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Iran shuts Hormuz Strait again, cites US naval blockade
Politics

Iran shuts Hormuz Strait again, cites US naval blockade

Tehran announces renewed closure Iran has said it is bringing the Strait of Hormuz back under its control, alleging that the US Navy continues to blockade Iranian ports. Background of the escalation The report said the US and Israel began a war against Iran on February 28, after which Iran carried out retaliatory strikes on Israel and US military bases in West Asia. As the conflict intensified, Iran earlier shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global crude oil shipments, triggering higher oil prices and fuel shortages.

EPS accuses Stalin of betraying women over quota bill, seat loss fears
Politics

EPS accuses Stalin of betraying women over quota bill, seat loss fears

AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Friday accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin of committing a “grave injustice” to women across the country by opposing the women’s reservation bill in Parliament. In a social media post, EPS alleged that Stalin’s stand cost Tamil Nadu a “golden opportunity” to secure additional Lok Sabha seats, claiming the state missed out on the possibility of gaining up to 20 more MPs. He also said Stalin acted without understanding the issue and opposed it “blindly”.

Kanimozhi counters Modi: ‘Black is Goddess Kali’s colour’ in Lok Sabha
Politics

Kanimozhi counters Modi: ‘Black is Goddess Kali’s colour’ in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: DMK MP Kanimozhi on Thursday responded in the Lok Sabha to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks about DMK leaders wearing black during the debate on a Bill linked to implementing 33% reservation for women in legislatures. The Union government has said it is working to implement the women’s reservation law by the 2029 Lok Sabha election, and has brought a constituency delimitation Bill as part of the process. In protest, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and DMK members wore black and also burnt copies of the Bill, while DMK MPs attended the parliamentary debate in black attire.

Union Cabinet clears 2% DA hike for central staff, pensioners
Business

Union Cabinet clears 2% DA hike for central staff, pensioners

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 2% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision after the Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. With the revision, the DA rate will rise from the current 58% to 60%. The Cabinet has also cleared a similar 2% increase in dearness relief for pensioners, moving it from 58% to 60%.

Vijay faces criticism over selective campaigning for ThaVeKa candidates
Politics

Vijay faces criticism over selective campaigning for ThaVeKa candidates

With polling day drawing closer in Tamil Nadu, campaign schedules are tightening and leaders are trying to cover every constituency. However, actor-politician Vijay, contesting an election for the first time, is facing criticism that his outreach is concentrated on a limited set of constituencies. According to the report, Vijay has largely prioritised campaigning in seats linked to senior party functionaries, while many other candidates are said to have been left without similar attention. Party workers are quoted as complaining that several candidates from less prominent backgrounds are repeatedly calling the party office to ask when Vijay will visit their constituencies.

Hashtag war erupts after DMK votes against women’s quota bill
Politics

Hashtag war erupts after DMK votes against women’s quota bill

Chennai: A political row has spilled onto social media after the DMK voted against a proposed women’s reservation bill in Parliament. BJP and its alliance partners have begun trending hashtags targeting the party. The proposed legislation sought to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies through a constituency delimitation-related bill. Amid strong opposition from several parties, a vote was held on the move to bring the bill.

DMK’s stance will cost Tamil Nadu, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Politics

DMK’s stance will cost Tamil Nadu, says Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has alleged that Tamil Nadu will face setbacks due to the DMK’s approach, which she described as narrow-minded and hostile to women. In a social media post, Sitharaman referred to a statement by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on women’s reservation. She said EPS had highlighted how opposition parties led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and DMK leader M.K. Stalin had, in her view, deprived Tamil Nadu of opportunities for women’s representation in both the Lok Sabha and the State Assembly.

Seeman mocks ‘vote token’ talk, says he’ll ask for CM post with it
Politics

Seeman mocks ‘vote token’ talk, says he’ll ask for CM post with it

Karaikudi campaign speech Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief Seeman, speaking during election campaigning in Karaikudi, took aim at what he described as parties offering money and “tokens” to secure votes. He said some political forces focus on leaving wealth, gold and assets for their children, while he wanted to leave behind cleaner air, safe drinking water and food free of harmful substances for the next generation. Seeman reiterated that he would not pay money for votes, calling it against his principles. He argued that voting for money harms democracy and said he would not accept what he termed a “money-driven” politics.

