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Madurai HC warns officials on invasive Seemai Karuvel removal
Environment

Madurai HC warns officials on invasive Seemai Karuvel removal

Petition and concerns MDMK general secretary Vaiko filed a public interest petition before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking directions to the Tamil Nadu government to remove Seemai Karuvel trees. The petition said the species absorbs groundwater, oxygen and moisture, increasing heat and harming agriculture and the environment. Earlier court directions On March 18, a division bench ordered that Seemai Karuvel trees be removed along with their roots. The bench also directed that native plant species be planted and maintained in the cleared areas.

Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title
Sports

Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title

Indian teenage Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa created history by winning the prestigious Norway Chess championship in Oslo, becoming the first Indian to lift the title. The 14th season of the classical tournament featured six players in the men’s section, including reigning world champion D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and defending champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway. After nine rounds, Wesley So led the standings with 15.5 points, followed by Praggnanandhaa on 15.0 and France’s Alireza on 14.5. Gukesh finished sixth with 8 points.

Stalin says current rule survives on DMK, allies’ support
Politics

Stalin says current rule survives on DMK, allies’ support

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader M.K. Stalin on Friday claimed that the present government is continuing only because of the support extended by the DMK and its alliance partners. He was speaking at an event in the Chengalpattu constituency where Gajendran, who had contested on the AIADMK ticket, joined the DMK along with his supporters. Stalin said political switches are often driven by expectations of gain and proximity to the ruling party, but asserted that those joining the DMK now were not doing so for posts or personal comfort.

Thiruparankundram Deepam: Old practice to continue, says Minister
Politics

Thiruparankundram Deepam: Old practice to continue, says Minister

Minister Nirmal Kumar on Friday said the procedure followed two years ago for lighting the Deepam at Thiruparankundram will continue and will not be altered. Speaking to reporters in Madurai, he said people want peace and that continuing the earlier practice reflects both public preference and the government’s policy. He added there was no scope for a different view on the matter. The minister also said the government would not allow any “communal forces” to enter the issue and do politics.

10 join TVK in Chennai, including 4 former AIADMK ministers
Politics

10 join TVK in Chennai, including 4 former AIADMK ministers

Ten leaders, including four former AIADMK ministers, joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) at an event held in Panaiyur, Chennai. The joining ceremony took place at TVK’s head office, where leaders from other parties were inducted into the organisation. Former AIADMK ministers Udumalai Radhakrishnan, Kadambur Raju, M.C. Sampath and N.R. Sivapathi joined TVK in the presence of N. Anand, Aadhav and Maria Wilson. The list of those who joined also includes former MLAs Sundararaj (Sankagiri), Rajamuthu (Veerapandi), Manraj (Srivilliputhur), Rajavarman (Sattur), Panneerselvam (Kalasapakkam) and Govindasamy (Pappireddipatti).

Shreyas Iyer named India T20 captain; 15-year-old Sooryavanshi called up
Sports

Shreyas Iyer named India T20 captain; 15-year-old Sooryavanshi called up

India have appointed Shreyas Iyer as captain of the T20 side for the upcoming white-ball assignments in Ireland and England. The squads were announced in Mumbai on Friday. The team will tour Ireland for a two-match T20 series on June 26 and 28. India will then travel to England for a five-match T20 series on July 1, 4, 7, 9 and 11, followed by three ODIs on July 14, 16 and 19.

PM Modi consults economists on West Asia war impact, price rise
Politics

PM Modi consults economists on West Asia war impact, price rise

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting with members of the Economic Advisory Council to discuss the crisis triggered by the war situation in West Asia. Though a temporary ceasefire has been in place between Israel and Iran, the report said both sides have resumed attacks. The developments have led to concerns over crude oil availability, pushing up petroleum product prices and, in turn, the cost of essential goods.

