Rediff

Tamil Nadu's state-run liquor retailer, TASMAC, has taken disciplinary action against 1,729 staff members, suspending 245 supervisors, as employees continue their strike. The strike, which has led to widespread closure of liquor outlets for two days, protests a new environmental and social welfare cess of Rs 10 per bottle. Actions include show-cause notices and suspensions across multiple regions, with TASMAC vowing continued strict measures against unauthorised closures.

The Tamil Nadu government revoked a controversial order exempting its Public (Law and Order) Department from the RTI Act, 2005.

A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner in Jaipur, who then buried her body in the garden of their rented house and fled. The crime was discovered by the landlord when he found a hand protruding from freshly dug soil. Police are investigating and searching for the accused.

A garage operator in Patna, Anjani Nandan, was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants on Saturday night as he was leaving work. He succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. Police are investigating the motive and expect arrests soon.