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West Asia: Hit 80 targets in Lebanon; killed 'dozens' of Hezbollah members, says Israel Army
A total of 25 commercial vessels crossed the newly-reopened Strait of Hormuz on June 18, the highest number since mid-April
6 min |
June 20, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
From interlinking river to AI governance, Vijay govt unveils ‘Vetri Thamizhagam’ vision for TN
C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government on Thursday unveiled an expansive five-year development agenda, placing water security, industrial growth, technology-driven governance and social justice at the centre of its policy framework, as Governor in-charge Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar outlined the administration’s priorities in the first address to the newly constituted Assembly.
3 min |
June 19, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
DMK alleges TVK-BJP nexus, says Vijay ‘ panic buying’ AIADMK MLAs amid crime surge
Leader of the Opposition and DMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday accused the ruling TVK government of sharing a tacit understanding with the BJP, claimed law and order had deteriorated with 175 sexual offences and 65 murders reported in less than 40 days, and alleged that Chief Minister Vijay was engaged in ‘panic buying’ of AIADMK MLAs to shore up his government.
2 min |
June 19, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
West Asia: Several Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon, state media says
Donald Trump issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants
7 min |
June 18, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
West Asia: All hell will rain down if Iran acquires nuclear weapon, says Trump
Abbas Araghchi said that talks with the United States on a final agreement covering Tehran’s nuclear programme will likely begin on June 19, 2026.
6 min |
June 17, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
West Asia: Pakistan PM says U.S.-Iran deal a ‘historic step towards peace’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders welcomed the deal as U.S. and Iran agreed to an ‘immediate and permanent' end to military operations
9 min |
June 16, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
West Asia war: Trump says U.S.-Iran deal to be signed today, Hormuz to open afterward
U.S. and Iran have released conflicting information about the contents of the deal, as each seeks to show it emerged from the war with the upper hand.
3 min |
June 15, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
TET training inadequate, say in-service teachers
Several in-service teachers have expressed dissatisfaction with the training for the Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TNTET), and inadequate number of topics covered.
1 min |
June 15, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Missing twins case triggers political storm in Jharkhand; BJP alleges lapses in probe
BJP's Jharkhand unit is set to organise a torch rally in Ranchi Saturday over the disappearance of three children, including 12-year-old twin brothers.
2 min |
June 14, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
IAF's transport aircraft crashes while landing in Assam's Jorhat
A transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed while landing in Assam's Jorhat district on Saturday, a defence spokesperson said.
1 min |
June 14, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
West Asia War: Possible U.S. accord sets 60-day negotiation for nuclear deal, says Iran media
U.S. forces shoot down two Iranian attack drones, an official says; Iran said it had not reached a final decision on a deal with Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a \"great settlement\" to end the war
8 min |
June 13, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Bharathiraja passes away: CM Vijay says TN govt to accord state honours
A towering personality in the film industry, Bharathiraja was fondly known as Iyakkunar Imayam (Pinnacle among Directors)
7 min |
June 11, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Scarred by 2026 TN Assembly poll loss, DMK mulls more district secretaries to build failsafe mechanism
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is considering a major organisational restructuring, including increasing the number of district secretaries from 78 to more than 100, based on recommendations expected from the party's poll debacle review committee.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Heavy rain likely in 10 Tamil Nadu districts; Chennai may get thunderstorms
According to the weather department, heavy rain with thunderstorms and strong winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Dindigul, Theni, Kanniyakumari, Dharmapuri, Salem and Erode districts, besides the hilly areas of Tirunelveli district, as quoted by a Daily Thanthi report.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
The Minister's strong remarks have drawn widespread attention and mixed reactions from the public
Tamil Nadu Forest Minister RV Ranjithkumar sparked a controversy on Sunday (June 7) evening after publicly threatening to transfer an electricity department official and stating that he would \"slap him if he was present here\".
1 min |
June 09, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
INDIA bloc leaders unanimously demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Leaders of several opposition parties on Monday stressed unity within the INDIA bloc and called for the need to safeguard democratic values and address issues related to people's livelihood as a key meeting of the grouping got underway here on Monday.
3 min |
June 09, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa called on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat on Monday following his triumph at the Norway Chess tournament.
1 min |
June 09, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
TVK Government drawing criticism well before six months, says Stalin
DMK president M.K. Stalin on Sunday (June 7, 2026) said though he had earlier maintained the government headed by the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) should be given six months before being criticised, the prevailing circumstances would not permit such a wait.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
LPG Price Hike: Government says rates in India among world's lowest despite 46% jump in global benchmark
The government said the cost of supplying a domestic LPG cylinder has risen to more than ₹1,600 following a surge in international prices that followed the outbreak of war in West Asia at the end February.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Ramadoss calls for urgent measures to strengthen TN's public healthcare system
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder Dr S. Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate and comprehensive steps to strengthen the state’s public healthcare infrastructure, citing a prolonged shortage of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff in government hospitals.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
LPG price hikes: Govt would pay ‘political price’, claims Sharad Pawar
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday criticised the Centre over rising prices, claiming the government would pay a \"political price\" as frequent as frequent hikes in essential commodities were burdening the common man.
1 min |
June 08, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Annamalai floats 'political movement', to fight next general election in Tamil Nadu
The political movement is inspired by the ideals of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. No animosity against the BJP, says Annamalai who is the former president of BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit
1 min |
June 06, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
DVAC files FIR over cash-for-jobs complaint in Municipal Administration Department during K.N. Nehru's tenure
Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan advise the agency not to precipitate the issue until the next hearing of the case on June 23, 2026
1 min |
June 06, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
World Environment Day: PM Modi says efforts over past decade resulted in expanding green cover
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on World Environment Day, and asserted that his government's efforts over the past decade have resulted in expanding green cover and rise in the population of several animals.
1 min |
June 06, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Tamil Nadu government signs MoU with L&T for Rs 18,600-crore investment, 8,200 jobs
The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday (June 4) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Larsen and Toubro for investments worth Rs 18,600 crore across three projects that are expected to generate around 8,200 jobs in the State.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department issues orange alert for six districts as heavy rains hit parts of Kerala
3 min |
June 05, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Sandeep Rai Rathore posted as DG, Prisons and Correctional services
AIADMK leader IS Inbadurai on Wednesday raised serious concerns regarding the security apparatus surrounding Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, questioning why the CM relies on private bodyguards despite being under extensive multi-tier state security.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Vijay mum in Assembly, aggressive only in scripted events: A Raja
DMK deputy general secretary A Raja on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, accusing him of lacking \"constitutional morality\" and accountability expected of a person holding the State's highest elected office.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
Delhi hotel fire: At least 21 people killed, several foreigners among those dead
PM Modi condoles loss of lives, announces ex-gratia; Multiple fire tenders were rushed to control the fire
5 min |
June 04, 2026
Southern Mail Newspaper
EPS blames TVK government over law and order
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday criticised the TVK-led State government over alleged law and order failures, citing the recent murder of a 23-year-old man in Tondiarpet, Chennai.
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