K Annamalai ‘We the Leaders’ membership hits 13.5 lakh
Politics

K Annamalai ‘We the Leaders’ membership hits 13.5 lakh

Chennai: Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai said membership in his newly launched ‘We the Leaders’ movement has crossed 13.5 lakh, with registrations coming in over the past 24 hours through wetheleader.org. Annamalai recently announced his resignation as state BJP chief, and said the party leadership has accepted it. He also said he wanted to begin a “new path” with a new movement and a fresh perspective. On June 5, he launched the new outfit under the name ‘We the Leaders’. He added that his party would contest the next general election in Tamil Nadu and that there was no change in that plan.

Orange alert for Nilgiris, Coimbatore; heavy rain warning for 14 districts
Environment

Orange alert for Nilgiris, Coimbatore; heavy rain warning for 14 districts

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued an orange alert for very heavy rain in parts of the Nilgiris and the hilly areas of Coimbatore district on Friday (June 6). In its bulletin, the weather office said heavy to very heavy rain may occur at one or two places in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore’s hill regions. It also warned of heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds at isolated locations across several districts, including the hill areas of Tenkasi and Tirunelveli, and districts such as Theni, Dindigul, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tiruppur, Virudhunagar and Kanniyakumari.

Annamalai asks Home Ministry to withdraw Z+ security cover
Politics

Annamalai asks Home Ministry to withdraw Z+ security cover

Chennai: K Annamalai has written to the Union Home Ministry stating that he does not require Z+ security cover and requesting that it be withdrawn. According to the report, Annamalai has stepped down from his role as a primary member of the BJP and is engaged in preparatory work to launch a new political party. He has also initiated a movement called “Idhu Namma Iyakkam”, which he said has attracted a large number of people.

Praggnanandhaa calls Norway Chess title his biggest career win
Sports

Praggnanandhaa calls Norway Chess title his biggest career win

Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has created history by winning the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, becoming the first Indian to claim the title. Speaking after the triumph, Praggnanandhaa said he viewed it as the biggest win of his career. He noted that despite early setbacks in the event, he did not make any fundamental change to his overall approach. That steadiness, he said, eventually led to four consecutive victories and helped him secure the championship. Defeating some of the world’s strongest players, including Magnus Carlsen, made the title especially memorable.

India condemns disrespectful incident at UK event with CJI Surya Kant
Politics

India condemns disrespectful incident at UK event with CJI Surya Kant

London: India has condemned an incident described as disrespectful during an event in the UK attended by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The CJI is on a six-day visit to Britain, taking part in programmes at legal and academic institutions focused on technology, law and global governance. During a session at Birkbeck, University of London, he was speaking on the use of artificial intelligence in the modern world when an audience member attempted to raise concerns about safeguarding India’s democratic values in the AI era.

Kanimozhi says many similar incidents have occurred
Politics

Kanimozhi says many similar incidents have occurred

A short video clip published by Dinamalar features DMK MP Kanimozhi commenting on an incident and its wider pattern. In the clip, she says that “hundreds of similar incidents have happened,” indicating that the issue is not isolated. The video does not provide further details about the specific incident being referred to, or the context in which the remark was made. The clip has been circulated online as part of Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section.

TN govt tells HC: Case filed in ₹634-crore bribe-for-jobs complaint
Politics

TN govt tells HC: Case filed in ₹634-crore bribe-for-jobs complaint

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday informed the Madras High Court that the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has registered a case over alleged irregularities in recruitments in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department. The allegations relate to appointments made during 2024–25, including posts such as assistant and junior engineer, totalling 2,538 vacancies. The complaint claims that bribes amounting to ₹634 crore were collected in connection with these recruitments.

Annamalai quits BJP; supporters also send resignation letters
Politics

Annamalai quits BJP; supporters also send resignation letters

Madurai: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has resigned from the party, stating that he plans to launch a new political outfit. Following his exit, a section of his supporters has also started sending resignation letters to the party’s national leadership. According to the report, Annamalai had been dissatisfied for about a year, participating only intermittently in party programmes and feeling he was not given due importance. His supporters, it said, also showed reduced involvement in party activities during this period.

