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Madras HC cancels action against cops who arrested student Sophia
Politics

Madras HC cancels action against cops who arrested student Sophia

The Madras High Court has quashed the Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) order that sought disciplinary action against police personnel who arrested research scholar Louis Sophia after an incident involving BJP leader Tamilisai. The case relates to a 2018 Indigo flight from Chennai to Thoothukudi, during which Tamilisai—then the Tamil Nadu BJP president—was travelling. Sophia, who was also on the flight, raised slogans against the BJP-led Union government, following which Tamilisai lodged a complaint with airport authorities.

HC allows Hindu Makkal Katchi meet in Chennai with conditions
Politics

HC allows Hindu Makkal Katchi meet in Chennai with conditions

The Madras High Court has granted conditional permission for the Hindu Makkal Katchi–Tamilagam to hold its conference titled “Tamil, Tamilar, Tamilagam Urimai Meedpu” in Chennai on March 15. The event is scheduled at the YMCA grounds in Royapettah. Party founder Arjun Sampath said the Chennai City Police had denied separate permissions sought for a conference, public meeting, rally and an indoor programme. Following a petition, the court heard arguments from both sides and allowed the conference to be held as an indoor event, while directing that no rally be conducted.

RERA allows fresh complaints against DMDK treasurer Sudheesh
Politics

RERA allows fresh complaints against DMDK treasurer Sudheesh

Chennai RERA has granted permission for fresh complaints to be registered against DMDK treasurer Sudheesh in connection with a housing project in Madhavaram, where homes were allegedly not handed over as per the agreement. Sudheesh and his wife Poornajothi, as landowners, are implementing an apartment project on their land along with Loka Developers. Earlier, five buyers, including Balathandapani, approached the Real Estate Regulatory Authority alleging that the constructed homes were not delivered within the stipulated time.

Vijay heads to Delhi; Velachery–St Thomas Mount rail link opens
General

Vijay heads to Delhi; Velachery–St Thomas Mount rail link opens

A series of developments marked March 14 across Tamil Nadu and beyond, ranging from transport and governance updates to sports and public events. Chennai’s long-awaited Velachery–St Thomas Mount suburban rail service began operations today. The first train departed Velachery at 5.25 am and reached St Thomas Mount at 6.05 am, a milestone for the city’s suburban rail network. Air India and Air India Express are scheduled to operate 80 flights to Gulf countries today. The special services are aimed at bringing back people stranded in West Asia.

Trump says he can’t predict how long the Iran war will last
Politics

Trump says he can’t predict how long the Iran war will last

US President Donald Trump has said he cannot predict how long the war will continue. Responding to a question from reporters, Trump said he was unable to give a timeline and questioned the value of knowing it. Speaking to the media, he said the US aimed to end what he described as nuclear threats in the Middle East and globally, and claimed the country was now in an “unprecedented” position of dominance. He also asserted that Iran’s naval and air capabilities had been destroyed, along with much of its military, and that it no longer had radar capability.

CM Stalin praises Panruti boys for education-themed Instagram reels
Education

CM Stalin praises Panruti boys for education-themed Instagram reels

Two schoolboys from Panruti in Cuddalore district, Deva and Jeeva, have drawn attention on social media for posting Instagram reels that highlight the importance of education in a humorous style. Their videos, often introduced with the line “Hi guys… I am your Deva,” have gone viral for urging students not to discontinue studies, including the message that one should not leave education midway. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin invited the boys in person, appreciated their efforts and encouraged them by presenting books. He also interacted with them and asked about the facilities available at their school.

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down after 18 years
Business

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down after 18 years

Shantanu Narayen, the Indian-origin Chief Executive Officer of Adobe, has decided to step down after leading the US-based software major for 18 years. Adobe is headquartered in San Jose, California, and Narayen has served as CEO since 2007. During his tenure, Adobe expanded beyond being a traditional software company and strengthened its position in cloud and AI-driven offerings. The company’s annual revenue is reported to have grown nearly six-fold to about $24 billion compared with the period when he took charge.

Rs 5 crore per seat cost pushes Vijay’s party to weigh alliance
Politics

Rs 5 crore per seat cost pushes Vijay’s party to weigh alliance

TVK’s internal candidate selection process has reportedly triggered fresh debate on whether the party can contest the Assembly election on its own. According to party functionaries, Vijay and Bussy Anand interviewed applicants who had submitted requests to contest in about 60 constituencies. During the interactions, they asked whether the aspirants could manage an estimated campaign spend of around Rs 5 crore per seat. Many applicants are said to have responded that they would not be able to meet such costs. While the official spending cap for an Assembly candidate is up to Rs 40 lakh, party sources said the actual expenditure is often much higher, and the question exposed the financial strain of a solo contest.

