Bhavani

A 40-year-old woman was fatally stabbed by a construction supervisor in Thiruverkadu during an argument over Rs 1.5 lakh in unpaid dues. The accused then jumped from the second floor while attempting to flee, sustaining severe injuries. Police have arrested and hospitalized the man for treatment.

Photographs and footage of the silent tribute were widely circulated by media outlets and on social media platforms. While looking through the images, a man named Vijayakumar noticed a woman holding a candle. He immediately recognized her as his missing mother, Sumithra.

Ravi Teja's next, 'Irumudi,' directed by Shiva Nirvana, is reportedly targeting an August 2026 release. The film, featuring Ravi Teja in a spiritual role, explores a father-daughter bond and themes of faith. Priya Bhavani Shankar plays his wife, with Baby Nakshathra as their daughter. This marks a departure from his usual mass entertainers.

Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh lit up the opening day of the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition at Birsa Munda Stadium, Morabadi, here on Friday as they reduced the men’s 100m national record by 0.03 seconds within a matter of minutes.

Coimbatore cybercrime police registered three cases after online fraudsters duped three residents of over Rs 55 lakh. One victim lost Rs 29.27 lakh in a cryptocurrency scam, another Rs 5.18 lakh via a fake RTO challan, and an IT employee was defrauded of Rs 20.97 lakh while attempting to buy a vehicle online.

The shooting for 'Maragadha Naanayam 2', starring Aadhi and Priya Bhavani Shankar, has officially concluded. Actor Daniel Annie Pope shared his excitement, describing the filming as a "beautiful family reunion." The fantasy comedy sequel, directed by A. R. K. Saravan, is now entering its final stages, with fans eagerly anticipating its release.

Bhavani Assembly constituency in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, has historically seen contests between AIADMK, DMK, and PMK. AIADMK candidate K C Karuppanan won in 2016 with 85,748 votes, defeating the DMK. The constituency has experienced shifting political preferences over the years, with past victories for PMK and Tamil Maanila Congress.

The Tamil crime thriller 'Kaalidas 2', a sequel to the 2019 film, is now available for streaming on multiple OTT platforms including Amazon Prime Video and Sun NXT. Directed by Sri Senthil, the movie follows Inspector Kaalidas as he investigates the disappearance of a young girl, uncovering secrets and facing conflict with DSP Vaishnavi.

Cybercrime in Andhra Pradesh surged by 8% in 2024, with fraud accounting for over half of the 2,528 cases. Victims lost nearly ₹970 crore, with investment scams originating from Southeast Asia being a significant concern. Authorities are intensifying awareness drives to combat these evolving threats.

Sholavandan, a rural SC constituency in Madurai, has seen fluctuating electoral fortunes. The DMK secured victory in 2021, reversing the AIADMK's win in 2016. This upcoming Tamil Nadu election features a fierce contest between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK-led opposition, with key issues like welfare, law and order, and identity politics dominating the campaign narrative.