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Buddha Purnima celebrations held today and tomorrow in Puttaparthi
General

Buddha Purnima celebrations held today and tomorrow in Puttaparthi

Buddha Purnima is being celebrated today and tomorrow in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, at Prasanthi Nilayam, the ashram of Sathya Sai Baba. The programmes are being held at the Sai Kulwant Hall. Today’s morning session begins at 8.00 am with Vedic chanting, followed by an introduction to the festival, a procession of Buddhist monks, lamp lighting, rituals and offerings. A discourse by Buddhist monk Kempo Samdup Lama is scheduled, before bhajans and mangala arati.

Pakistan PM warns Iran war is undoing two years of economic gains
Business

Pakistan PM warns Iran war is undoing two years of economic gains

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the war involving Iran has delivered a major blow to Pakistan’s economy, threatening to reverse progress made over the past two years. He made the remarks during a recent cabinet meeting in Islamabad. Sharif said global fuel prices have surged since the conflict began in February, sharply increasing Pakistan’s import bill. He noted that the country’s weekly oil import cost has risen from Rs 2,850 crore before the war to about Rs 7,600 crore now.

Chennai cab driver gets GST notice demanding Rs 4.70 crore
Crime

Chennai cab driver gets GST notice demanding Rs 4.70 crore

A rental car driver in Chennai has received a notice demanding payment of Rs 4.70 crore as Goods and Services Tax (GST), prompting him to file a complaint with the city police. The complainant, Kamalanathan from Vellore district, said he has been living in Chennai with his family for the past 10 years and earns about Rs 25,000 a month by driving a hired car. He stated that the notice was delivered to his native home address. When he approached GST officials for clarification, he was told that a private firm named “Kamal Enterprises” had allegedly been registered in Tiruppur and Hosur using his PAN card and Aadhaar details.

Supreme Court urges law change to relax 20-week abortion limit
Health

Supreme Court urges law change to relax 20-week abortion limit

The Supreme Court has urged the Union government to amend the law governing abortion, saying the existing 20-week limit should be revisited, especially in pregnancies resulting from sexual assault. The court said no woman—particularly a minor—should be compelled to continue an unwanted pregnancy against her will. The observations came while hearing a petition filed by a 15-year-old seeking permission to terminate her pregnancy. The court had earlier held that the minor’s welfare must take priority over that of the foetus, and said forcing a woman to carry an unwanted pregnancy amounts to a violation of her fundamental rights.

Reels video inside Madurai Meenakshi Temple sparks probe into phone ban
General

Reels video inside Madurai Meenakshi Temple sparks probe into phone ban

Madurai’s Meenakshi Amman Temple has come under scrutiny after a social media “reels” video showed a 16-year-old dancing to a film kuthu song at the Porthamarai Kulam inside the temple complex. Mobile phones are banned inside the temple following an order of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, issued after earlier incidents in which visitors recorded videos and posted objectionable content from within the premises. The temple administration later arranged a paid facility for devotees to deposit phones, and police checks are conducted before entry.

Sathankulam case: HC grants time for police to file appeals
Crime

Sathankulam case: HC grants time for police to file appeals

Madurai Bench considers death sentence reference The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has granted time to police personnel convicted in the Sathankulam custodial deaths case to file individual appeals, after a trial court awarded them the death penalty. The relief was extended to those who have not yet moved the High Court. Background of the case The case relates to the deaths of traders Jayaraj (63) and his son Bennix (31) from Sathankulam in Thoothukudi district. They were taken to the police station on the night of June 19, 2020, following an argument over keeping their shop open beyond permitted hours during the lockdown, and were allegedly assaulted during interrogation. Both later died after being lodged in the Kovilpatti sub-jail. The investigation was transferred to the CBI by the Tamil Nadu government.

TN exam dept probes Plus Two answer-sheet discrepancies
Education

TN exam dept probes Plus Two answer-sheet discrepancies

Tamil Nadu’s Examination Department has begun an inquiry into discrepancies found in Plus Two public examination answer sheets, including variations in marks and irregularities in the scripts. Officials said the results of students linked to suspicious cases may be kept on hold while the probe continues. The Plus Two public examinations were held across the state from March 2 to March 27, with over nine lakh students appearing. Answer sheets, including those of students who also wrote the Plus One arrear exam, were evaluated at more than 70 camps between April 4 and April 20.

