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Stalin hails Centre’s nod for excavations at Keezhadi, 8 sites
Politics

Stalin hails Centre’s nod for excavations at Keezhadi, 8 sites

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday welcomed the Archaeological Survey of India’s approval to conduct excavations at eight locations, including the 11th phase at Keezhadi. In a statement, Stalin said the clearance was obtained after sustained pressure and repeated letters to the Union government. He described the decision, which came after months of delay, as a victory for the state’s perseverance. The approved sites include Keezhadi, Adichanallur and Nagapattinam, among others, according to the Chief Minister.

Indian LPG tanker Nanda Devi reaches Gujarat via Strait of Hormuz
Business

Indian LPG tanker Nanda Devi reaches Gujarat via Strait of Hormuz

An Indian LPG tanker, Nanda Devi, has reached Gujarat’s Vadinar port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz with a cargo of 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The movement comes amid disruptions in the region, with reports of attacks on crude oil tankers following military strikes involving the US and Israel. Against this backdrop, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to the report.

DMK–CPI(M) seat-sharing talks remain unresolved in Chennai
Politics

DMK–CPI(M) seat-sharing talks remain unresolved in Chennai

Seat-sharing negotiations between the DMK and the CPI(M) remain inconclusive, with both sides yet to finalise an agreement, according to remarks made after talks in Chennai. The discussions were held at the DMK headquarters, Anna Arivalayam. Speaking to reporters afterwards, CPI(M) state secretary Shanmugam said the party is seeking to contest more constituencies than in the previous election. Shanmugam said the DMK side had requested the CPI(M) to accept fewer seats than last time, but the CPI(M) conveyed that it should be allotted additional constituencies in line with its intention to contest more.

DMK alliance talks hit snag as partners seek more seats
Politics

DMK alliance talks hit snag as partners seek more seats

Seat-sharing negotiations within the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu have run into renewed tension, with multiple partners pressing for a larger share of constituencies ahead of the election. The trigger, DMK functionaries say, is the decision to allot the Congress party three more seats than it received in the previous election, despite long-standing criticism about the party’s limited organisational strength in the state. Citing that increase, the Communist parties and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) have also begun demanding additional seats. Even after three rounds of talks, a final agreement has not been reached, according to the report.

No one can intimidate Rajinikanth, says Minister Raghupathi
Politics

No one can intimidate Rajinikanth, says Minister Raghupathi

Tamil Nadu minister Raghupathi on Tuesday said actor Rajinikanth cannot be intimidated into submission, responding to questions from reporters in Chennai. The minister alleged that attempts were being made to stage a “fake drama” suggesting women are unsafe, claiming it was aimed at undermining the DMK-led alliance after sensing strong support from women. Raghupathi also said women were coming forward to file complaints because they have confidence in the government, and referred to police statistics on crime during the previous AIADMK regime.

Centre says biometric Aadhaar check not mandatory for all LPG users
General

Centre says biometric Aadhaar check not mandatory for all LPG users

New Delhi: The Union government has clarified that biometric Aadhaar authentication linked to domestic LPG cylinders is not mandatory for all consumers. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas had issued a notice on March 15 stating that LPG users should complete biometric Aadhaar verification to continue receiving cylinder refills. This led to concerns that the process would be compulsory for everyone. In its clarification, the ministry said the online KYC process is not a new practice and the latest communication was meant to ensure that consumers who have not completed biometric verification do so. Those who have already verified their details need not repeat the process.

Rajinikanth slams Adhav Arjuna’s remarks as ‘untrue’
Politics

Rajinikanth slams Adhav Arjuna’s remarks as ‘untrue’

Chennai: Actor Rajinikanth has issued a statement condemning remarks made about him by TVK party office-bearer Adhav Arjuna, calling them “untrue”. He added that “time does not speak, but waits and answers.” The controversy began after Adhav Arjuna, speaking at a TVK protest in Chennai, claimed that Rajinikanth had dropped his decision to enter politics due to threats from the DMK. The comment drew criticism from various quarters, including political leaders, members of the film industry and Rajinikanth’s fans.

