In today’s Tamil Nadu Brief, NDTV’s Sam Daniel brings you the biggest political and governance stories from across the state. Chief Minister Vijay chairs his first conference with Collectors and SPs, calling for action without fear or favour, zero compromise on women’s safety, and a crackdown on drugs, illegal mining and caste violence. The AIADMK suffers another setback as former minister M.R. Vijayabaskar resigns, fuelling speculation over a possible switch to TVK. Meanwhile, the DMK stages statewide protests over a viral video involving Minister Sarath Kumar, who has denied the allegations linked to the video. Plus, an exclusive interview with Cuddalore SP Vivekananda Shukla, recognised for his role in dismantling organised drug trafficking networks. Stay tuned for the latest political developments and exclusive ground reports from Tamil Nadu.