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Colombian military C-130 crashes near Peru border; fate of 110 unclear
General

Colombian military C-130 crashes near Peru border; fate of 110 unclear

A Colombian military aircraft crashed shortly after taking off in the country’s southern Amazon region near the border with Peru, authorities said. The aircraft was identified as a Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules. Officials said 110 soldiers were on board at the time of the accident. Colombia’s Defence Minister confirmed the crash but said the number of deaths, if any, has not yet been officially verified. Rescue teams have been dispatched to the site after receiving information about the incident.

Majumdar warns Hindus may become minority in West Bengal
Politics

Majumdar warns Hindus may become minority in West Bengal

Kolkata: Union Minister and BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar has expressed concern that demographic changes in West Bengal could eventually turn Hindus into a minority in the state. Speaking about the political situation ahead of the Assembly elections, Majumdar said changes in population patterns in border districts are reshaping the state’s political landscape. He noted that a census has not yet been conducted, but Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has stated that Muslims make up 33% of the state’s population.

Supreme Court raps West Bengal over delays in Kolkata Metro work
Politics

Supreme Court raps West Bengal over delays in Kolkata Metro work

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday strongly criticised the West Bengal government over alleged hurdles to the Kolkata Metro construction, saying a public-benefit development project should not be unnecessarily politicised. The case relates to the Metro corridor linking Sector 5 in Salt Lake with South Kolkata. A petition before the Calcutta High Court had flagged prolonged obstruction at the ‘Singrigatta’ junction and sought directions to complete the work quickly.

Pakistan Army chief’s Iran remark sparks backlash from Shia leaders
Politics

Pakistan Army chief’s Iran remark sparks backlash from Shia leaders

Pakistan has seen protests condemning the reported killing of Iran’s top Shia leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in what was described as a joint US-Israel strike. Iran is a West Asian country where Shia Muslims form the majority. In Pakistan, Sunnis are the majority, while Shias are estimated to make up around 20% of the population. Against this backdrop, Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir, speaking at an iftar event in Rawalpindi, made a controversial remark suggesting that Shia Muslims who “love Iran too much” should go to that country.

Hyderabad to build world’s first road tunnel under airport runway
Technology

Hyderabad to build world’s first road tunnel under airport runway

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has said Hyderabad is building what he described as the world’s first underground road tunnel beneath an airport runway. The project is coming up under the runway at Begumpet Airport. Speaking during the Question Hour in the Telangana Assembly, the Chief Minister said major Indian metros such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai face daily disruptions due to air pollution, poor drainage systems and traffic congestion. He added that Hyderabad performs better in comparison, but warned that without timely reforms the city could face similar problems in the future.

Centre may use 2011 Census to roll out women’s quota law
Politics

Centre may use 2011 Census to roll out women’s quota law

New Delhi: The Union BJP-led government is reportedly planning to implement the women’s reservation law based on the 2011 Census, in a move aimed at speeding up the rollout. The “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam”, passed in 2023, provides 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. However, the law is currently linked to the completion of a population census and the subsequent delimitation exercise. With the next census process expected to conclude only by 2027, questions had been raised over whether the quota could take effect before the 2029 Lok Sabha election. The new plan, according to reports, is to proceed using the 2011 Census as the basis.

Oil firms weigh 10-kg LPG cylinders as war-linked shortage hits supply
Business

Oil firms weigh 10-kg LPG cylinders as war-linked shortage hits supply

New Delhi: A prolonged conflict in West Asia has disrupted crude oil movement, triggering a shortage of both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders in India, according to the report. The disruption is linked to Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for crude. With imports affected, India’s LPG availability has come under pressure. To manage the situation, the Union government has initiated steps to source crude through alternate routes and suppliers, expanding the number of countries India imports from to 41, up from 27.

Modi in Lok Sabha: India must face West Asia crisis, curb rumours
Politics

Modi in Lok Sabha: India must face West Asia crisis, curb rumours

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told the Lok Sabha that the situation in West Asia is “deeply worrying” and has created unprecedented challenges for India. He said the country must face the crisis with the same resolve shown during the COVID-19 period, while ensuring that misinformation does not gain ground. Referring to the continuing conflict involving Iran, the Prime Minister said disruptions in a region critical to energy supplies and international trade routes can impact multiple economies, including India’s. He noted that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had already briefed the House on developments, and that India has been urging an early resolution.