PM Modi to address the nation at 8.30 pm tonight
Politics

PM Modi to address the nation at 8.30 pm tonight

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation at 8.30 pm on Friday, an announcement made from New Delhi. The address comes in the backdrop of the Centre’s plan to implement women’s reservation in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. A special session of Parliament was held to pass key measures, including the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, a delimitation bill, and a Union Territory law amendment bill. However, the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill aimed at enabling women’s reservation did not get the required two-thirds support in the Lok Sabha. While 352 MPs’ backing was needed, the bill received 298 votes in favour and 230 against.

Watch four planets at the same time, says Dinamalar short
General

Watch four planets at the same time, says Dinamalar short

A short video posted by Dinamalar says that it is possible to see four planets at the same time in the sky. The clip, presented in the outlet’s “Shorts” format, highlights the idea as a quick skywatching moment for viewers. No additional information such as the date, time, viewing location, or the names of the planets is provided in the available source content. The video is listed on Dinamalar’s website under its short-form video section.

DMK allies rattled as DMDK’s Premalatha keeps taking swipes on stage
Politics

DMK allies rattled as DMDK’s Premalatha keeps taking swipes on stage

DMK leaders, including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, are said to be unsettled by DMDK general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth’s continued campaign remarks that are being interpreted as attacks on the DMK, despite her party being part of the alliance. According to the report, Premalatha held talks with both the AIADMK and the DMK before finally joining the DMK-led front. The DMK leadership allotted the DMDK a Rajya Sabha MP post and 10 Assembly seats, a move that reportedly drew criticism from other alliance partners who questioned the scale of the allocation.

Allahabad HC orders FIR probe into Rahul Gandhi dual citizenship claim
Politics

Allahabad HC orders FIR probe into Rahul Gandhi dual citizenship claim

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh Police to register a case and conduct an investigation into allegations that Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi held dual citizenship. The complaint, first raised in 2019, claims that while serving as a director of a London-based company, Backops Limited, annual returns filed in 2005 and 2006 disclosed Rahul Gandhi as a UK citizen and mentioned a London residential address.

Aadhaar access limits slow cybercrime probes, police say
Crime

Aadhaar access limits slow cybercrime probes, police say

Cybercrime investigators in Coimbatore say inconsistencies in access to Aadhaar-linked information are hampering efforts to trace offenders as online fraud cases rise across the country. While banks and telecom companies are permitted to use Aadhaar details for KYC processes—such as opening bank accounts and verifying SIM cards—police say they do not have a direct legal route to access the same data for routine criminal investigations. Under existing provisions, Aadhaar-related information can be sought only in limited circumstances, such as national security emergencies with approval from a senior Central government official, or through orders from a High Court judge. However, sensitive biometric data like fingerprints and iris scans are not disclosed due to security concerns.

HC gives ex-minister Vijayabaskar time till April 28 to surrender
Politics

HC gives ex-minister Vijayabaskar time till April 28 to surrender

The Madras High Court has granted AIADMK former minister M.R. Vijayabaskar time until April 28 to surrender before the trial court in a case related to alleged illegal possession of river sand. The case was registered in February by Karur Town Police, accusing Vijayabaskar of storing river sand without proper documents. Earlier, the Karur District Sessions Court had granted him conditional anticipatory bail and directed him to surrender before the magistrate court within a stipulated period, which ended on March 31.

Neeraj Chopra, Sumit Antil complain against javelin coach Naval Singh
Sports

Neeraj Chopra, Sumit Antil complain against javelin coach Naval Singh

Indian javelin throw has been hit by a fresh controversy after Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and Paralympic champion Sumit Antil lodged complaints against coach Naval Singh with the Sports Authority of India (SAI). In a letter to SAI, Antil—who has won two Paralympic gold medals—alleged that the coach would drink and then send voice recordings using abusive language against athletes and their families. He also claimed the coach repeatedly caused mental distress and spoke disrespectfully about several sportspersons, including Chopra and Navdeep.

