Actor Vijay, leader of TVK, protested against lock-up deaths during the DMK’s governance in Tamil Nadu. The protest, held in Chennai, saw slogans raised against the government. Vijay demanded an apology and compensation for the families of the victims. He criticized Chief Minister M K Stalin’s handling of the issue. Vijay assured support to the victim’s families.

The accused, identified as Pratim Bora, was Phukan’s former partner who created a fake profile and posted AI-generated pictures to defame the influencer.

An auto driver was assaulted in public, allegedly by supporters of Shiv Sena UBT and MNS, over his refusal to speak Marathi.