The Times of India News

A public interest petition challenges the legality of the Madras High Court collegium's recent recommendation of 13 advocates for judgeship. The petitioner argues the collegium was flawed by excluding Justice J Nisha Banu, who was still technically part of the court when recommendations were made. The plea also alleges political interference in the selection process.

A Chennai-bound bus in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district veered off the road and collided with two cars after a tyre burst, resulting in nine fatalities and at least 10 injuries. The accident occurred near Thittakudi, blocking traffic on the national highway. The Chief Minister announced compensation for the victims' families.

A businessman was arrested in Chennai for secretly filming his neighbour, a dentist, while she was bathing. The 57-year-old man was caught by the woman's mother on his terrace with a smartphone. Following a complaint and escalation, police registered an FIR and took him into custody.

A first-year dental student in Kundrathur has accused a senior administrative officer and hostel in-charge of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation. The student alleges the officer made inappropriate remarks and proposed a relationship, threatening academic repercussions if she refused. The hostel in-charge reportedly confiscated her phone and verbally abused her.