Palaniswami has described the bypolls as a battle for justice and has appealed to voters to teach the ruling TVK a fitting lesson, targeting the party for fielding former AIADMK MLAs.

Congress functionary Ranjan Kumar told NDTV that he had alerted the police as early as November 24, 2024, through a written complaint against Veeramani

The campus also places nature at the heart of its design. It has around 62,000 trees and more than a lakh plants, while extensive walking areas connect different parts of the sprawling property.

Announcing the appointments, Vijay said the new functionaries would take up their responsibilities along with existing office-bearers, and sought the cooperation of party cadres.

Veeramani, 84, is the founder of GEM Granites and the wider GEM Group of Companies, a prominent Chennai-based business figure. He was arrested on 29 August along with his associates, Mahendra Simhan and Shanthi, who are accused of facilitating the alleged offences at a rented house in Teynampet.

In a statement, MK Stalin said R Veeramani, those who allegedly abetted him and anyone who tried to protect him must all face the law and receive the maximum punishment, irrespective of their positions.

The couple has argued that there are serious questions surrounding the case and that there is no possibility of them tampering with evidence.

The police have summoned two inspectors and an assistant commissioner from the Anti Vice Squad as part of the investigation into the handling of the case

As the Chennai-headquartered software major marks three decades, it has launched Zia Chat, an AI-powered conversational interface designed to bring together information, data and workflows from across business applications.

The cause of the engine failure is expected to be examined by the airline and aviation authorities.

The case centres on the Mylapore Hindu Permanent Fund Nidhi, which was headed by entrepreneur and politician Devanathan Yadav, who was arrested in connection with the case.

Ganeshan, who worked with Veeramani's Gem Granites group for 23 years before joining another company, was arrested by the Central Crime Branch.

The decision to extend free breakfast to students up to Class VIII means Vijay is not dismantling a flagship scheme of the previous government. Instead, his government is adding to a programme that has become closely associated with the DMK's welfare record.

The "Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram" (Maternal Uncle Gold Ring) scheme will be formally launched on September 28.

The latest development comes nearly a year after the case was first registered based on a pen drive containing video evidence that was handed over to a Chennai-based activist by an unidentified man in October 2025.

Bharathidasan is pursuing a PhD in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Speaking on the occasion of the birth anniversary of 'Periyar', Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu said that the reformist leader had no compromise against Sanatana Dharma.

Vijay and senior officials held discussions with companies and stakeholders in aerospace and defence, chemicals, logistics, construction, financial services, retail and legal services.

Madurai was also given a local holiday for the occasion, as the city effectively transformed itself into one vast viewing area around the temple

The assurance came during the hearing of a petition seeking directions to prevent Ganesh idol immersion in water bodies because of the environmental damage caused by the practice.

The latest incident was reported in the villages of Keelkarapattu and Melkarapattu in Cuddalore district.

The observation comes after the ruling TVK fielded two former AIADMK MLAs who resigned from their seats to jump ship, for the upcoming bypolls from the same seats.

A 20-lakh-square-foot project worth Rs 1,200-crore, has triggered concerns on three fronts - its environmental impact on the fragile coast, the future of fishing livelihoods and the housing rights of communities already living in the area.

Arappor Iyakkam has alleged and filed complaints with supporting documents, claiming that two works worth a total of around Rs 45 lakh were completed and inaugurated even before the last date for submission of tenders for the contracts had expired.