Aakash, 26, alleged that he was blindfolded and brutally assaulted by police personnel after being taken into custody.
Ahead of his visit to Tiruchirappalli on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK, accusing it of being "rattled" by the growing popularity of the NDA in Tamil Nadu.
According to police sources, the survivor was travelling with two friends on a motorbike when they were chased by the suspects on another motorcycle.
Sharing the 46-second teaser on X, Parthiban said he was splitting his long video into two parts only because of its duration
Abdullah Afridh from Coimbatore cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam in his first attempt, securing an All India Rank of 942 despite multiple disabilities including cerebral palsy and low vision.
Parthiban also suggested that the controversy had caused avoidable damage to Vijay at a time when he was facing political challenges
On stage, a dancer's eyes widen in fear, her hands shaping the grace of a wild cat moving through the forest. In the next moment, the same dancer expresses grief -- telling the story of a young leopardess killed amid human-wildlife conflict.
The comments came days after Trisha appeared in public with Vijay, whose wife Sankgeetha has recently filed a divorce plea
A worker of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam or TVK has publicly criticised actor-turned-politician Vijay over the remarks he made while indirectly referring to the controversy surrounding his reported marital dispute.
A 26-year-old Dalit man died while undergoing treatment after being arrested by police in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district, with his family alleging that he was tortured in custody.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has pushed for a symbolic puja at the hilltop Deepathoon pillar in Thirupparankundram, even as contempt proceedings continue over the alleged failure to implement earlier court orders.
UPSC CSE 2025 Result: Speaking to NDTV, Rajeswari said her motivation to become an IAS officer stems from the opportunity to transform lives through effective governance
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted an international drug trafficking network operating between Nepal, India and Sri Lanka, seizing narcotics worth around Rs 10 crore and arresting five people.
A five-member gang, including a second-year engineering student, has been arrested in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore for allegedly robbing mobile phones, laptops, and cash from students living alone in private residences at knifepoint.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has been appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal after CV Ananda Bose resigned. The change in the poll-bound state is part of an overall reshuffle.
In a touching reminder that integrity still thrives in everyday life, a roadside tender coconut seller in Puducherry has won hearts after returning a lost gold bracelet he found on a busy road.
The Congress has sealed its seat-sharing deal with Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or DMK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, bringing an end to weeks of high-pitched bargaining and public sparring,
Making a calibrated pitch to farmers and fishermen in Tamil Nadu's agrarian heartland, TVK chief and actor Vijay on Tuesday centred his Thanjavur rally around livelihood issues.
After weeks of silence on the fate of his much-awaited film Jana Nayagan, Actor and TVK chief Vijay today tacitly accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of indulging in a "blame game" over the delay in certification of his farewell movie.
Jana Nayagan, widely projected as Vijay's farewell film, was initially slated for release ahead of Pongal in the first week of January
Ending days of suspense and brinkmanship, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Indian National Congress are set to formally seal their seat-sharing deal this evening, sources in both parties confirmed to NDTV.
In the heart of Tamil Nadu's politically crucial delta belt, the spotlight is on actor-turned-politician Vijay as he prepares to address a major rally in Thanjavur district
In a major pre-election welfare push, the Tamil Nadu government has transferred cash assistance ranging from Rs 3,200 to Rs 8,000 to nearly 40 lakh beneficiaries across the state.
A group of five persons named by the court could be permitted to proceed to the hilltop pillar known as Deepathoon to offer symbolic prayers for 15 minutes, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has suggested.
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