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Thamimun Ansari. M of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Chidambaram constituency with a margin of 5747 votes. He garnered 69739 votes, while All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Pandian. K.A came second with 63992 votes.

Karnataka students expressed shock and disappointment after the NEET exam was canceled due to a paper leak, forcing them to prepare for a re-test. Many are emotionally drained, fearing burnout and reduced preparation time, while some consider alternative career paths. A few parents, however, are relieved by the re-test, hoping for a fair selection process.

The UDF secured a historic mandate in Kerala, yet the Congress party is delaying the appointment of V.D. Satheesan as Chief Minister. Satheesan is presented as the architect of this victory, having built a functioning collective and a credible alternative for voters. His leadership embodies the collective governance and moral standards Kerala now demands.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu echoed Meta engineer Arnav Gupta's views on AI-driven job cuts. Both highlight that escalating AI costs, coupled with rising server prices, are forcing tech companies to reduce headcount. This economic response aims to control expenses, rather than solely reflecting an 'AI productivity miracle' at present. Layoffs continue until companies effectively leverage AI for tangible outcomes.

Veteran actor and producer Sudesh Kumar, known for his roles in 'Saranga' and 'Chhoti Bahen', passed away at 95 in Mumbai. Kumar, who also produced thrillers like 'Uljhan', began his career in theatre before making a mark in films. His wife confirmed his passing after a brief illness. He was born in Peshawar and later moved to Bombay.

Director Ar Gandhi Krishna's upcoming film 'Breakfast' draws inspiration from a friend's love marriage that ended due to a trivial argument. The incident, where a couple's disagreement over their child's schooling escalated after learning about a failed pregnancy, sparked the director's contemplation on modern relationships. The film explores how easily couples part ways over minor issues.

Jeyaraj and Beniks were taken to the Sathankulam police in Tuticorin district late in the evening of June 19, 2020, on charges of having kept their shop open beyond the deadline during the Covid-19 lockdown. They were brutally assaulted by the policemen at night and were lodged in Kovilpatti sub-jail the next day. Beniks died of injuries at the Kovilpatti govt hospital on June 22, 2020, while his father Jeyaraj died on June 23, 2020.