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HC seeks reply in 2 weeks on road-digging rules for stormwater works
General

HC seeks reply in 2 weeks on road-digging rules for stormwater works

The Madras High Court has directed the Greater Chennai Corporation and other agencies to file their responses within two weeks on a petition seeking clear guidelines for digging roads for stormwater drain and related works. The public interest litigation was filed by Muralidharan, a resident of Kottur in Chennai, stating that stormwater drain construction has been underway in the area for about one-and-a-half months and has caused significant hardship to the public.

Om Birla says Lok Sabha actions are impartial after no-confidence vote
Politics

Om Birla says Lok Sabha actions are impartial after no-confidence vote

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday resumed his duties and said his actions in the House are impartial, a day after the opposition’s no-confidence motion was defeated. Birla said some members believe they are above the Lok Sabha and can speak on any matter, but stressed that no MP has any special privilege of that kind. He underlined that the House functions strictly under its rules and procedures.

Rahul Gandhi questions need for foreign nod to buy Russian crude
Politics

Rahul Gandhi questions need for foreign nod to buy Russian crude

New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday questioned why India should allow another country’s leadership to influence its decisions on buying crude oil from Russia and managing ties with oil-supplying nations. Speaking during a discussion on the attack on Iran, Rahul said a war-like situation has emerged in West Asia, with the US, Israel and Iran in confrontation. He cautioned that the conflict could have serious consequences. He pointed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of global crude oil movement takes place. Rahul said India receives significant quantities of crude oil and natural gas through this route and would be heavily affected.

Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court it can’t allow Navodaya schools
Education

Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court it can’t allow Navodaya schools

Tamil Nadu has opposed the establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in the state, telling the Supreme Court that the schools’ language framework conflicts with the state’s two-language policy. The submission came during the hearing of a petition seeking directions to the state government to set up a JNV in every district. The matter was heard by a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan. In its affidavit, the state said JNVs are governed by a three-language policy that includes Hindi, English and the state language. Since this is contrary to Tamil Nadu’s two-language policy, the state said it cannot permit such schools.

Centre says cooking gas supply stable; no shortage despite West Asia war
Business

Centre says cooking gas supply stable; no shortage despite West Asia war

A special inter-ministerial group set up by the Union government to monitor the West Asia conflict has urged citizens not to panic over cooking gas cylinder supply. Officials said LPG and petroleum products are continuing to reach India without disruption. The panel said supplies are coming through multiple shipping routes and not solely via the Strait of Hormuz. It added that crude oil inflows are currently higher than usual, with a larger share being routed through alternative corridors after the escalation in the region.

SC bars authors of CBSE Class 8 ‘Judicial Corruption’ lesson from future work
Education

SC bars authors of CBSE Class 8 ‘Judicial Corruption’ lesson from future work

The Supreme Court has directed that three professors who prepared a controversial lesson titled “Judicial Corruption” for the CBSE Class 8 social science textbook should not be engaged in future syllabus or textbook preparation. The disputed chapter was introduced by NCERT in the CBSE Class 8 social science book and triggered widespread controversy. A bench led by Chief Justice Suryakant, along with Justices Jaymalya Bagchi and Vipul Bansoli, has taken up the matter on its own and is hearing it.

Amit Shah targets Rahul Gandhi over low attendance, foreign trips in Lok Sabha
Politics

Amit Shah targets Rahul Gandhi over low attendance, foreign trips in Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, citing what he said was low attendance and frequent foreign travel during parliamentary sessions. Speaking at the conclusion of the debate on a no-confidence motion moved against Speaker Om Birla, Shah said the Speaker’s primary duty is to uphold rules and that his decisions in the House are final. He described the Speaker’s integrity as beyond doubt and said questioning it was inappropriate.

RSS functionary arrested in Thanjavur over video of stopping evangelists
Crime

RSS functionary arrested in Thanjavur over video of stopping evangelists

Thanjavur police have arrested Adithyan (30), an RSS functionary said to be the organisation’s public relations representative from Thirunaraiyur, after an incident near Thiruvidaimarudur. According to police, on March 10 a nine-member group went door-to-door in Valluar Street, Thirunaraiyur, distributing books and preaching Christianity, and inviting residents to attend church. Some locals objected to the activity. Police said Adithyan intervened, stopped the group, questioned them repeatedly and recorded the interaction on video. The clip later spread on social media.

