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Six bodies found in freight train near US–Mexico border in Texas
Crime

Six bodies found in freight train near US–Mexico border in Texas

Authorities in Laredo, Texas, near the US–Mexico border, have recovered six bodies from a freight train car. Police confirmed the number of deceased and said an investigation is under way. Freight trains move massive volumes of goods between Mexico and the United States every day. Officials say some people attempting to enter the US via Mexico travel dangerously on top of or inside freight trains, and fatal incidents have been reported in the past.

PM Modi urges 7 lifestyle changes, including no gold purchase for a year
Politics

PM Modi urges 7 lifestyle changes, including no gold purchase for a year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to people across the country to adopt seven specific measures aimed at changing daily habits. He made the request while participating via video conferencing in an event held in Hyderabad, Telangana. After inaugurating various development projects, he urged citizens to follow the seven-point appeal. The Prime Minister asked people to prioritise working from home wherever possible and to avoid buying gold for one year.

TN forms ‘Sinhapen’ women’s safety task force under IG; order issued
Crime

TN forms ‘Sinhapen’ women’s safety task force under IG; order issued

Tamil Nadu government has issued an order constituting the ‘Sinhapen’ Special Task Force to strengthen women’s safety and reinforce law and order. The unit will be headed by an Inspector General (IG) and is to function under the Chief Minister’s direct monitoring. The move follows the announcement made when Chief Minister Vijay assumed office, when the Sinhapen initiative was listed among three key files he signed. The initiative was presented as a measure to prevent crimes and violence against women.

Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace push on West Asia war
Politics

Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace push on West Asia war

US President Donald Trump has said Iran’s response to Washington’s efforts to ease the escalating crisis in West Asia and the Gulf region is “totally unacceptable.” The conflict began in late February when Israel and the United States launched a war against Iran, according to the report. As fighting intensified, Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global crude oil shipments, triggering a rise in oil prices and contributing to fuel shortages in several countries.

Tamil Nadu Assembly meets; newly elected MLAs take oath
Politics

Tamil Nadu Assembly meets; newly elected MLAs take oath

The first sitting of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly began at 9.30 am on May 11. Pro-tem Speaker Karuppaiya administered the oath of office to the newly elected MLAs. In the recent Assembly election, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party and formed the government with the support of alliance partners. Party leader Vijay was sworn in as Chief Minister on May 10, along with nine ministers. Karuppaiya, the MLA from Sholavandan, was appointed pro-tem Speaker and was administered the oath by Governor Rajendra Arlekar.

Acting Speaker hails CM Vijay as ‘three-letter mantra’ in Assembly
Politics

Acting Speaker hails CM Vijay as ‘three-letter mantra’ in Assembly

The first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly began in Chennai at 9.30 am on May 11. Acting Speaker Karuppaiya administered the oath of office to the newly elected MLAs. Addressing the House, Karuppaiya welcomed those present and spoke about leadership qualities such as courage, generosity, knowledge and effort. He said these traits define a leader. In his remarks, he praised Chief Minister Vijay, calling him a “three-letter mantra” spoken across the country and describing him as a tireless worker for the people of Tamil Nadu. He also said Vijay had faced and overcome many obstacles.

TN Assembly: List of MLAs who took oath ‘in the name of God’
Politics

TN Assembly: List of MLAs who took oath ‘in the name of God’

Newly elected MLAs took oath in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Sunday (May 11), with pro-tem Speaker Karuppaiya administering the oath. The oath format offered two options—one stating a solemn affirmation and another stating an oath “in the name of God”. MLAs were allowed to choose either wording as per their preference. According to the list reported, the following MLAs took oath using the “in the name of God” wording:

No power can subjugate India, PM Modi says at Somnath event
Politics

No power can subjugate India, PM Modi says at Somnath event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that “no power in the world” can subjugate India, stressing that the country’s resolve cannot be shaken when national interest remains paramount. He was speaking at an event held in Gujarat to mark the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Somnath temple. Modi said that when the nation’s welfare is placed above all else, external pressure cannot alter India’s stand. Referring to the period of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government, Modi said India stayed firm despite global pressures, reiterating that national interest has always been the priority.