India condemns Pakistan over Kabul hospital strike that killed 400
Politics

India condemns Pakistan over Kabul hospital strike that killed 400

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has strongly condemned Pakistan for an attack on a hospital in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul that reportedly killed 400 people. The ministry said the incident amounted to a large-scale massacre and accused Pakistan of trying to present it as a military operation. In a statement, the MEA described the strike as a “brutal massacre” and a cowardly, conscience-less act of violence. It said the location targeted could not be justified as a military objective in any manner.

NDA strengthens hold in Rajya Sabha after 37-seat election
Politics

NDA strengthens hold in Rajya Sabha after 37-seat election

The results of the latest Rajya Sabha elections have strengthened the position of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Of the 37 vacancies, the NDA secured 24 seats, while other parties together won 13. The Rajya Sabha has a total strength of 250 members—238 elected from states and Union Territories and 12 nominated by the President. Members serve six-year terms, with elections held every two years for a portion of seats.

Israel claims Iran security council secretary Ali Larijani killed
Politics

Israel claims Iran security council secretary Ali Larijani killed

Tehran: Israel has claimed that Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s National Security Council, was killed in an airstrike carried out by the Israeli Air Force. The report comes as the United States and Israeli forces are said to be conducting attacks on Iran. The source also states that Iran’s leader Khamenei and senior commander Soleimani have been killed. According to the same account, there is no confirmed information about the condition of Mojtaba Khamenei, who was described as newly chosen to lead. It is being suggested he may be injured or in a coma.

15,000 hoarded LPG cylinders seized nationwide: Centre
General

15,000 hoarded LPG cylinders seized nationwide: Centre

New Delhi: The Union government on Tuesday said enforcement teams have seized 15,000 hoarded LPG cylinders across the country after conducting around 12,000 inspections in recent days. Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujatha Sharma, said Delhi alone accounted for the seizure of about 600 cylinders. In Uttar Pradesh, officials carried out around 450 inspections and arrested more than 10 people, she said. In Kashmir, 564 inspections were conducted, cases were registered and some people were taken into custody.

TN govt tells Supreme Court it won’t allow Navodaya schools
Education

TN govt tells Supreme Court it won’t allow Navodaya schools

Tamil Nadu has reiterated before the Supreme Court that it will not permit Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) to be set up in the state, arguing that the residential schools are tied to a three-language framework while the state follows a two-language policy. JNVs were launched nationwide under the Centre’s 1986 education policy to provide quality schooling for rural students, with one such residential school envisioned in each district. The medium of instruction is the mother tongue or state language up to Class 8, after which English and Hindi are used.

LPG tanker Shivalik reaches Gujarat after crossing Strait of Hormuz
General

LPG tanker Shivalik reaches Gujarat after crossing Strait of Hormuz

An Indian LPG tanker, Shivalik, has reached Gujarat’s Mundra port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from Ahmedabad. Shipping through the strait has faced disruption as Iran has been targeting crude oil tankers moving along the route, following attacks by US and Israeli forces. The situation has affected vessel movement through one of the region’s key maritime corridors. Against this backdrop, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is said to have held talks four times with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. After these discussions, Iran granted permission for Indian vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says he may delay China trip to press Beijing on Iran oil crisis
Politics

Trump says he may delay China trip to press Beijing on Iran oil crisis

US President Donald Trump has said he may postpone his planned trip to China, citing the need to pressure Beijing to help address oil-market disruptions arising from the Iran war. The remarks come as US–China trade talks have begun. A meeting was held in Paris with a US delegation led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng. The outcome of these discussions was expected to feed into a proposed Trump–Xi Jinping meeting in Beijing scheduled between March 31 and April 2.

Iran fires ‘dancing’ Sejjil-2 missile at Israel for first time
Politics

Iran fires ‘dancing’ Sejjil-2 missile at Israel for first time

Iran’s military has, for the first time, launched the Sejjil-2 missile—described as a “dancing missile”—in strikes targeting areas linked with Tehran, Jerusalem and Washington, according to reports. The development comes as the conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran continues to intensify, with attacks continuing from both sides and Tehran unveiling newer weapons during the exchanges. The Sejjil-2 is referred to as a “dancing missile” because it is said to be capable of changing direction in flight to mislead enemy defence radars, making its trajectory difficult to predict.

