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- Tamil Nadu·The HinduTNPSC Combined Technical Services 2026: 461 non-interview vacancies, online application till June 25TNPSC has opened online registration for 461 non-interview technical posts across 46 categories, with the exam planned in August 2026.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduUniversity chancellorship in Tamil Nadu: Minister says CM-as-chancellor model is not mandatoryTamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan said the state is not bound to follow the CM-as-chancellor model for universities.
- National·The HinduSupreme Court upholds Election Commission’s power to conduct Special Intensive Revision of voter rollsThe Supreme Court said the Election Commission can carry out Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls to protect electoral accuracy and fairness.
- National·The HinduED raids on Pinarayi Vijayan’s Kerala residences in CMRL-linked money-laundering caseIn May 2026, the Enforcement Directorate searched 10 locations linked to former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in a money-laundering probe tied to ₹1.72 crore received by Exalogic from CMRL.
- National·The HinduKarnataka political transition in 2026: Siddaramaiah to resign after Congress leadership talksIn May 2026, Congress leadership in Delhi discussed a Karnataka chief minister change, and Siddaramaiah was expected to submit his resignation to the governor.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduThirunallar Darbaranyeswarar temple Brahmotsavam: 5 chariots, May 2026 car festival and local holiday in KaraikalThe Thirunallar Darbaranyeswarar temple Brahmotsavam saw a 5-chariot procession on May 27, 2026, in Karaikal district, with a local holiday declared.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduMadras High Court orders Tiruvannamalai police rape case against Andhra woman to be completed by July 31The Madras High Court directed the Tiruvannamalai police rape case involving a 26-year-old Andhra woman to be completed by July 31, 2026.
- National·The HinduAssam passes Uniform Civil Code with 7-year jail for second marriage, 60-day registration ruleAssam Assembly passed a Uniform Civil Code bill with penalties for second marriage, live-in relationship non-registration, and mandatory marriage/divorce registration.
- Economy·The HinduCrop loan waiver in Tamil Nadu: 14.23 lakh farmers, ₹2,044 crore and NABARD-linked policy constraintsThe article explains why crop loan waivers in Tamil Nadu are constrained by NABARD-linked banking rules, citing 14.23 lakh beneficiaries and ₹2,044 crore waiver data.
- National·The HinduPOCSO conviction in Tiruvallur: man gets 39 years rigorous imprisonment for sexual abuse of twin girlsA Tiruvallur POCSO special court sentenced Srinivasan, 57, to 39 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹45,000 for abusing twin girls.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduVadapalani Murugan Temple Vaikasi Visakam Therottam 2026: 10-day festival, chariot procession and key ritual datesVadapalani Murugan Temple in Chennai held its Vaikasi Visakam therottam on May 27, 2026, with the festival running from May 21 to May 30.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduPolice impersonation extortion in Chennai: 2 arrested in Kodambakkam caseIn Chennai’s Kodambakkam, two men were arrested for posing as police and extorting jewellery and ₹70,000 from a 53-year-old woman.
- National·The HinduNEET-UG paper leak case: CBI arrests 2 more; total arrests rise to 13CBI arrested a doctor and a physics teacher in the NEET-UG paper leak case, taking total arrests to 13, while the exam for 23 lakh students was cancelled and a retest was set for June 21.
- Economy·The HinduGold price falls for 3rd day in Chennai after customs duty hike to 15%On 28 May 2026, Chennai gold prices fell for the third straight day, with 22-carat jewellery gold down ₹1,200 per sovereign.
- Economy·The HinduFinance Ministry’s factory visits for Budget 2026 planning: DEA-led ground-level input exerciseThe Finance Ministry will send senior DEA officials to factories and externally aided projects for budget planning inputs.
- Science Technology·The HinduChandrayaan-2 DFSAR finds possible subsurface ice near Moon’s south poleScientists reported possible subsurface ice near the Moon’s south pole using Chandrayaan-2’s DFSAR payload.
- National·The HinduNCW report seeks codification of Muslim personal law on marriage, divorce and child marriageThe NCW has recommended legislation to codify Muslim personal law on marriage, with child marriage prohibition and divorce regulation.
- National·The HinduSupreme Court examines CBSE three-language rule for Class 9 under education policy scrutinyThe Supreme Court has sought responses on CBSE’s three-language rule for Class 9, focusing on implementation challenges, teachers and books.
- Schemes·The HinduWest Bengal’s Annapurna Yojana offers ₹3,000 monthly aid to women in 2026West Bengal announced Annapurna Yojana, under which women will receive ₹3,000 per month while Lakshmir Bhandar continues until full rollout.
- National·The HinduBihar cabinet clears cashless treatment for MLAs, officials, employees and pensioners in 2026Bihar approved cashless treatment for MLAs, government officials, employees and pensioners, and also cleared a land purchase policy for projects.
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