PM Modi to campaign in Coimbatore today for NDA candidates
Politics

PM Modi to campaign in Coimbatore today for NDA candidates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to campaign in Coimbatore on Friday (April 18) in support of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates. With the Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign scheduled to conclude on April 21, the NDA has intensified its outreach across the state. Modi had earlier campaigned through a roadshow in Nagercoil on April 15, where AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami also took part. The Coimbatore event will be held as a public meeting on Friday evening. Modi is expected to seek votes for AIADMK and BJP candidates contesting in Coimbatore and surrounding district constituencies.

Hezbollah warns Israel: ‘Fingers on the trigger’ if truce is broken
Politics

Hezbollah warns Israel: ‘Fingers on the trigger’ if truce is broken

Beirut: With a temporary halt in fighting between Lebanon and Israel, Hezbollah has warned that it is prepared to launch a defensive strike if Israel violates the ceasefire. The report says the wider backdrop includes an ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran. Hezbollah, described as an Iran-backed militant group operating from Lebanon, had earlier attacked Israel in opposition to the war, after which Israel intensified strikes on Lebanon.

Dubai opens world’s first dedicated air taxi station near airport
Technology

Dubai opens world’s first dedicated air taxi station near airport

Dubai has set a new milestone in urban transport by creating what it calls the world’s first dedicated air taxi station, as the city looks for solutions to rising population and traffic demands. The facility has been built near Dubai International Airport on a 3,100 sq m site and spans four levels. It includes a vertiport area for vertical take-off and landing, fast-charging infrastructure, a two-level car parking facility and an air-conditioned passenger lounge.

NTK candidates seek donations via QR codes amid cash-for-votes talk
Politics

NTK candidates seek donations via QR codes amid cash-for-votes talk

Election campaigning has heated up in Tamil Nadu with only a few days left for polling. Reports from the field indicate that candidates from major parties have begun distributing cash and gift items to voters, depending on their financial capacity. Against this backdrop, candidates of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) are canvassing by handing out pamphlets to the public. The leaflets reportedly carry QR codes, through which those willing can contribute funds to support the candidates’ campaign.

TN prisons tighten checks after reports of beedi, drug smuggling: ADGP
Crime

TN prisons tighten checks after reports of beedi, drug smuggling: ADGP

Madurai: The Additional Director General of Police (Prisons), Shankar, has directed prison authorities across Tamil Nadu to intensify surveillance following reports of inmates going to extreme lengths for even a piece of beedi and using narcotics inside jails. Tamil Nadu has nine central prisons. Smoking beedis or cigarettes is prohibited inside prisons, and the use of ganja and other narcotic substances is also banned. However, officials have received information that some inmates returning from court hearings allegedly conceal ganja in body cavities or footwear and sell it to other prisoners at inflated prices. The report also alleges that a few police personnel are complicit.

US H-1B selection rate jumps to 75% as applications fall
General

US H-1B selection rate jumps to 75% as applications fall

Washington: The selection rate in the US H-1B visa lottery has climbed to as high as 75% this year, after the number of applications fell sharply following a steep fee hike. The H-1B visa is required for foreign professionals to work in specialised roles in the United States, with an annual cap of 85,000 visas. Rules were changed last year under President Donald Trump. Under the revised framework, the visa fee was fixed at around Rs 90 lakh. The earlier general lottery system was altered, giving candidates eligible for higher-paying jobs up to four chances in the lottery. Legal cases related to the fee are pending in US courts.

Religious practices open to judicial review, SC says in Sabarimala case
Politics

Religious practices open to judicial review, SC says in Sabarimala case

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that religious practices are subject to judicial scrutiny, and that judges must decide faith-related disputes guided by the Constitution rather than their personal religious beliefs. The remarks came during hearings linked to the Sabarimala dispute. In 2018, a five-judge bench had allowed women aged 10 to 50 to enter the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala. Review petitions filed in 2019 were later referred by a five-judge bench led by then Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi to a larger constitutional bench.

