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Two popular gana singers, Bharath Kumar and Srinivasan, were brutally hacked to death by an armed gang at a friend's house in Manimangalam early Sunday. The attackers, who arrived on three motorcycles, also injured the friend's father when he tried to intervene. Police are investigating multiple angles, including potential prior enmity.

AIADMK's internal rift escalates across Tamil Nadu, with party offices becoming flashpoints for factional clashes. In Dindigul, a direct confrontation between former ministers over district control led to police intervention. Meanwhile, the rebel camp is gathering signatures for an emergency general council meeting, while the EPS faction threatens legal action against 25 MLAs for defying the party whip.

B’luru residents are adopting steel plate banks, solar power, and home composting in a bid to create more sustainable living spaces

Noel Tata has voted against the reappointment of Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh as trustees of Tata Education and Development Trust, widening rifts within the powerful philanthropic group. This move, following Mehli Mistry's opposition, prevents the duo's extension due to unanimous consent rules. Their departure significantly impacts their influence within the wider Tata Trusts.

Tata Trusts is exploring options after a charity commissioner's order halted board meetings. This directive impacts administrative decisions and shareholder roles in Tata Sons. Trusts plan to seek clarification, argue against a blanket ban, or challenge the order in court, contesting its retrospective application.

Shruti Haasan once used a fake name, Pooja Ramachandran, in school to avoid attention due to her father Kamal Haasan's fame. She wanted to be known for herself, not just as his daughter. Living in Chennai made it difficult to escape his popularity. Later, she moved to Mumbai and built her own identity as an actress and musician.

In a recent development, Maharashtra's charity commissioner has specified that the order to freeze board meetings is targeted exclusively at the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, sparing the other Tata Trusts from disruption. This relief allows the broader philanthropic community associated with Tata to continue their vital work without interruption, clearing up confusion caused by the previously issued generalized directive.

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Tamil Nadu's ruling TVK party is poised to secure its inaugural Rajya Sabha seat following a by-election announcement. The vacancy arose after an AIADMK minister resigned. With a strong majority in the Assembly, TVK is expected to win comfortably. The selection of their nominee will be keenly observed, potentially influencing future alliance strategies.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Bikaner on May 25 and 26. The visit focuses on increasing drone smuggling of narcotics and weapons from Pakistan. Shah will inspect border outposts and hold high-level meetings with officials. This visit is crucial for national security and border management. Preparations are underway across five border districts.

Gobichettipalayam DSP Srinivasan said Thangaraj, who was a drunkard, used to quarrel with Amudha after consuming alcohol.

Suriya and Trisha's fantasy film 'Karuppu' witnessed a significant box office surge on its second Saturday, collecting Rs 12.20 crore net in India. The movie's worldwide gross has now reached an impressive Rs 217.74 crore, with the Tamil version leading the charge. Tamil Nadu remains the film's strongest market, contributing substantially to its commercial success.

Meant to celebrate the city’s fastest-growing migrant community, the proposed cultural precinct has instead divided public opinion and unleashed a racist attack on Indians across online platforms

Suriya's 'Karuppu' is a massive box office hit, bringing joy to his family. Actor Jyotika expressed her delight, emphasizing the crucial balance between compelling storytelling and commercial success. She highlighted that 'Karuppu' possesses a unique soul, blending fan-favorite moments with genuine emotion and brilliant performances, making it a true celebration.

Tata Trusts, holding a controlling stake in Tata Sons, postponed their board meetings to May 16. The meetings were set to review nominee directors, a point of contention between chairman Noel Tata and vice-chairman Venu Srinivasan, who are divided on Tata Sons' public listing and the reappointment of its chairman.

Tamil Nadu Minister S. Keerthana was unable to take her oath as an MLA due to not having her Certificate of Election readily available. Assembly officials required the document for the mandatory procedure. In a separate incident, legislator R. Kumar briefly submitted the wrong certificate before correcting the error and taking his oath.

A 23-year-old entrepreneur, Shreepoorna S Rao, is revolutionizing Earth observation with Arctus Aerospace's high-altitude, long-endurance UAVs. His innovative aircraft aim to provide affordable, real-time, high-resolution imagery, challenging the dominance of satellite technology. Rao's journey from a childhood dream to securing significant investment highlights a new era in aerospace innovation.

While the NGT had ordered the removal of fly ash deposited along the creek river bed and the flood plains, roughly amounting to 56.7 lakh metric tonnes, and to plug the leaks in all pipelines that carry the ash slurry, a visit by TOI to Ennore and nearby hamlets revealed that the compliance by Tangedco has been subpar at best