A BJP functionary, B Saranya, was murdered and beheaded near Thanjavur, with her stepson and two others surrendering to police. Authorities deny political motives, attributing the crime to a family dispute over property. Saranya had previously been arrested for throwing footwear at a minister's car in 2022, but police maintain the murder stemmed from internal conflict.

Tamil Nadu's Anti-Idol Wing successfully thwarted the auction of a stolen Kannappa Nayanar idol, which was scheduled to take place at the European Fine Arts Exhibition 2025 in the Netherlands. The idol, stolen from a temple in Tamil Nadu in 2010, was secured by Dutch authorities following an alert from Indian officials.

A violent clash erupted in Pudukkottai's Vadakadu village between MBC and SC community youths following a minor dispute at a petrol station. The altercation escalated, resulting in property damage, including a house fire and vehicle torching. Police deny caste-based tensions fueled the incident, attributing it to intoxicated individuals. Law Minister S Regupathy and senior police officials visited the site.

Tamil Nadu's school education minister, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, announced that the Class XII examination results will be declared on Thursday at 9 am. Over eight lakh students who appeared for the exams between March 3 and March 25 can access their scores online through the Directorate of Government Examinations' official websites.

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda's bullet-resistant vehicle experienced a technical issue en route to Chennai Airport from Vellore, prompting a safe transfer to an alternative vehicle. The incident, attributed to high speeds, caused no injuries or compromise to the minister's safety. A minor collision occurred within the convoy, and authorities reinforced speed limit adherence for bulletproof vehicles.

Chennai police arrested four robbers who stole a 23-crore diamond. The arrest happened as they fled to Tuticorin. The stolen diamond was recovered. The robbers posed as buyers and met antique dealer Chandrashekar. They tied him up in a hotel room. Janaki, Chandrashekar's daughter, alerted the police. Police teams used CCTV footage and cell tower data to track the suspects.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged traders to prioritize Tamil names for their shops during the 42nd Traders Day conference in Madhuranthakam. He assured that May 5th would soon be officially declared as Traders Day with a government order.

A tragedy struck near Chennai. Three students drowned during a ritual. The incident happened at Veeraraghava Perumal Temple in Tiruvallur. The students were performing Sandhyavandanam when they slipped. Locals and police tried to rescue them. Hariharan, Venkatraman, and Veeraraghavan were identified as the deceased. Police are investigating the incident.

DMK MP A Raja narrowly escaped injury on Sunday when a focus light pole collapsed during a speech in Mayiladuthurai due to strong winds. A viral video shows Raja turning away just in time before the pole hit the microphone. The event was called off, and heavy rain soon followed, causing further disruption. No injuries were reported.

Arun Kumar, a 28-year-old man, lost his left hand after falling from a moving train near Basin Bridge while travelling on the footboard of a crowded unreserved coach. He was reportedly drunk and on his way back from a friend's wedding.