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A 36-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly setting his wife on fire in Chennai after a dispute over a Rs 8 lakh loan. The victim, a 34-year-old housekeeping staffer, sustained severe burn injuries. The incident occurred on April 28, and her husband was apprehended on May 1.

Piravom, a semi-urban Kerala constituency, is dominated by the Kerala Congress (Jacob) under MLA Anoop Jacob, who has held the seat since 2012. The constituency faces issues like farmer distress, flooding, and youth migration, influencing its faith-driven electoral landscape. Jacob secured a decisive victory in 2021, continuing his party's stronghold.

Private hospitals in Kolkata are refusing or restricting admissions for Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries as they await clarity on the scheme's future under the new government. Hospitals cite concerns over the scheme's profitability and are unofficially suspending admissions, impacting patients seeking treatment.

A woman died and five others are in critical condition after severe complications arose post-caesarean deliveries at Kota's New Medical College Hospital. The women developed kidney infections and other serious issues hours after surgery. Multiple inquiries, including a state-level investigation, are underway to determine the cause of these alarming post-operative developments.

Stalin made this constituency his own after shifting from Thousand Lights constituency in 2011 by celebrating festivals like Pongal with his electorate. He was also seen frequenting Kolathur regularly. But why did Stalin lose Kolathur which was seen as a cakewalk for him?

Health officials have advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel between 10am and 3 pm, as the heat wave is expected to worsen in the coming days.

In a letter to the chief secretary, CPM Valparai taluk secretary P Paramasivam highlighted the lack of healthcare in Valparai. He stated that patients had to be referred to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) for any advanced treatment or for even emergency situations.

Over 100 law officers representing the DMK government and its agencies have resigned amid uncertainty over the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam forming the new government. They have been asked to continue for a week until new appointments are made, as the state cannot be left unrepresented. Typically, the incoming government appoints its legal representatives shortly after taking office.

The United States is closing its consulate general in Peshawar due to safety concerns for diplomatic staff and resource allocation. While the physical presence is reduced, the US will maintain engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through its embassy in Islamabad. This decision follows a wave of unrest in Pakistan.

Kolathur, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's stronghold since 2011, is under intense scrutiny. Voters will cast ballots not just for their MLA but also for a referendum on Stalin's leadership. The constituency has seen significant development under the DMK government, boosting Stalin's personal connect and widening his victory margins.