Addressing from the ramparts of the historical monument, the Prime Minister reiterated his government's vision of a self-reliant India.

SPB's son SP Saran said, "We are all confident that #spb Will be back with all of us sooner than later. Thank you all for your concern and prayers"

AR Rahman took to Twitter and said, "I request all the music fans to pray for this legend along with me ..#SPBalasubrahmanyam ..he has given us so much joy with his amazing voice!"

According to the Union Health Ministry, India has reported 24,61,191 positive cases so far as of Friday morning 8 am of which 17,51,555 have been discharged, and 48,040 had died of the viral infection.

At the current state, with the death toll of 5,514, Tamil Nadu is the second state in India with the most number of COVID-19 deaths after Maharashtra, as per the data of the Union Health Ministry.

He is currently under observation by the team of experts from critical care and his haemodynamic and clinical parameters are being closely monitored.

BJP National Secretary H Raja questioned the government's ban on the Vinayagar Chaturthi celebrations while it can operate the TASMAC liquor shops across the state without observing social distancing.

The Chief Minister stated that people who are applying with the details of their Aadhaar card or ration card along with their phone numbers for inter-district travels for emergency and important purposes will be given with the e-pass immediately

In his statement, Stalin said that Selvam has been violating the party regulations, bringing dishonor to the party, and for indulging in anti-party activities. 

Narendra Modi, who took the oath of the Prime Minister in May 2014, continues to hold the nation's third-highest office for the six straight years.