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Bharathirajaa's wife, Chandraleela, the Directors' Union and several others from the film industry also thanked the government for the announcement.

Udhayanidhi Stalin questioned Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's delay in acting on corruption files. He satirically asked if an astrologer's nod was awaited for file review. Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and A. rajmohan defended the Chief Minister's stance. They assured decisive government action after completing due process. This exchange sparked a heated war of words in the Assembly.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay ordered an IAS officer to Nepal. Four cabinet ministers will coordinate the evacuation of 103 stranded pilgrims. The state government's immediate priority is to airlift 20 located pilgrims. Medical and psychological support teams are ready to receive evacuees. The pilgrims were on the Kailash Yatra when floods struck.

Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously urged the Centre to exempt teachers appointed before August 2010 from TET. This exemption is sought to protect the job security and welfare of long-serving educators. The resolution calls for amending the Right to Education Act to provide this permanent relief. Around 3,28,701 teachers in Tamil Nadu face TET requirements for promotions.

Addressing the media in New Delhi on the ongoing rescue and tracing efforts, the minister said more than 400 people from Tamil Nadu were estimated to have travelled to Nepal on pilgrimage.

The Tamil Nadu government will establish a memorial hall and statue for filmmaker Bharathiraja. This tribute will be built in his birthplace, Theni district, at an estimated cost of Rs 2.5 crore. Actor Kamal Haasan praised the government's decision to honor the respected director's contributions. Bharathiraja, who passed away recently, significantly influenced Tamil cinema with his realistic portrayals.

Ministers and TVK leaders condemned Nagenthran’s remarks, dubbing them “uncivilised.”

rajmohan rejected the opposition charge that the meeting was an attempt to “divert attention from the Cauvery water dispute and Mekedatu row,” saying it was aimed at safeguarding Tamil Nadu’s interests and state autonomy.