Paid holiday in Tamil Nadu on April 23 polling day: Election Commission
Politics

Paid holiday in Tamil Nadu on April 23 polling day: Election Commission

The Election Commission has announced that workers and employees in Tamil Nadu must be given a paid holiday on the day of polling for the Assembly election. The Assembly election schedule for five states, including Tamil Nadu, was recently released. As per the schedule, Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23. With the Model Code of Conduct in force, the Commission said monitoring and enforcement activities are being intensified across the state.

NATO allies ignore Trump’s call to guard oil tankers in Hormuz
Politics

NATO allies ignore Trump’s call to guard oil tankers in Hormuz

New York: US President Donald Trump’s appeal for countries to help protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has drawn no takers, with NATO members collectively declining to join the effort. The report links the disruption in shipping to the ongoing war being waged by the US and Israel against Iran. With Iran controlling the strait, vessel movement through the route has been affected, pushing up global crude oil prices as the corridor carries around 20% of the world’s crude oil and natural gas.

Iran FM: Outcome must be beyond what enemies can imagine
Politics

Iran FM: Outcome must be beyond what enemies can imagine

Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the situation must conclude in a manner “enemies cannot imagine,” so that similar attacks are not attempted again. In a statement, Araghchi alleged that neighbouring countries were encouraging US forces to attack Iran and kill Iranians. He also claimed that joint Israeli and US strikes had led to the deaths of thousands of civilians, including 200 children. Araghchi said Iran’s position should not be interpreted as a desire for war. He argued that the emphasis on the nature of the outcome is aimed at ensuring adversaries do not even consider repeating such attacks.

Over 550 Indians stranded in Iran evacuated via Armenia
General

Over 550 Indians stranded in Iran evacuated via Armenia

Tehran: More than 550 Indians who were stranded in Iran have been brought out safely through the neighbouring country of Armenia, as tensions continue in the West Asian nation. According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, around 9,000 Indians live in Iran. For safety reasons, several Indians were shifted from the capital Tehran to other safer cities within Iran. The Indian Embassy advised those wishing to return to India to travel via Armenia or Azerbaijan. Following this, over 550 people—including 284 who had recently gone on a pilgrimage to Iran—crossed out of Iran through the Armenia border. Students studying at various universities in Iran were also among those who left.

No shortage of domestic LPG cylinders, Centre reiterates
General

No shortage of domestic LPG cylinders, Centre reiterates

New Delhi: The Union Petroleum Ministry has reiterated that there is no shortage of domestic LPG cylinders in India, even as the ongoing conflict in West Asia has affected parts of the global supply chain. Officials said the disruption is linked to the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route through which LPG shipments bound for India typically travel. The ministry described the impact on logistics as a matter of concern, but stressed that household cylinder distribution continues without interruption across the country.

BJP fields Suvendu Adhikari in Mamata’s Bhabanipur seat
Politics

BJP fields Suvendu Adhikari in Mamata’s Bhabanipur seat

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. In the list, senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has been nominated to contest from two constituencies—Bhabanipur and Nandigram. Bhabanipur is widely seen as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s stronghold, making the nomination politically significant. Adhikari had quit the Trinamool Congress ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections and joined the BJP. In that election, he defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram.

Madras HC seeks EC reply on webcasting tender for TN polls
Politics

Madras HC seeks EC reply on webcasting tender for TN polls

The Madras High Court has directed the Election Commission to submit its response to a petition challenging the tender floated for live “webcasting” of election activities at polling stations. The Tamil Nadu Assembly election is scheduled for April 23, with around 75,000 polling booths to be set up across the state. To monitor polling booths and vote-counting centres, the Election Commission issued a tender on March 3 for webcasting services.

TN Food Safety Dept tells staff not to release watermelon ‘awareness’ videos
General

TN Food Safety Dept tells staff not to release watermelon ‘awareness’ videos

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has instructed its officials not to release public “awareness” videos about watermelon this summer, saying such content could again hurt farmers. With summer beginning in the state, consumers are buying cooling foods such as tender coconut and watermelon in large numbers. While awareness campaigns are usually carried out to prevent harm from alleged chemical adulteration in fruits, the department said last year’s messaging had unintended consequences.