EPS dismisses reports of AIADMK split as ‘false news’
Politics

EPS dismisses reports of AIADMK split as ‘false news’

AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on Sunday rejected reports suggesting that the party is splitting, calling them “false news” in Chennai. The remarks come in the backdrop of heightened internal differences within the AIADMK following the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results. Reports said some leaders, including C.V. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani’s side, blamed certain decisions taken by EPS during the campaign for the party’s defeat.

AIADMK splits into two factions; cadres worry over party’s future
Politics

AIADMK splits into two factions; cadres worry over party’s future

AIADMK’s internal differences came into the open on Monday as party legislators arrived in two separate groups for the MLA oath-taking ceremony, triggering shock among party members. Following the party’s defeat in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, a section of senior leaders has raised objections to former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS). Former ministers C.V. Shanmugam and S.P. Velumani reportedly held a separate consultation with MLAs who have taken a stand against EPS.

Supreme Court rejects plea against CBI probe in Senthil Balaji case
Politics

Supreme Court rejects plea against CBI probe in Senthil Balaji case

The Supreme Court on May 11 dismissed petitions challenging a Madras High Court order directing a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in transformer procurement by Tangedco, linked to former Tamil Nadu power minister V Senthil Balaji. The case relates to purchases made during 2021–2023, when Senthil Balaji held the electricity portfolio. A petition filed by Arappor Iyakkam alleged large-scale malpractice in procurement, claiming the state exchequer suffered a loss of ₹397 crore. Acting on the complaint, the High Court ordered a CBI probe.

Highways Dept engineer held in Sivaganga for Rs 1 lakh bribe
Crime

Highways Dept engineer held in Sivaganga for Rs 1 lakh bribe

A Highways Department official was arrested in Sivaganga on Sunday after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh, police said. The complainant, Kandasamy, a contractor from Periyakiluvachi village, said he was due Rs 19 lakh as pending payment for completed Highways contract works. He approached assistant divisional engineer Syed Ibrahim seeking release of the amount. According to the complaint, the official initially demanded Rs 1.20 lakh as illegal gratification to clear the bill. After further talks, the demand was allegedly reduced to Rs 1 lakh.

CM Vijay meets Stalin, Vaiko at their homes after Assembly session
Politics

CM Vijay meets Stalin, Vaiko at their homes after Assembly session

Chennai: Chief Minister Vijay on Sunday (May 11) met DMK president M.K. Stalin at his residence in Chennai and held discussions, according to reports. The meetings came after the first Assembly session led by CM Vijay, during which the newly elected members, including the Chief Minister, took oath as MLAs. During Vijay’s visit to Stalin’s home, Udhayanidhi received the Chief Minister at the entrance. Stalin welcomed Vijay inside, honoured him with a shawl, and Vijay reciprocated. Stalin, Vijay, Udhayanidhi and Anand spoke for a short while, with former ministers E.V. Velu, Sekarbabu, M.R.K. Panneerselvam and Mahesh among those present.

PM Modi inaugurates India’s first textile park in Warangal
Business

PM Modi inaugurates India’s first textile park in Warangal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated India’s first textile park in Warangal, Telangana. The facility has been developed at a cost of Rs 1,695 crore. Spread across about 1,327 acres, the park is expected to play a key role in boosting the country’s textile sector. Officials expect it to attract investments of more than Rs 6,000 crore. The project is also projected to generate employment for around 24,400 people, according to the details shared at the event.

Urvil Patel blitz powers Chennai to 5-wicket win over Lucknow
Sports

Urvil Patel blitz powers Chennai to 5-wicket win over Lucknow

Chennai registered a five-wicket win over Lucknow in a Premier League match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. After winning the toss, Chennai opted to bowl first. Lucknow got off to a flying start with Phil Salt and Mitchell Marsh at the top. While Marsh began slowly, Salt attacked from the outset, bringing up a half-century in just 17 balls as Lucknow raced to 91/1 at the end of the powerplay.