Puducherry Raj Bhavan breach: Guard says he mistook intruder for kin
Crime

Puducherry Raj Bhavan breach: Guard says he mistook intruder for kin

A major security lapse has been reported at the Puducherry Raj Bhavan after a student allegedly climbed in through a gate and ended up sleeping inside the Governor’s son’s room. According to police, the incident occurred on March 9 around 10.45 pm, when Jharkhand student Hardik Shah entered the premises by climbing over the second grill gate on Kurusukuppam Road. The ease with which he accessed a high-security zone has triggered shock and concern.

Commercial LPG shortage pushes hotels in Madurai back to wood stoves
Business

Commercial LPG shortage pushes hotels in Madurai back to wood stoves

Madurai and other parts of Tamil Nadu are seeing disruptions in hotel operations due to a shortage in commercial LPG cylinder supply. To keep kitchens running, establishments ranging from small hotels to star-category properties are moving back to wood-fired stoves. The supply stress is linked to wider disruption in petroleum product distribution amid ongoing conflict conditions in West Asia involving the US and the Israel-Iran situation, according to the report. Alongside a rise in domestic cylinder prices, major cities have also reported scarcity of commercial cylinders.

TN people won’t accept Udhayanidhi as CM, says Piyush Goyal
Politics

TN people won’t accept Udhayanidhi as CM, says Piyush Goyal

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI: BJP’s Tamil Nadu in-charge Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the upcoming Assembly election would be about protecting Tamil pride and culture, and “saving people” from what he described as Chief Minister M K Stalin’s corrupt practices. Speaking to reporters in Tiruchirappalli, Goyal claimed the DMK government would be voted out and asserted that the people of Tamil Nadu would “never accept” Udhayanidhi Stalin as Chief Minister. He alleged that money from TASMAC-related corruption had been diverted from the state exchequer to the Chief Minister’s family and DMK functionaries, putting the figure at Rs 50,000 crore. He also alleged corruption across various government contracts.

Opposition spreading panic over war tensions, PM Modi alleges in Kerala
Politics

Opposition spreading panic over war tensions, PM Modi alleges in Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that Congress and its allied parties were trying to create panic among people by exploiting the war-like tensions in the West Asia region. Speaking at a BJP public meeting in Ernakulam district, he urged citizens to remain cautious of such politics. Modi said that at a time when the situation is sensitive, the country should stand united. He claimed that the opposition was indulging in politics even during the crisis.

Centre rolls out plan to ease energy crunch; coal stock hits record 210 MT
Business

Centre rolls out plan to ease energy crunch; coal stock hits record 210 MT

New Delhi: The Union government has drawn up a comprehensive strategy to address energy shortages being felt in some sectors across the country. Officials said coal availability is currently at an unprecedented level, and key directions have been issued to the Ministry of Coal to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for essential requirements. The move comes as war tensions in West Asia have escalated following joint attacks by the US and Israel on Iran and retaliatory action by Iran. With Iran reportedly closing the Strait of Hormuz—through which about 20% of the world’s crude oil is transported—shortages of cooking gas cylinders and crude oil have been reported globally, including in India.

Hindu groups urge BJP to contest again in Coimbatore South
Politics

Hindu groups urge BJP to contest again in Coimbatore South

Hindu organisations have urged the BJP to contest again from the Coimbatore South Assembly constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, according to reports. The BJP is said to have a notable vote base in Coimbatore after Kanyakumari. Despite minorities forming an estimated 30% to 40% of the electorate in Coimbatore South, the party is described as having a strong presence there. In the 2016 Assembly election, BJP candidate Vanathi Srinivasan secured 33,113 votes (21.57%). The report noted that when the BJP contested alone that year, Coimbatore South was the only constituency outside Kanyakumari where it retained its deposit.