Vijay not seen as trustworthy, Piyush Goyal tells TN BJP leaders
Politics

Vijay not seen as trustworthy, Piyush Goyal tells TN BJP leaders

Chennai: Union minister Piyush Goyal has reportedly told Tamil Nadu BJP functionaries that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay does not appear to be a trustworthy political partner. According to BJP sources, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had made serious efforts to bring Vijay into the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The outreach was said to have been carried out directly and also through intermediaries including Jay Shah, Piyush Goyal and others close to Shah.

Rural residents allege property tax doubled after switch from house tax
Politics

Rural residents allege property tax doubled after switch from house tax

Chennai: Residents in rural areas have complained that property tax for houses is being collected at sharply higher rates, alleging calculation errors and arbitrary assessment methods. Property tax is a key revenue source for corporations, municipalities and town panchayats in Tamil Nadu, where local bodies typically assess tax based on rental value indicators. The state government had issued an order about two years ago to rename “house tax” in rural areas as “property tax”, citing administrative convenience.

Puducherry INDIA bloc in disarray as Congress, DMK file rival nominations
Politics

Puducherry INDIA bloc in disarray as Congress, DMK file rival nominations

Nomination filing in Puducherry ended on Monday, but the INDIA alliance remains unsettled as both the Congress and the DMK submitted rival nomination papers in several constituencies. After the DMK and Congress reached a seat-sharing understanding in Tamil Nadu, the parties announced that the alliance would continue in Puducherry as well. However, disagreements emerged over who would lead the alliance in the Union Territory, and DMK leaders reportedly did not go to the Congress office for talks, leading to discussions being held at a hotel.

CPI(M) signs seat-sharing deal with DMK, accepts five seats
Politics

CPI(M) signs seat-sharing deal with DMK, accepts five seats

After a prolonged round of negotiations, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has accepted five seats offered by the DMK as part of the alliance arrangement in Tamil Nadu. The agreement was signed in Chennai by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam, formalising the seat-sharing understanding. According to the developments, the DMK had decided to allot five seats each to the CPI and the CPI(M). CPI(M), however, initially declined the offer and held internal discussions in Chennai under the leadership of its national general secretary, Baby.

DMK allies vie for Chennai seats as AIADMK partners shy away
Politics

DMK allies vie for Chennai seats as AIADMK partners shy away

With just seven days left for the start of nomination filing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, seat-sharing talks in both the DMK and AIADMK alliances are yet to be fully finalised. While the overall number of seats for partners is said to be broadly decided, the specific constituencies—especially in Chennai—remain unresolved. In the DMK-led alliance, competition for Chennai constituencies has intensified. The Congress, VCK and CPI(M) are reportedly insisting on getting seats in the capital. Congress, which contested Velachery last time, is said to be seeking T. Nagar and one constituency in North Chennai this time.

Udhayanidhi urges DMK youth wing to prove West is party stronghold
Politics

Udhayanidhi urges DMK youth wing to prove West is party stronghold

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday called on DMK’s youth wing functionaries to work hard to “prove” that Tamil Nadu’s western region remains the party’s stronghold. He was speaking at a meeting of youth wing organisers and deputy organisers from Coimbatore and Nilgiris districts at Muthalipalayam near Sulur in Coimbatore district. Information and Publicity Minister Saminathan, former minister Senthil Balaji, youth wing deputy secretary Prakash and Coimbatore South district secretary Thalapathi Murugesan were among those present.

Seeman says Naam Tamilar will be opposition to all parties
Politics

Seeman says Naam Tamilar will be opposition to all parties

In a short video shared by Dinamalar, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief Seeman said his party would position itself as the opposition to all political parties in Tamil Nadu. The clip is presented as a political statement in the context of ongoing state-level debates and party competition. No further details, venue information, or extended remarks were provided in the available source material.

DMK buzz: Will Udhayanidhi and Kanimozhi reach a truce?
Politics

DMK buzz: Will Udhayanidhi and Kanimozhi reach a truce?

DMK circles are abuzz over whether a truce is possible between Udhayanidhi Stalin and party deputy general secretary Kanimozhi, according to a report published by Dinamalar. The report traces the tension back to the 2024 Lok Sabha election period, when Kanimozhi initially conveyed to senior leaders that she was not keen to contest again. At the time, talk of elevating Udhayanidhi—then the state sports minister—to deputy chief minister was gaining momentum. The report claims there was unease in Udhayanidhi’s circles over the possibility of Kanimozhi shifting focus to state politics. It adds that Chief Minister M K Stalin persuaded her to contest by projecting strong prospects for the INDIA alliance and a significant role for DMK at the Centre.

Key events on March 23: Sathankulam case verdict, AIADMK-BJP seat deal
Politics

Key events on March 23: Sathankulam case verdict, AIADMK-BJP seat deal

Several developments across Tamil Nadu are lined up for March 23, spanning court proceedings, election-related meetings and administrative preparations. A Madurai district court is set to deliver its verdict in the Sathankulam father-son murder case involving Jayaraj and Bennix, after a six-year trial. The case had drawn statewide attention. On the political front, Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman began his election campaign after worship at the Murugan temple in Tiruttani, Tiruvallur district. The report said he has been preparing songs focused on issues prevailing in Tamil Nadu to connect with voters during campaigning.

People disillusioned with DMK-Congress alliance: Piyush Goyal
Politics

People disillusioned with DMK-Congress alliance: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister and BJP in-charge for Tamil Nadu Piyush Goyal on Monday claimed that people in the state are disillusioned with the DMK-Congress alliance and are looking for a political change. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Chennai, Goyal said the Congress and its allies are facing defeats across states and asserted that Tamil Nadu is ready for a “new beginning”. He also said people want AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) to become Chief Minister.

Sathankulam father-son death case verdict due at 4 pm today
Crime

Sathankulam father-son death case verdict due at 4 pm today

The verdict in the Sathankulam father-son death case, which drew statewide attention in Tamil Nadu, is scheduled to be delivered at 4 pm on March 23. Madurai District Additional Sessions Judge Muthukumaran will pronounce the judgment. The case relates to the 2020 deaths of trader Jayaraj and his son Bennix in Sathankulam. They died after being allegedly subjected to brutal assault during police interrogation. After an initial probe by the CB-CID, the investigation was transferred to the CBI. Several police personnel, including then inspector Sridhar and sub-inspectors Bala Krishnan and Ragu Ganesh, were arrested in connection with the case.

Air Canada Express plane hits fire truck at New York airport; 2 dead
General

Air Canada Express plane hits fire truck at New York airport; 2 dead

An Air Canada Express aircraft was involved in a runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport after it struck a fire truck, according to airport officials. The incident occurred while the plane was moving at about 39 kmph on the runway. The aircraft’s front section was damaged in the impact, and videos showing the aftermath have circulated online. Passengers were evacuated safely through emergency exits. The airport was temporarily closed as rescue operations were carried out at the site.

Iran fires missiles at Israel bearing Spain PM’s anti-war message
Politics

Iran fires missiles at Israel bearing Spain PM’s anti-war message

Tehran: Iranian media have reported that Iran has launched missiles toward Israel with stickers carrying anti-war remarks attributed to Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Israel-Iran war has continued for 24 days, with tensions rising as Iran is said to have intensified attacks in the Gulf region. Several world leaders have urged an end to the fighting and called for stabilising international crude oil supplies. European countries, including Spain, have also pressed for a ceasefire. However, reports say both the United States and Iran remain firm in their positions on the continuation of the conflict.

Sitharaman says Kerala hasn’t used ₹312 crore disaster funds
Politics

Sitharaman says Kerala hasn’t used ₹312 crore disaster funds

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday told Parliament that the Kerala government has not utilised disaster relief funds sanctioned by the Centre, alleging the money remains unspent. The remarks came during a Lok Sabha exchange after Congress MP Manickam Tagore accused the Union government of bias in releasing funds to opposition-ruled states such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala. He also questioned whether conditions and delays were being used to block funds.

EPS asks Thirumavalavan why he stayed silent on Dalit farmer killing
Politics

EPS asks Thirumavalavan why he stayed silent on Dalit farmer killing

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) has questioned why leaders such as VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan did not speak out on the murder of a Scheduled Caste farmer near Tirunelveli. In a statement, EPS said the farmer was allegedly killed by unidentified persons around six days ago and that, until yesterday morning, the accused had not been arrested. He also cited reports that the victim’s 23-year-old daughter died by suicide, calling it shocking.

