The Times of India

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai met with party leaders in Delhi, submitting his resignation amid speculation of launching a new regional party. Associates suggest the outfit will have a secular and Tamil-first outlook, aiming to be an alternative to existing political forces in the state.

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami slammed Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay over the Tondiarpet youths murder, accusing him of poor law and order, evading responsibility as police minister, and acting like a reel hero. He cited rising crimes, drug issues, and delays in womens safety measures like the Singappen force as evidence of governance failure.

All private schools across Tamil Nadu must now publicly display their approved tuition fees by June 5th. This directive follows a recent order from the TN Information Commission, emphasizing fee transparency. Schools are required to post fee structures on notice boards and websites, and include them in admission forms.

The CBSE has launched its revaluation and issues-verification portal for Class 12 students, allowing applications until June 6. Aadhaar verification is now mandatory for security, with alternatives for those without it. Students can apply for scan issue resolution at Rs 100 per book and answer revaluation at Rs 25 per question, with online payment required.

A group of thirty-nine bonded labourers from Chhattisgarh are finally free after a dramatic rescue from a cattle shelter in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, where they were enticed by false claims of attractive salaries. Enduring weeks of abuse and deprivation, they took the brave step of contacting local authorities for rescue.

Tamil Nadu's Project Nilgiri Tahr aims to boost the endangered species' population and reconnect fragmented habitats. Recent surveys, aided by a new mobile app, are providing clearer data, with encouraging results expected from the 2026 joint survey with Kerala. Conservation efforts focus on habitat restoration and increasing female tahr numbers.

Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation is implementing a rigorous phone-based surveillance system to track pregnant women, ensuring all antenatal visits and tests are completed. This proactive approach, coupled with extended postpartum monitoring and a 24/7 helpline, is credited with significantly reducing maternal and infant mortality rates in the district.

Sources indicate former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai is set to quit the party, with a meeting with top BJP leaders in Delhi expected to precede an announcement. This development follows mounting speculation about his political future, fueled by supporter posters and his own cryptic remarks.

Giant posters in Coimbatore suggest K Annamalai may launch a new political movement. Supporters are calling for his leadership. This follows speculation about differences with the BJP. Annamalai's political future is a topic of discussion. He has been a prominent BJP face in Tamil Nadu. His next move remains unclear.

In a bold move, physicians from Tenkasi have called on the Tamil Nadu government to enact a law mandating the surgical removal of male genitalia for individuals found guilty of heinous crimes, specifically sexual assault and murder of women and children.

A bar brawl in Chennai escalated into a fatal road accident when a group of youths, after an altercation, rammed their car into a bike. The incident resulted in the death of an 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil woman and critically injured her 17-year-old friend. Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the incident.

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