Tamil Nadu Govt Rolls Back Student Protest Curbs Within 24 Hours

 Tamil Nadu Govt Rolls Back Student Protest Curbs ft directive restricting students from participating in protests, just 24 hours after issuing it. The order, which sought to prevent students from joining certain political demonstrations, drew criticism over concerns about freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest. The government subsequently reversed the decision amid mounting political and public criticism.

Separately, the state government announced expanded relief for farmers by waiving cooperative crop loans of up to ₹75,000. Loans between ₹75,000 and ₹1 lakh will receive a waiver of up to ₹75,000. The additional relief is estimated to cost the state ₹953.06 crore.