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His poetry gave me the courage to try my hand at writing poems, said Kamal Haasan

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After six years in BJP and now spearheading a We, The Leaders movement, 42-year-old K Annamalai believes politics is not a contest for power but an exercise in constant reinvention

Under the noon meal scheme, each egg supplied should weigh at least 45 grams, but inspections by school management committees found that many eggs weighed less than 35 grams.

MDMK leader Vaiko lost his composure at a press meet when questioned about his criticism of the DMK. He alleged widespread corruption during the DMK's tenure, particularly in land registration. When pressed on why he hadn't raised these issues earlier, Vaiko cited coalition ethics. The situation escalated with his supporters attempting to confront reporters, but police intervention diffused the tension.

Tamil Nadu's Transport Minister announced all new government buses will be air-conditioned, aligning with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's vision for comfortable public travel. This move aims to enhance passenger experience and boost mass transit usage across urban and rural areas, addressing the state's climate. The initiative follows recent expansions and modernization efforts, with new AC buses set to be deployed soon.

One of the many voices at the gathering had a simple yet powerful appeal for Chief Minister Vijay.

Tamil Nadu's government has urged Governor RV Arlekar to expedite approval for prosecuting former ministers V Senthilbalaji and Anitha S Radhakrishnan. The Enforcement Directorate seeks to proceed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, with a chargesheet already filed against Senthilbalaji. The state hopes for swift sanction to advance investigations into alleged corruption during their tenures.

Annamalai Kuppusamy, former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, has launched a new movement, 'We, The Leaders,' advocating for a fresh political culture and generational change. He believes established parties, including the BJP, have a vision mismatch with Tamil Nadu's evolving landscape. Annamalai emphasizes a balance between nationalism and regional aspirations, aiming to foster grassroots leaders and a more accountable political system, distinct from traditional party structures.

K Annamalai, founder of 'We, The Leaders', reflects on his departure from the BJP, citing vision mismatches and a desire for grassroots leadership in Tamil Nadu.

Phase-1 works at 94 sites to end by July 15

Mylswamy Annadurai, a distinguished scientist from ISRO, has taken the helm of the curriculum design committee, following Sultan Ahmed Ismail's departure. The newly expanded committee now boasts 17 members, including Right to Education activist Anantajit Makia. Their crucial role involves aligning the state board's curriculum and syllabus with the forthcoming State Education Policy set for August 2025 while addressing learning gaps and soliciting stakeholder feedback.

Warns against delay on filing Pocso cases

The counter filed through advocate general Vijay Narayan added that acceptance of resignation does not absolve a member of the consequences of disqualification in respect of conduct anterior to the resignation.

Tamil Nadu faces a deep mess within a month of regime change, warns former CM M.K. Stalin, citing industrial reluctance, rising crime, and farmer distress. He urged DMK cadres to prepare for early elections, asserting the party's role in past growth. Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the current government's sofa-model administration, highlighting issues of electricity and law and order.

M.K. Stalin's son-in-law, V. Sabareesan, has sent legal notices to two Tamil Nadu ministers, demanding an unconditional apology and retraction of corruption allegations. The ministers are accused of making baseless and defamatory statements against Sabareesan, aiming to tarnish his reputation and that of the former Chief Minister. Failure to comply within 15 days will result in civil and criminal proceedings.

DMK workers staged a road blockade in Chennai demanding legal action against minister Sarathkumar over a viral video showing him handling white powder at an IPL match. Police detained over 50 protesters, including former minister P.K. Sekarbabu and Mayor R. Priya, after denying permission. Sarathkumar claimed it was a crushed tablet for his sick child, but the DMK proceeded with the protest. A woman advocate also filed a complaint.

Aspiring medical and dental students in Tamil Nadu can now apply for MBBS and BDS admissions online starting Monday. The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee's portal will accept applications before NEET results are declared, allowing ample time for document verification and score updates. This proactive approach aims to streamline the admission process for 85% of government college seats and all seats in private institutions.

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