TAMIL NADU
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday expressed deep shock and grief over the demise of veteran filmmaker, actor, and writer K. Bhagyaraj, terming it an irreparable loss to the Tamil film industry. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister hailed Bhagyaraj as a multifaceted creative force who left an indelible mark as a director, actor, screenwriter, dialogue writer, and music composer.
CHENNAI
NATION
SPORTS
In a historic and unexpected result, the Ireland cricket team registered their first-ever T20I victory over the India national cricket team, successfully defending a challenging total to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The result marked a significant milestone for Ireland cricket and exposed key concerns for India in the shortest format. After winning the toss, India opted to field first, a decision that initially seemed justified as Ireland stumbled early in their innings.
BUSINESS
Read MoreExternal commercial borrowing (ECB) inflows are expected to recover in FY27, supported by RBI measures to attract foreign capital, according to a Bank of Baroda (BoB) report.
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline, led by heavy selling in IT stocks, after disappointing earnings and guidance from Accenture triggered a global tech sell-off.
DAIMANTÉ, a new jewellery brand from Caratix Jovella Pvt. Ltd., has entered India’s luxury market with a focus on technology, sustainability
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has reinforced its commitment to promoting rural livelihoods by actively facilitating Geographical Indication (GI) registration and commercialization in Tamil Nadu.
ENTERTAINMENT
COLUMNS
TR Jawahar writes in his Pointblank column: Three weeks after the NEET-UG 2026 fiasco, merit lies shattered as students confront a system where integrity has become a gamble.
TR Jawahar, in his Point-Blank column, says a controversial judicial remark branding unemployed youth as “cockroaches” has spiralled into a sharp digital uprising, with satire morphing into a serious critique of power and privilege.
TR Jawahar writes in his Point-Blank column that the rupee is once again on a slippery slope, inching uncomfortably close to the ₹100-per-dollar threshold.
T R JAWAHAR in his PointBlank column says, Tamil Nadu’s Gen Z is quietly rejecting alcohol culture, choosing fitness, mental clarity and financial prudence over the once-glorified drinking habits shaped by politics and cinema.