The Times of India

The Indian Union Muslim League has exited the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, concluding a long-standing political partnership. This decision was finalized at the party's general council meeting in Chennai. The IUML stated that future alliance decisions will be made in anticipation of local body elections.

Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has accused the government of censoring assembly proceedings, alleging that live telecasts were stopped and only edited videos featuring ruling party ministers were released. He criticized this as a violation of democratic principles and a suppression of opposition voices, questioning if silencing elected representatives aligns with the promised change.

K Annamalai has strongly criticized Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam members for filming social media reels inside a government school classroom near Uthiramerur. He highlighted the irony of this disruption given the poor infrastructure in many state schools. Annamalai urged the Chief Minister and Education Minister to prevent such indiscipline, emphasizing that ruling party affiliation doesn't permit disturbing students or educational activities.

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) faces a complete leadership vacuum as Chairman R Manivannan resigned on Friday, following two vacant member posts. Director (engineering) John Sundararaj also stepped down. This comes after other high-profile officers, including retired IPS officers, left key state positions. The government is expected to form a search committee to fill the vacant roles.

To hit elite shops first; move to improve ambience of standard shops

Both Tamil Nadu Housing Boards Township Project From The 1990s And Chennai Metropolitan Development Authoritys Recent 15-Minute Satellite City Proposal Fail To Take Off

Seven Of Citys Localities Need Attention

11 bridges with narrow vents will be demolished as they cause backflow

With the cancellation of the projects, the HR&CE department is expected to announce alternative projects that directly benefit temples and worshippers.

Ahead of her retirement on June 30, DGP Seema Aggarwal has been appointed Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu Fire Commission. In a significant administrative reshuffle, DGP Sandeep Mittal will now head the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board. Additionally, ADGP R. Dhinakaran has been appointed as the ADGP, Armed Reserve.

Tamil Nadu's Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to deny all clearances for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project. The resolution cited violations of tribunal and Supreme Court orders, emphasizing the Cauvery basin's deficit status and the need for concurrence from basin states and the Union government before any new water storage projects are undertaken.

Accuses Vijay of `panic buying MLAs

Rules out his sons political entry

The session began with the rendition of Tamil Thai Vazhthu. The national anthem came next, and again after the governors address. It used to be played only at the end of the governors address.