U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) creating a voluntary framework under which AI developers will share advanced models with the government before public release. The central provision allows companies such as OpenAI, Google or Anthropic to give the government…
Justice Mohammed Shaffiq made the query, on a plea moved by P Vadivelu, a daily-wage labourer from Tondiarpet, seeking ₹50 lakh compensation for the death of his 14-year-old daughter Yuvasree in a stampede during a relief distribution program organised by AIADMK at R K Nagar, in Dec 2023 Chennai: Can the state govt be directed…
Home takes centre stage today, and in a good way. The Moon is in harmony with your home zone and Venus provides beauty, comfort and a more relaxed family-friendly mood. Your mother’s love or blessings could be especially positive regardless of whether she assists with the practical aspects of life, offers emotional support or simply…
Manoj Bajpayee has revealed that he has contemplated quitting acting several times over the past decade, admitting that the emotional burden of inhabiting complex characters often leaves a lasting impact on him. During a recent conversation, the actor also spoke candidly about ageing, mortality and the sacrifices that came with his pursuit of success. ‘For…
Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States announced sanctions on Iran’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange on Tuesday (June 2, 2026), accusing it of enabling the Iranian government and blacklisted State institutions to circumvent Western sanctions. The new sanctions follow a Reuters investigation published on May 1, which showed how Nobitex had become…
Chennai: State electricity minister R Nirmal Kumar on Tuesday said that chief minister C Joseph Vijay had sought appointment from AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to meet him after becoming the CM. but the request was turned down.“It was EPS who refused to meet Vijay, and it was not the other way round,‘’ Nirmal…
Keep your cards close today. The Moon is your ruler. It is in turmoil and this makes the atmosphere a little slippery. There is a possibility of hidden opposition but not always dramatic but enough to cause delays or gossip, or even an individual who is working quietly against your interests. Don’t share your complete…
Coimbatore: More than 200 contract sanitary workers boycotted work at ESI hospital here on Tuesday, condemning the irregularities of the contract company. According to sources, about 10 suspended workers from Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) were redeployed at ESI hospital on the day.Condemning the act, sanitary workers at the hospital demanded that the contractors…
The ongoing dispute between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment over Don 3, which recently led to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issuing a non-cooperation directive against the actor, has sparked debate across the film industry. Producer and actor Nikhil Dwivedi has now weighed in on the controversy, saying that while industry bodies…
Israel is among the world’s leading arms exporters. Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israeli arms exports have reached an all-time high for the fifth consecutive year, hitting more than $19 billion in 2025, driven by missile, rocket and air defence systems, the Defence Ministry announced Tuesday (June 2, 2026). Israel…