DMDK to contest Puducherry polls, adding pressure on INDIA alliance
Politics

DMDK to contest Puducherry polls, adding pressure on INDIA alliance

Puducherry’s INDIA alliance is facing fresh pressure as DMDK leader Premalatha announced that her party will contest the upcoming Assembly election, even as internal seat-sharing disputes within the bloc remain unresolved. The Puducherry Assembly election is scheduled for April 9. On the NDA side, seat-sharing has been finalised, with NR Congress set to contest 16 seats, BJP 10, AIADMK 2 and LJK 2. In contrast, the INDIA alliance has seen delays even as the nomination deadline nears.

Tamil Nadu election squads seize Rs 151 crore worth of cash, goods
Politics

Tamil Nadu election squads seize Rs 151 crore worth of cash, goods

Election flying squads and static surveillance teams have intensified checks across Tamil Nadu after the Model Code of Conduct came into force ahead of the Assembly election scheduled for April 23. The Election Commission has instructed that anyone carrying more than Rs 50,000 must have valid supporting documents, as part of efforts to curb cash distribution to voters. District-level teams have been deployed to monitor compliance. According to Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik, cash and goods worth Rs 151 crore have been seized statewide so far during the inspections. She also said 794 complaints related to Model Code violations were received through the C-Vigil mobile application.

Sensex, Nifty tumble; Rs 14 lakh crore wiped out in an hour
Business

Sensex, Nifty tumble; Rs 14 lakh crore wiped out in an hour

Indian stock markets opened the week with a steep sell-off, pushing benchmark indices sharply lower within the first hour of trade. The BSE Sensex fell by around 1,900 points to 72,628, while the NSE Nifty dropped about 600 points to 22,504. The slide wiped out an estimated Rs 14 lakh crore of investor wealth in roughly an hour. As a result, the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies declined to about Rs 415 lakh crore from around Rs 429 lakh crore.

West Asia conflict worries world, affects India: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
Politics

West Asia conflict worries world, affects India: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told the Lok Sabha that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is a matter of serious concern, impacting global economic stability as well as India. He said the situation also poses major challenges to security and humanitarian efforts. Modi said the Centre has been extending necessary assistance to Indians living in affected areas and is managing the evolving situation. He noted that 3.75 lakh Indians have returned safely after the conflict, including about 1,000 from Iran.

Don’t squeeze the mango into juice: CJI in PMK symbol dispute
Politics

Don’t squeeze the mango into juice: CJI in PMK symbol dispute

New Delhi: The Chief Justice of India, Justice Suryakant, on Monday made a pointed remark in the ongoing dispute within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), asking founder S Ramadoss and party leader Anbumani Ramadoss not to “squeeze the mango into juice”. The case relates to the Election Commission’s decision to allot PMK’s “mango” symbol to Anbumani. Challenging this, Ramadoss has approached the Supreme Court, arguing that when internal party disputes arise, the usual practice is to freeze the symbol, and that even the draw-of-lots method was not followed.

‘Durandhar 2’ blends spy action with real events, sparks patriotism
Entertainment

‘Durandhar 2’ blends spy action with real events, sparks patriotism

Aditya Dhar’s sequel “Durandhar 2: The Revenge” picks up from the first film’s climax and expands its canvas into a larger spy thriller that aims to provoke thought through contemporary references. Despite its nearly four-hour runtime, the film is presented with an engaging screenplay, according to the review. The story follows Indian agent Jaskirat Singh Rangi (Ranveer Singh), who resurfaces in Karachi under the identity Hamza Ali Mazari after Rahman Dighait’s death, rising as an underworld figure. From there, he gradually penetrates Pakistan’s political, criminal and power networks.

Supreme Court verdict in Veerappan hunt case shocks Tamil Nadu Police
Crime

Supreme Court verdict in Veerappan hunt case shocks Tamil Nadu Police

A case connected to the Veerappan hunt—described as one of the incidents that shook the country—was heard in the Supreme Court after years of proceedings in lower courts. Several people were named in the matter, and key accused were already in prison, while a well-known actor was also among those implicated. According to the account, the trial in the lower court ran for about 12 years and generated an enormous record: over 7,000 pages of documents, statements from 686 witnesses, and more than 13,000 pages of oral depositions. The lower court’s judgment itself was said to run to around 4,000 pages.

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