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1. Theft of hard disks from TNPDCL: Case transferred to CB-CID
The probe into the recent theft of hard disks and different machine components from the office of the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) successful Chennai has been transferred to the Crime Branch-CID of the Tamil Nadu constabulary .
The theft case, initially handled by the Greater Chennai Police, was transferred by Director General of Police Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal considering the delicate quality of the case, constabulary sources said.
2. YouTuber Maridhas arrested
YouTuber Maridhas was arrested successful Madurai successful a lawsuit registered by the Chennai Cyber Crime Wing connected charges of posting “derogatory and obscene” remarks connected societal media astir a pistillate Minister successful Tamil Nadu.
He was picked up by a peculiar squad of Chennai constabulary successful Madurai this greeting (June 8, 2026) and brought to Chennai later.
The constabulary claimed helium published videos and posts against Ministers, including a pistillate subordinate of the Cabinet headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The constabulary said helium besides made remarks against ruling TVK functionaries.
3. CM Vijay plays chess with Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa
Following his recent triumph astatine the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa called connected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay astatine the Secretariat successful Chennai. During the meeting, Mr. Vijay congratulated him and took him by astonishment by playing chess with the young Grandmaster.
The Chief Minister besides presented a cheque for ₹50 lakh to him.
