A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after an old Instagram story allegedly posted by Minister Sarathkumar went viral on social media.
The video appears to show Sarathkumar crushing a white powder using an ATM card on a mobile phone while watching an IPL match from a stadium. The clip, reportedly shared years ago with his close friends under the caption "Thug Life," has triggered allegations from the DMK, which claims the minister was using drugs.
Responding to the controversy, Sarathkumar released a clarification, stating that he was not consuming drugs. According to the minister, he was crushing tablets to prepare medicine for his child, who was unwell that day.
Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay flagged off a massive anti-drug awareness run along Chennai's Marina Beach before surprising hundreds of participants by joining them for the run this morning.
Dressed in tracks, sneakers and sunglasses, the Chief Minister drew loud cheers from participants, many of them youngsters, as he ran alongside them wearing a "Start Run, Stop Drugs" T-shirt. The event witnessed a huge turnout, with aerial visuals showing long stretches of Marina Road dotted with runners.
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Tamil Nadu Minister D. Sarathkumar has vehemently denied drug use allegations following the resurfacing of a two-year-old video. He clarified that the footage, showing him arranging a powder, depicted him crushing a tablet for his daughter. Sarathkumar dismissed the claims as politically motivated and baseless, asserting his readiness to cooperate with any investigation into the matter.
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Ireland secured a historic 34-run victory over reigning T20 World Champions India in the series opener. Despite India's strong start, Ireland's disciplined pace attack and a crucial counter-attacking partnership in the death overs proved decisive. Lorcan Tucker's fifty and a late surge from Gareth Delany and George Dockrell propelled Ireland to 182, a total India couldn't chase, falling for 148.
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Speculation arose after Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray were seen on the same flight. Despite political differences, BJP MLC Pratap Lad downplayed the encounter, emphasizing cordial relations and noting Thackeray's attendance at his daughter's wedding. Lad also expressed surprise at Thackeray using a commercial flight, while denying BJP involvement in recent Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MP defections.
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Volkswagen is reportedly considering a massive overhaul, including closing four German factories and significantly increasing job cuts, potentially impacting up to 100,000 roles. This drastic move comes as the automaker faces intense competition from Chinese rivals, US tariffs, and declining European demand. The proposals, set for discussion soon, are expected to face strong opposition from unions and a key state shareholder, highlighting the immense pressure on the German giant.
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Security guard’s throat slit during alleged burglary bid in Jaipur
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Sand mafia arrested for attempting to attack addl tehsildar
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State extends Rabi paddy procurement deadline to July 3
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