In this episode of The Tamil Nadu Brief, Sam Daniel from NDTV reports on three major stories. First, he covers the tragic incident of a refrigerator explosion in Madurai, resulting in the deaths of two women and leaving several others injured. Next, the episode highlights the DMK's support for Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's call for a Chief Ministers' conclave on fiscal federalism, focusing on concerns over the central government's tax allocation. Lastly, the episode celebrates the achievement of Chennai athlete Sheba Devaraj, who secured gold at the National Masters Weightlifting Championship.