The Times of India

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

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

VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan has voiced concerns over the Congress's electoral strategies in key states like Kerala, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu, stating they have caused dissatisfaction within the INDIA bloc.

Renowned Tamil writer Perumal Murugan has urged the Tamil Nadu government to establish a state-level Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil literature. He advocated increased support and remuneration for translators, emphasizing the need to broaden the reach of Tamil literary works globally.

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa at the Secretariat, presenting him with a Rs 50 lakh incentive for his historic Norway Chess 2026 triumph. Praggnanandhaa, the first Indian to win the prestigious title, also displayed his trophy. The state government reiterated its commitment to supporting sportspersons and highlighted its chess development initiatives.

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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.