June 13, 2026
The decision has been taken by the state's new chief minister, actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay
The decision risks backlash over radiation and safety concerns
Vijay's government is the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK government in nearly 60 years in Tamil Nadu
Vijay’s party secures 108 seats in Tamil Nadu’s 234-member assembly
Investigation is under way into the cause of the fatal explosion
India’s pharma sector is facing renewed global safety concerns
13 men, 17 women, four boys and five girls have died so far, says Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin