The draft has been dubbed to poses a severe threat as, if enacted, would nullify the rights of people and permits the industries to begin or expand the projects without the environmental clearances.

Tamil Nadu had earlier witnessed such incidents of the undignified burials. Earlier, Chennai doctor Simon Hercules, who succumbed to the viral infection, had also faced such undignified burial.

Ku Ka Selvam has called the fellow DMK members to quit the party and join BJP as the functionaries above 55 years of age have no future in the DMK.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained and following the blaze, around 40 other COVID-19 patients, who were getting treated at the hospital, have been rescued and shifted to the city's civic hospital.

The development has come hours after reputed playback singer SP Balasubramanyam had tested positive for the viral infection.

On July 5, the state's death toll stood at 1,510 and in one month, the state has added 2,951 more deaths to its tally. 

The DMK leadership has sent a show-cause notice for the legislator asking him to respond on why he should not be removed from the primary membership of the party.

Prime Minister Modi said that Ram temple will stand as an inspiration for all of humanity and the temple denotes the rich heritage of India.

The playback singer holds a special and unparalleled place in the film industry with an immense reputation and great following. 

Prior to reaching the Ram Janmabhoomi complex, Prime Minister Modi has visited the Hanuman temple as per the tradition and the temple was completely sanitized earlier on Wednesday.