Udhayanidhi vows to defeat ‘Delhi team’ in polls during Coimbatore campaign
Politics

Udhayanidhi vows to defeat ‘Delhi team’ in polls during Coimbatore campaign

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday campaigned across parts of Coimbatore district, including Pollachi and Kinathukadavu, seeking votes for DMK candidates Sabari Karthikeyan (Kinathukadavu), Sudhakar (Valparai) and Jayakumar (Udumalai), and for Kongu Makkal Katchi candidate Nithiyanandhan in Pollachi. Addressing voters, he said the DMK government had implemented multiple development works in the region. He cited plans for a gold jewellery industrial park at Sundarapuram and SIDCO, a workers’ hostel, and road works including a Rs 9-crore tar road project in Madukkarai municipality and a Rs 2-crore tar road in Thirumalayampalayam.

Doctors: Rs 10 lakh health cover won’t help without higher premium
Health

Doctors: Rs 10 lakh health cover won’t help without higher premium

Medical experts in Tamil Nadu have cautioned that increasing the government health insurance cover from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh may have limited impact unless the premium paid to the insurer is also raised. The state’s Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme is being implemented alongside the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat programme, covering about 1.52 crore families. The government reportedly pays more than Rs 1,200 crore a year to United India Insurance, with a premium of Rs 849 per family.

Madras HC: 50-year-old temple not an encroachment; petitioner fined
Politics

Madras HC: 50-year-old temple not an encroachment; petitioner fined

The Madras High Court has held that a temple that has existed for more than 50 years on land earmarked for a park and playground cannot be automatically classified as an encroachment. The court imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh on the petitioner who filed the case. The petition was filed by a local resident, Jesusdas Cornelius, seeking directions to the Tiruvallur district collector to properly maintain a portion of an approved layout in Veeraraghavan village, Thiruverkadu, which was reserved for public use as a park and sports ground. The petitioner also pointed to the presence of a temple on the site.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships for 10 days
Politics

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships for 10 days

Iran has announced that all commercial ships will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor, after a temporary ceasefire was declared in the Israel–Lebanon conflict. The announcement was made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. According to the report, the wider regional tensions escalated after the US and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, prompting Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel and US military bases in West Asia. Hezbollah in Lebanon also attacked Israel in support of Iran, leading Israel to intensify strikes on Lebanon.

Pakistan steps up security at Nur Khan air base after past strike
Politics

Pakistan steps up security at Nur Khan air base after past strike

Islamabad: Pakistan is intensifying security arrangements at its key Nur Khan Air Force base in Rawalpindi, amid fears of future attacks, according to recent satellite imagery. The base suffered heavy damage during India’s military strike dubbed “Operation Sindhoor” last year. Even a year later, repair work is still underway, indicating the extent of the destruction caused. Reports based on the imagery say new protective infrastructure is being added at the facility. Under the leadership of Army chief Asim Munir, special hangars are being built to keep fighter aircraft concealed.

Nashik IT firm probe finds photo evidence of alleged forced conversion
Crime

Nashik IT firm probe finds photo evidence of alleged forced conversion

Police in Nashik, Maharashtra, say an investigation into a well-known IT company’s BPO unit has uncovered photographic evidence supporting allegations of forced religious conversion. Complaints had alleged that women employees aged 18 to 25 faced sexual harassment over the past four years. During the probe, police said a group of team leaders allegedly acted together in misconduct, and that women who refused conversion were subjected to harassment, based on what officials described as a confidential inquiry.

AIADMK leaflets claim Rs 60,000 annual benefit per family
Politics

AIADMK leaflets claim Rs 60,000 annual benefit per family

Chennai: AIADMK cadres have begun distributing leaflets door-to-door claiming that every family would receive direct benefits worth Rs 60,000 if the party comes to power. The campaign comes amid competing outreach by the DMK alliance, which is circulating a printed “sample coupon” of Rs 8,000 after the DMK’s election manifesto stated that homemakers would be given an Rs 8,000 coupon if the party wins again. In response, AIADMK’s leaflet lists a set of promised benefits and savings that it says add up to Rs 60,000 a year. It also includes a handout designed like a Rs 10,000 cheque.

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