 19th, but reports indicated the two sides had already signed a digital version in advance. An American official confirmed that President Trump signed the agreement with Iran while attending the G7 summit in France. US outlet Axios reported the signing took place during a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles after the summit.

Madras High Court halts church construction near Mariamman temple in Coimbatore
Politics

Madras High Court halts church construction near Mariamman temple in Coimbatore

The Madras High Court has issued an interim stay restraining the construction of a church near a Mariamman temple in Coimbatore district. A division bench comprising Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan observed that, despite opposition from the Hindu majority in the area, the proposal to build a large church close to an existing temple raised concerns that could not be brushed aside. The court noted that the plan appeared to be an act with an underlying intent, given the proximity of the proposed church to the Mariamman temple and the presence of only a few Christian families in the locality.

EPS says his son will not enter politics, urges media to stop rumours
Politics

EPS says his son will not enter politics, urges media to stop rumours

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Wednesday said his son would not enter politics and asked the press and media not to spread rumours. Speaking to reporters at the Assembly complex in Chennai, he said his son is only a basic member of the party and holds no post. EPS also attacked the new government, alleging that its assurances on curbing drugs, ensuring women’s safety and maintaining law and order have not been reflected on the ground. He cited figures for the first 38 days of the administration, claiming 150 POCSO cases, 126 sexual crimes against women and 130 murders.

Udhayanidhi calls Governor’s speech “reels content”, targets govt
Politics

Udhayanidhi calls Governor’s speech “reels content”, targets govt

Chennai: Opposition leader Udhayanidhi on Wednesday described the Governor’s address as “reels content material”, alleging it offered little by way of new announcements or clear commitments on fulfilling election promises. He claimed the present government was “copy-pasting” schemes and demands associated with the previous DMK administration, and said the address reflected contradictions rather than a fresh roadmap for Tamil Nadu’s development. Udhayanidhi also took a swipe at the Chief Minister over women’s safety remarks made during the election campaign, saying the current situation did not match the rhetoric.

Anti-corruption raids hit 45 RTO offices across Tamil Nadu
Crime

Anti-corruption raids hit 45 RTO offices across Tamil Nadu

Anti-corruption police conducted simultaneous raids at 45 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, in a coordinated operation. The transport department is often cited as a high-risk area for bribery, as large numbers of people visit RTOs daily for services such as driving licences and vehicle fitness certificates. The report said brokers typically collect money by fixing “rates” for different tasks. According to the report, the searches were carried out in multiple locations including Coimbatore (Gandhipuram Central RTO), Tiruppur South, Tenkasi, Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Pudukkottai, Kallakurichi, Karur, Kumbakonam, Tiruchi, Senji, Salem (Kandampatti), Srivilliputhur, Karaikudi and Vadipatti in Madurai district.

BPCL denies viral claim that ants are attracted to ethanol-blended fuel
General

BPCL denies viral claim that ants are attracted to ethanol-blended fuel

New Delhi: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has rejected social media claims that ants are attracted to ethanol-blended fuel, calling the circulating videos and posts “fake” and “baseless”. The Centre has been promoting ethanol blending as an alternative to conventional petrol and diesel amid crude oil supply constraints and price volatility. With rising interest, vehicle makers have also been exploring compatible models, and an 85% ethanol blend has recently been introduced at a price said to be about Rs 20 per litre lower than regular petrol.

Singing national anthem twice in Assembly is historic: Governor
Politics

Singing national anthem twice in Assembly is historic: Governor

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday described the singing of the national anthem both at the beginning and at the end of the Governor’s address in the Assembly as a “historic” moment. The first session of the new government began with the Governor’s address, which Arlekar read in the House. In a statement, he said it was the first time the anthem was rendered twice around the address.

White paper on TNEB status to be released next week: Minister Nirmal Kumar
Politics

White paper on TNEB status to be released next week: Minister Nirmal Kumar

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Power Minister Nirmal Kumar on Wednesday said a white paper detailing the current status of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) will be released next week. Speaking in an interview, the minister also made sharp political allegations, claiming the DMK functions as an indirect face of the BJP and questioning why the Governor has not signed a file related to action against Senthil Balaji. On law and order, he said crimes were allegedly concealed during the previous five-year regime, citing delays in action in the Anna University matter and the Mookapair minor sexual assault case. He asserted that the present government is taking immediate steps and that the Chief Minister has instructed officials to act without leniency.

Heavy rain alert for 14 TN districts today; more areas on June 19
Environment

Heavy rain alert for 14 TN districts today; more areas on June 19

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast heavy rain at isolated places across several districts of Tamil Nadu, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. In its bulletin, the weather office said rain has occurred at a few places in the state, with the highest rainfall recorded at Arattavadi in Tiruvannamalai district (12.52 cm). It attributed the conditions to a trough extending from east Vidarbha to Tamil Nadu at around 0.9 km altitude via Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Kerala at around 3.1 km.

