The Times of India

He clarified that he had never started any business in the name Raju Traders.

Lobbying by Congress MLAs aspiring for ministerial berths and demands from the AIADMK faction supporting the govt are delaying the process.

For three decades, Rajesh Ravichandran has dug graves, inheriting the work from his father within the marginalized vettiyan community. Despite facing social discrimination and lacking permanent jobs, pensions, or safety gear, these workers perform a vital, yet stigmatized, service, often exposed to severe health risks.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a 2% dearness allowance hike for state government employees and teachers, raising it from 58% to 60% effective January 1. This decision, benefiting approximately 16 lakh individuals, aligns with the Union government's revision and will incur an additional annual expenditure of 1,230 crore for the state exchequer.

Seventeen foreign nationals, including a woman, are in police custody after immigration officials intercepted them at Chennai and Madurai airports. Suspected of voting in Tamil Nadu's Assembly elections using fraudulent documents, these individuals were identified by indelible ink marks on their fingers. Investigations are underway, with initial reports suggesting votes were cast in Perambur and KK Nagar.