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In a bold rebuttal, CPM state secretary P Shanmugam has dismissed the allegations from Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty regarding his candidacy in a newly formed Tamil Nadu coalition. Shanmugam emphasized that the CPM had no involvement in the establishment of this front, labeling Chakravarty's social media statements as misleading and an unfortunate overreach.

The Congress party has announced seven candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge will contest from Karnataka, alongside Mansoor Ali Khan and Pawan Khera. Other nominations include Pranav Jha from Jharkhand, Praveen Chakravarty from Tamil Nadu, Meenakshi Natarajan from MP, and Neeraj Dangi from Rajasthan.

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led alliance has allocated a Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu to its partner, the Indian National Congress. This decision comes ahead of the biennial elections scheduled for June 18. The Congress had previously requested the seat, which will now be filled by their nominated candidate.

Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project has ignited a major interstate dispute with Tamil Nadu, creating a political dilemma for the Congress party. Both states, now under Congress rule, are at odds over water sharing, exposing deep regional tensions and challenging the party's unity.

Actor Ronit Roy has issued a stern public warning against scammers impersonating him online to solicit money, particularly from women. He shared specific contact details used by the fraudsters and emphasized that he and his representatives would never request funds or favors. Roy urged fans to report any suspicious activity to help apprehend the culprits. Read on to know more in detail.

DMK mouthpiece Murasoli criticized Congress and Rahul Gandhi for alleged lack of gratitude after the party left the DMK-led alliance. The editorial highlighted DMK chief M K Stalin's role in forming the INDIA bloc and supporting Congress's inclusion, despite opposition from other leaders. Murasoli also accused Congress members close to Gandhi of targeting the DMK government.

In his inaugural address, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari called on his supporters at Jorasanko Thakurbari to move away from partisan slogans like 'Jai Shri Ram,' stating that his leadership embodies the spirit of every citizen in Bengal. He emphasized the urgent need to repair and rejuvenate the state's educational and cultural landscape, drawing inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore’s vision.

CBSE and AIIMS New Delhi have launched Phase II of Project MATE across more than 60 schools in Delhi NCR to strengthen adolescent wellbeing and counselling support. The initiative focuses on emotional, social and psychological development of middle-school students through classroom modules, peer-support systems and parent workshops. School counsellors participating in the programme will undergo intensive training at AIIMS New Delhi before implementation begins for students of Grades VI to VIII from July 2026.

Tamil Nadu Congress leaders met with TVK president Vijay to offer support for forming the state government after a hung Assembly. The delegation, including TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai, conveyed the Congress Legislature Party and TNCC's backing for TVK to stake its claim.

Praveen said if both Congress and TVK had joined hands, they would have formed the govt with ease.

In a bold maneuver, the BJP introduced 16 fresh candidates for Assam's assembly elections, mixing experience with youthful energy by including six seasoned party veterans and ten dynamic newcomers. The strategic move, which saw 21 sitting MLAs being replaced, paid off handsomely as every first-time contender emerged victorious, cementing a resounding 82-seat win for the NDA.

In the 10th century, Tamil Nadu was home to an innovative system of village democracy that was quite ahead of its time. The Uthiramerur inscriptions from 920 CE illustrate a process where 30 ward representatives were elected, with specific qualifications like age, property ownership, and educational background.

Delhi NCR's bats are now more accessible thanks to a new fold-out guide and a guided Bat Walk at Sunder Nursery. Launched for International Bat Appreciation Day, the initiative aims to dispel myths and highlight the vital ecological roles of these nocturnal mammals. Experts emphasize changing public perception to foster conservation efforts.

Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty reveals his meetings with TVK's Vijay were sanctioned by party leadership, aiming to strengthen Congress in Tamil Nadu. He admits dissatisfaction over the 28-seat deal and the lack of power-sharing, suggesting TVK was an 'other option' for a better outcome. Chakravarty defends dissent as a party tradition.