Annamalai claims turmoil in DMK alliance, hints at election-time twist
Politics

Annamalai claims turmoil in DMK alliance, hints at election-time twist

Coimbatore remarks BJP leader K Annamalai, speaking to reporters in Coimbatore, said the DMK-led alliance is witnessing internal unrest and that Tamil Nadu politics often sees a “twist” as election dates approach. Seat-sharing friction cited Referring to comments attributed to a CPM leader, Annamalai said allies were questioning why the Congress was being offered more seats while Left parties felt short-changed. He also pointed to demands raised by MDMK leader Vaiko and claimed that leaders within the alliance were increasingly voicing dissatisfaction.

TN to give Rs 2/unit power subsidy for eateries using electric stoves
Business

TN to give Rs 2/unit power subsidy for eateries using electric stoves

Tamil Nadu has announced an electricity subsidy of Rs 2 per unit for hotels, tea shops and cloud kitchens that are using electric stoves, citing an ongoing cooking gas shortage. TNEB Chairman Radhakrishnan told reporters in Chennai that the concession will remain in force until the gas supply situation returns to normal. He also said farmers can sell vegetables and fruits without restrictions at Uzhavar Sandhais, and that the state is taking steps to prevent wastage of produce as restaurants have reduced their purchases.

Centre working to limit war impact, says PM Modi in Assam
Politics

Centre working to limit war impact, says PM Modi in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Union government is working to minimise the impact of war, while accusing the Congress of creating fear among the public. Speaking at a public meeting in Silchar in Assam’s Cachar district, Modi made the remarks after inaugurating development projects valued at Rs 23,550 crore. He alleged that during Congress rule, Assam’s youth were pushed towards violence and terrorism, and claimed the party had neglected the northern states. He said Congress had failed to act like a responsible political party.

DMK seat talks hit snag; allies hint at reviving People’s Welfare Alliance
Politics

DMK seat talks hit snag; allies hint at reviving People’s Welfare Alliance

Seat-sharing negotiations within the DMK-led alliance have run into turbulence, with the party indicating it will offer fewer Assembly constituencies than it did in 2021. The move has reportedly upset the Communist parties and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), even as the overall seat allocation is yet to be finalised. While the number of seats has been settled only for Congress, MDMK and a few smaller parties, the DMK has not concluded talks with CPI, CPM and VCK. Sources said the DMK side has conveyed that each of these three parties may get only four seats this time, compared to six each in the previous election.

Seeman urges end to war, warns fuel shortage could hit campaigning
Politics

Seeman urges end to war, warns fuel shortage could hit campaigning

Tiruchy remarks Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman on Friday called on world nations to intervene and bring ongoing international conflicts to an end, warning that war leads to heavy loss of human lives. Fuel and economic impact Speaking to reporters in Tiruchy, he said the continued conflict has contributed to gas shortages, and remarked that without petrol and diesel, political campaigning could be forced back to bicycles. Social responsibility and safety Seeman also spoke about declining safety for women and children, linking it to social moral deterioration and substance abuse among many offenders. He said preventing such crimes is not only the government’s duty but also society’s responsibility.

TN accused of blocking Navodaya schools; students face uncertainty
Education

TN accused of blocking Navodaya schools; students face uncertainty

Coimbatore-based voices have accused the Tamil Nadu government of repeatedly obstructing the opening of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), which are fully funded by the Union government. The state has cited the three-language policy, while projecting its own “model schools” as an alternative. The model school scheme, launched in 2021–22 with 10 schools, has since been expanded across all 38 districts. Students are selected from government schools based on performance and achievements recorded on the EMIS platform, including NMMS scholarship qualifiers, class toppers, and those excelling in arts and sports.

TN transfers IPS officers; Bala Naga Devi named DGP (Intelligence)
Politics

TN transfers IPS officers; Bala Naga Devi named DGP (Intelligence)

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday issued orders transferring and reassigning several IPS officers. Bala Naga Devi has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) for the Police Intelligence wing. She has been promoted from the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) to DGP. In another change, Santosh Kumar, Inspector General (IG) in the Economic Offences Wing, has been given additional charge as Economic ADGP. IG Rupesh Kumar Meena has also been assigned additional responsibility as ADGP of the Civil Supplies Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the order said.

