The Times of India

Initially, his wife, Ammu, claimed that Antony had doused himself with petrol in a drunken state to end life.

The court quashed a GO dated July 1, 2025, and directed the govt to allocate alternate land or pay the value of the land to St Josephs Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Koothapakkam, Cuddalore.

Arjunas remarks drew criticism from several quarters, particularly from Rajinikanths fans.

Police said Kalaiselvan of Pallavan Salai in Triplicane worked as a load van driver and was unmarried.

Chennai residents experienced widespread anxiety over LPG refill availability as booking systems for Bharat Gas and Indane faced disruptions. While suppliers cited overloaded systems and server glitches due to a surge in bookings, many consumers reported failed attempts and delayed deliveries, leading to frustration.

Roadside eateries are illegally using subsidized domestic LPG cylinders due to sharp price hikes in commercial ones. Authorities have yet to take action, despite regulations prohibiting such diversion. While some eateries face closures due to shortages, government-run kitchens report no disruptions.

Autorickshaw drivers are facing an LPG shortage, with some stations charging double the usual price and refusing receipts. Long queues have formed, impacting drivers who rely on LPG-powered vehicles. Driver unions are urging the state government to intervene to prevent further exploitation and ensure fuel availability. Ride-hailing companies are monitoring the situation.

Panic buying due to LPG cylinder shortages has led to a surge in demand for induction stoves, with many stores reporting sold-out inventory. Service centers are overwhelmed with repair requests, as consumers adapt by using induction cooktops for various cooking tasks to conserve gas and reduce cooking time.

Chennai's eateries faced a severe LPG shortage, forcing many to shut or scale down operations. With commercial cylinders unavailable for days, hotels are switching to electric stoves. Associations met officials, warning of further closures if gas deliveries don't resume, as oil companies prioritize hospitals and educational institutions amid West Asian unrest.

A Class VIII textbook's mention of judicial corruption sparked Supreme Court intervention, halting circulation. The article argues civic education requires foundational understanding before addressing institutional flaws. Tamil Nadu's intellectual tradition emphasizes questioning power while respecting institutions. Presenting controversies like NEET as systemic failure, rather than constitutional process, is pedagogical malpractice. Mature curricula should introduce criticism after establishing

MDMK will contest in three constituencies on DMKs rising sun symbol and in the remaining one constituency, it will contest on a symbol allocated by the Election Commission of India

We are working day and night (for the welfare of the people), and we will continue to do so, the PM said after inaugurating some completed projects and laying the foundation for new projects.

A commercial LPG shortage is impacting corporate canteens, hostels, and wedding halls across Chennai. Hostels are already rationing services, with some facilities halting coffee, tea, and certain dishes due to soaring cylinder prices. Wedding caterers are discussing adjustments with clients, while hospitals, though currently stable, anticipate potential disruptions and are considering menu simplifications and shifts to electric cooking.

Chennai's hotels and eateries face an LPG crisis, with many threatening to close by Tuesday night due to supply cuts. Oil companies have reduced deliveries of commercial cylinders, impacting over 10,000 establishments. The Chennai Hotels Association has appealed to the Prime Minister and Chief Minister for urgent intervention to restore gas supplies and prevent widespread shutdowns.