Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the Centre has rejected the state's Assembly resolution seeking NEET exemption. Despite submitting all necessary clarifications, the Union government declined the request. Stalin condemned the decision and scheduled an all-party meeting for April 9 to discuss future actions, describing it as a setback for federalism.

A 40-year-old lab technician was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 23-year-old nurse in Kilpauk. The suspect, Bruce Lee, forcibly entered her room and attacked her. He was apprehended by neighbors and handed over to the police, and is now in judicial custody. Investigations are ongoing.

JJ Nagar police have registered two FIRs following a parking dispute between reality TV personality Tharshan and Adhisudi, son of retired High Court Judge Kayalvizhi, in Mogappair. The argument turned physical, resulting in injuries to Adhisudi and his wife, with further investigations under way.

A robber posed as a courier delivery man and attempted to steal a gold chain from a woman in a Chennai residential apartment. The suspect, identified as Sachin, was apprehended within hours, thanks to CCTV footage, and has been linked to over 10 crime cases in the city.

Bhasker Sekar has transformed his adolescent job as a trekking guide into a full-time vocation supporting 600 children from tea estates in Munnar. Using earnings from tour packages, Bhasker provides essential educational supplies, improving the lives of children who face significant challenges in accessing basic resources.

Samsung India employees union has issued a notice to strike at the companys consumer durables facility. The union demands the end of discriminatory wage agreements and the revocation of the suspension of 23 employees. They allege the company offers selective salary hikes to weaken the trade union.

Six new products from Tamil Nadu have been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, bringing the state's total to 69. These products, renowned for their unique qualities, include Panruti Jackfruit, Panruti Cashew, Puliyankudi Acid Lime, Virudhunagar Samba Vathal, Chettikulam Small Onion, and Ramanadu Chithiraikar Rice.

Chief Minister M K Stalin requested a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present a memorandum on delimitation from recent Joint Action Committee discussions. Stalin emphasized the significance of fair representation for citizens in parliamentary democracy and sought an audience along with select MPs from different parties to formally submit the concerns.