Sridhar Vembu urges BJP to brace for long-term political struggle in TN
Politics

Sridhar Vembu urges BJP to brace for long-term political struggle in TN

Zoho’s chief scientist Sridhar Vembu has said the BJP should be prepared for a long-term political struggle in Tamil Nadu, arguing that rival parties portray the party as a “bogey” to prevent it from emerging as a serious competitor. In a statement, Vembu recalled a childhood anecdote about being warned away from a pond by being told a ghost lived in a nearby tree, and said Tamil Nadu’s political parties similarly project the BJP in power at the Centre as something to be feared. He claimed the DMK has relied heavily on anti-Modi messaging, and alleged that the AIADMK under Edappadi K. Palaniswami would have taken a similar line, calling it more apt to label it “Edappadi DMK.”

Seeman welcomes Vijay’s swearing-in, hails non-DMK-AIADMK rule
Politics

Seeman welcomes Vijay’s swearing-in, hails non-DMK-AIADMK rule

Chennai: Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman has welcomed the swearing-in of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In a statement, Seeman extended heartfelt congratulations to Vijay and his cabinet colleagues as they assume office. He said he was pleased that, after many years, a party other than the DMK or the AIADMK is set to govern Tamil Nadu. The NTK leader conveyed his wishes to the new administration as it begins its term.

Udhayanidhi: We will echo people’s voice as a strong opposition
Politics

Udhayanidhi: We will echo people’s voice as a strong opposition

DMK MLA Udhayanidhi, who has been selected as the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, said the party will function as an energetic opposition that reflects the voice of the people. In a statement, he congratulated the new state government and Chief Minister Vijay. He also thanked DMK president M.K. Stalin, party functionaries and the people of Tamil Nadu for entrusting him with the responsibility in the 17th Assembly.

Modi urges Indians to avoid buying gold and foreign trips for a year
Politics

Modi urges Indians to avoid buying gold and foreign trips for a year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to people across the country to refrain from buying gold for a year and to avoid foreign travel during the same period. He also urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption and use public transport. Addressing a programme in Hyderabad via video conferencing, Modi said the prevailing situation in West Asia calls for careful use of imported petroleum products, limited to essential needs. He said such restraint would help conserve foreign exchange and reduce the adverse impact of war-related disruptions.

Madras HC asks EC why it didn’t reply to ex-minister’s postal vote complaint
Politics

Madras HC asks EC why it didn’t reply to ex-minister’s postal vote complaint

The Madras High Court has asked the Election Commission (EC) to explain why it did not respond to a complaint sent by former minister and DMK candidate Periyakaruppan regarding postal ballots that were allegedly sent to the wrong constituency. The issue relates to the Assembly election in Sivaganga district’s Tiruppathur constituency, where Periyakaruppan polled 83,364 votes and rival candidate Seeni Vaasas Sethupathi polled 83,365. The EC declared Sethupathi the winner by a margin of one vote.

Leaders congratulate Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Politics

Leaders congratulate Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated C Joseph Vijay on assuming office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, and wished him a successful tenure. He said the Union government would continue to work with the Tamil Nadu government to improve people’s lives. PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss said he hoped the new government under Vijay would deliver good governance by prioritising public welfare, social justice and development. He added that the administration should meet the expectations of the people.

Non-binary Tamil elected to Scotland Parliament as MP
Politics

Non-binary Tamil elected to Scotland Parliament as MP

Q Manivannan, a person of Tamil Nadu origin, has been elected as an MP to the Scotland Parliament, marking a first for the legislature as a non-binary member. The election was held recently in Scotland. Manivannan contested from the Edinburgh and Lothians East constituency on the Scottish Greens ticket and secured victory. Campaigning with an openly stated non-binary identity, Manivannan’s win has been described as the first time a non-binary person has entered the country’s Parliament.