Annamalai’s new movement draws 1 million sign-ups on day one
Politics

Annamalai’s new movement draws 1 million sign-ups on day one

Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president and ex-IPS officer K Annamalai has launched a new movement under the slogan “Maaruvom, Maatruvom” (Let’s change, let’s transform). He said that 10 lakh people registered online to join the initiative on its very first day. Annamalai, who has exited the BJP, has named the platform “Idhu Namma Iyakkam” and shared a social media link for those who wish to enrol. According to him, within an hour of the announcement, one lakh people expressed interest in following his path, with registrations continuing through the day.

VCK seeks Madhurantakam seat from TVK for upcoming bypoll
Politics

VCK seeks Madhurantakam seat from TVK for upcoming bypoll

VCK is reportedly holding talks with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), seeking allocation of the Madhurantakam Assembly constituency for the forthcoming by-election. VCK, which won two seats while contesting as part of the DMK alliance, later extended support to the TVK government formed after the election and also secured a place in the cabinet. Efforts were made to make VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan a minister, and TVK had earlier offered to give him the Trichy East seat vacated after Chief Minister Vijay’s resignation.

Nashik IT conversion case: charge sheet cites forced religious videos
Crime

Nashik IT conversion case: charge sheet cites forced religious videos

Police in Maharashtra have filed a charge sheet in a case alleging forced religious conversion at a BPO unit of a well-known IT company in Nashik. The document says young women employees were pressured to change their faith and faced sexual harassment when they resisted. According to the case details, women aged 18 to 23 approached police in February, following which nine cases were registered. Investigators also conducted a discreet inquiry at the workplace.

Bihar plumber stunned as Rs 294 crore appears in his bank account
Crime

Bihar plumber stunned as Rs 294 crore appears in his bank account

Police in Bihar have launched an inquiry after an unusually large sum—Rs 294 crore—was credited to the bank account of a plumber who earns about Rs 12,000 a month. The account holder, Vikas Kumar, is from Mastupura village near Bodh Gaya in Gaya district. He said his account earlier had a balance of just Rs 113. According to the complaint, the account first showed a credit of Rs 94 crore, and later the same evening the displayed balance rose further to Rs 294 crore. Shocked by the sudden change, he informed the police.

Centre firm on stopping illegal infiltration, demographic shifts: Amit Shah
Politics

Centre firm on stopping illegal infiltration, demographic shifts: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Central government is committed to preventing illegal infiltration and the “unnatural” demographic changes it can trigger in border states such as Tripura and Bihar. He made the remarks while addressing Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the Langamara check post along the India–Bangladesh border in Tripura. Shah said the Tripura border is important and asserted that such demographic changes would not be permitted.

Transformer tender case: Documents, hard drives handed to CBI
Politics

Transformer tender case: Documents, hard drives handed to CBI

Chennai: Documents and computer hard drives linked to a corruption case against former DMK minister V. Senthil Balaji have been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), officials said. The case relates to the procurement of 45,800 power transformers during 2021–2023 under the DMK government led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The CBI has registered a case alleging irregularities amounting to ₹397 crore, naming Senthil Balaji and government officials.

New TN DGP warns action if police refuse to take complaints
Politics

New TN DGP warns action if police refuse to take complaints

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) Mahesh Kumar Agarwal has instructed police personnel not to harass the public by refusing to receive complaints citing police station jurisdiction limits. The DGP noted that confusion over which station limits cover a crime location often leads to delays in accepting complaints, forcing complainants to run from one station to another. In a circular sent to police stations, he said that regardless of where a person lives, complaints related to robbery, accidents or any other offence must be received without excuses.

