Tamil Nadu

In a remarkable act of presence of mind, a Blinkit delivery rider in Tamil Nadu prevented a potential tragedy late at night. Instead of simply delivering an order, the rider recognized a danger to human life and acted swiftly, earning widespread praise on social media. Late-Night Order Raises AlarmThe incident occurred when the delivery rider received an order for three packets of rat poison. Upon reaching the customer’s home, he noticed that the woman placing the order was crying and distressed, raising his suspicions that the order was not meant for pest control. Rider Intervenes with CompassionThe delivery rider approached the woman and asked if she intended to harm herself. Gently, he explained that if her concern was really about rats, the order could have been placed earlier in...

Chennai: With the Tamil Nadu assembly elections approaching, seat-sharing talks between the Congress and DMK have hit a snag over six crucial constituencies. The DMK has proposed allocating 32 seats to Congress, but the latter is firm on claiming at least 38 seats. Congress has also insisted on the condition that it should be allocated at least one seat in every district. Earlier, the party had demanded 40 seats but later reduced its demand by two. Adding another layer to the negotiations, Congress leaders are reportedly trying to convince Rahul Gandhi to form an alliance with actor Vijay’s newly launched party, the TVK. Sources say Congress is keen not only on winning seats but also on securing a share in power in case the coalition comes to power. Congress Seeks Power-Sharing Post-...

A major breakthrough has been made in the case of an Indian woman who went missing in the United States just before the New Year, with investigations revealing that she was murdered by her former boyfriend, who later fled to India. Acting on an Interpol alert, Indian authorities have arrested the accused from Tamil Nadu. The victim, Nikitha Rao Godishala (27), was working as a Data and Strategy Analyst in Ellicott City, Maryland. She was reported missing on January 2, triggering an extensive search by US law enforcement agencies. Body Found in Ex-Boyfriend’s Apartment According to the Howard County Police, Nikitha’s body was discovered on January 3 during a search of her ex-boyfriend Arjun Sharma’s apartment, following a search warrant. She was found with multiple stab wounds, con...

IPS officer Isha Singh, who drew nationwide attention after a dramatic face-off with a TVK leader during actor Vijay’s political rally in Puducherry last month, has now been transferred to Delhi. The transfer has once again brought the young, no-nonsense officer into the public spotlight. The incident occurred on December 9, when a rally organised by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was held at Uppalam Port Ground in Puducherry. The venue had permission for a gathering of around 5,000 people, but as the crowd swelled beyond the approved limit, Isha Singh—then serving as a senior police officer on duty—intervened decisively. She was seen stopping TVK General Secretary Bussy Anand mid-speech and taking away the microphone to prevent further crowd mobilisation. Her firm action was widely ...

A disturbing incident of violence has come to light in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruttani, where a group of four minors attacked an Odia migrant worker with sharp weapons and later uploaded the video of the assault on social media, police said on Monday. The attack occurred near abandoned railway quarters in Tiruttani, on the outskirts of Chennai. Police have taken all four accused—17-year-old school dropouts—into custody and initiated legal proceedings under the Juvenile Justice Act. Attack After Argument on Local Train According to police, the victim, K. Suraj, a migrant worker from Odisha, was travelling on a Chennai–Tiruttani EMU local train on Saturday evening. The four minors boarded the same coach at Tiruvallangadu station and allegedly picked an argument with him. When Suraj got do...

In a shocking incident from Tamil Nadu, an 18-year-old dog lover has died of rabies two years after being bitten by a stray dog. The young man, who loved spending time with dogs and often fed stray animals on the streets, did not take the bite seriously at the time. The victim, J. Diva from Mosur village, Balaji Nagar, was the only son of daily-wage laborers J. Jambulingam and Baby. He had completed his 12th grade from Mosur Government School. Two days prior to his death, he developed a high fever, prompting his family to rush him to Arakkonam Government Hospital. Doctors conducted initial tests and suspected rabies. He was immediately admitted to the ICU, and despite the efforts of a team of specialists, his condition deteriorated rapidly, and he passed away at Rajiv Gandhi Governme...

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: What initially appeared to be a tragic snakebite death has turned into a chilling revelation of premeditated murder in Thiruvallur district. Ganeshan, a 56-year-old laboratory assistant at a government girls’ school in Podaturpet village, died after being bitten by a krait snake—a week after surviving a cobra bite. Investigations later uncovered that his death was part of a sinister conspiracy orchestrated by his own sons to claim a ₹3 crore insurance payout. Two Snake Bites, One Fatal OutcomeGaneshan had been bitten by a cobra a week prior, but survived after immediate hospitalization. Shockingly, a week later, a highly venomous krait bit him on the neck. Delays in reaching the hospital proved fatal. Following his death, the family filed a claim for his ₹3 crore in...

Madurai: The Madras High Court has sharply reprimanded the Tamil Nadu government over the “Deepathoon” pillar case, stating that the government cannot refuse to implement judicial orders under the pretext of maintaining law and order. The controversy arose when the Tamil Nadu government denied permission to light the traditional Karthigai Deepam on the Deepathoon pillar located in the Tirupparankundram hills, despite a court directive allowing it. In response, the Madurai bench of the High Court emphasized that ignoring court orders is unacceptable. Court stresses compliance with judicial ordersHearing a contempt petition against government officials, the court made it clear that all court orders must be followed unless stayed or overturned by a higher court. The judges noted that wh...