TNEB to lay underground power cables in chariot streets of 10 temples
General

TNEB to lay underground power cables in chariot streets of 10 temples

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) is set to begin work to supply electricity through underground cables in the chariot streets of 10 well-known temples, including Thiruvidanthai Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple (Chengalpattu), Melmalayanur Angalamman Temple (Viluppuram) and Samayapuram Mariamman Temple (Tiruchirappalli). In many places, power is still distributed through overhead lines, which can snap during heavy rain or cyclones, leading to outages and safety risks. Large temples across the state conduct annual chariot processions that draw thousands of devotees.

TN Congress factions urge Rahul to take charge to stop TDP drift
Politics

TN Congress factions urge Rahul to take charge to stop TDP drift

Tamil Nadu Congress functionaries are preparing to meet senior party leader Sonia Gandhi to press for leadership changes aimed at preventing cadres from moving to TDP, according to party sources. With the appointment of a new Tamil Nadu Congress president said to be certain, several senior leaders and MPs are seen positioning themselves for the post. Names of former state chiefs and sitting MPs have been doing the rounds within the party.

Woman contractor alleges TADCO officials sought 10% commission
Crime

Woman contractor alleges TADCO officials sought 10% commission

A woman civil contractor from Madurai has filed a complaint with the Tamil Nadu Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), alleging that officials of TADCO demanded a commission from her contract payments. TADCO (Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation) undertakes works such as housing, roads, electricity poles, water tanks, knowledge centres and community halls in areas inhabited by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The complaint also points to allegations that, despite a government order to prioritise SC/ST contractors, officials allegedly favour select bidders in tenders.

Rahul Gandhi calls Great Nicobar project ‘biggest scam’, flags forest loss
Politics

Rahul Gandhi calls Great Nicobar project ‘biggest scam’, flags forest loss

New Delhi: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has renewed his party’s opposition to the Centre’s proposed Great Nicobar project in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, calling it the “biggest scam” in the country. The ₹81,000-crore plan envisages an international container transshipment terminal, a greenfield airport for passenger and military use, a power generation facility and a new township. The government has projected the project as a way to strengthen India’s presence in the Indian Ocean region and reduce dependence on foreign transshipment hubs, given the island’s proximity to key shipping routes such as the Malacca Strait.

Democrats oppose plan to feature Trump on US commemorative passports
Politics

Democrats oppose plan to feature Trump on US commemorative passports

Washington: The US State Department’s plan to include President Donald Trump’s photograph on special passports to mark the country’s 250th Independence anniversary has triggered strong objections from the opposition Democratic Party. According to the report, the commemorative passports are also expected to carry a gold-coloured version of Trump’s signature. The initiative is being advanced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The development comes alongside other anniversary-linked proposals. The report says efforts are under way to place Trump’s signature on US dollar notes, an initiative attributed to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Alangulam palm worker says he is being threatened to withdraw case
Crime

Alangulam palm worker says he is being threatened to withdraw case

A palm worker from Maruthampudur near Alangulam in Tenkasi district has alleged that he is being threatened to withdraw a case related to a shooting incident involving a police sub-inspector. The worker, Manikandan, is undergoing treatment in hospital after he was shot in the leg. He said the police SI, Isakki Raja, accused him of involvement in illicit toddy trade and fired at him. In a video statement released on Tuesday, Manikandan said he does not consume alcohol or tobacco and earns his livelihood through palm work and selling neera (palm sap). He alleged that the SI and accompanying police personnel made him climb a tree and, after he removed and showed the pot, his family members arrived at the spot.

