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The court also cautioned youngsters and their families against romance fraud and asked them to exercise utmost caution while getting into online or tech-facilitated relationships.

Additional chief secretary Supriya Sahu, who headed the environment, climate change and forests department, has been posted to entrepreneurship, development and innovation institute as its commissioner. Sahu is replaced by senior officer Kakarla Usha who is secretary of the public and rehabilitation department.

The Peoples Photographers Collective empowers young people from socially and economically disadvantaged communities who lack access to formal photography education to showcase the lives of their own communities through photography.

A magnitude-3 earthquake struck Krishnagiri district on Wednesday evening. Mild tremors were felt in parts of the district and adjoining Karnataka areas. The quake occurred at 7:52 PM at a depth of 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was located in the Denkanikottai-Hosur region near the border. Officials reported no immediate damage to property or injuries.

Officials said the tremor may have been felt in and around Krishnagiri, Hosur and adjoining parts of Karnataka. No reports of damage or casualties have been received.

CPM state secretary P Shanmugam called the measure excessively harsh on people living there for generations. It would affect around 98,000 people living there, he said.

The cave, which was created by carving a rock for the 1978 Telugu movie Jaganmohini directed by V Vittalacharya, has become a tourist attraction once again.

A sub-registrar and three others face charges for executing a fraudulent sale deed. This prime property belonging to the Palani Mutt is valued at approximately Rs 100 crore.

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has extended a warm invitation to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, who accepted and is set to join actor Mohanlal at an anti-drug awareness event. As the brand ambassador for Kerala's anti-drug initiative, Mohanlals association, combined with Vijay's presence, aims to amplify awareness regarding drug misuse, particularly among the youth. The Chief Minister pledged complete support for the program.

A man attacked a woman and her mother with a sickle near Kalkurichi. The woman died at the scene while her daughter sustained critical injuries. This incident occurred after the woman refused to proceed with their marriage plans. The accused, Yuvaraj, was arrested by the Mallankinaru police shortly after the attack. The injured daughter is currently receiving medical treatment at the Virudhunagar Government Hospital.

The Madras High Court upheld a life sentence for T Kasi alias Suji. He was convicted of sexually exploiting women and extorting significant sums of money. The court urged young people to exercise caution in online relationships. Judges warned against sharing intimate photographs or videos digitally with anyone. This judgment aims to protect victims from irreversible harm and exploitation.

A 34-year-old man died in judicial custody in Kanniyakumari district. His family alleges custodial assault and visible injury marks on his body. Relatives are protesting and demanding a thorough investigation into the death. Opposition leaders have expressed shock and demanded accountability from the government. The police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of death.

Tamil Nadu medical colleges added 950 MBBS seats for the 2026-27 academic year. Three government colleges increased their intake, and one new private college opened. However, 800 seats were lost as colleges gained deemed university status. These seats will now be managed by the central medical counselling committee. The net effect still feels like a squeeze for the state.

Tamil Nadu government now accepts bribe reports via WhatsApp message to a dedicated number. Anti-bribery notice boards will be prominently displayed in all government offices statewide. Officials are instructed to ensure these notices are scrupulously displayed for public awareness. The Chief Minister expressed distress over continued corruption reports among some officials. Inspection teams will verify compliance, and departments must submit reports on implementation.

An interim panel has been appointed to lead the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority. Retired IAS officer K Phanindra Reddy will serve as the new chairperson. The state government has superseded the authority for six months. This action was taken as the authority could not discharge its statutory functions. The new panel will perform duties until the authority is reconstituted.

Chief secretary M Sai Kumar on Tuesday sent a circular instructing all govt department heads and collectors to ensure anti-bribery notice boards are displayed prominently in all govt offices and public places across the state.

Restoration also revived areas ecology, attracting a wide range of birdlife, say villagers

City reports four cases a day on average; less than last year but officials want to prevent outbreak