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Mystery Dinamalar short hints at a ‘grand secret’ under the sea
General

Mystery Dinamalar short hints at a ‘grand secret’ under the sea

A short video link shared by Dinamalar carries a teaser-style headline suggesting there may be a “grand secret” beneath the sea. However, the accessible content from the provided source page contains only navigation elements and does not include the video’s script, visuals, or any explanatory text. As a result, key details—such as the location, the nature of the claimed discovery, and any supporting evidence—cannot be verified from the available material.

Row erupts over video of CM Vijay driving in Karnataka
Politics

Row erupts over video of CM Vijay driving in Karnataka

Chennai: A video showing Chief Minister Vijay driving a car in Karnataka has triggered a controversy, prompting members of his party to remove the clip from social media. Vijay had visited the Mookambika temple in Kollur last week. While returning from the temple, he reportedly drove the car himself, and a person seated inside recorded the moment. The video was circulated online with captions praising his driving style. However, attention shifted to a plastic cup seen near the seat and to the allegation that Vijay was not wearing a seat belt while driving.

DMK daily targets Congress, says Rahul backed ‘betrayals’ in alliance
Politics

DMK daily targets Congress, says Rahul backed ‘betrayals’ in alliance

DMK’s official daily Murasoli has again trained its fire on the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, alleging that actions taken by the party while remaining in alliance with the DMK amounted to “betrayals” carried out with Rahul’s backing. The paper noted that Rahul Gandhi had publicly shared on June 11 what he spoke at the June 8 meeting of the INDIA alliance. It also claimed that parties attending the meeting had raised allegations against the Congress.

Report: Stalin calls disgruntled AIADMK leaders, urges them to stay or join DMK
Politics

Report: Stalin calls disgruntled AIADMK leaders, urges them to stay or join DMK

Information has emerged that DMK president MK Stalin has been directly contacting disgruntled AIADMK functionaries in the aftermath of the party’s Assembly election defeat. The report claims he has been offering reassurance and urging them not to drift away amid internal discontent. AIADMK has faced turbulence since the setback, with four MLAs resigning and joining actor Vijay’s TVK, according to the report. It also notes that a group of MLAs led by former minister SP Velumani, who had earlier opposed AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, later reunited with him.

Parents seek end to question paper fees charged from school students
Education

Parents seek end to question paper fees charged from school students

Madurai: Parents and students have urged Chief Minister Vijay to scrap the practice of collecting “question paper fees” from school students, saying it places an avoidable burden on families despite multiple welfare schemes. While the government provides 21 welfare items for students—from textbooks and notebooks to school bags—rules state that government schools should not collect any amount other than the Parent-Teacher Association fee of Rs 50. However, question paper fees are reportedly collected across all types of schools from Classes 6 to 12.

PM Modi says he is proud to see youth embrace yoga
General

PM Modi says he is proud to see youth embrace yoga

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was encouraging to see young people learning yoga with interest and affection as the world prepares for International Yoga Day. Modi shared on social media that he, along with Slovakia President Peter Pellegrini, watched Slovak school students perform yoga and enjoyed the presentation. He said the moment was especially meaningful as International Yoga Day celebrations draw closer, highlighting the growing enthusiasm among youth for yoga.

Centre blocks Telegram in India till NEET re-exam ends
Education

Centre blocks Telegram in India till NEET re-exam ends

The Union government has ordered a temporary block on the Telegram app in India until the NEET examination process is completed, citing concerns over question paper leak-related fraud. The move comes ahead of the NEET re-examination scheduled for June 21, which is being held after the earlier test was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. Authorities said they are taking steps to ensure the re-test is conducted without disruptions.

Stalin asks if he should stay silent for six months on public safety
Politics

Stalin asks if he should stay silent for six months on public safety

DMK president M.K. Stalin on Monday questioned whether he should remain silent for six months even as, he said, people’s lives and children’s safety were under threat. In a statement, Stalin said the Chief Minister had earlier spoken about forming a “Singappen” force, but asked whether the government was hearing the cries of parents who had lost young children. He also sought answers on when the government would address public safety concerns, and what steps were being taken to prevent criminals from committing offences without fear.