Key events on April 30: Vijay meeting, rain alert, GT vs RCB match
General

Key events on April 30: Vijay meeting, rain alert, GT vs RCB match

Several developments are lined up across Tamil Nadu and beyond on April 30. With Assembly election results expected, a consultation meeting will be held at the Thaveka headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai, at 1 pm. Party leader Vijay is scheduled to hold key discussions with Thaveka candidates. The weather department has forecast a chance of heavy rain in Nilgiris and Coimbatore for the next three days from today. It also said heavy showers may occur in Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts.

NYC Mayor Mamdani urges King Charles to return Kohinoor to India
Politics

NYC Mayor Mamdani urges King Charles to return Kohinoor to India

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is of Indian origin, said he plans to urge Britain’s King Charles III to return the historic Kohinoor diamond to India. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a visit to the United States. During the trip, they paid tribute at the memorial for victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks by laying a wreath. Mamdani met King Charles at the event. Speaking to reporters beforehand, he said he would raise the issue of returning the Kohinoor, though it remains unclear whether the diamond was discussed during their conversation.

Trump Shares Post Suggesting Renaming Strait of Hormuz After Him
Politics

Trump Shares Post Suggesting Renaming Strait of Hormuz After Him

US President Donald Trump has shared a social media post suggesting that the Strait of Hormuz could be renamed after him. Along with the post, he circulated a map labeling the waterway as the “Trump Strait,” triggering widespread online mockery. The development comes amid heightened tensions after the US and Israel carried out attacks on Iran, following which Iran moved to restrict the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most important routes for crude oil trade. Iran’s parliament has approved collecting fees from ships using the passage, a move opposed by the US and other countries.

US returns 657 ancient Indian statues and artefacts worth $14 million
General

US returns 657 ancient Indian statues and artefacts worth $14 million

The United States has returned 657 ancient Indian statues and artefacts that were illegally smuggled out of the country. The collection is valued at about $14 million (around ₹117 crore), according to the report. The items were formally handed over to officials from the Indian Consulate in New York. Among the recovered pieces are rare sculptures such as an Avalokiteshvara from Chhattisgarh, an Abhaya Mudra Buddha, and a Dancing Ganesha.

DRDO-Navy successfully test short-range naval anti-ship missile
Technology

DRDO-Navy successfully test short-range naval anti-ship missile

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), along with the Indian Navy, has successfully carried out the first-phase test of a short-range Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR), aimed at strengthening the country’s maritime strike capability. The trial was conducted off the Bay of Bengal coast near Odisha, with the missile launched from a naval helicopter platform. Officials said the test marked a key step in validating an air-launched anti-ship missile system.

SC recalls 2007 Sethusamudram bandh row; remarks trigger fresh debate
Politics

SC recalls 2007 Sethusamudram bandh row; remarks trigger fresh debate

A renewed discussion has emerged around a past legal battle linked to the Sethusamudram project, after a report highlighted the Supreme Court’s observations made during the 2007 dispute over a statewide shutdown announced by the then DMK government. According to the account, the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government declared that buses would not run and shops would remain closed on October 1, 2007, pressing for immediate implementation of the Sethusamudram project. At the time, the Congress-led UPA was in power at the Centre, with DMK ministers also part of it. The report notes that the project had also been entangled in litigation, including a Supreme Court stay related to breaking the Ram Setu.

Heavy rain likely in 8 Tamil Nadu districts on May 2: Weather office
Environment

Heavy rain likely in 8 Tamil Nadu districts on May 2: Weather office

The Chennai weather office has issued a heavy rain alert for parts of Tamil Nadu, stating that eight districts may receive heavy rainfall on May 2. According to the bulletin, the districts likely to see heavy rain on May 2 are Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Virudhunagar and Sivaganga. The advisory also lists districts that may receive heavy rain on April 30: Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Erode, Tiruppur, Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri.

Supreme Court rejects Centre’s plea on 15-year-old’s abortion case
Health

Supreme Court rejects Centre’s plea on 15-year-old’s abortion case

The Supreme Court has dismissed the Union government’s review petition challenging its earlier order that permitted a 15-year-old girl to terminate her seven-month pregnancy. The minor had approached the top court seeking permission for termination. On April 24, the court allowed the procedure, observing that compelling a woman to continue a pregnancy against her will would disregard her welfare. It directed that the termination be carried out at AIIMS with appropriate medical supervision and safety protocols.