Sanjay Raut alleges BJP behind Uddhav Sena MPs defying whip
Politics

Sanjay Raut alleges BJP behind Uddhav Sena MPs defying whip

Six MPs of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction skipped a mandatory parliamentary party meeting in Delhi, despite a whip issued by the party’s Lok Sabha chief whip Arvind Sawant. The absence has intensified speculation of another split within the party. Reports in recent days have suggested that the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is attempting to draw Uddhav Sena legislators and MPs to its side under what is being described as “Operation Tiger”, triggering fresh political churn in Maharashtra.

PM Modi meets CEOs in Paris during France visit
Politics

PM Modi meets CEOs in Paris during France visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an overseas tour, met chief executives of several companies in Paris on Wednesday. Modi had travelled to France as part of a three-nation visit and also took part in the G7 summit held in France. After completing the summit engagements, he arrived in Paris, where he received a warm welcome. Following his arrival, the Prime Minister held discussions with business leaders, including Benoit Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain; Martin Vaujour, CEO of Alstom; Arthur Mensch, CEO and co-founder of Mistral; and Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group.

Centre tells Delhi HC Telegram is being misused for illegal activities
Technology

Centre tells Delhi HC Telegram is being misused for illegal activities

New Delhi: The Union government has informed the Delhi High Court that the Telegram messaging app is being misused for a range of illegal activities, including terrorism, cybercrime and drug trafficking. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a notification imposing a temporary restriction on Telegram till June 22, citing a recommendation from the National Testing Agency (NTA) to curb networks allegedly involved in the NEET question paper leak and related exam fraud.

Two-language policy to continue, education to be moved to State List: Governor
Politics

Two-language policy to continue, education to be moved to State List: Governor

Assembly opens with Governor’s address The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly under Chief Minister Vijay began in Chennai on June 18 with Governor Rajendra Arlekar’s customary address. The Governor opened his speech with greetings in Tamil. Fiscal stress flagged In his address, the Governor said the State’s revenue deficit rose from Rs 48,840 crore in 2024-25 to Rs 78,324 crore within a year. He also stated that Tamil Nadu’s total debt has crossed Rs 10 lakh crore, adding that the per-capita debt is over Rs 1 lakh.

Chaturthi fast today: Worship Ganesha for obstacles to clear
General

Chaturthi fast today: Worship Ganesha for obstacles to clear

Today is observed as Chaturthi vratam (Aani 4, June 18), according to a short video report published by Dinamalar. The report notes that devotees worship Lord Ganesha (Vinayagar) on Chaturthi, a day traditionally associated with seeking blessings for auspicious beginnings. It adds that worship on this day is widely believed to help remove obstacles and support progress in personal efforts. The report also says devotees consider the observance beneficial, with the belief that good outcomes and prosperity increase through Vinayagar’s grace.

Amit Shah’s ‘master plan’ teased in Dinamalar short
Politics

Amit Shah’s ‘master plan’ teased in Dinamalar short

A short-form video titled “Amit Shah’s master plan” has been posted on Dinamalar’s website under its Shorts/Reels section. The available source information includes the title, publisher and the link to the video page, but does not provide the video’s spoken content or a written transcript. As a result, the specific claims, context or political message referenced in the clip cannot be independently summarised from the provided material. Readers can refer to the original Dinamalar video page for the full content and context.

Vijay-led coalition’s first Assembly session begins today in Chennai
Politics

Vijay-led coalition’s first Assembly session begins today in Chennai

The first Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly session of the Vijay-led Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) coalition government begins in Chennai on Wednesday, opening with the Governor’s address. TVK won 108 seats in the recent Assembly election and formed the government. Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister on May 10, MLAs took oath on May 11, and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker were elected on May 12. Speaker Prabhakar was elected unopposed, and the government proved its majority on May 13, when 25 AIADMK MLAs unexpectedly voted in support.

EPS said to court Senthil Balaji to counter Velumani within AIADMK
Politics

EPS said to court Senthil Balaji to counter Velumani within AIADMK

Sources in AIADMK circles claim party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) is considering a move to bring former DMK minister Senthil Balaji into the AIADMK, positioning him as a strong internal counter to former AIADMK minister S P Velumani. According to the party sources, although Velumani has rejoined EPS after earlier backing the TVK government, EPS is said to be wary of Velumani’s influence, including his perceived Delhi connections and clout within the Gounder community.

Bombay HC: Wife can recover pending alimony from late husband’s estate
General

Bombay HC: Wife can recover pending alimony from late husband’s estate

The Bombay High Court has ruled that a wife can recover pending maintenance (alimony) from the estate left behind by her deceased husband, but she has no right to seek an enhancement of the amount after his death. The case involved Varsha (62) from Maharashtra, who married Naren Goregaonkar in 1974 and separated in 1977. The couple had no children. When their divorce was granted in 1980, a court directed Naren to pay Varsha monthly maintenance of Rs 6,000.

UP minister claims Samajwadi Party may face split after TMC, Shiv Sena
Politics

UP minister claims Samajwadi Party may face split after TMC, Shiv Sena

Lucknow: With recent internal turmoil reported in the Trinamool Congress and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena faction, a fresh political debate has erupted in Uttar Pradesh over the Samajwadi Party (SP). UP minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party leader Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed the SP could soon face a crisis similar to the one in Maharashtra. He alleged that senior SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav had written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking entry into the BJP.

