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DMK president M.K. Stalin accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's government of acting as a xerox copy of the BJP, alleging attempts to weaken the opposition by inducting AIADMK MLAs. Stalin criticized the government's approach to women's safety, claiming TVK functionaries were involved in recent crimes and that the party removed victims instead of taking action.
DMK MP Kanimozhi voiced deep concern over disturbing allegations of sexual abuse and filming involving a TVK member in Salem, impacting over 50 women. She implored the state government for swift, stringent action, drawing parallels to the Pollachi case and urging against shielding perpetrators. Kanimozhi demanded a thorough investigation and justice for victims.
A 25-year-old woman, Dharini, tragically took her own life by hanging after allegedly murdering her three-month-old daughter, Shreya, in Chennai's Aminjikarai. The infant was found unconscious with froth around her mouth. Preliminary investigations suggest Dharini had a history of depression that reportedly worsened after childbirth. Authorities are awaiting post-mortem reports to determine the infant's cause of death.
AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami is urgently calling party members together. This comes after a significant number of MLAs, around 25, have caused trouble, with four now jumping ship to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). This wave of defections is really shaking up the party's unity, especially after their recent election losses.
Former BJP MLA S. Vijayadharani is set to join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday. Having previously represented Vilavancode for three terms with the Congress and later joining the BJP, she resigned from her MLA post in February 2024. This move marks a new political chapter for Vijayadharani after a brief stint with the BJP.
The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010, requires all institutions offering treatment or diagnostic services to register with state authorities. But officials say the laws language was drafted with physician-led facilities in mind, leaving room for interpretation when it comes to allied health professionals
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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

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