The Times of India

Veteran filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja, a revolutionary figure in Tamil cinema, passed away in Chennai at the age of 84. He had been battling health issues, including respiratory complications, for several months. Bharathiraja was celebrated for bringing realism to Tamil films, with his debut '16 Vayathinile' being a landmark.

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Chennai at 50th; Ahmedabad 2nd, Nagpur 4th

The govt sources said that chief secretary M Saikumar would accompany the chief minister to the Niti Aayog meeting.

The chief minister linked crimes against women with the growing menace of drug trafficking. He said the govt would take strong measures to eradicate the drug network and improve law and order.

Tamil Nadu's Commercial Taxes Minister T. Logesh Tamilselvan has mandated that all land survey numbers in the state receive a market guideline value by the end of June. He also urged officials to prioritize faster, citizen-friendly registration services, ensuring courteous treatment, prompt document returns, and efficient resolution of pending files to minimize public complaints.

Former minister Thangam Thennarasu clarified that DMK leader M.K. Stalin did not call for the dismissal of the TVK government. Stalin's remarks about the government's condition were misrepresented, and he merely pointed to growing concerns over governance and law and order in the state.

Madras high court has issued notices to the Enforcement Directorate regarding pleas challenging the attachment of properties worth over Rs 451 crore belonging to lottery baron Santiago Martin, his family, and associated companies. The ED's action stems from allegations of money laundering linked to a conspiracy to violate lottery regulations, causing wrongful loss to Sikkim.

Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar announced that 21 rebel AIADMK MLAs will not face disqualification for voting against the party whip. This decision follows a letter from AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami accepting their apologies. The remaining four MLAs had already resigned and joined the TVK government.

Officials say this is because the subject comes with two sub-topics (zoology and botany). The cost for revaluation, however, remains the same

DMK wont sign letter to CJI, will join INDIA bloc if there is no Congress

How many more times must Madurai burn because of wrongful orders? Said A Judge In Dismay During A Contempt Case Involving A Govt Official. Despite An SC Directive Aimed At Minimizing Disruption To Duties, Contempt Proceedings Abound In High Courts. Last Week, 34 Of TNs IAS Officers Were Summoned

Tamil Nadu's inaugural raptor census documented 68 bird of prey species across diverse landscapes, establishing crucial baseline data for conservation. The extensive survey, involving over 3,600 participants, identified key foraging habitats and highlighted the ecological variety of the state, with western districts showing the highest diversity.

Food safety officials have summoned the management of a food outlet for an inquiry after live worms were discovered in a burger. A viral video prompted an inspection, during which the management reportedly denied the incident. They are now required to present surveillance footage from the day of the alleged occurrence.

Chairing a review meeting of the municipal administration and water supply department at the secretariat, Vijay assessed the progress of centrally sponsored schemes such as AMRUT, AMRUT 2.0, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), JJM 2.0 and SBM 2.0, besides projects being implemented with assistance from international funding agencies.

The irregularities allegedly caused a loss of Rs 397 crore to the exchequer.

YouTuber Maridhas was apprehended by the Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing in Madurai on Monday. The arrest stems from allegations of making disparaging comments about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and state ministers during a YouTube interview. Authorities initiated an investigation after reviewing the online content, deeming it objectionable.