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Assault case: MK Alagiri’s daughter Kayalvizhi arrested, released on bail

NT BureauJuly 29, 20260

Kayalvizhi Alagiri, daughter of former Union minister and ex-DMK leader MK Alagiri, was arrested by Shastri Nagar police in connection with the alleged assault of a State Bank of India (SBI) branch manager in Chennai last week. She was later released on station bail.

Gold price drops by Rs 480 per sovereign in Chennai

NT BureauJuly 29, 20260

Gold prices in the city declined on Wednesday (July 29), with the rate falling by ₹480 per sovereign.

TN loses super-speciality seats; Stalin his out at CM Vijay

NT BureauJuly 29, 20260

DMK president and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly criticised the Tamil Nadu government over the reported loss of super-speciality medical seats, calling it a serious setback for the State’s healthcare system and future medical capacity.

TN to take legal steps against Mekedatu: Minister N Anand

NT BureauJuly 29, 20260

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister N. Anand on Wednesday reiterated the State government’s firm opposition to Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project, stating that all necessary legal measures would be taken to prevent its construction.

EVM reliability test underway, Says Election Officer Sameeran

NT BureauJuly 29, 20260

Chennai District Election Officer and Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner Sameeran on Wednesday clarified that the ongoing examination of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) is being conducted solely to verify their reliability.