TN to release white paper on state finances at 5.30 pm today
Politics

TN to release white paper on state finances at 5.30 pm today

Tamil Nadu will release a white paper on the state’s financial position at 5.30 pm on June 16, according to an official announcement. Finance Minister Mariyavilson is scheduled to unveil the document at the Secretariat in Chennai. Chief Minister Vijay had earlier said, during the swearing-in ceremony, that a white paper would be prepared after reviewing the financial status of all departments, the state’s debt burden, and the functioning of the previous administration.

Tamil Nadu waives crop loans up to Rs 75,000 in full
Politics

Tamil Nadu waives crop loans up to Rs 75,000 in full

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday announced a complete waiver of crop loans up to Rs 75,000 taken through cooperative banks. The government had earlier issued a crop-loan waiver with full relief up to Rs 50,000 and graded concessions for higher outstanding amounts. Farmer groups and political parties had since demanded a full waiver in line with the promise, citing shortcomings in the earlier announcement. In a statement released today, the state said the 100% waiver will apply to marginal, small and other large farmers who borrowed up to Rs 75,000 through cooperative banks. It added that loans taken from May last year to February this year covered 14.43 lakh farmers, with the waiver estimated at up to Rs 6,000 crore.

Smriti Mandhana named in Time’s 2026 list of 100 influential athletes
Sports

Smriti Mandhana named in Time’s 2026 list of 100 influential athletes

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana (29) has been featured in Time magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 most influential people in sports. She is also noted as the only Indian to make the global list this year. The Time 100 is an annual selection by the US-based magazine that recognises individuals who create significant impact across fields such as politics, arts, business, science, social service and sports. The latest sports-focused list highlights athletes shaping the modern sporting landscape.

Annamalai questions strict checks for NEET candidates
Education

Annamalai questions strict checks for NEET candidates

Chennai: BJP leader K. Annamalai has questioned whether NEET candidates are being subjected to excessive restrictions and checks as they arrive to write the examination. In a statement, he listed the security arrangements, including two-layer deployment of CRPF and CISF, transport of question papers and answer sheets via the Indian Air Force, and four-layer CCTV surveillance supported by AI technology. He said candidates face biometric and facial-recognition verification before entry, along with multiple stages of physical screening and a multi-tier supervision system under direct monitoring by the Prime Minister’s Office.

Trump denies report that US paid Iran for ceasefire deal
Politics

Trump denies report that US paid Iran for ceasefire deal

Washington: US President Donald Trump has denied reports claiming that the United States would provide Rs 3,000 crore to Iran as part of a ceasefire understanding. The US-Iran war, which lasted 107 days and disrupted global energy markets, is now moving toward a conclusion. Reports say a peace agreement is set to be signed on June 19, while both sides are expected to continue talks for the next 60 days to work toward a final, comprehensive settlement.

Former AIADMK minister Vijayabaskar resigns as Viralimali MLA
Politics

Former AIADMK minister Vijayabaskar resigns as Viralimali MLA

Former AIADMK minister C. Vijayabaskar, who represents the Viralimali constituency in Pudukkottai district, resigned from his MLA post on June 16. The resignation was accepted by Speaker JCD Prabhakar, according to an announcement in the Assembly. The development comes amid internal churn in the AIADMK after the party’s heavy defeat in the Assembly election. Reports said a group of MLAs and functionaries had earlier rallied against party leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), and later saw their party posts removed.

Thiruvathirai fast and Chandra darshan observed today
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Thiruvathirai fast and Chandra darshan observed today

Today is observed as Thiruvathirai vratam along with Chandra darshan (moon sighting), according to a short update published by Dinamalar. The note highlights that devotees consider this day significant for spiritual observances and traditional worship. It specifically mentions that worshipping Lord Nataraja on this day is believed to bring positive outcomes. The update is dated Aani 2 (June 16).

Tamilisai: If alliance breaks, it benefits you, says to CM Vijay
Politics

Tamilisai: If alliance breaks, it benefits you, says to CM Vijay

Tamilisai Soundararajan has made a pointed remark about political alliances, saying that if an alliance breaks, the benefit would go to CM Vijay. Her comment has been circulated through a short video clip shared by Dinamalar. The clip references CM Vijay and TVK in the context of the statement, but provides no further details on the specific alliance or the circumstances behind the remark. No additional information, responses from the parties involved, or background context was included in the source material.