Delhi NIA court orders charges against 26 PFI leaders, including chief
Crime

Delhi NIA court orders charges against 26 PFI leaders, including chief

A special NIA court in Delhi has ordered that charges be framed against 26 office-bearers of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), including its chairman OMA Salam. The court said charges should be recorded under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other provisions. The case stems from nationwide searches conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2022 at premises linked to PFI, following allegations including terror funding and involvement in unlawful activities. The searches led to the arrest of more than 100 people, including Salam.

Annamalai’s new party crosses 1 million members on launch day
Politics

Annamalai’s new party crosses 1 million members on launch day

Former BJP Tamil Nadu state president K. Annamalai on June 5 launched a new political party named “We the Leaders”, saying he wanted to begin a “new path” with a fresh vision. He also reiterated that his party would contest the next general election in Tamil Nadu. According to figures shared by the party, membership registrations began at 12 noon and surged quickly. Within the first hour, about 1.10 lakh people had signed up.

Pressure on India will hurt global stability, Putin warns West
Politics

Pressure on India will hurt global stability, Putin warns West

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that pressure on India to scale back its relationship with Russia could undermine global stability. Speaking to reporters in Saint Petersburg, Putin said India has emerged as one of the world’s major economies and credited the country’s rise to policies pursued under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Putin said Russia aims to raise annual bilateral trade with India from the current level of about Rs 5.70 lakh crore to around Rs 9.50 lakh crore, and to broaden overall engagement between the two countries.

UPSC uses facial recognition to curb impersonation in prelims
Education

UPSC uses facial recognition to curb impersonation in prelims

New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has successfully implemented facial recognition technology in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination to prevent impersonation, according to officials. The Civil Services Examination, conducted annually for key central services including the IAS, IPS and IFS, is held in three stages—prelims, mains and interview. This year’s preliminary exam was held on May 24 across 2,072 centres nationwide. UPSC said 8.19 lakh candidates had applied, and 5.49 lakh candidates appeared for the test.

Mamata faces setback as 72 Trinamool MLAs skip key meeting
Politics

Mamata faces setback as 72 Trinamool MLAs skip key meeting

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced an embarrassing setback after a key party meeting at her Kolkata residence saw very low attendance. Of the party’s 80 MLAs, only eight were present, according to reports. The poor turnout comes in the wake of the recent West Bengal Assembly election in which the BJP won 208 of 294 seats and formed the government, with senior leader Suvendu Adhikari taking oath as Chief Minister. Trinamool, which had been in power for 15 years, was reduced to 80 seats, and Banerjee’s defeat in her own constituency added to the shock within the party.

Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Gukesh for hat-trick in Oslo
Sports

Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Gukesh for hat-trick in Oslo

Norway Chess 2026, the 14th season of the international classical event, is underway in Oslo with a six-player field featuring India’s reigning world champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and defending champion Magnus Carlsen. In Round 9, Praggnanandhaa took on Gukesh in a key all-Indian clash. Gukesh had beaten him earlier in the tournament in Round 5. This time, Praggnanandhaa, playing with the black pieces, won in 34 moves. The result also marked his third consecutive victory in the event, completing a hat-trick of wins.

Action if media flags mistakes, says Minister Sengottaiyan
Politics

Action if media flags mistakes, says Minister Sengottaiyan

COIMBATORE: Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan on Friday said that if the media highlights mistakes, it would make it easier for the government to take corrective action. Speaking to reporters at Coimbatore airport, he said the southwest monsoon had not caused major impact in Tamil Nadu so far and there was no immediate threat. He added that precautionary safety measures had been put in place in districts including Kanyakumari, Coimbatore and the Nilgiris.

Trump says US-India trade deal to be signed soon
Business

Trump says US-India trade deal to be signed soon

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the United States is likely to sign a trade agreement with India soon. In an interview, Trump said he likes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and described him as a good friend. He added that their personal rapport has been a driving force in moving the deal forward. According to Trump, the US is currently benefiting more from its economic ties with India.

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