Senthilbalaji case: SC refuses to stay MHC order

The Supreme Court today refused to stay a Madras High Court order allowing the shifting of arrested Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Chennai, to a private facility.

500 TASMAC shops to be closed from tomorrow

Following up on an announcement made on the floor of the Assembly, 500 retail liquor outlets in Tamil Nadu will stop functioning from June 22 onwards, the state-run TASMAC said on Wednesday.

India records 92 new covid cases

India added 92 fresh coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, while active cases fell to 1,786 from 1,844 on Tuesday, according to an update by the health ministry on Wednesday.

American lawmakers ask Biden to raise with Modi ‘areas of concern’

A group of American lawmakers wrote to US President Joe Biden, asking him to raise directly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ”areas of concern” and discuss with him the full range of issues important to a successful, strong, and long-term relationship between the two countries.

Khawaja, Cummins steer Australia to thrilling win

Australia defeated England by two wickets in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Tuesday. Usman Khawaja anchored Australia’s innings with a fighting 65-run knock while Pat Cummins’ 44 not out provided the crucial finish.

Halle Open: Medvedev enters second round

 Daniil Medvedev defeated Marcos Giron 6-4, 6-3 to reach the second round of the Halle Open 2023. Medvedev lost in the first round of last week’s tournament in Stuttgart, but he was never in danger during his opening game at Owl Arena.