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'Changes in her behaviour': Kabaddi coach booked for sexually assaulting minor girl in Chennai

A 27-year-old kabaddi coach from Kannagi Nagar is wanted by police for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old player multiple times between January and May. The victim, who lives with her grandmother, disclosed the abuse to teammates and her guardian after noticing behavioral changes. The accused, who ran a local girls' kabaddi club, has been absconding since the complaint was filed.

27 Jun 2026 3:45 pm
After monkey scare, newlywed woman dies after falling from temple hill in Tamil Nadu

A tragic incident unfolded at the Kalugumalai Ucchi Pillayar temple in Tuticorin where a newlywed woman, Anitha, 24, lost her life. While feeding monkeys on Friday evening, she reportedly panicked when a group surrounded her. In her haste to escape, she fell approximately 120 feet from the hilltop, succumbing to her injuries at the scene. Police are investigating the unfortunate event.

27 Jun 2026 12:01 pm
Tamil Nadu may withdraw appeal in SC against ED action on Tasmac

Tamil Nadu government is set to withdraw its Supreme Court appeal challenging Enforcement Directorate (ED) inspections at Tasmac headquarters. Sources indicate the decision stems from the ED report mentioning party funds, with the government allowing the investigation to proceed. The withdrawal petitions are expected to be filed soon, following the apex court's summer recess.

27 Jun 2026 10:42 am
Veteran Tamil actor-director K Bhagyaraj dies at 73

Tamil cinema mourns the loss of K. Bhagyaraj, a versatile filmmaker and actor, who passed away at 73. Known as a one-man studio, Bhagyaraj excelled as a director, writer, composer, and actor, leaving behind a legacy of popular films like 'Mundhanai Mudichu'. His ability to master multiple roles in his productions was a rare feat. He also ventured into writing and editing, and was set to return to directing.

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Thug Life Moments: Tamil Nadu minister's old IPL video sparks drug use allegations; he says he was crushing tablet for daughter

Tamil Nadu Minister D. Sarathkumar has vehemently denied drug use allegations following the resurfacing of a two-year-old video. He clarified that the footage, showing him arranging a powder, depicted him crushing a tablet for his daughter. Sarathkumar dismissed the claims as politically motivated and baseless, asserting his readiness to cooperate with any investigation into the matter.

26 Jun 2026 9:30 pm
Prasidh's nightmare return! India pacer registers unwanted T20I record

Prasidh Krishna's return to India's T20I squad was marred by a costly spell against Ireland, where he conceded 27 runs in a single over, the most by an Indian against the hosts. Despite a strong start by India's bowlers, Ireland's middle order, led by Lorcan Tucker and Gareth Delany, fought back impressively. This resilience propelled Ireland to a competitive 182/9, leaving Prasidh with two unwanted records.

26 Jun 2026 8:15 pm
Coimbatore teachers seek exemption from census duty, cite impact on students academics and sports

Coimbatore's postgraduate and physical education teachers are appealing to the district administration for exemption from national census duties. They argue that census work will severely disrupt crucial Class XII exam preparation, syllabus completion, and vital school sports activities.

26 Jun 2026 7:24 pm
Vijays Jana Nayagan producer Venkat Narayana K appointed Tamil Nadu govts special representative in New Delhi

Sanction is accorded for the creation of a temporary post of special representative of the govt of Tamil Nadu in New Delhi for a period of one year, said chief secretary M Sai Kumar in an order dated June 23.

26 Jun 2026 6:32 pm
Meghan's Business Trouble Behind UK Return? Insider Makes STUNNING Claim | WATCH

Meghan's Business Trouble Behind UK Return? Insider Makes STUNNING Claim | WATCH

26 Jun 2026 5:45 pm
Emma Roberts to return for Aquamarine TV series

Emma Roberts is set to reprise her role as Claire Brown in a new 'Aquamarine' TV series, nearly two decades after the original film's release. She will also serve as an executive producer on the project, which sees the original film's director, Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, returning. The reboot's plot centers on a teenage mermaid discovering the truth about her mother's disappearance and her own magical powers.

26 Jun 2026 1:48 pm
ASI DG writes to TN MP on Keeladi excavation report, says internal committee will re-examine report on site

A dispute escalates between the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna over the 982-page Keeladi excavation report. The ASI wants the report re-examined by an internal committee, citing deficiencies, while Ramakrishna insists his findings, suggesting an early urban Tamil civilization from 800-500 BCE, are final and should not be altered. This comes after a court directed the report's publication, a deadline that has now passed.

26 Jun 2026 12:31 pm
Shah Rukh Khan returns to childhood city Mangalore

As Shah Rukh Khan marked the 34th anniversary of his Bollywood debut Deewana, the superstar chose to celebrate the milestone in a city that holds a special place in his heart Mangalore, where he spent the first five years of his life. The actor, who made his big-screen debut in director Raj Kanwar's 1992 romantic drama Deewana, received a grand welcome from fans in the Karnataka city on June 25.

26 Jun 2026 12:53 am
Nirmala Sitharaman welcomes TVKs stand on administrative cooperation with Centre

Nothing wrong in borrowing funds, its usage matters, says finance minister

26 Jun 2026 12:07 am
Kollywood Weighs OTT Impact as Streaming Reshapes Tamil Cinema

Too big for OTT, too small for box office: Caught between screen & stream, Kollywoods mid-budget filmmaker has nowhere to go

25 Jun 2026 11:39 pm
How Tamil Nadu Forest Officials Restored Ennore Creek

Mangroves were planted in the area to act as a natural bio-shield

25 Jun 2026 11:04 pm
No hike in power tariffs in TN this year: Minister

The minister blamed the previous DMK govt for introducing the multi-year tariff formula, under which the power tariffs were revised every year affecting domestic consumers and MSME sector industries.

25 Jun 2026 10:51 pm