The Times of India

Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narenda Modi contending that the response ignored settled legal principles governing inter-state rivers and the rights of lower riparian states.

A traffic police inspector was arrested for allegedly molesting a woman in Chennai. The accused, Manimaran, was under the influence of alcohol while travelling on a motorcycle. He inappropriately touched a woman walking along a road in Velachery. Passers-by and motorists came to the woman's aid after she raised an alarm. Police registered a case and arrested Manimaran after examining CCTV footage.

A multi-vehicle collision on the Aiyayur Agaram flyover resulted in two fatalities. A two-wheeler lost control and struck an oncoming luxury bus. A speeding car then collided with the rear of the bus. Bhupathi, a Villupuram resident, died instantly at the scene. John Anbazhagan, traveling in the car, also succumbed to his injuries.

The Madras High Court has overturned the provision of government jobs to 31 family members of the victims of the Karur stampede, underlining that public employment is not a privilege to be granted indiscriminately. The court highlighted that jobs should be acquired through merit. Furthermore, it proposed skill training and entrepreneurship as preferable avenues for assistance to the affected families, cautioned against creating a surge of similar requests.

Preliminary surveys have documented eight species

Students, activists rally around the giant to celebrate and protect eco-heritage

Archaeologists said conch shells are aplenty in the shallow waters of Gulf of Mannar.

The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench recently invalidated the allocation of government jobs to the relatives of victims from the Karur stampede. The ruling highlighted concerns over constitutional principles of equality and the right to equal opportunity in public service. The court pointed out that current waiting lists for compassionate appointments had been ignored.

A 16-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a stabbing incident. The accused, Iyappan, allegedly attacked her when she rejected his advances. He had previously done electrical repair work at her residence in Cuddalore. The girl was alone at home when the attack occurred on Sunday. Police have registered a case and are searching for the absconding accused.

A Chennai court ordered a new investigation into an alleged bribery case. The probe concerns former minister Vaithilingam and a Rs 28-crore bribe accusation. An anti-corruption NGO challenged the earlier closure of this significant investigation. The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption will now conduct the extended inquiry. This renewed investigation is expected to be completed within the next three months.

Velu Chinnasamy transformed a Kolapakkam fair price shop into a community hub. He added amenities like chairs, fans, and drinking water for residents. A community library, Thiruvalluvar Noolagam, was established with resident contributions and support. The library now offers various books, benefiting students and senior citizens alike. Plans are underway to expand the library with more seating and lighting.

Global shifts and domestic incentives create opportunities across the critical minerals value chain, attracting investment and strengthening manufacturing.