Kerala CM race heats up in Congress; high command yet to decide
Politics

Kerala CM race heats up in Congress; high command yet to decide

Congress, after a decisive victory in the Kerala Assembly election, is yet to finalise its chief ministerial candidate, with the party high command facing pressure from multiple camps. In the 140-member House, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has won 102 seats to form the government. Congress alone secured 63 seats, while the ruling Left Democratic Front was reduced to 35. The contest for the top post has intensified among senior leaders K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala. Supporters have been campaigning publicly through posters and social media, while Chennithala has argued for the post on seniority and Venugopal has cited backing among newly elected MLAs.

Putin signals readiness to meet Zelenskyy if peace deal is finalized
Politics

Putin signals readiness to meet Zelenskyy if peace deal is finalized

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is willing to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a third country, but only after a peace agreement between the two sides is finalized. Putin made the remarks in Moscow during Russia’s annual Victory Day events, held to mark the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. He attended the parade at Red Square and praised Russian soldiers involved in the war in Ukraine.

Tamil Thai Vazhthu won’t be played third at govt events: Minister
Politics

Tamil Thai Vazhthu won’t be played third at govt events: Minister

Chennai Minister Adhav Arjuna has said the practice of playing Tamil Thai Vazhthu as the third song at government functions will no longer be followed. In a statement, he noted that the song has a history spanning over a century and that the Tamil Nadu government declared it the state song with the aim of taking it to audiences worldwide. He said the established protocol at state government events is to play Tamil Thai Vazhthu at the beginning and the National Anthem at the end.

SBI employees announce nationwide strike on May 25-26
Business

SBI employees announce nationwide strike on May 25-26

The All India State Bank of India Employees Federation has announced a nationwide strike on May 25 and 26, pressing for a range of long-pending demands. The federation warned that, due to consecutive holidays, disruption to SBI’s in-branch services could extend beyond four days. May 23 is the fourth Saturday and May 24 is a Sunday, and the union also flagged the possibility of further impact around Bakrid on May 27.

UK to deploy HMS Dragon to support shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Politics

UK to deploy HMS Dragon to support shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Britain is preparing to deploy its destroyer HMS Dragon to West Asia to support the protection of international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports citing the UK defence ministry. The move comes as the conflict involving Israel and the United States against Iran, which began in late February, has intensified. Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz—an essential route for global crude oil shipments—triggering a rise in oil prices and contributing to fuel shortages in several countries.

Sivakasi’s first woman MLA Keerthana inducted as minister
Politics

Sivakasi’s first woman MLA Keerthana inducted as minister

Sivakasi, Virudhunagar district: Keerthana, the TVK candidate who created history by becoming the first woman MLA elected from the Sivakasi Assembly constituency, has been inducted into the state cabinet. The Sivakasi constituency was formed in 1957 and has seen victories by multiple parties over the decades. In 2011, AIADMK’s K.T. Rajendrabhalaji won from the seat and became a minister, continuing in the cabinet after his 2016 re-election. In 2021, Congress candidate Ashokan, contesting as part of the DMK-led alliance, won the constituency.

People broke Dravidian rule in TN, says Congress MP Vishnu Prasad
Politics

People broke Dravidian rule in TN, says Congress MP Vishnu Prasad

Coimbatore: Congress MP Vishnu Prasad on Saturday said the people of Tamil Nadu have “broken” the long-running rule of Dravidian parties in the state. Speaking to reporters in Coimbatore, he said the new political change in Tamil Nadu would put the state on a brighter path. He also said Rahul Gandhi was the first to extend support when Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay faced a problem. Vishnu Prasad alleged that the previous regime saw illegal mining and corruption, and said Chief Minister Vijay has assured that such practices will not continue and that action will be taken regardless of who is involved.

Brahmin leader inducted as minister in Tamil Nadu after 39 years
Politics

Brahmin leader inducted as minister in Tamil Nadu after 39 years

Chennai: Venkataramanan, from the Brahmin community and elected from the Mylapore constituency in Chennai, has been sworn in as a minister in the new Tamil Nadu government. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay took oath as Chief Minister on Saturday, along with nine ministers. Venkataramanan is among those inducted into the cabinet. The report recalls that in the first Assembly election in 1952, C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) became Chief Minister. When K. Kamaraj became Chief Minister in 1954, R. Venkataraman from the Brahmin community served as Industries Minister.

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