Hindus seek police protection for temple renovation near Madurai
Politics

Hindus seek police protection for temple renovation near Madurai

Tension has been reported in Thummanaikkanpatti village in Madurai district after objections were raised to renovation work at two centuries-old temples under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department. The Vinayagar temple and the Karuppanasamy temple, said to be around 300 years old and located on about 2.40 acres, had received permission from the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court to proceed with renovation. Local residents, however, said some Muslims in the area opposed the work.

Iran rejects US claim on escorting oil tanker through Hormuz Strait
Politics

Iran rejects US claim on escorting oil tanker through Hormuz Strait

Tehran said hundreds of oil tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict in West Asia intensifies. US President Donald Trump had earlier said the US Navy would provide protection to vessels in the region. In a social media post, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed the Navy had successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. The post was deleted within minutes. The White House later clarified that the US Navy had not escorted any oil tanker through the strait.

Trump says Iran war could end soon: 'Nothing left to destroy'
Politics

Trump says Iran war could end soon: 'Nothing left to destroy'

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the conflict involving Iran could end soon, claiming there is little left to destroy in the country. The United States and Israel have been carrying out strikes on Iran for the past 12 days, according to the report. In response, Iran has blocked the sea route through the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for crude oil shipments. Speaking in an interview to a US news agency on Tuesday, Trump said there was “not much” left to be destroyed in Iran, adding that only small remnants might remain.

Ramadoss blames Anbumani for PMK losing recognition, seeks ban on symbol use
Politics

Ramadoss blames Anbumani for PMK losing recognition, seeks ban on symbol use

PMK founder S. Ramadoss has told the Chennai City Civil Court that the party’s loss of recognition was due to “poor functioning” by Anbumani Ramadoss, and claimed that Anbumani is currently not even a member of the party. Ramadoss has filed a suit seeking a court order to restrain Anbumani from using the PMK’s flag and election symbol. In response, Anbumani’s side filed a petition seeking dismissal of the suit.

INDIA bloc MPs sign notice to remove Chief Election Commissioner
Politics

INDIA bloc MPs sign notice to remove Chief Election Commissioner

New Delhi: MPs from the opposition INDIA bloc have signed a motion notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The bloc, which includes parties such as the Congress, DMK and Samajwadi Party, alleged that the CEC has acted in favour of the BJP-led Union government. It also claimed that under the banner of a “special intensive revision” of electoral rolls, many eligible voters were removed in states governed by opposition parties.

CBI books BSNL officer over Rs 2 lakh bribe via mother-in-law’s account
Crime

CBI books BSNL officer over Rs 2 lakh bribe via mother-in-law’s account

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Rajendran, a BSNL officer currently serving as Principal General Manager in the Chennai circle, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh through his mother-in-law’s bank account. Rajendran, a native of Veppilaipatti village near Sattur in Virudhunagar district, had earlier served as Principal General Manager in Thrissur and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala between 2017 and 2020. During that period, a Kerala-based contractor, identified as Dilip, undertook cable wire-laying works valued at over Rs 7 crore.

Farooq Abdullah Escapes Unhurt After Firing at Jammu Wedding Event
Crime

Farooq Abdullah Escapes Unhurt After Firing at Jammu Wedding Event

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped unhurt after a firing incident at a wedding event in Jammu on Wednesday night. According to reports, Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary attended a wedding at the residence of a party functionary in the Greater Kailash area. The incident occurred as they were returning with party workers, when a man opened fire towards the crowd.

Arjun Sampath: Will hold conference with High Court permission
Politics

Arjun Sampath: Will hold conference with High Court permission

Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath said the party is determined to conduct the “Tamil, Tamilar, Tamil Nadu Rights Retrieval Conference” with the permission of the Madras High Court. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he said the conference is planned for March 15 at the YMCA grounds in Royapettah. He added that the event is being organised to create awareness among Hindus. Sampath alleged that despite making arrangements after obtaining due permissions, the police denied approval citing ongoing Metro Rail works. He claimed that the police grant permissions for meetings held by Muslim and Christian organisations.

