The deceased have been identified as P Tarun Viswastharangan, 20, of Keezhkattalai in Chennai, M Revanth, 21, of Tenkasi and G Joseph Anton Jeniff, 21, of TSR Nagar at Thiruvottriyur in Chennai.

A potential train accident was narrowly averted near Chennai after miscreants tampered with a railway switch. The Southern Railway's Electronic Interlocking system detected the issue and alerted staff, who secured the area before any trains passed. An investigation is underway, and surveillance has been intensified following a similar incident in October 2024.

Arijit Singh has cancelled his Chennai concert, originally scheduled for April 27, to honour the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen were killed. Organisers have confirmed that full refunds will be automatically processed for all ticket holders.

Chennai traffic police have announced special traffic and parking arrangements for the IPL 2025 match between CSK and SRH on April 25th. Restrictions will be in place from 5 PM to 11 PM around MA Chidambaram Stadium. Car pass holders must park in designated areas, while others are directed to Marina Beach Service Road.

The push for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, exemplified by Uttarakhand's enactment, is framed as secular progress. However, critics argue true equality requires dismantling inequities within Hindu personal law first. Reform is needed in areas like inheritance, guardianship, and divorce before imposing uniformity, ensuring the UCC promotes justice rather than assimilation.

Tourists in Kashmir share their experiences after a terror attack. A family from Chennai narrowly escaped gunfire near Baisaran meadow. Another group from Adyar cut short their trip. A large contingent from Tamil Nadu was turned back by police. Many tourists noted the varying levels of security across different regions.