 | BJP nominee in Tamil Nadu polls, Annamalai tests positive for COVID-19A former Karnataka cadre IPS officer, Annamalai had taken voluntary retirement from service in 2019 and joined the BJP last year. |
 | Srivilliputhur Congress candidate PSW Madhava Rao passes awayMadhava Rao had tested negative for the infection during admission but was treated at the Covid ward due to severe lung infection, and was later put on ventilator. |
 | Dalit women still face triple oppression: Rights activistTaking part in a virtual discussion as part of the Prajnya Equality Colloquium Series, Jotheeswaran said brahminical patriarchy plays a critical role in keeping Dalits at the bottom. |
 | JICA loan agreement for Madurai AIIMS signed, states RTI replyThe significant development comes more than two years after the foundation stone for the premier medical facility was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |
 | Industries brace for impact of Covid surgeThe Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) conducted a poll among 710 Chief Executive Officers (CEO) pertaining to both manufacturing and services sectors, on lockdown measures and night curfew. |
 | SIC seeks retirement of 9 IAS officersThey were TRB chairpersons from 2011 to 2020, and were appointed during the AIADMK regime. |
 | Migrants' exodus, scale-up testing: A look at Covid situation in Tamil Nadu districtsCoimbatore SIDCO Industrial Estate Manufacturers Welfare Association (COSIEMA) has called on the government to ensure that lockdown is not enforced, as fears remain among migrant workers. |
 | A little empathy can save lives, says Puducherry L-G TamilisaiThey are constantly on a mission to save lives. At least for their sake, people should consider wearing masks, she said. |
 | A few govts are being run as in US, says HC...with a single person or a few persons exercising real authority, the court said |
 | Plea seeking PM, President portraits binned by Madras HC“The list includes photos of incumbent President and Prime Minister, but none of the offices are complying with the rules,” the petitioner added. |
 | BJP leader raises question on safety of EVMs at GCT collegeAfter visiting the centre, Nandakumar claimed that the district administration has failed to make arrangements to provide proper food, accommodation and restroom facilities for the agents. |
 | AIADMK expels six more cadreThe AIADMK on Saturday expelled Satya Panneerselvam, Panruti MLA, and five other functionaries from Cuddalore district for anti-party activities. |
 | Cancel CBSE board exams: RamadossPMK founder S Ramadoss on Saturday demanded that CBSE board examinations for classes 10 and 12, scheduled from May 4, be cancelled in view of increasing Covid cases. |
 | COVID-19: TN decides to close Chennai, Chengalpattu and Thiruvallur beaches during weekendsHowever, the government has relaxed the restriction that public worship in religious places would be allowed only till 8 p.m. |
 | Covid-19: Doubling, positivity rate a cause for concernOn Friday, the district reported as many as 473 fresh Covid-19 cases, thereby pushing the number of active cases to 3,389. The district's cumulative tally stood at 62,070. |
