In Thanikandi village, Coimbatore, a group of tribal women transformed their lives by starting a self-help group with a mere Rs 2,200. Supported by the Isha Foundation, they established tea and tiffin stalls, eventually generating a turnover of Rs 1.98 crore over seven years.

The deceased has been identified as S Adhitya of Selvam Nagar in Kumalankuttai. He was studying in a govt higher secondary school in the same locality.

After meeting Palaniswami, Rithanya's father R Annadurai told reporters that Kavins parents were supports of the Congress party and trying to weaken the case with the assistance of the members of the ruling DMK.

An electric bus traveling from Trichy to Coimbatore caught fire near Karumathampatti early Sunday morning after the driver lost control and hit the median. Quick-thinking truck drivers rescued 21 injured passengers by breaking the bus windows. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and police are investigating the incident and plan to commend the truck drivers for their heroic actions.