3-year-old dies after sexual assault in Gummidipoondi; suspect held
Crime

3-year-old dies after sexual assault in Gummidipoondi; suspect held

A three-year-old child from Pudupettai village near the SIPCOT area in Gummidipoondi, Tiruvallur district, died after being allegedly sexually assaulted, triggering shock and anger among residents. According to the report, the child was playing near the house when a 19-year-old man, identified as Bipin Manjhi from Bihar, allegedly lured the child with biscuits, took the child away and assaulted the victim before leaving the child injured in a thorny bush. Villagers later found the child after hearing cries and rushed the victim first to the Gummidipoondi government hospital and then to Stanley Hospital in Chennai.

Amit Shah sets BJP’s next target: 20 Lok Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu
Politics

Amit Shah sets BJP’s next target: 20 Lok Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has been set as the BJP’s next major political target, Union Home Minister Amit Shah told party leaders after a recent state core committee meeting held in Delhi. Following the meeting, Shah held a separate discussion with a few key Tamil Nadu BJP functionaries. He said the party should intensify its organisational work and maintain continuous consultation meetings at the state level by engaging district-level office-bearers. Shah urged leaders to tour districts, meet cadres and expand the party’s presence on the ground. He said the BJP should aim to win 20 constituencies in Tamil Nadu in the 2029 Lok Sabha election and begin preparations immediately.

AIADMK faces fresh rift over EPS son Mithun’s political entry
Politics

AIADMK faces fresh rift over EPS son Mithun’s political entry

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) is facing renewed internal dissent, with former minister C Vijayabaskar and the party’s IT wing secretary Raj Sathyan taking positions seen as critical of the leadership and EPS’s son, Mithun. According to the report, after the Assembly election defeat, a section of former ministers had mobilised against EPS and in favour of the TVK, with Vijayabaskar playing a key role. Later, some AIADMK MLAs, including K P Velumani, reportedly met EPS and reconciled, while Vijayabaskar and Shanmugam have not met him so far.

AIADMK moves Madras HC to block bypolls in 4 seats after resignations
Politics

AIADMK moves Madras HC to block bypolls in 4 seats after resignations

The AIADMK has approached the Madras High Court opposing the conduct of by-elections in four Assembly constituencies where its MLAs resigned and later joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The party also questioned the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker’s decision to accept the resignations while disqualification proceedings were pending. The developments follow a trust vote held in the Assembly on May 13 to prove the majority of the TVK government led by Chief Minister Vijay. During the vote, 25 AIADMK MLAs, led by former minister C.V. Shanmugam, supported the TVK government, prompting AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami to seek action under the anti-defection law.

‘Operation Tiger’ buzz in Maharashtra as Uddhav MPs may join Shinde camp
Politics

‘Operation Tiger’ buzz in Maharashtra as Uddhav MPs may join Shinde camp

Mumbai: Political circles in Maharashtra are abuzz with talk of an “Operation Tiger”, amid reports that some MPs and MLAs from Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena could move to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction. According to the reports, seven Lok Sabha MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena are expected to join the Shinde-led Shiv Sena ahead of the upcoming session of Parliament. Shiv Sena leader and MLA Krupalu Mane said the seven MPs would be brought into the Shinde camp before the session begins, adding that an “Operation Tiger” would soon play out in Maharashtra politics.

DRDO successfully tests long-range land-attack cruise missile
Technology

DRDO successfully tests long-range land-attack cruise missile

DRDO on June 15 successfully carried out a flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM), a system designed to strike land-based targets at long distances. The test was conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. According to DRDO, the missile accurately hit the intended target and demonstrated performance from launch through the terminal phase. DRDO said the missile has been designed and integrated with extensive participation from Indian industry. It was developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative with contributions from both public and private sectors.

