Tamil Nadu True Debt Burden Pegged At Rs 13.18 Lakh Crore In White Paper Tamil Nadu’s latest White Paper on state finances has pegged the state’s “true debt burden” at Rs 13.18 lakh crore, after including contingent liabilities, guarantees, and obligations linked to public sector undertakings. The report, released by Finance Minister N Marie Wilson on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, covers the five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26. It said Tamil Nadu’s fi

CM Naidu Invites Singapore Investors To Back Andhra Growth Plans Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has invited Singapore investors to partner with the state’s next phase of growth, highlighting opportunities in Amaravati development, startups, technology, manufacturing, and future industries. During his Singapore visit, Naidu reached out to startup founders, ve

Annamalai’s Migrant Worker Registry Demand Sparks Fresh Tamil Nadu Political Debate Tamil Nadu has witnessed a fresh political debate after K Annamalai raised concerns over the need for better monitoring of migrant workers entering the state for employment. His comments came after recent crime cases involving accused persons from other states, prompting him to call for a proper registry and verification system. The issue has drawn attention because Ann

PM Modi Reaches Evian For G7 Summit, India To Raise Global South Concerns Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France, on Tuesday to take part in the G7 Summit, marking India’s continued presence at one of the world’s most important diplomatic platforms. After reaching Evian, PM Modi said he was looking forward to engaging with global leaders a

Sharad Pawar’s Congress Merger Idea Returns Amid Opposition Strain Sharad Pawar’s old idea of regional parties moving closer to the Congress has returned to the political debate as the Opposition looks for stronger unity. While a formal merger of parties like TMC or NCP with Congress appears difficult, closer alliances and seat-sharing may become the more practical route against the BJP.  

DMK-Congress Rift Deepens After Murasoli Attack On Rahul Gandhi The political tension between the DMK and Congress has intensified after the DMK’s official mouthpiece, Murasoli, sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the INDIA bloc unity and the recent Tamil Nadu alliance fallout. The issue has added fresh pressure on opposition unity, especially in Tamil Nadu politics. DMK Questions Congress Over Alliance Politics

SCCL Coal Row: Kishan Reddy Seeks Probe Into Stock Gap Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has sought a detailed inquiry into reports of a major coal stock discrepancy at SCCL in Telangana. The issue involves around 40 lakh tonnes of coal, reportedly worth ₹1,600 crore, and has raised concerns over public sector accountability and inventory management. SCCL Coal Row: Kishan Reddy Seeks Probe Into Stock Gap Union Coal Minister G K

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Unfinished After Trump’s Big Claim A new diplomatic twist has emerged in the US-Iran nuclear row after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had agreed never to pursue a nuclear weapon. However, Tehran has taken a more careful position, saying that the understanding is only an early step and that a final agreement has not yet been completed. The deve

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Shallow 6.7 Quake in Indonesia Triggers Panic and Tsunami Warnings A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia near Palu in Central Sulawesi on June

Indian LNG Carrier Disha Crosses Strait Of Hormuz After US-Iran Deal Indian LNG carrier Disha has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first Indian-flagged LNG vessel to pass through the conflict-hit waterway in more than three months after the US-Iran agreement raised hopes of reopening the crucial shipping route. The vessel, managed by a Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium, is carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas

BBC Newsroom Job Cuts: Hundreds Of Roles At Risk In Major Cost-Saving Drive The BBC is preparing for a major round of job cuts in its news division as the British public broadcaster moves ahead with a wider cost-saving plan that could affect around 2,000 roles across the organisation. According to reports, the BBC’s core news division is expected to be amo

Karnataka MLC Polls: Resort Politics Returns As Congress Tries To Prevent Cross-Voting Karnataka politics is once again seeing the return of resort politics as the ruling Congress moves to keep its MLAs together ahead of the June 18 Legislative Council elections. The move comes at a time when the contest for seven Council seats has become tighter than expect

Indian Seafarers Caught In Gulf Crisis As Ships Near Hormuz Come Under Fire Indian seafarers have become part of a growing human crisis in the Gulf after multiple vessels carrying Indian crew members came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz and the Oman coast. The incidents have raised serious concerns over the safety of merchant sailors working in conflict-hit waters, where military action, oil shipping routes, and diplomatic tensions are now directl

Vijay And Sangeetha Divorce Case Adjourned To August 7 Actor-politician Vijay and Sangeetha Sornalingam’s divorce case has been adjourned to August 7 after the matter came up for hearing at the Chengalpattu Mahila court on Monday. The case has become one of the most closely watched celebrity legal updates in Tamil Nadu because of Vijay’s long public life in cinema and his recent political rise.

TMC Rebels Push Little-Known NCPI Into National Spotlight A little-known party that once asked voters to reject political turncoats has suddenly become the new platform for rebel TMC MPs, turning the NCPI into an unexpected national talking point. The development has drawn attention because the NCPI was not a major force in electoral politics until now. Reports said around 20 rebel TMC MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and sought separate seating arrang