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Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Staff, tasked with implementing the theaterisation model. Vice-Admiral Krishna swaminathan will take over as the next chief of the Indian Navy, focusing on modernization. Both appointments are effective from May 30 and May 31 respectively.

Responding to Pakistan's warning, Indian Navy chief-designate Vice Admiral Krishna swaminathan stated that India is prepared to counter any "misadventure" from across the border, emphasizing that such actions originate from there. He highlighted India's stance against terrorism, particularly from foreign soil, and underscored the Indian Navy's role as the guardian of the increasingly contested Indo-Pacific maritime domain.

Tamil television serial Sakthivel has achieved a significant milestone of 781 episodes since its premiere in January 2023. This emotional family drama, starring Lakshmi Priya and swaminathan Anantharaman, focuses on the challenges faced by four sisters and their mother after the loss of their father. The show continues to captivate audiences with its gripping storyline and relatable characters.

A tragic road accident near the Tiruppur-Karur border claimed the lives of six people, including a police constable on duty. A lorry driver and the constable were hit by a speeding SUV while repositioning a damaged barricade. The SUV then crashed into the parked lorry, resulting in the fatalities.

Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay announced compensation of Rs 30 lakh for the family of the constable who lost his life in the accident.

Vice-Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has been appointed as the chief of the Indian Navy's strategically vital western naval command. He succeeds Vice-Admiral Krishna swaminathan, who is set to become the next Navy chief. Vatsayan, a specialist in gunnery and missile systems, brings extensive command and operational experience to this crucial role.

Chennai faces a dilemma between commercialized, ticketed parks and free, natural green spaces. Public funds are used for expensive makeovers of existing parks into paid attractions, while essential inner-city green areas are lost to development. The government's Urban Greening Policy aims for ecological equity, but population pressure questions its implementation.