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DMK cadres seek Udhayanidhi first, leaving Stalin unsettled
Politics

DMK cadres seek Udhayanidhi first, leaving Stalin unsettled

Chennai: In the aftermath of the DMK’s defeat in the Assembly election, a section of party functionaries are showing greater interest in meeting Udhayanidhi Stalin rather than party president M.K. Stalin, according to party sources. Functionaries recalled that when M. Karunanidhi was alive, the party faced several major setbacks, but he routinely visited the DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, allowing cadres to meet him regardless of electoral outcomes. They alleged that after becoming Chief Minister, Stalin largely stopped coming to Arivalayam and remained distant from party workers.

Hindu Makkal Katchi to file contempt case over Thiruparankundram Deepam row
Politics

Hindu Makkal Katchi to file contempt case over Thiruparankundram Deepam row

Thanjavur: Hindu Makkal Katchi on Sunday announced it would file a contempt of court case against Tamil Nadu Law Minister Nirmal Kumar in connection with the Thiruparankundram hill Deepam pillar lighting issue. In a statement, the party’s state general secretary Gurumoorthy criticised the minister’s reported remarks that the court’s order would not be implemented and that the situation would remain as it was two years ago. The party said such comments were unacceptable.

Arjun Sampath vows democratic, legal fight to light Deepathoon lamp
Politics

Arjun Sampath vows democratic, legal fight to light Deepathoon lamp

Hindu Makkal Katchi president Arjun Sampath on Saturday said his party is pursuing all steps through lawful means to obtain permission to light the lamp at the Deepathoon in Thiruparankundram. Referring to remarks attributed to Minister Nirmal Kumar, Sampath alleged that the government intends to continue the approach followed by the previous DMK administration on the issue. He claimed such a stance amounts to contempt of court. Sampath further alleged that Murugan devotees were subjected to suppression earlier and that permission to light the lamp was not granted even after a court verdict. He said the present administration led by Chief Minister Vijay and the TVK is also indicating that the same approach will continue.

CM Vijay to visit Delhi on June 10 for NITI Aayog meet
Politics

CM Vijay to visit Delhi on June 10 for NITI Aayog meet

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to travel to Delhi on June 10 to take part in the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for June 11, according to reports. Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister on May 10 and made his first visit to Delhi on May 27. During that trip, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, but returned to Chennai without meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Bangladeshi family held in West Bengal for 13-year illegal stay
Crime

Bangladeshi family held in West Bengal for 13-year illegal stay

West Bengal Police have arrested five members of a single family for allegedly entering India illegally from Bangladesh and living in the state for around 13 years. According to police, the arrested include Ujir Ali (43), his wife Jainur (36) and their three sons. The family is said to be originally from Chapai Nawabganj district in Bangladesh. Investigators said Ujir Ali crossed the India–Bangladesh border illegally about 13 years ago and later settled in Sagardighi. Police said he worked as a mason in various parts of South India to earn a livelihood.

Minister Rajmohan says he will inspect schools without notice
Education

Minister Rajmohan says he will inspect schools without notice

School Education Minister Rajmohan on Saturday said he would conduct school inspections at any time, including without prior notice, and urged teachers and officials to remain prepared. Speaking to reporters at Madurai airport, he said he would visit schools “as a brother rather than as a minister,” adding that such visits should not be seen as a warning but as a call for responsibility. He stressed that inspections would not be ceremonial and that readiness was a shared responsibility of the concerned officials.

Minister: Probe into alleged irregularities in temple gold deposits
Politics

Minister: Probe into alleged irregularities in temple gold deposits

Madurai: Minister Nirmalkumar said the government will look into complaints alleging irregularities in the deposit of gold belonging to temples, and will take action if the allegations are found to be true. Speaking to reporters in Madurai, he said the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister has been inspecting preparations for the consecration (Kumbabhishekam) of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple. He added that discussions have been held on conducting the event, and officials are assessing pending works and planning to proceed as scheduled.

