Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
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Responding to a special call attention motion, moved by legislators from various parties, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced in the Legislative Assembly that Balveer Singh, the former Assistant Superintendent of Police of Ambasamudram sub-division in Tirunelveli district, has been suspended, after he was recently accused of custodial torture and placed in vacancy reserve since.
Meanwhile, in a volte-face, one of the custodial torture victims, who initially alleged that ASP, Ambasamudram, Balveer Singh had damaged his teeth, has denied it.
Appearing before Cheranmahadevi Sub-Collector who is inquiring the allegations levelled against Mr. Balveer Singh, to record his statement, Surya, 28, of Zamin Singampatti maintained that he lost his teeth as he fell down accidentally. Further, he denied being in police custody.
The Madras High Court appointed a one-man commission led by its retired judge M. Sathyanarayanan to probe the incident of human faeces found in an overhead tank that supplied water to Scheduled Caste residents of Vengaivayal in Pudukkottai district in December last year.
The Acting Chief Justice T. Raja and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy passed the interim orders on a public interest litigation (PIL) petition that insisted on a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.
The judges called for a report from the Commission as expeditiously as possible. Further hearing on the PIL petition was adjourned by two months to await the Commission’s report.
Wondering why the CB-CID has not been able to collect any worthwhile material to prove charges of human trafficking and so on against Villupuram Anbu Jothi ashram, the Madras High Court directed the investigation agency to file a report on the probe conducted so far.
Ranya Rao, caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, claimed innocence, but agencies suspect syndicate involvement.
World Sleep Day: More than 26% of professionals said they are getting less than six hours of sleep in the night, a problem even more pronounced among entrepreneurs.
Samuel Browne's botanical explorations in 17th-century Madras offer insights into traditional plant uses and changing flora over time.
CPS Abolition Movement protests in Dindigul urging State government to implement old pension scheme promised by DMK.
Union Finance Minister criticizes removal of Indian currency symbol '₹' in Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 documents, citing national unity concerns.
State government provides ₹100 crore to KMRL for Kakkanad extension, speeding up construction and addressing funding issues.
ED joins probe into gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, raids multiple locations in Bengaluru.
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra government on failure to register FIR against police officers in custodial death case.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad faces backlash for suggesting those who have issues with Holi colours should leave the country.
Tamil Nadu sees improved Olive Ridley turtle nesting season with over 2.5 lakh eggs collected, efforts to protect marine life.
Speeding bus crash on Paramakudi-Madurai highway kills woman, injures 23; driver flees scene, causing critical injuries.
Transport Minister flags off private and KSRTC buses from Goshree islands to Kochi city, improving public transportation.
TSPSC clarifies Group-I Mains exam evaluation process, releases key statistics, and addresses misinformation, ensuring fairness and transparency.