AIADMK urges transfer of officials posted long in one place
Politics

AIADMK urges transfer of officials posted long in one place

A consultation meeting with representatives of Election Commission-recognised political parties was held at the Secretariat in Chennai on Sunday, chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik, in connection with the Assembly elections. After the meeting, DMK representative R.S. Bharathi said there were reports that the Election Commission had ordered the covering of leaders’ statues during the election period. Referring to visuals of an MGR statue being covered, he said the Commission should act in line with the High Court’s view that there is no need to cover statues of deceased leaders.

ED seeks details of DMK councillor’s husband’s Rs 25 crore assets
Crime

ED seeks details of DMK councillor’s husband’s Rs 25 crore assets

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sought information on immovable properties worth about Rs 25 crore linked to Murthy, the husband of Tirunelveli Municipal Corporation DMK councillor Sudha. According to the report, ED officials have sent a letter to the Tamil Nadu Registration Department requesting property-related details. Murthy, who is also described as the president of the All India Pasumpon Munnetrak Kazhagam, has been arrested by the ED in connection with an alleged illegal money laundering case.

Only five working days to file nominations for Tamil Nadu’s 234 seats
Politics

Only five working days to file nominations for Tamil Nadu’s 234 seats

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said nomination filing for the 234 Assembly constituencies will effectively be open for only five working days, as public holidays fall within the schedule. She said nominations will be accepted from March 30 to April 6, but applications will be received only on working days between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm. As of March 15, the state has 5.69 crore voters, including 2.90 crore women, 2.78 crore men and 7,656 third-gender voters. To monitor the Model Code of Conduct, 2,106 flying squads have been formed, and district election officers have been issued instructions to improve the polling-station experience.

HC adjourns appeal by Madurai Collector, Police Chief in lamp pillar case
Politics

HC adjourns appeal by Madurai Collector, Police Chief in lamp pillar case

Madurai Bench defers hearing The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of appeals filed by the Madurai District Collector and the city Police Commissioner. The appeals challenge proceedings in a contempt of court case arising from the non-compliance of an earlier direction to light the Karthigai lamp at the lamp pillar on Thiruparankundram hill. The dispute traces back to an order dated December 1, 2025, passed by Justice G.R. Swaminathan on a petition filed by Ezumalai Ram Ravikumar and others. The judge had directed that, apart from the usual locations, the Karthigai lamp should also be lit at the hill’s lamp pillar.

Director calls Monalisa’s marriage a ‘love jihad’ case
General

Director calls Monalisa’s marriage a ‘love jihad’ case

Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra has alleged that the marriage of Monalisa Bonsle—who rose to fame during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh—is a case of what he termed ‘love jihad’. Monalisa, a nomadic tribal woman from Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh, became widely known in 2025 after videos of her selling items such as rudraksha went viral on social media. Following her sudden popularity, Mishra cast her in his film The Diary of Manipur, and she later also got an opportunity in a Malayalam film titled Nagamma.

Vijay holds talks on campaign tour, Puducherry candidate selection
Politics

Vijay holds talks on campaign tour, Puducherry candidate selection

TVK chief Vijay held a meeting with party functionaries in Chennai on Sunday to discuss election preparations, including candidate selection for the Puducherry Assembly polls and campaign plans for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. According to party sources, Puducherry will vote in a single phase for all 30 constituencies on April 9, with nominations to be filed by March 23. As part of the selection process, 50 TVK functionaries who wish to contest were called to the party office at Panaiyur in Chennai.

Supreme Court to hear EPS appeal in asset disclosure case on April 14
Politics

Supreme Court to hear EPS appeal in asset disclosure case on April 14

The Supreme Court has said it will hear on April 14 an appeal filed by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami in a case alleging suppression of asset details in his election affidavit. The case relates to the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, when Palaniswami contested from Edappadi. A complainant, Milani, alleged that he concealed asset particulars and provided false information in his nomination papers. A Salem court, while hearing the complaint, directed the police to conduct an inquiry and register a case if a prima facie case was found. Palaniswami’s petition seeking to quash that order was dismissed by the Madras High Court.

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