Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
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Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Lalitha Ranjani.
The Tamil Nadu government appealed the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court order allowing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to take out a route march in public places across Tamil Nadu to commemorate the 75th year of Independence.
The petition which said the event would cause law and order problem, is likely to be mentioned tomorrow for urgent hearing in the apex court. The State may seek an interim stay of the High Court order.
The CB-CID has begun the probe into allegations of torture and sexual harassment of inmates at Anbu Jothi Ashram at Kundalapuliyur village near Vikravandi in Villupuram district.
What began as an investigation into a complaint on a man missing from the Ashram in February, led to the unearthing of the racket including sexual and physical abuse and human trafficking. The Ashram’s two units at Vikravandi and Chinna Mudaliyar Chavady were shut down and as many as 166 residents including 45 women were rescued and admitted to the Geriatric Ward in the Government Villupuram Medical College and Hospital.
With more complaints pouring in, the case was transferred to the CB-CID on February 18. As many as nine persons including the Ashram owner Jubin Baby (45), his wife Maria (43) of Kerala, and their associates were arrested on charges of rape and assault.
The Returning Officer for the Erode (East) Assembly constituency byelection, K. Sivakumar, said two cases were registered for the distribution of pressure cookers to voters in Vettukattuvalasu and Sakthi Godown areas.
Addressing the media in Erode, Mr. Sivakumar said based on complaints that gifts were being distributed to voters, members of the flying and static surveillance teams (FSTs and SSTs) inspected the areas and held inquiries.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Bosch campus in Bengaluru, highlighting India-Germany ties in mobility, manufacturing, and innovation.
India falls to 3rd position in Russian fossil fuel imports in December as Reliance slashes crude buy
India drops to third in Russian fossil fuel imports in December, as Reliance cuts crude purchases, totaling €2.3 billion.
Mettur Dam's water level is at 97.43 feet, with an inflow of 218 cusecs and discharge of 1,000 cusecs.
Telangana departments accelerate office relocations from rented spaces to government buildings ahead of the January 31 deadline amid ongoing disputes.
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Six convicted for the 2013 murder of a fruit vendor in Chennai over a loan dispute, sentenced to life imprisonment.
BCB stands firm on relocating T20 World Cup matches from India due to security concerns, despite ICC's reluctance to accommodate.
CM Stalin inducts 50 transgender individuals into Home Guard services, enhancing inclusivity in Tamil Nadu's public safety efforts.
Former CPI(M) MLA P. Aisha Potty joins Congress in Kerala, citing evolving political dynamics and public encouragement.
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Raj Thackeray criticizes Adani group's growing monopoly, asserting it threatens fair competition and national development, not opposing progress itself.
CM Fadnavis expresses confidence in BJP-Shiv Sena victory in Nagpur civic polls, citing lack of offerings from the Opposition.