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A 20-year-old woman, Lavanya, was attacked in a Madurai photocopy shop where she worked after refusing the advances of a man she knew. The accused, Siddhik Raja, 25, fled the scene after the attack and is currently being sought by Othakadai police.
A Chennai engineering student, VV Vaageesan, is seeking 1.1 crore from the makers of Tamil film 'Amaran' for featuring his mobile number in the movie. Since the film's release, Vaageesan has been inundated with calls from viewers mistaking his number for actress Sai Pallavi's.
A 13-year-old girl was abducted and gang-raped by three men in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred on November 16 when the girl was alone outside her house. The accused, who were drinking nearby, took her to a quarry and assaulted her. They were arrested on Wednesday and remanded in judicial custody.
IndiGo Airlines is launching daily direct flights between Chennai and Penang starting December 21, marking its third Malaysian destination. The new route caters to rising travel demand and strengthens India-Malaysia ties. IndiGo will also resume its Bengaluru-Kuala Lumpur route on the same date, expanding its international footprint.
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Thanikainathan, a polytechnic faculty member, was injured when an advertisement hoarding on a traffic signal post fell on him in Cuddalore. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the hoarding collapsing as Thanikainathan passes by. He was hospitalized and later discharged. Police personnel who shared the video online were transferred to the armed reserve police force.
A Chennai couple, guided by a WhatsApp group, delivered their baby at home, raising concerns among health authorities. The husband, relying on online advice, assisted in the birth, prompting a police investigation. Officials are considering legal action against the group promoting unsupervised home births and are educating the couple about the associated risks.