Venezuela interim President Delcy Rodriguez prays at Puttaparthi ashram
General

Venezuela interim President Delcy Rodriguez prays at Puttaparthi ashram

Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Eloyna Rodriguez visited Prasanthi Nilayam in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, and offered prayers at the sanctum of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The spiritual centre, widely known as the “Abode of Supreme Peace”, draws devotees from across the world. Rodriguez’s visit came during her five-day official trip to India. She was received at the airport by R.J. Ratnakar, Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, along with trust member Manohar Shetty and others.

Odisha engineer raided: Rs 2.4 crore cash, property papers seized
Crime

Odisha engineer raided: Rs 2.4 crore cash, property papers seized

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance officials have seized Rs 2.40 crore in cash and property-related documents during searches linked to a government engineer, triggering fresh scrutiny over alleged disproportionate assets. The raids were conducted following complaints against Vaikunthanath Behara, an Assistant Executive Engineer with the State Tribal Development Agency, accusing him of amassing wealth beyond his known sources of income. Teams carried out simultaneous searches at nine locations connected to him, including premises in Bhubaneswar, Balasore, Jajpur and Baliguda.

Mamata to attend INDIA bloc meet amid Trinamool infighting
Politics

Mamata to attend INDIA bloc meet amid Trinamool infighting

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee is set to attend the INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi on Sunday, amid reports of the party’s worst internal rift in nearly three decades. The move is seen as an attempt to regain influence within the party and re-establish her presence in national politics. The development comes after Trinamool suffered a heavy defeat in the recent West Bengal Assembly election, ending its 15-year rule. The BJP formed the government for the first time in the state, with Suvendu Adhikari becoming Chief Minister. Banerjee also lost from Bhabanipur to Adhikari, who was once considered her close aide.

Challenges ahead for Karnataka’s new Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Politics

Challenges ahead for Karnataka’s new Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Karnataka has witnessed a long-anticipated leadership change in the Congress government that came to power with a clear majority in the 2023 Assembly election. While Siddaramaiah was chosen as Chief Minister then amid competition with D.K. Shivakumar, the party leadership had reportedly indicated that the post would be handed over after two-and-a-half years. Despite that understanding, Siddaramaiah continued for about three years, even as Shivakumar repeatedly held talks with the Congress high command in Delhi. The discussions concluded last month, following which Siddaramaiah resigned on May 28, and Shivakumar was sworn in on June 3 as Karnataka’s 24th Chief Minister.

Migrant worker shortage disrupts construction projects across Tamil Nadu
Business

Migrant worker shortage disrupts construction projects across Tamil Nadu

Construction activity in Tamil Nadu has been hit by a sudden shortage of migrant workers, with industry representatives saying many labourers from West Bengal have not returned after travelling home for elections. Migrant workers form a significant part of the workforce not only in construction but also in manufacturing, textiles and services. Labourers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal are among the largest groups employed across the state.

Heads skipping classes may hit Plus 1, Plus 2 learning quality
Education

Heads skipping classes may hit Plus 1, Plus 2 learning quality

Chennai: Concerns have been raised that the academic quality of Plus 1 and Plus 2 students could suffer as some headmasters are not taking classes as expected. A section of headmasters said Tamil Nadu’s education rules require headmasters of high and higher secondary schools to handle 10 teaching periods a week, while assistant headmasters are expected to take 20 periods. They also have to monitor 20 periods a month to ensure other teachers are teaching properly and record the observations in a mobile application. Other teachers are to be assigned 28 periods a week.

Election Commission steps up prep for 5 Tamil Nadu bypolls
Politics

Election Commission steps up prep for 5 Tamil Nadu bypolls

Election Commission officials have begun preliminary work to conduct by-elections in five Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies, including Tiruchirappalli East. Four seats—Madurantakam, Perundurai, Dharapuram and Ambasamudram—fell vacant after AIADMK MLAs who had won in the recent Assembly election resigned their posts and later joined actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), after taking oath. Tiruchirappalli East also became vacant after Chief Minister Vijay resigned as MLA from the constituency, taking the total number of vacancies to five.