Sengottaiyan predicts “miracle” and big win for Vijay’s party
Politics

Sengottaiyan predicts “miracle” and big win for Vijay’s party

Former minister and senior coordinator of the TVK state-level administrative committee, Sengottaiyan, on Wednesday predicted that a “miracle” is about to unfold in Tamil Nadu politics. Speaking to reporters, he argued that opinion polls often shift across elections and regions, and said surveys reflect what specific individuals claim rather than the final public mood. Sengottaiyan claimed a “people’s wave” is emerging that would be unprecedented not only in Tamil Nadu’s history but also in India’s political history.

Stalin holds urgent meeting with ministers after exit poll buzz
Politics

Stalin holds urgent meeting with ministers after exit poll buzz

Chennai: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin held an urgent consultation at the DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, with Tamil Nadu ministers, constituency in-charges and DMK candidates who contested the Assembly election. The meeting came after several post-poll surveys and exit poll assessments were released. According to the reports cited, multiple agencies have projected that the DMK could return to power in Tamil Nadu. With vote counting set for May 4, the discussion focused on the evolving political situation following the publication of the surveys.

Child rights panel urges action against Vijay over campaign remarks
Politics

Child rights panel urges action against Vijay over campaign remarks

Tamil Nadu’s State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has written to the Director General of Police (DGP), recommending legal action against TVK leader Vijay over allegations linked to election campaigning. According to the complaint cited by the commission, Vijay, while addressing an Assembly election campaign meeting, asked children to insist that their parents vote for the party’s “whistle” symbol. The commission noted that similar remarks were made on more than one occasion.

Vijay tells ThaVeKa candidates to report to Panaiyur after win
Politics

Vijay tells ThaVeKa candidates to report to Panaiyur after win

Chennai: With Tamil Nadu Assembly vote counting scheduled for May 4, ThaVeKa leader Vijay held consultations with the party’s candidates on preparations for counting day. According to the party, the discussion covered how candidates and their teams should function during counting, the precautions to follow, and the steps to take after results are declared. Vijay also spoke about staying alert to counter alleged plots by rival parties and about running an effective administration if elected.

India not scared of nuclear threats during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh
Politics

India not scared of nuclear threats during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said India was not intimidated by “nuclear threats” during Operation Sindoor and chose to disregard such rhetoric while carrying out its objectives. Speaking at a national security conference in New Delhi, Singh said Indian forces targeted those who attacked India. He stressed that the operation was not stopped because of any lack of capability, but was paused voluntarily. Singh added that India was prepared, if required, to engage in a full-scale war. He said the armed forces had once again demonstrated readiness not only in peacetime but also for wider conflict scenarios.

Delhi Police arrest 9 over terror-linked arms racket, seize 23 pistols
Crime

Delhi Police arrest 9 over terror-linked arms racket, seize 23 pistols

New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested nine people in connection with an alleged arms-smuggling and sales network that operated in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Officers said 23 pistols, including semi-automatic handguns, were seized during the operation. Police said the arrests followed inputs about the associates of Shabaz Ansari, who had earlier faced questioning by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and was released on parole but later failed to appear and remains absconding. The detained suspects were also said to be in touch with Rahman Ansari, described as a proclaimed offender and a close relative of Shabaz.

Gold price in Tamil Nadu jumps Rs 1,600 per sovereign
Business

Gold price in Tamil Nadu jumps Rs 1,600 per sovereign

Gold prices in Tamil Nadu rose on Wednesday evening, with 22-carat jewellery gold increasing by Rs 200 per gram to Rs 14,100. The price per sovereign (8 grams) climbed by Rs 1,600 to Rs 1,12,800. The move comes a day after a steep decline. On Tuesday morning, gold slipped by Rs 150 per gram to Rs 13,950 and fell Rs 1,200 per sovereign to Rs 1,11,600. Later on Tuesday evening, the price eased further by Rs 50 per gram to Rs 13,900, while the sovereign rate dropped another Rs 400 to Rs 1,11,200.

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