India crush Afghanistan by 170 runs, seal ODI series in Lucknow
Sports

India crush Afghanistan by 170 runs, seal ODI series in Lucknow

India registered a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Vajpayee Stadium in Lucknow, sealing the three-match series. Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bowl first. India’s start was shaky as Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for 4. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill steadied the innings before Rohit was bowled by Rashid Khan for 48. Gill then took charge alongside Ishan Kishan, with both batters scoring centuries. Gill brought up his hundred off 77 balls and went on to make 154, while Kishan struck 125 off 71 deliveries. India were eventually all out for 402 in 49.5 overs, with Nangeyalia Karode taking four wickets and Rashid Khan picking up three.

Accidents on Tamil film sets raise safety fears for supporting crew
Entertainment

Accidents on Tamil film sets raise safety fears for supporting crew

Madurai: Accidents during Tamil film shoots are being reported with worrying frequency, putting the safety of supporting actors, stunt performers and technical crew under scrutiny. Recent incidents cited by film workers include a cylinder blast on the set of actor-director S.J. Suryah’s upcoming film Killer, in which a worker died. Earlier, a crane collapse during director Shankar’s Indian 2 shoot in 2020 killed three people. In 2022, stunt performer Suresh died after falling from around 15 feet while filming a train-sequence for Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai.

AI tools can’t match qualified lecturers, says Madras High Court
Education

AI tools can’t match qualified lecturers, says Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has observed that tools such as ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence applications cannot be considered equivalent to a qualified lecturer, especially in the context of legal education. The remarks came while hearing appeals filed by the Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University and the Government Law College against a single judge’s direction to review rules that denied students permission to write semester examinations due to insufficient attendance and required them to repeat the academic year.

BJP MPs move privilege notice against Kharge in Rajya Sabha
Politics

BJP MPs move privilege notice against Kharge in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: Six BJP members of the Rajya Sabha have submitted a privilege notice against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, alleging that his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi were derogatory. The MPs said Kharge’s comments lowered the dignity of the House and its members. The notice was moved by BJP Rajya Sabha MPs Brij Lal, Mithlesh Kumar, Sumitra Balmik, Shivesh Kumar, Sikander Kumar and Nagendra Reddy. Filed under Rajya Sabha Rule 188, the notice has been forwarded by the Chair, C.P. Radhakrishnan, to the Privileges Committee for examination.

Ronaldo’s Portugal held 1-1 by Congo in World Cup group match
Sports

Ronaldo’s Portugal held 1-1 by Congo in World Cup group match

Portugal and Congo played out a 1-1 draw in a Group K league match of the FIFA World Cup in Houston, USA. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo featured in his sixth consecutive World Cup (2006–2026), becoming only the second player to achieve the feat. Portugal struck early when Pedro Neto’s delivery was headed in by Joao Neves in the 6th minute. Congo responded in first-half stoppage time (45+2) as Masuaku’s corner was converted by Wissa with a header—Congo’s first goal in World Cup history.

Sanjay Raut alleges Rs 50 crore bid to poach Uddhav Sena MPs
Politics

Sanjay Raut alleges Rs 50 crore bid to poach Uddhav Sena MPs

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has alleged that attempts are being made to lure his party’s MPs with money, claiming a deal of Rs 50 crore and an advance payment of Rs 15 crore. Maharashtra is currently ruled by a BJP–Shiv Sena–NCP alliance led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Uddhav Thackeray’s party is among the key opposition forces in the state, with 20 MLAs and nine Lok Sabha MPs.

Hindu Munnani warns of bid to trap CM Vijay in communal politics
Politics

Hindu Munnani warns of bid to trap CM Vijay in communal politics

Tiruppur-based Hindu Munnani has alleged that Chief Minister Vijay is being pushed into a “communal trap” following remarks by Minister Shajahan on considering reservation for Muslims. In a statement, state president Kadeswara Subramaniyam said the proposal amounted to disrespecting B.R. Ambedkar. He argued that reservations are meant for social justice and should not be framed on religious lines or used for political purposes. The outfit cited past instances where courts, including High Courts and the Supreme Court, have stayed or restrained state moves that attempted to provide reservations on a religious basis. It also accused the Indian Union Muslim League of trying to create religious divisions.

INAX finance officer duped of Rs 10.40 crore via fake WhatsApp boss
Crime

INAX finance officer duped of Rs 10.40 crore via fake WhatsApp boss

Mumbai police are probing a major cyber fraud in which a finance department officer of INAX allegedly lost Rs 10.40 crore after following instructions received on WhatsApp from an impersonator. According to the complaint, the officer—who has worked in the company’s finance wing for 31 years—received a message from a new number claiming to be director Siddharth Jain. The sender said he was heading into an urgent meeting, asked not to be called, and directed an immediate transfer of Rs 4.65 lakh to a specified bank account.

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