Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has launched his first major administrative action after assuming office, announcing a sweeping crackdown on 717 TASMAC liquor outlets operating near schools, temples and bus stands across the state. The move has instantly triggered massive political discussion and public reaction across Tamil Nadu. The statewide TASMAC action is being seen as Vijay’s first strong governance signal after taking oath as Chief Minister. The decision focuses on shutting down liquor shops located around educational institutions and crowded public zones, with safety concerns and public welfare taking center stage. Actor Vishal openly backed Vijay’s decision and highlighted growing concerns over the safety of school and college girls near TASMAC outlets. WATCH

Tensions escalate in the West Bank after a deadly shooting near Al-Mughayyir village in the Ramallah area left two Palestinians dead and at least four others injured, according to the Red Crescent. The victims have been identified as a 14-year-old school student and a 32-year-old local resident. The incident unfolded near the outskirts of the village, alarmingly close to a school where children were present at the time. Eyewitness accounts suggest that a group of settlers, reportedly in a mix of civilian clothing and uniforms, were seen moving with livestock near the school area before the situation spiraled. The teenage victim was fatally shot after stepping outside the school premises during the escalation. WATCH