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A suspended sub-inspector, S Krishnakumari, mother of an accused in the Kavin caste killing, was arrested by CBCID in Tirunelveli. She was the third accused in the FIR and had evaded arrest for months. Kavin, a 27-year-old IT professional from the Pallar community, was murdered in July 2025, allegedly by his girlfriend's brother.

Legend Saravanan's action-packed spy thriller 'Leader' is set for its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video starting May 29. The film, which garnered attention for its grand presentation and stylish action, will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Despite mixed reviews during its theatrical run, the movie promises a commercial entertainer experience for audiences at home.

Hill stations are experiencing unprecedented heatwaves, with Ooty and Yercaud recording significantly higher temperatures. Global warming, erratic rainfall, and a surge in tourism are straining these fragile ecosystems. Rising temperatures are altering ecosystems, accelerating pest cycles, and leading to severe traffic congestion and pollution from vehicular emissions.

Suriya and Trisha's 'Karuppu' is a massive box office hit, nearing ₹100 crore in India. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay congratulated producer SR Prabhu on the film's success, with the team sharing a picture of their meeting. The movie, directed by RJ Balaji, features Suriya as a lawyer who embodies a local deity, battling a corrupt legal system.

A single vote separated winners in a Tamil Nadu election, leading to a Madras High Court order. The court barred a TVK MLA from voting in the assembly floor test due to a potential postal vote mix-up. The DMK claims a recount could equalize votes, necessitating a coin toss. The election officer cited EVM issues and postal ballot re-verification.

V Sandhya, daughter of an autorickshaw driver from Chennai, secured 595 out of 600 marks in the Tamil Nadu Class 12 board examinations and emerged as the topper of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Ashok Nagar. She credited her success to disciplined preparation and avoiding social media during examinations. Sandhya scored centums in accountancy, commerce and economics and now plans to pursue Chartered Accountancy. Her school recorded a 99.4% pass percentage in the TN HSC Result 2026.

Salem (North) constituency, a key urban segment in Tamil Nadu's Salem district, has seen dynamic electoral contests. The DMK secured a victory in the 2016 Assembly elections, while the DMDK emerged victorious in 2011, showcasing the region's shifting political alliances and voter preferences.

Madurai South, a closely contested urban seat, saw MDMK's M. Boominathan win in 2021 under the DMK banner. Previously, AIADMK's S. S. Saravanan secured victory in 2016, and CPI(M)'s R. Annadurai in 2011.