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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a comprehensive waiver of cooperative farm loans, providing full relief for loans up to Rs 75,000 and partial waivers for higher amounts, benefiting over 1.38 lakh farmers with an additional financial commitment of Rs 953.06 crore.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, was detained by police following alleged derogatory remarks against actor Trisha, which he dismisses as a 'fake narrative'.

Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was taken into police custody for questioning over a controversial double-meaning remark made during a Thanjavur meeting concerning the Cauvery water dispute.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability for the arbaric assault on students protesting in Delhi. Gandhi questioned the use of lethal force, including pellet guns, and sought clarification on who authorised the violence against students, many of whom suffered serious injuries. The protests, spearheaded by the CJP movement, gained national momentum following the NEET paper leak and subsequent police crackdown.

Rahul Gandhi congratulated students on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, calling it a significant step towards educational reform. He urged other oppressed groups to join the movement to remove the government, reiterating two pending demands: accountability for those who committed atrocities against protesting students and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Delhi Police are investigating chat messages allegedly exchanged among participants of the recent violent 'Sansad Chalo' march. These messages reportedly discuss strategies to maintain communication during potential internet shutdowns and express a willingness to sacrifice lives for the cause. Investigators are verifying the authenticity of these chats and other digital evidence as part of their probe into the clashes that injured police personnel and protesters.