Chennai, Aug 5: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday visited DMK President M. Karunanidhi at the Kauvery Hospital here and wished him speedy recovery.

"Visited Thiru Karunanidhi, met Kalaignar's family members and doctors, and inquired about his health. Wishing the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, a veteran of our public life, a quick recovery," Kovind tweeted.

Kovind was accompanied by Governor Banwarilal Purohit. He met Karunanidhi's son M.K. Stalin and daughter Kanimozhi at the hospital and enquired about their father's health.

A five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi was admitted to Kauvery Hospital on July 28 after a dip in his blood pressure and has since been under treatment. His condition is said to be stable now.

Earlier, Kovind was received at the airport by Purohit, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam.

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Bengaluru (PTI): A 24-year-old woman died of self-immolation at Kundalahalli in the city after her uncle allegedly blackmailed her with private photos and videos, police said on Thursday.

According to the police, the incident took place on January 12 evening.

The woman set herself afire by pouring inflammable material on her body.

Police have arrested Praveen Singh (42).

Singh was blackmailing the woman by using her private photos and videos, police said, adding that they were in good terms for the past six years.

On January 12, Singh wanted her to come to a hotel where he had booked a room, police said.

When the woman refused, the accused threatened to share the videos with her parents. This forced her to take the drastic step, police added.