US-Iran war timeline: Peace deal set to be signed on June 19
Politics

US-Iran war timeline: Peace deal set to be signed on June 19

A peace agreement between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland on June 19, according to the latest announcement. The deal follows months of escalation that began with a joint US-Israel offensive on Iran on February 28. In the immediate aftermath, Iran launched retaliatory strikes targeting US military bases across the Gulf region, including locations in Israel, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The conflict also saw a missile strike on a girls’ primary school in Iran that killed 168 children and 14 teachers, while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reported killed during the opening phase.

Balagurusamy submits 5-year plan to raise TN education to global standards
Education

Balagurusamy submits 5-year plan to raise TN education to global standards

Former Anna University Vice-Chancellor Balagurusamy has submitted a detailed action-plan report to the Tamil Nadu government, outlining steps to raise the state’s school and higher education systems to global standards. Citing rapid shifts in the global education landscape driven by artificial intelligence, digital technologies and the knowledge economy, the report offers recommendations for a five-year period from 2026 to 2031, aimed at improving learning quality, research capacity and student employability.

HC gives TN govt 4 weeks to reply on ban of religious events in schools
Education

HC gives TN govt 4 weeks to reply on ban of religious events in schools

The Madras High Court has granted the Tamil Nadu government four weeks to file its response in petitions challenging a government direction that bars political-ideological and religious programmes from being held on private school campuses. The dispute stems from amendments made in March to rules under the private schools law, later notified in the gazette. The changes state that school premises should not be used for political, ideological, communal, separatist or other non-educational events, meetings or campaigns. Private schools were also instructed to give an annual undertaking by April 30 that the direction would be implemented.

Karnataka minister seeks RSS income details in letter to Mohan Bhagwat
Politics

Karnataka minister seeks RSS income details in letter to Mohan Bhagwat

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, a Congress leader, has written to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat seeking details on the organisation’s sources of income and related disclosures. In his letter, Kharge congratulated the RSS on completing 100 years and asked for clarity on its legal status, registration and permissions for public activities. He also sought information on office-bearers and authorised representatives. The minister further requested particulars of donations and income sources, expenditure and asset details, and evidence that taxes are being paid as required by law.

Cape Verde hold Spain 0-0 in World Cup Group H shock
Sports

Cape Verde hold Spain 0-0 in World Cup Group H shock

Atlanta witnessed the first major surprise of the World Cup as Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw in a Group H match. Spain were widely expected to win and dominated possession, keeping the ball for 74% of the game while repeatedly pressing into Cape Verde’s penalty area. However, Cape Verde’s compact defending and disciplined shape denied Spain clear openings. Goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, was the standout performer. In the first half he kept out efforts from Ferran Torres, Aymeric Laporte and Oyarzabal to ensure the teams went into the break level.

TTD signs pact with CFTRI to ensure Tirupati laddu quality
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TTD signs pact with CFTRI to ensure Tirupati laddu quality

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), a CSIR institution, to strengthen the quality and safety of the world-famous Tirupati laddu prasadam. The move follows allegations that the ghee used in laddu preparation had been adulterated. The controversy, which triggered nationwide attention, relates to claims that adulterated ghee was used during the 2019–2024 period. The matter is being probed by the CBI as per Supreme Court directions, while the Andhra Pradesh government has also constituted a separate inquiry commission.

Petition in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe into Ram temple donations
Politics

Petition in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe into Ram temple donations

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in donations made to the Ayodhya Ram temple. The Ram temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, was consecrated in 2024 and continues to draw thousands of devotees from across the country. Donations have been flowing to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust from within India and from abroad. According to the report, Mahipal Singh, who reviewed the temple’s accounts, had raised concerns that devotees’ donations were being mishandled. Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav also alleged that the BJP government was maintaining silence on the issue.

TASMAC suspends 200 staff for overcharging liquor buyers
Crime

TASMAC suspends 200 staff for overcharging liquor buyers

TASMAC has suspended 200 employees over the past 20 days for collecting more than Rs 10 extra per liquor bottle at its retail outlets in Tamil Nadu. According to the report, some shops were charging customers Rs 10 or Rs 20 above the government-fixed price, leading to complaints from liquor buyers. Even after the new government assumed office, the practice of collecting extra money reportedly continued, prompting a rise in complaints to the government.

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