Centre weighs legal tweak to roll out 33% women’s quota by 2029
Politics

Centre weighs legal tweak to roll out 33% women’s quota by 2029

The Union government is planning to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies ahead of the 2029 general election, according to reports. The Women’s Reservation law, passed in September 2023 as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, mandates that one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies be reserved for women to boost their representation. However, under the current framework, the quota is not expected to take effect immediately. It is linked to the completion of the Census and the subsequent delimitation process, after which constituencies would be redrawn and any changes in the strength of legislatures accounted for.

Let’s score high marks in Tamil, says Dinamalar short
Education

Let’s score high marks in Tamil, says Dinamalar short

A short video titled “Let’s score high marks in Tamil” has been released on Dinamalar’s website. The clip appears under Dinamalar’s Shorts/Reels section and is presented as a brief video item. The available source snippet does not include additional information about the video’s content, speakers, or specific tips. The video is accessible via the link provided on Dinamalar’s platform.

Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM for third time amid West Asia tensions
Politics

Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM for third time amid West Asia tensions

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke by phone on March 10 night with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi amid heightened tensions in West Asia. The call comes as fighting involving the US, Israel and Iran continues to intensify, with concerns rising over global crude oil and gas supplies following disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the information shared, the two ministers discussed the latest situation in the conflict-affected areas and exchanged updates on recent developments.

PM Modi to visit Tiruchirappalli; key events in Tamil Nadu on March 11
General

PM Modi to visit Tiruchirappalli; key events in Tamil Nadu on March 11

Several major developments are scheduled across Tamil Nadu on March 11, spanning education, politics and public services. The Class 10 public examinations began today across the state. Officials said around nine lakh students are set to write the exams at 4,219 centres. In Tiruchirappalli, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate projects worth Rs 5,650 crore. He is also expected to address a public meeting organised by the National Democratic Alliance.

US says it destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats in Strait of Hormuz
Politics

US says it destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats in Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command said it has destroyed 16 Iranian boats that were allegedly involved in laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping corridor. The development comes as the war involving Iran continues, with crude oil movement through the Strait reported to be disrupted. The situation has contributed to higher crude prices and raised concerns of a possible shortage of gas cylinders. US Central Command also released a video showing strikes on boats described as mine-laying vessels in the Strait. The US said the action took place in a route that accounts for around 20% of the world’s oil trade.

Petrol bomb hurled at Sivaganga MP Karthi Chidambaram’s office
Crime

Petrol bomb hurled at Sivaganga MP Karthi Chidambaram’s office

A petrol bomb was hurled at the office associated with Sivaganga MP Karthi Chidambaram and former Union minister P. Chidambaram in Karaikudi on Tuesday morning, triggering tension in the area. The office, located on First Street in Subramaniyapuram, was found to have been targeted when party workers arrived and opened it in the morning. They were shocked to notice signs of the attack. Karaikudi Congress MLA Mangudi and party members visited the spot soon after and informed the police. Sivaganga district Superintendent of Police Sivaprasad later inspected the scene.

Gold price rises again in Chennai; up Rs 1,360 per sovereign in 2 days
Business

Gold price rises again in Chennai; up Rs 1,360 per sovereign in 2 days

Gold prices in Chennai climbed again on Tuesday (March 11), with 22-carat jewellery gold rising by Rs 560 per sovereign to Rs 1,20,960. The per-gram rate increased by Rs 70 to Rs 15,120. The price movement comes amid fluctuations linked to international trends. In Tamil Nadu, on March 9, jewellery gold was sold at Rs 14,950 per gram and Rs 1,19,600 per sovereign, while silver was priced at Rs 290 per gram.

No need to panic over LPG shortage, Centre says
Business

No need to panic over LPG shortage, Centre says

New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said there is no need for the public to panic over reports of an LPG cylinder shortage, as the Centre is monitoring the situation closely. The government’s remarks come amid disruptions linked to the conflict involving Israel, the US and Iran, which has raised concerns over fuel availability. As part of measures to manage demand, households have been asked to book domestic LPG cylinders only after 25 days instead of 21 days, and restrictions have been placed on the supply of commercial cylinders.

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