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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.

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.

TVK leader Vijay is set to take charge of Home and Public Administration portfolios. Key party members are slated for significant roles, including Public Works, Municipal Administration, and Prohibition Enforcement. Other trusted aides are expected to handle Electricity and Commercial Taxes. Congress is likely to secure two ministerial positions, with a junior minister post also considered.

Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam achieved a stunning debut, securing 14 out of 16 Chennai seats, even unseating the Chief Minister. The party credits its success to a strong appeal among Dalit voters, fishermen, and urban electorates seeking change, amplified by targeted digital campaigns and welfare promises resonating with women.

C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu's 9th Chief Minister, marking a historic shift from the DMK and AIADMK dominance. He pledged "real secularism and social justice," immediately signing orders for free electricity and establishing task forces for women's safety and anti-narcotics.

On Labour Day, filmmaker Anand Pandit reflects on the invisible workforce that powers cinema, from technicians to daily wage crew members. He underscores the need to recognise their contribution and ensure safer, more dignified working conditions across film sets.

A key aspect of the case was the opinion of a Medical Board constituted pursuant to directions of the High Court. The Board examined the medical records and histopathology reports and concluded that the removed testicle was small, cystic, dysplastic, and exhibited focal fibrosis.

Indian chess sees a historic moment as R Vaishali secures a spot in the Women's World Championship match. She will challenge China's Ju Wenjun later this year. This achievement, alongside Praggnanandhaa's potential challenge in the men's section, marks twin Indian representation at the highest chess boards. Vaishali's victory as the lowest seed is a significant feat.

Chennai's electoral battleground is set, with DMK leaders M K Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin contesting key seats. The party relies on its governance and a blend of experienced and new candidates. TVK's presence could impact close contests, while AIADMK veterans face the challenge of reconnecting with younger voters.

Ahead of the US visit by a Nasscom delegation this month, its President Som Mittal today said the visa fee hike and Ohio's ban on outsourcing is "disturbing" with long term implications.

A lean team of 15 researchers, many in their twenties, at Sarvam successfully built a 105-billion-parameter foundational LLM from scratch. Spearheaded by Rahul Aralikatte, the young team managed data engineering, pre-training, and safety guardrails, showcasing India's emerging AI talent. Sarvam, a full-stack GenAI company, aims to build technology for India's specific needs.

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand won't be a part of India's team for the chess Olympiad in Turkey, scheduled from August 27 to December 10.

Fabiano Caruana proved why he has won a right to challenge Magnus Carlsen in the World Championship match later this year. Sadly, it came at the expense of Indian icon Viswanathan Anand, the multiple world champion.

World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand lost to world number two Fabiano Caruana of USA as Indian men went down 1.5-2.5 at the hands of the defending champions in the fourth round of Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia, Thursday.

In an official release issued here, the Telangana DGP's office said that in compliance with the apex court order, 28 inspectors were promoted and 41 DSPs were reverted to their earlier post of inspectors.

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to Ketan and Vivek Anand, sons of noted filmmaker late Chetan Anand, undergoing sentence of life imprisonment in jail on charge of conspiracy to murder former actress Priya Rajvansh.

( R.B.Menon ) 81, S/o late K.P.K.Nair & Kunjumalu Amma passed away peacefully in Mumbai on 23/02/2014, Fondly remembered by Wife : Kezhapat Radha Menon. Children : Pradeep, Santosh & Anand Menon; D/i/l : Anushree & Krishna. Grand Children : Vishan,Vishnu, Ipsha & Ankita.