Meteorologists urge Tamil Nadu to brace for ‘Super El Niño’ risks
Environment

Meteorologists urge Tamil Nadu to brace for ‘Super El Niño’ risks

Chennai: Meteorologists have warned that the early phase of a ‘Super El Niño’ has begun, urging Tamil Nadu to prepare for potential climate-related disruptions. Volunteer weather analyst Hemachandar has appealed to the state government to set up a dedicated drought and disaster management special team. El Niño refers to sea-surface temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific rising about 1.5°C above normal, while La Niña is classified when temperatures fall about 1.5°C below normal. ‘Super El Niño’ is described as a stronger event in which ocean temperatures can rise up to 3°C above normal.

Chinnakallar tops Tamil Nadu rainfall chart with 61 mm in 24 hours
Environment

Chinnakallar tops Tamil Nadu rainfall chart with 61 mm in 24 hours

Tamil Nadu recorded varied rainfall across regions in the 24-hour period ending at 8 am today, with Chinnakallar registering the highest precipitation at 61 mm. Other high-rainfall locations included Solaiyar and Wentworth Estate (52 mm each), followed by Pandalur (51 mm) and Chinchola (46 mm). Valparai received 41 mm, while Avalanche recorded 33 mm. Moderate rainfall was reported at Nalu Muku and Upper Bhavani (23 mm each). Nagercoil and Kurunthancode logged 22 mm each.

Trichy MLA Viji alleges DMK corruption even in waste management
Politics

Trichy MLA Viji alleges DMK corruption even in waste management

Thiruverumbur MLA Navalpattu Viji on Saturday levelled sharp allegations against the DMK, claiming corruption had spread even to waste-related activities. Speaking in Tiruchirappalli, Viji said former DMK ministers had committed “massive corruption” and pushed the country into a dire state. He also alleged that the same leaders were now openly criticising the TVK government, despite their own record. The remarks were made as part of a political attack on the DMK, with Viji urging the public to take note of what he described as the party’s past conduct.

Stalin questions TVK government’s stability, says rule runs with doubts
Politics

Stalin questions TVK government’s stability, says rule runs with doubts

DMK president M.K. Stalin has launched a sharp attack on the TVK government, saying its administration is running “with a question mark” over its stability. Speaking on the political situation, Stalin questioned whether the TVK-led government would be able to sustain itself even for three months. The remarks add to the growing war of words between the DMK and TVK in Tamil Nadu’s political arena. The comments were shared in a Dinamalar TV political video segment dated June 7, 2026.

Z+ security withdrawn for former Bihar CM, triggers political stir
Politics

Z+ security withdrawn for former Bihar CM, triggers political stir

Z+ category security provided to a former Chief Minister in Bihar has been withdrawn, triggering fresh political discussion in the state. The development has drawn attention amid an already charged political atmosphere, with the issue quickly becoming a talking point in Bihar’s political circles. The report has been linked to the wider Bihar political context, with references to RJD leaders including Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav, alongside the BJP.

Lawrence makes a ‘major life decision’ announcement
Entertainment

Lawrence makes a ‘major life decision’ announcement

A short-form video published by Dinamalar is titled as a “sensational announcement” by Lawrence regarding a “major life decision.” However, the accessible source page does not include the actual statement, context, or any supporting details beyond the headline-style caption. As a result, the nature of the decision, the timing, and its implications cannot be independently summarised from the available material. This report will be updated if the full video content or additional verified information becomes available.

NTK vote share drops; Seeman avoids meeting union leaders
Politics

NTK vote share drops; Seeman avoids meeting union leaders

Chennai: Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman is reportedly avoiding meetings with representatives of various unions after the party’s vote share declined in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Ahead of the polls, Seeman had publicly backed demands raised by groups such as government doctors, nurses and teachers, frequently issuing statements in support of their causes. With the government responding to some of these representations, several union functionaries were said to have approached him seeking continued support.

