The Times of India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused divisive forces of distorting Vallalar's humanitarian philosophy. He affirmed the state's commitment to upholding the saint-reformer's message of equality and compassion through governance, stating that attempts to alter Tamil society's cultural identity would fail. Stalin highlighted Vallalar's teachings as the ideological basis for the Dravidian movement and its welfare-oriented governance.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin orchestrated a surprise 5,000 credit to 1.31 crore women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. This move, described as a surgical strike, preempted potential opposition promises and Supreme Court scrutiny on freebies, stunning political rivals.

He accused the governor of undermining the dignity and traditions of the Tamil Nadu assembly, referring to his walkout during an address as disrespectful.

Police were investigating if he died after falling off the flyover by accident or if it was a case of suicide.

Several suburban trains were delayed for 20-30 minutes after an internet cable fell on the overhead electric (OH) line near Guindy railway station around 5pm on Saturday.

TVK Salem district secretary A Parthiban met the relatives and promised to cover the family's expenses, including the educational expenses of Suraj's two children. Parthiban arranged an ambulance to transport the body to Maharashtra.