A Chennai woman, amidst a family dispute, tragically attempted suicide after slitting the throats of her two young sons. The 18-month-old died in the hospital, while the older child and the mother remain in critical condition. The incident occurred after an argument with her estranged husband.

The IMD has said there may be light to moderate rain at one or two places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and the Karaikal area.

Chennai police arrested a lawyer and her husband. The couple conned a car driver out of Rs 20.76 lakh. They promised him a High Court job. The lawyer posed as a civil judge. The driver gave them money in installments. He received a fake appointment letter. He complained to the police. The couple were arrested and sent to judicial custody.

A 26-year-old Chennai man, Akash, tragically ended his life after losing his mother's cancer treatment funds of Rs 30,000 to online rummy. Having become addicted during the pandemic, he stole the money, leading to a family confrontation. Distraught, Akash disappeared Friday night, and his body was discovered Saturday morning on the terrace, where he had hanged himself. Police are investigating.