The Times of India

MDMK's Durai Vaiko expressed deep dissatisfaction with contesting on the DMK's 'rising sun' symbol, feeling insulted and humiliated. He stated that the party's general council on June 27 will decide its future course, emphasizing the importance of contesting under its own banner for political identity.

MDMK General Secretary Vaiko was detained for leading a protest against Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The protest was in response to Thiruvalluvar being depicted in saffron robes, a move criticized by various political parties as an attempt to saffronize the poet and distort his legacy.

Tamil Nadu is making online property document registration mandatory for select transactions, including first-sale plots and flats, and housing board sales. This digital shift allows registration from anywhere, with digitally signed documents delivered electronically. The move aims to boost transparency, reduce crowds, and speed up property deals, requiring Aadhaar verification and specific tech for users.

Chennai residents are facing relentless power cuts, leading to protests across the city and suburbs. Areas like Muttukadu, Thiruporur, Perambur, and Ponneri experienced disruptions, with residents blocking roads and confronting officials. High temperatures exacerbate the discomfort, while TNPDCL officials cite distribution network failures as the cause.

Tamil Nadu has introduced new rules for IMFS, beer, and wine manufacturing, imposing an additional fee per standard case. This move is projected to generate approximately Rs 600 crore annually, supplementing the state's substantial existing revenue from liquor sales.

Accuses DMK Of Obstructing Work

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami asserted the ruling government's survival is precarious, relying on borrowed support. He questioned the state's financial capacity to fund populist schemes, citing unfulfilled promises and a massive debt burden.

Over 300 AIADMK members, including former ministers and MLAs, joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), citing inability to serve the public under AIADMK leadership. Senior leaders expressed belief in Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's ideals, mirroring MGR and Jayalalithaa, and pledged wholehearted support for TVK's future endeavors.

Annamalai emphasised that the massive surge in registrations reflects a widespread public yearning for an alternative political paradigm in Tamil Nadu. He explicitly framed the launch not as an individual political ambition, but as a decentralised collective movement.

AIADMK faces continued exodus as former ministers Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, Kadambur C Raju, and M C Sampath defect to the ruling TVK. This move, along with their supporters, further weakens the AIADMK's organizational strength in key regions. More opposition leaders are anticipated to join TVK soon.

K. Annamalai's departure from the BJP and the launch of a new political movement are poised to significantly impact the saffron party in Tamil Nadu, with potential repercussions for other major parties. The move has already seen initial resignations from the BJP, with supporters citing Annamalai's unique vision.

As the city debates walkability and pedestrian-friendly streets in upscale localities, building extensions and parked vehicles turn into permanent encroachments, unlike vendors who can be moved

Outlets with high sales volumes too have been closed: Min