Karthigai Deepam will be lit at Thiruparankundram: Rama Ravikumar
Politics

Karthigai Deepam will be lit at Thiruparankundram: Rama Ravikumar

Chennai: Hindu Tamilar Katchi president Rama Ravikumar has asserted that the Karthigai Deepam lamp will be lit on Thiruparankundram hill this year, calling it a rightful revival of historical and spiritual traditions. In a statement, he said the demand to light the lamp is not directed against any religious community. He also alleged that portraying the issue as a conspiracy is a “political imagination” of the Communist Party of India, adding that the petition does not seek the removal of the Sikandar dargah.

Commissioners told to be in the field before 7 am for daily checks
Politics

Commissioners told to be in the field before 7 am for daily checks

COIMBATORE: The Municipal Administration Department has issued fresh instructions to municipal and corporation commissioners to ensure transparent, timely and quality public services. Additional Chief Secretary K. K. S. Bedi circulated the daily operating guidelines, noting that the department functions under the direct supervision of Minister Vijay. Commissioners have been asked to begin day-to-day field inspections before 7 am, with a focus on sanitation and solid waste management. Senior officials have been directed to inspect public toilets and bus stands and ensure they are maintained in a clean condition. Attendance of staff must be monitored every day, and unnecessary leave should be avoided. Officials have also been told to ensure that accumulated silt and soil on roads are removed daily.

Madurai HC cuts POCSO life term to 20 years after victim turns hostile
Crime

Madurai HC cuts POCSO life term to 20 years after victim turns hostile

Verdict by Madurai Bench The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has modified a life sentence awarded in a POCSO case to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, citing the overall facts and circumstances of the case. Case background Murugan (40), from Theni district, was convicted for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. The Theni Fast Track Mahila Court had earlier sentenced him to life imprisonment, following which he filed an appeal before the High Court.

Minister Arunraj: Politician Vijay stronger than actor Vijay
Politics

Minister Arunraj: Politician Vijay stronger than actor Vijay

Chennai: Minister Arunraj said that “politician Vijay” is stronger than “actor Vijay”, crediting Vijay’s leadership for turning the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) into a major political force. Speaking at an event, Arunraj said the party’s growth from a small organisation to a key force in Tamil Nadu laid a firm foundation for electoral success. He said the outcome was not accidental, but the result of the leader’s bold efforts. He attributed the victory to two pillars: Vijay’s strong leadership and TVK’s ideology. Arunraj noted that after decades in which two dominant parties had ruled the state, a new entrant had come into the arena and defeated them.

Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan to step down as White House AI adviser
Technology

Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan to step down as White House AI adviser

Washington: Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan, who has been advising President Donald Trump on artificial intelligence, has announced that he will step down from his White House role at the end of this month. In a post on social media, Krishnan said he would take a short break and then work on efforts aimed at addressing key challenges the United States faces in the AI sector. He also said it was a privilege to have served the American public.

DMK inducts ex-VCK MLA Panaiyur Babu in Stalin’s presence
Politics

DMK inducts ex-VCK MLA Panaiyur Babu in Stalin’s presence

Former Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) MLA Panaiyur Babu has joined the DMK, with the induction held at Anna Arivalayam in the presence of party president M.K. Stalin. In the last Assembly election, the VCK contested eight seats as part of the DMK-led alliance. Three sitting MLAs—Aloor Sha Nawaz, S.S. Balaji and Panaiyur Babu—were denied tickets, triggering discontent within the party. While Balaji was pacified with a party post, the other two remained dissatisfied.

India declare at 564/8 against Afghanistan in one-off Test
Sports

India declare at 564/8 against Afghanistan in one-off Test

India declared their first innings at 564/8 on Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at Chandigarh, after opting to bat first. India’s top order set the tone on the opening day, with KL Rahul scoring a century and captain Shubman Gill also reaching three figures. Sai Sudharsan made 81, while Rishabh Pant added a half-century as India closed Day 1 strongly at 368/3. Resuming on Day 2, Gill moved on from 103 but was dismissed for 126. India then lost wickets at intervals, with Dhruv Jurel (19), Pant (81), Manav Suthar (28) and Mohammed Siraj (22) departing.

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