The Times of India

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay declared his party a 100 per cent pure force at a high-security rally, vowing to form the government and fulfill people's aspirations. He criticized the ruling DMK for alleged misgovernance and law and order issues, promising clean administration. The event saw stringent security measures following a past tragedy.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's government announced a Rs 5,000 'Special Summer Grant' for 1.31 crore beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Urimai Thogai scheme. Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticized the move as an election-time cash transfer driven by fear of electoral defeat, questioning its timing and the government's credibility.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin preemptively disbursed Rs 5,000 to 1.31 crore women under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme, countering alleged attempts by Delhi-based forces to halt payments. He promised to increase the monthly aid to Rs 2,000 in the next government term, expressing confidence in retaining power.

Seventeen years after escaping bondage, Appa Rao from Tamil Nadu faces bureaucratic hurdles. Despite sanctioned rehabilitation funds of Rs 2.3 lakh, he's received nothing due to a name mismatch on his Aadhaar card and bank records. Efforts are underway to resolve the discrepancy, highlighting the challenges faced by victims seeking aid.

Filmmakers in Tamil Nadu and Kerala are setting crime thrillers in the past to bypass modern surveillance and create more engaging narratives. This 'time travelling' device allows for deeper character development and a wider canvas, connecting viewers emotionally to stories shrouded in nostalgic familiarity and novelty.

The first bench comprising the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M Pancholi granted the relief.

The HC permitted retired judge of the court Justice S Rajeshwaran to function as the election officer, as proposed by the general body of the council.

As a final opportunity, a division bench of Justice P Velmurugan and Justice M Jothiraman suggested that T Ashok Surana of Mylapore in Chennai file an affidavit tendering an unconditional apology for the allegations and statements he had made against the court, its judges and judicial orders passed by them.

The court then directed the authorities to complete the transcription within the third week of March.

The case surfaced in Feb 2025 when a 600-gram gold bar and a 10-kg silver crown were stolen from a Jain temple on Mint Street in Sowcarpet.