Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution mandating that Tamil Thai Vazhthu be sung first at functions organised by government departments, educational institutions and other State-run bodies. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay thanked all parties for supporting the resolution
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar reaffirmed the state’s commitment to the Mekedatu project, stressing that work will proceed in line with legal and constitutional processes despite Tamil Nadu’s decades-long opposition.
A 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered in Coimbatore, triggering outrage across Tamil Nadu. Police arrested the main accused and an accomplice within 24 hours. Chief Minister Vijay promised strict punishment, while opposition parties accused the government of failing to maintain law and order