Malaysia Airlines flight MH156, operated by an Airbus A330-200 registered as 9M-MTY, was carrying 186 people when a full emergency was declared at Chennai airport at 4.07 pm IST.

Underscoring that "women are the main reason" behind his political victory in Tamil Nadu, the actor-turned-politician said that political criticism was legitimate but warned that derogatory comments against women would not be tolerated.

In his book Tinai Philosophy: The Indigenous Lifeway for the Anthropocene, Prof Nirmal Selvamony explores Tinai as an ancient philosophy and way of life based on harmonious coexistence between humans and all other beings.

As a possible damage-control measure ahead of the meeting, Civil Supplies Minister Venkataraman has described the remarks supporting Vijay as the personal opinions of individual lawmakers.

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police to submit a report explaining whether CCTV footage at police stations across the state is being preserved for the 18-month period mandated by the Supreme Court.

Vanitha, from Kallakurichi district in Tamil Nadu, had been in Kuwait for last three months. She claimed that she was being tortured.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly hurling a petrol bomb near his girlfriend's home in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district early this morning. The incident was captured on CCTV.

The woman, identified as Vanitha, is seen in the video with her head covered with a scarf, speaking from what appears to be a cramped room. With her hands folded, she appeals to the Kallakurichi Collector and Superintendent of Police to help bring her back to India.

The video carries Hindi audio and falsely offers financial assistance, directing people to contact a WhatsApp number for help.

Announcing the plan in the Assembly, Vijay said the existing Secretariat could not be expanded because of the heritage status and constraints of the 17th-century Fort St George.

TVK's VS Babu defeated MK Stalin by 8,795 votes, polling 82,997 votes against Stalin's 74,202. Stalin, who had won Kolathur in three successive elections since the constituency was formed in 2011, finished second this time.

Granite baron R. Veeramani, Chairman of the Gem Group and Chairman and Managing Director of Chennai-based Gem Granites, has been arrested along with two others in connection with allegations of sexual offences involving minor girls.

Former Tamil Nadu CM sought 100 per cent counting of VVPAT slips in the Kolathur constituency, where he lost to TVK's VS Babu in the state elections earlier this year.

Esakki Subaya has filed an additional affidavit before the Madras High Court in connection with the legal battle over the acceptance of his resignation

This year's delayed release has already cost farmers an opportunity to raise Kuruvai in large areas. Tuesday's release is expected to primarily benefit Samba cultivation

Local agents allegedly lured people with promises of abnormally high daily returns and claimed that investments could be doubled within 40 - 45 days through cryptocurrency trading.

According to the preliminary investigation, investors were allegedly asked to make payments in cash or through G-Pay and UPI. A portion of the funds was allegedly converted into Tether (USDT) and credited to FQL and VG wallets.

The minister said 21 of the 57 people who travelled through Super Yathira agency in Kumbakonam have returned safely.

Amid the growing speculation, support for Rahul Gandhi has also come from Vijay's alliance partner and MDMK chief Vaiko.

For 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, returning home on Friday was nothing short of a second birth.

During the inspection, Vijay reviewed basic facilities for prisoners, the quality of food, medical care, rehabilitation and vocational training, while also seeking feedback from inmates on their needs.

A Public Interest Litigation before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has sought urgent directions to the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government to establish the whereabouts of every pilgrim and ensure their rescue and safe return.

The confrontation began when School Education Minister Raj Mohan attempted to make a detailed statement on the government's efforts to trace the missing pilgrims in Nepal, even before the opposition's calling attention motions on the disaster were taken up.

Tamil Nadu minister Raj Mohan said the government is now focused on tracing the whereabouts of the 86 missing pilgrims.