BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also targeted the Congress for “supporting” the anti-Hindu comment and questioned the “silence” of newly elected Chief Minister Vijay on the issue

The elephant is suspected to have slipped from a cliff nearly 30 metres high before crashing onto the concrete structure below, say forest officials

Udhayanidhi leads DMK walkout during vote; commotion in House as AIADMK rebel MLAs extend support to TVK

Industry players and experts warn that this decision will not only encourage a shift to smuggling but will also have other negative effects on employment. The government has not yet released an official statement on the duty hikes