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He Had 11 Cases Pending Against Him

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.

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.

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.

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.

Following Political Backlash From Allies

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.

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.

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.

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.