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The ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur district, near Chennai, has emerged as one of Tamil Nadu’s deadliest industrial disasters in recent years. This report traces what exactly happened, through eyewitness accounts, survivor testimonies, and medical evidence. The incident also raises serious questions about industrial safety, emergency preparedness, and the conditions of migrants employed far away from home

Venezuela is grappling with a fresh 5.6 magnitude earthquake, compounding the devastation from earlier twin quakes that claimed over 1,430 lives. Rescue efforts are ongoing amidst widespread destruction, with thousands injured and homeless. International aid is arriving as authorities work to restore power and address critical shortages in the hardest-hit areas, while the UN estimates significant economic losses.

The LoP in Lok Sabha said the country's education and examination system has been turned into a “system of extortion, leaving every youngster in the country insecure"

To clear the confusion, the State has decided to review the existing system, identify gaps, bring further improvements where necessary, and take the decision in due course, an official said

Addressing the state dinner, President Herminie also affirmed the enduring bond between the two nations

PWD apprised of alleged faulty design of Chambakkara-Pettah road, while officials flag Container Road median issues, damaged approach roads to bridges, and risky potholes to NHAI

Rates pegged at 120% and 175% respectively for beverages with alcohol strength ranging from 0.5% to 10%, and those with strength above 10% and up to 20%. These were the rates announced by the Chief Minister in the Revised Budget

A three-member committee led by C.T. Ravi, MLC, submitted its fact-finding report on cross-voting from the BJP in the recent Council polls to State chief B.Y. Vijayendra

The police said the accused allegedly operated the unregistered organisation under the name of ‘Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association’ and claimed to have political and bureaucratic influence

Kumaraswamy had invited Shivakumar for an ‘open discussion’ on the street of the Bairamangala, while the latter had invited the former to Vidhana Soudha for a discussion instead

Dr. Swaminathan said growing up in the household of agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan and educationist Mina Swaminathan exposed her early to both science and social justice

Case stems from the seizure of a substantial quantity of heroin at Barthana in January 2025