The Times of India

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered a swift and intensive investigation into the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore. Assuring severe punishment for those involved in crimes against women and children, he stated that two individuals have been arrested and a speedy probe is underway to file the chargesheet immediately.

Former Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin highlighted over 30 major incidents, including a brutal child murder in Coimbatore, questioning the state's law and order. He urged Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to prioritize public safety, demanding swift justice for the victim and support for her grieving family. The opposition leader stressed the need to prevent future tragedies.

Buses now park along Poonamallee High Road, blocking traffic from Koyambedu to Maduravoyal

The controversy began when Raja posted a tweet comparing the decision of IUML and VCK to join the TVK cabinet to an extramarital affair. He later deleted the post and shared another message, stating that a coconut tree from his house had bent across the street to offer tender coconuts to a neighbouring house.

Two days ago, Vijay went to the womans house. The womans family confronted and assaulted him. In the attack, Vijays left leg was severed. Police said the accused then gagged him, forced pesticide into his mouth and dumped the body in a nearby bush in an attempt to cover up the crime.

Madras High Court permitted a West Bengal woman to donate a kidney to her son, rejecting the Directorate of Medical Education and Research's demand for a DNA test. Justice GR Swaminathan noted that birth certificates and other documents established their biological relationship, ordering the authorization committee to grant permission without delay for the transplant.

TNPDCL updates billing software and communicates to field assessors

The chairman post had remained vacant, and the chief minister issued orders appointing Krishnan to head the board for implementing its various welfare schemes and housing initiatives.

Kumaragurubaran replaces Shilpa Prabhakar Satish, who has now been posted as commissioner of labour. Dr S Swarna has been redesignated as principal secretary, tourism, culture and special initiatives department.

Chennai North Beach police have filed a case against former minister PK Sekarbabu and his supporters following an election day clash with TVK functionaries. The incident, involving allegations of outsiders at a party office, led to an altercation and subsequent road blockade. Police intervened, detaining individuals from both sides. Further investigation is ongoing.

Southern Railway's Chennai division is set to upgrade four key goods sheds, boosting freight movement and cargo handling. Singaperumal Koil and Tada are already seeing improvements for automobile traffic. Korukkupet's Rs 81.43 crore redevelopment will include new lines and truck facilities, while Katpadi will enhance handling of essential commodities, supporting regional industrial growth.

Tamil Nadu's cabinet expanded with VCK and IUML ministers joining CM Vijay's government, marking a significant coalition shift. However, the swearing-in was overshadowed by a 'Tamil Thai Vaazhthu' controversy and internal alliance friction. Despite requests, the Tamil anthem was not played first, sparking criticism and internal dissent.

Congress returns to power in Tamil Nadu after 59 years with two legislators sworn in as ministers. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expanded his cabinet, rewarding loyalists and allies, and notably inducted seven Dalit ministers, the highest ever. The new cabinet also features two Brahmin ministers and is one of the youngest in the state's history.

While the NGT had ordered the removal of fly ash deposited along the creek river bed and the flood plains, roughly amounting to 56.7 lakh metric tonnes, and to plug the leaks in all pipelines that carry the ash slurry, a visit by TOI to Ennore and nearby hamlets revealed that the compliance by Tangedco has been subpar at best