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Tamil Nadu government initiated a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, moving senior officials across key departments like municipal administration, energy, and transport. Gagandeep Singh Bedi now heads municipal administration and water supply, while Dr. G S Sameeran takes charge as GCC Commissioner. Several other crucial appointments were made in civic bodies and state agencies.

According to a govt order, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, who was serving as additional chief secretary to govt, rural development and panchayat raj department, has been transferred and posted as additional chief secretary to govt, municipal administration and water supply department, replacing D Karthikeyan.

Says Taare Zameen Par is that kind of film from which it will be difficult to break away naturally

A hospital successfully saved a critically ill 55-year-old doctor suffering from severe respiratory failure and multi-organ complications. The patient's life was sustained using advanced ECMO support, acting as an artificial heart and lung system. This timely intervention by the multidisciplinary critical care team led to the doctor's recovery and discharge.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has once again won hearts, this time with former Australian cricketer Brett Lee showering praise on the actor for his humility and leadership during his time with Kolkata Knight Riders. In a recent interview, Brett Lee opened up about his bond with Shah Rukh Khan and revealed how the superstar would motivate the Kolkata Knight Riders squad before every IPL match.

In fact, ⁠IT has been the worst-performing major sector in the Indian market over the past 12-18 months. In May, 2026, the Nifty IT index touched a near 3-year low, losing more than a fourth of its value since the start of the year.

Vikram's highly anticipated film 'Chiyaan 63' is set to commence shooting in early June, with the actor dedicating over 50 continuous days to the Chennai schedule. The project boasts a strong technical team, including composer Santhosh Narayanan and cinematographer R. D. Rajasekhar, and will feature veteran actors Urvashi and M. S. Bhaskar in key roles.

At Ashoke Pandit’s birthday celebration, Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt showcased their affection in a heartwarming display, intertwining hands while flashing smiles for the cameras. Their joyful outing came shortly after a family event where they accompanied their children to support Aamir's son Junaid.

As part of the reshuffle, Vijay retained the Poverty Alleviation portfolio and reassigned the Women Welfare department, previously held by him, to newly inducted minister K Jegadeshwari. Congress leaders S Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan have been allotted the Tourism and Higher Education portfolios, respectively. Another TVK minister, Mohamed Farvas, has been allocated the Labour Welfare and Skill Development portfolio.

The Tamil crime thriller 'Kaalidas 2', a sequel to the 2019 film, is now available for streaming on multiple OTT platforms including Amazon Prime Video and Sun NXT. Directed by Sri Senthil, the movie follows Inspector Kaalidas as he investigates the disappearance of a young girl, uncovering secrets and facing conflict with DSP Vaishnavi.

C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a significant political shift. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Vijay and assured continued central government support for the state's welfare. Vijay's party, TVK, secured victory in the 2026 elections, ending the dominance of Dravidian parties.