New criminal laws: Three new criminal laws—Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—come into effect today (July 1).
BSP chief Mayawati termed the murder of K Armstrong, president of the party's Tamil Nadu unit, as "brutal", and said the government must act to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Tamil Nadu BSP chief murder: The 52-year-old BSP leader was hacked to death by a six-member bike-borne gang near his house in Perambur on July 5.
The 52-year-old BSP leader was hacked to death by a six-member bike-borne gang near his house in Perambur on Friday.
The fire was brought under the control and no causalities were reported. The blaze erupted at the new Air Traffic Control at Madurai airport.
Tamil Nadu weather update: IMD has also predicted moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning in areas of Niligiris, ghat areas of Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Virudunagar, Tenkasi and Kanyakumari.
Recently, the Karnataka Police filed a chargesheet under the POCSO Act, alleging offenses including sexual assault and harassment. Earlier, the High Court had barred Yediyurappa's arrest, citing his stature. Yediyurappa denies the allegations, vowing to contest them legally.
This article explains the Kallakurichi Hooch incident and the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited's (TASMAC) operations in the state.
The Tamil Nadu Assembly today (June 26) unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday urging the central government to conduct a caste-based census soon.
Chief Minister MK Stalin explained that immediately after the incident was reported in Kallakurichi, he initiated prompt measures, including constituting an enquiry commission, transferring the case to Crime Branch CID and ensuring the arrest of about 20 persons.
The resolution piloted by Chief Minister M K Stalin said the central government should immediately commence the census work, which is due from 2021, along with caste-based population census this time.
The incident has sparked a significant backlash against the ruling DMK, prompting discussions in the Tamil Nadu Assembly about the state's illicit liquor supply.
The state government has announced financial support for affected children, while a police investigation continues with seven arrests made so far. The death toll in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi hooch tragedy has reached 57, with 156 people still receiving treatment.
Till now four persons linked to the sale of poisonous arrack have been arrested.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said the production and sale of illicit liquor in the state happened at the behest of party functionaries and cadres belonging to the DMK and the points of sale were located close to courts, police stations, and other government offices.
TNPSC Group 2 registration has been started on the official website, tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates who are holding the required qualification and experience can submit application forms before the last date. Check eligibility, how to apply, fee and other details.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter), Thalapathy Vijay expressed his condolences on the death of 34 people due to illicit liquor in the Kallakurichi district.
Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: Those who fell ill after consuming illicit liquor were admitted to Kallakurichi Government Medical College, where they were getting treatment. The state government suspended several officials deployed in Kallakurichi.
In a major hooch tragedy, at least 13 people have lost their lives, while over a dozen are reported to have been injured.
Madhuri, the daughter of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Rajya Sabha MP Beeda Masthan Rao, allegedly ran over 21-year-old Surya, a painter sleeping on a pavement in Besant Nagar, Chennai. The incident, occurring on Monday evening, resulted in Surya's death.
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