The Times of India

A Rs 27.9 crore bribery case against former AIADMK minister Vaithilingam has been reopened by the DVAC. Following allegations of receiving kickbacks from a construction firm for official favours, a fresh probe was ordered after the case's earlier closure sparked criticism. The investigation is now underway.

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay urged the Centre to release Rs 3,284 crore in Samagra Shiksha funds unconditionally and sought exemption from NEET. He also called for the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen detained in Sri Lanka and proposed declaring the Thirukkural as national literature.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a Rs 134.83 crore package to boost paddy production through Kuruvai cultivation. Despite low Mettur reservoir levels, the government will support farmers in delta and non-delta regions with financial aid, 18-hour daily electricity, seeds, and fertilizers.

App will offer half-hour slots, with bookings tied to a patients Aadhaar number

A Supreme Court order has reignited the debate on defining brainstem death, prompting calls for scientific guidance. While allegations of malpractice are serious, the article argues against replacing the indispensable apnoea test with indirect proxies, emphasizing consistent protocol adherence and a unified definition of death.

One finding that side-impact collisions outnumbered head-on crashes on this ECR stretch, Tambaram police installed 120 convex mirrors across 50 junctions

Governance-Centric Approach Weakened Ground Work

Police arrested the cattle farm owner and two others in connection with the murder on Thursday. The body of the deceased, Suresh, was exhumed.

Addressing the council, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vijay said his govt would work constructively with the Union govt while firmly safeguarding TNs interests and aspirations.

Tamil Nadu's echool education minister Rajmohan announced that all teacher vacancies in government schools will be filled soon to prevent disruption to student education.

AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran stated that his party would support AIADMK during tough times and is open to a merger, saying, Let's wait and see. He reaffirmed AMMK's commitment to the NDA alliance.

In a statement, Palaniswami said unannounced outages were affecting households, small industries, farmers and students across the state. With temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius in several districts, residents were being forced to endure prolonged disruptions, he said.

Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has raised serious concerns regarding MLA Saravanan, urging his dismissal due to alleged support for party affiliates charged with sexual assault. Stalin lambasted the ruling party for an apparent failure to support the victim while questioning Chief Minister Vijay's commitment to ensuring women's safety.

A significant 16-km stretch of road in Chennai, the VelacheryTambaram High Road, will soon bear the name of Major Mukund Varadharajan. This renaming honours the brave Indian Army officer, posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra for his ultimate sacrifice. The Tambaram Corporation Council officially approved this tribute, recognizing his profound contribution and valour.

Over 10,000 Visit The Hospital In A Month

Gets 7,500 crore funding support from Centre under UCF