Chief Minister MK Stalin reviewed Tamil Nadu's monsoon preparedness with officials, focusing on districts near the Western Ghats that face heavy rainfall risks. At the meeting, it was decided that relief centres must be equipped with food, water and electricity to be ready for use.
The Supreme Court questioned the urgency of the Madras High Court in hearing Savukku Shankar's plea on Tamil Nadu's Sanipreneur scheme during vacation, and paused its order pending wider hearings.
Four men, including a man reportedly a DMK youth wing functionary, were arrested in Tamil Nadu for stealing a metal Amman idol from a godown in Thoothukudi. BJP's K Annamalai alleged political shielding in the case.
Two weeks after an elderly couple was murdered in Erode, Tamil Nadu Police arrested four suspects. According to the police, the killers posed as coconut traders, conducted a recce before the crime and afterwards melted the stolen gold jewellery.
The ED carried out fresh searches at around 10 locations in Tamil Nadu as part of its probe into the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac)-linked money laundering case.
All occupants were rescued safely with only minor injuries.
The Madras High Court questioned the Tamil Nadu government over alleged political links and corruption in its 'Sanipreneurs' scheme. The high court was hearing a PIL by YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar demanding a CBI probe into its implementation.
Tamil Nadu is leading the way in mainstreaming women in policing, with 43 per cent of police stations headed by women, said Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. He said the state's decades-long efforts have empowered women to rise across ranks and roles in the force.
Eight-year-old Sai Dhanvish from Tamil Nadu donated his year-long savings to the Indian Army. Known for helping others, he marked the gesture at the Collector's office. His parents run a fish shop in Velliyanai.
The Enforcement Directorate raided about 10 locations in Tamil Nadu on Friday in connection with the Tasmac money laundering case. This follows earlier raids in March over alleged Rs 1,000 crore irregularities.
An unidentified man entered the Sulur Air Force Base in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore around 7 pm on Wednesday. He was caught by alert guards and handed over to police. Authorities are probing his identity and motive.
A chemical tank burst at a factory in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore, releasing toxic gas. At least 29 nearby residents were hospitalised with symptoms of vomiting and eye irritation. Police suspect overheating caused the structure to burst.
