The deceased have been identified as P Tarun Viswastharangan, 20, of Keezhkattalai in Chennai, M Revanth, 21, of Tenkasi and G Joseph Anton Jeniff, 21, of TSR Nagar at Thiruvottriyur in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi alleged that state universities' vice-chancellors were warned against attending a conference he convened, with one VC allegedly threatened by police. DMK MP P. Wilson criticized the Governor's actions, deeming the conference illegal and accusing Ravi of attempting to politicize universities. This escalation follows a Supreme Court ruling empowering the state government to appoint vice-chancellors.

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi alleged that state universities were warned against attending a conference he organized, claiming a vice chancellor was intimidated by police. DMK's Rajya Sabha member refuted these claims, accusing the Governor of making false allegations and attempting to politicize universities with a specific ideology, undermining academic excellence.

A potential train accident was narrowly averted near Chennai after miscreants tampered with a railway switch. The Southern Railway's Electronic Interlocking system detected the issue and alerted staff, who secured the area before any trains passed. An investigation is underway, and surveillance has been intensified following a similar incident in October 2024.

Arijit Singh has cancelled his Chennai concert, originally scheduled for April 27, to honour the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen were killed. Organisers have confirmed that full refunds will be automatically processed for all ticket holders.

Vice chancellors from Tamil Nadu's state government-run universities boycotted the annual Vice Chancellors Conference organized by Governor RN Ravi in Udhagamandalam. While VCs from private deemed-to-be and central universities attended, the boycott highlights ongoing tensions. The conference coincides with the Supreme Court's directives regarding decisions on bills passed by state assemblies, adding a layer of political context.

Chennai traffic police have announced special traffic and parking arrangements for the IPL 2025 match between CSK and SRH on April 25th. Restrictions will be in place from 5 PM to 11 PM around MA Chidambaram Stadium. Car pass holders must park in designated areas, while others are directed to Marina Beach Service Road.