Centre warns petrol pumps against selling fuel in water cans
General

Centre warns petrol pumps against selling fuel in water cans

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Petroleum has cautioned petrol pumps across the country against dispensing petrol in unsafe containers such as plastic water cans, warning that violations will invite strict action. In a statement, the ministry said adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available at petrol pumps nationwide. It noted that an incident at a retail outlet in Tamil Nadu, where petrol was reportedly supplied in a plastic water can, had come to its attention.

North Korea fires 10 missiles into Sea of Japan amid drills
Politics

North Korea fires 10 missiles into Sea of Japan amid drills

Seoul: North Korea test-fired 10 missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Friday, heightening tensions as the United States and South Korea conducted joint military exercises. According to the report, the launches were carried out on the orders of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The missiles were fired from the Sunan area near Pyongyang International Airport. Japanese authorities said the missiles fell in Japan. Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi stated that there were no reports of damage to aircraft or ships.

Airlines raise fares as fuel prices climb; surcharge up to Rs 1,300
Business

Airlines raise fares as fuel prices climb; surcharge up to Rs 1,300

New Delhi: With fuel prices rising amid tensions in West Asia, airlines have begun increasing airfares by introducing or revising fuel surcharges. Akasa Air said it will roll out a new fuel surcharge from March 15. The move is expected to raise ticket prices by Rs 199 to Rs 1,300, depending on the route distance and travel time. The airline added that passengers who booked tickets before 12 midnight on March 15 will not be affected by the revised pricing.

Puducherry NDA finalises seat share: NR Congress 16, BJP bloc 14
Politics

Puducherry NDA finalises seat share: NR Congress 16, BJP bloc 14

Puducherry’s ruling NDA alliance has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement ahead of the upcoming Assembly election, with the NR Congress set to contest 16 constituencies and the BJP-led bloc allotted 14. With the government’s term ending in May and the election schedule expected soon, the NR Congress-BJP alliance has decided to continue together. However, the seat-sharing formula had remained pending until now. Union Minister and BJP election in-charge Mansukh Mandaviya visited Puducherry and held consultations first with BJP leaders and then separately with alliance partners. He later led seat-sharing talks between the NR Congress and the BJP.

Dharmapuri a ‘danger zone’, Udhayanidhi urges DMK unity for all 5 seats
Politics

Dharmapuri a ‘danger zone’, Udhayanidhi urges DMK unity for all 5 seats

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday flagged Dharmapuri as an electorally challenging district and asked party functionaries to work in unison to secure victories in all five Assembly constituencies. Speaking at a meeting of DMK allied-wing office-bearers in Dharmapuri, he said the party receives strong welcomes when senior leaders visit the district, but electoral outcomes have not matched that enthusiasm. He pointed to the previous Assembly election, when the DMK lost in all five constituencies in the district. He also noted that while the party won the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha seat, it could not register a large margin.

China to give Rs 1.84 crore aid to Iran after schoolgirls killed
Politics

China to give Rs 1.84 crore aid to Iran after schoolgirls killed

China has decided to provide Rs 1.84 crore as emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran following reports that schoolgirls were killed in a US attack, according to official statements from Beijing. The incident relates to a joint US and Israeli strike on Iran on February 28. A missile hit a girls’ primary school in Minab, with reports saying up to 180 students were killed and many others injured. A US military inquiry reportedly found that the school building was targeted by mistake due to outdated information. China condemned the strike and expressed condolences to the victims’ families.

Pakistan airstrikes hit Afghanistan; Taliban warns of retaliation
Politics

Pakistan airstrikes hit Afghanistan; Taliban warns of retaliation

Pakistan’s air force carried out pre-dawn airstrikes in Afghanistan, targeting what it said were militant and Taliban military positions, according to reports from Kabul. The strikes were reported in several locations including Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, amid months of cross-border attacks between the two neighbours. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has recently said a direct conflict with Afghanistan has begun. Pakistan said the raids targeted Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants as well as Taliban command centres and weapons depots. Islamabad alleged the Taliban government in Afghanistan was providing shelter to militants, describing this as the reason for the operation.

