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‘No one has the right to take a life’: Madras HC upholds life term for parents who poisoned 9-year-old mentally disabled daughter

OpIndia Staff -
The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal from a couple convicted of murdering their mentally disabled daughter by poisoning. The court ruled that parents have an absolute duty to care for their children, regardless of disabilities, and personal hardship never justifies taking a life.
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From Tiruppur to the EU and the US: How the new trade deals could transform India’s textile hubs and double Tamil Nadu’s garment exports

Shriti Sagar -
Close to 28% of total textile and textile product exports from India in FY25 were meant for exports to the USA alone.
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Madras HC rejects actor Vijay’s plea, upholds ₹1.5 crore Income Tax penalty in 2015 case, says action was within time limit

OpIndia Staff -
The case relates to a search and seizure operation conducted by the Income Tax authorities at Vijay's premises on 30th September, 2015.
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Hundreds of crows found dead in Tamil Nadu, Animal Husbandry department issues directive

OpIndia Staff -
Local authorities have ordered all carcasses of crows and poultry to either be incinerated or deeply buried according to biosecurity protocols.
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Tamil Nadu: DMK Minister dehumanises North Indians, labels them as ‘table cleaners’ and ‘pani puri sellers’, BJP demands apology

OpIndia Staff -
A political row erupted in Tamil Nadu after DMK Minister MRK Panneerselvam reportedly claimed North Indians only come to the state for menial jobs. The BJP condemned the remarks as "hateful" and "divisive," demanding a public apology ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
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Madras HC strikes down order of DMK govt that allowed commercial use of surplus funds of historic Kallazhagar temple: Read what the court said

Shriti Sagar -
The court made it clear that temples cannot be treated like development projects and that any activity carried out in the name of 'development' must strictly align with the religious ethos of the institution and the law governing temple administration.
Culture and History

India’s longest Iron Age spear unearthed in Tamil Nadu, 8-feet-long weapon found in remarkably good condition after 5,300 years

OpIndia Staff -
Archaeologists in Tamil Nadu have unearthed a record-breaking eight-foot iron spear dating back to 3,345 BCE. Found at an Iron Age burial site near Tuticorin alongside gold objects, the find reveals advanced metallurgical skills and complex ritual practices in ancient India.
Law

Tamil Nadu: Madras HC orders removal of Christian shrine of Mother Velankanni in Chennai, rules against religious encroachment on public roads

Divya Bharti -
The Madras High Court has ordered the removal of a Mother Velankanni shrine in Chennai, ruling that religious structures cannot occupy public roads. The court emphasized that streets must remain clear for public use, regardless of the structure's religious significance.
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When Republic Day turned bloody: How the 1965 anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu claimed over 70+ lives and changed the state politics forever

श्रवण शुक्ल -
The DMK turned it into a North India versus South India issue, while the Congress party tried to retain or regain power by linking its protests to anti-Hindi sentiment.
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Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi walks out of the assembly again: Protocol, pride and the seeds of separation in Tamil Nadu

Divyansh Tiwari -
Regional pride is essential in a diverse democracy. However, India's unity and integrity are undermined when regional pride is used as a weapon to marginalise national symbols. The Constitution's preamble pledges to protect the unity and integrity of the nation.
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