PM Modi says Northeast has moved from gunfire to development
Politics

PM Modi says Northeast has moved from gunfire to development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Northeast, once associated with gunfire and blasts, is now moving forward on a path of peace and development. He was speaking at a public meeting in Guwahati, Assam. Modi was scheduled to visit Kokrajhar district to inaugurate welfare and development initiatives of the Centre and the state government. The trip was cancelled due to heavy rain. From Guwahati, the Prime Minister launched projects worth more than Rs 4,750 crore through video conferencing. He later addressed the gathering, praising what he called the “double-engine government” for taking Assam into a new phase.

INDIA bloc submits motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner
Politics

INDIA bloc submits motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner

The opposition INDIA bloc on Thursday submitted notices in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The move was backed by parties including the Congress, DMK and Samajwadi Party. In the Lok Sabha, 130 MPs signed the notice, while 63 MPs signed in the Rajya Sabha. The bloc has alleged that the CEC has acted in favour of the ruling BJP and that, in opposition-ruled states, many eligible voters are being removed under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Centre announces Rs 1 lakh crore stability fund amid global crisis fears
Business

Centre announces Rs 1 lakh crore stability fund amid global crisis fears

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced an economic stability fund of Rs 1 lakh crore to help India respond to unexpected global disruptions, including the ongoing conflicts in West Asia. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the discussion on supplementary demands for grants, Sitharaman said the package is aimed at ensuring the economy is not hit by a surge in international crude oil prices and at containing price rise in essential commodities.

Sugar makers urge India to raise ethanol blend in petrol beyond 20%
Business

Sugar makers urge India to raise ethanol blend in petrol beyond 20%

Call to raise blending target The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) has urged the Union government to increase the ethanol blending level in petrol beyond 20%, and to give greater priority to ethanol produced by sugar mills. Meeting with Union minister ISMA representatives said they recently met Union Food Minister Prahlad Joshi in New Delhi to present their demands. According to the association, the minister assured them that after addressing issues related to crude oil imports, the government would focus on ethanol-related matters.

RSS to expand branches, step up public outreach during centenary
Politics

RSS to expand branches, step up public outreach during centenary

CHANDIGARH: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to expand its branches and strengthen community linkages through public outreach programmes as part of its centenary celebrations, joint general secretary C.R. Mukund said. The organisation’s top decision-making forum, the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, began its three-day meeting in Haryana on Thursday. The session at Samalkha was inaugurated by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. More than 1,500 members, including senior functionaries, are participating in the meeting. Addressing the gathering, Mukund highlighted the scale of the ‘Griha Sampark’ initiative, saying it has reached over 10 crore households across the country and covered more than three lakh villages.

NHRC seeks report from five states on missing children cases
Crime

NHRC seeks report from five states on missing children cases

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to five states, including Rajasthan and Bihar, seeking details of steps taken in cases of missing persons, including children. With concerns rising over child abduction, the NHRC said it has decided to take suo motu cognisance and examine the status of investigations and follow-up in missing cases, citing recent media reports about delays and slow progress. According to the commission’s statement, Bihar has reported around 12,000 to 14,000 missing persons every year from 2013 to the present, with many cases involving children. It added that only about two-thirds of missing children have been traced so far.

US Navy denies Iran claim of strike on USS Abraham Lincoln near Oman
Politics

US Navy denies Iran claim of strike on USS Abraham Lincoln near Oman

The US Navy has denied Iran’s claim that it carried out a precision strike on the US warship USS Abraham Lincoln near Oman and forced it to withdraw from the area. According to Iranian statements, missiles and drones were used in an attack said to have taken place about 340 km from Iran’s waters, causing damage to the carrier. Iran also claimed it struck and damaged a US naval facility at Mina Salman in Bahrain.

Alagarkoil priests upset as plate offerings moved to hundi
General

Alagarkoil priests upset as plate offerings moved to hundi

At the Pathinettampadi Karuppanaswamy shrine inside the Kallazhagar Temple at Alagarkoil in Madurai district, a new practice has triggered discontent among priests and devotees. Temple staff have been collecting offerings that fall into priests’ plates and depositing them into the shrine’s hundi (donation box). Devotees consider Karuppanaswamy their family deity, and it is customary to offer money on the steps or near the shrine doors as a vow, popularly known as “putting money on the steps.” To streamline collections, the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) administration had earlier installed four hundis on both sides in front of the shrine, with the proceeds used for temple development works.

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