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Stalin urges Centre to act on cooking gas cylinder shortage
Politics

Stalin urges Centre to act on cooking gas cylinder shortage

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday urged the Union government to take steps to address the shortage of cooking gas cylinders. DMK alliance parties staged protests across the state over the issue, with leaders participating in demonstrations in multiple districts. In a statement, Stalin blamed the situation on what he called wrong decisions by the BJP-led Centre, alleging a lack of foresight and preventive measures. He said the public was bearing the brunt of the disruption and called on the Union government to respond immediately and restore normal supply.

Seeman says he should not be compared with Vijay’s party
Politics

Seeman says he should not be compared with Vijay’s party

Karaikudi remarks Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman on Saturday said he should not be compared with actor-politician Vijay’s party, arguing that NTK’s political path and decisions are different. Speaking to reporters in Karaikudi, Seeman said Vijay did not choose to contest alone from the start. He claimed Vijay invited various parties by offering a share in power, but ended up standing alone as no party joined the alliance. Seeman contrasted this with NTK’s stance, saying that when he launched the party in 2010, he publicly ruled out alliances or electoral agreements with national parties and Dravidian parties, and has continued to contest independently since then.

Coimbatore: SP arrested over sexual harassment complaint by woman cop
Crime

Coimbatore: SP arrested over sexual harassment complaint by woman cop

An SP-rank officer, Senthilkumar, was arrested in Coimbatore following allegations of sexual harassment made by a woman police officer who had come for training at the 4th Police Battalion unit in Pudur. According to the complaint, Senthilkumar, who served as commandant of the Special Police Force unit at Coimbatore Pudur, allegedly behaved inappropriately with the woman officer. She submitted a complaint to the committee that probes crimes against women. Based on the allegations, the Tamil Nadu government had earlier placed Senthilkumar under suspension. Orders were also issued directing him to stay at the Tamil Nadu Special Police Force headquarters in Chennai until the inquiry was completed, and not to travel outside the state or abroad without government permission.

Bus crash in Nepal kills seven Tamil Nadu pilgrims, several injured
General

Bus crash in Nepal kills seven Tamil Nadu pilgrims, several injured

An accident involving an electric bus in Nepal has left seven pilgrims from Tamil Nadu dead and several others injured, according to police. The bus, carrying 16 pilgrims, reportedly lost control and plunged into a ravine in Gorkha district of Gandaki Province. Police said the vehicle was returning from the Manakamana temple when the crash occurred. The deceased have been identified as Muthukumar (58), Meenakshi (59), Sivagami (53), Meena (58), Tamilarasi (60), Anamalika (58) and Vijaya (57). All seven were reported to be from Pollachi in Coimbatore district.

Stalin says 1.55 lakh government jobs given in five years
Politics

Stalin says 1.55 lakh government jobs given in five years

Chennai: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday said the Tamil Nadu government has made 1.55 lakh government job appointments over the past five years. In a statement, he also said a total of 52,81,495 employment opportunities have been created during the period. Referring to the “Naan Mudhalvan” initiative, Stalin said 145 students who benefited from the scheme have cleared the UPSC civil services examinations. He highlighted the achievement of Subramaniya Bharathi, who cleared the exam in his first attempt at the age of 22, and said the government’s investments in education would reflect in broader social progress over the next five years.

Selvaperunthagai asks allies to understand Congress’ seat cut pain
Politics

Selvaperunthagai asks allies to understand Congress’ seat cut pain

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K. Selvaperunthagai on Saturday urged alliance partners to understand the Congress party’s “pain” over the number of Assembly seats allotted to it. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he was asked about remarks by CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam that Congress had been given additional seats. Selvaperunthagai said Congress, a national party, had earlier contested 63 seats, which later came down to 41 and now to 25.

Tamil Nadu to have 75,032 polling stations for April 23 election: CEC
Politics

Tamil Nadu to have 75,032 polling stations for April 23 election: CEC

India’s Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday announced that polling in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23, and appealed to citizens to vote without fail. He said the Election Commission held consultations during visits to five states—Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Assam and West Bengal—with recognised political parties and state officials. He added that this election will be conducted after the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, and that ineligible persons will not be able to vote.

Election code in force; carrying cash capped at Rs 50,000 without proof
Politics

Election code in force; carrying cash capped at Rs 50,000 without proof

The Election Commission of India on March 15 announced the Assembly election schedule for five states—Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, West Bengal and Assam. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force immediately. Under the MCC, members of the public are permitted to carry cash up to Rs 50,000. Those carrying more than this amount must keep supporting documents; otherwise, flying squads can seize the cash. Authorities have begun removing political advertisements, posters and banners from public places and government walls. Flying squads and static surveillance teams have also started monitoring for violations, and special arrangements have been made to receive election-related complaints.

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls on April 23 in single phase: EC
Politics

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls on April 23 in single phase: EC

The Election Commission of India on March 15 announced that the Tamil Nadu Assembly election will be held in a single phase on April 23. The schedule was released at a press conference at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi by Chief Election Commissioner Gyaneshwar Kumar and other Election Commissioners. Poll dates for Puducherry, Kerala, West Bengal and Assam were also announced. For Tamil Nadu, nominations will open on March 30 and close on April 6. Scrutiny is set for April 7, while the last date for withdrawal is April 9.

Mounica Senthilkumar at Chennai K10K Cancer Run 2026
Entertainment

Mounica Senthilkumar at Chennai K10K Cancer Run 2026

Tamil actress Mounica Senthilkumar laced up her running shoes for the K10K Cancer Awareness Run, held in Chennai on February 1, 2026. Organized by Kauvery Hospital, the event brought together thousands of participants — from everyday fitness enthusiasts to well-known personalities — all united by a single mission: spreading awareness about early cancer detection and raising funds for underprivileged patients battling the disease. A Morning for a Meaningful Cause The K10K run offered 5K and 10K categories, drawing runners of all ages across the city. Mounica Senthilkumar took part in the run alongside fellow participants, using the occasion to highlight the importance of regular health screenings and proactive wellness. Proceeds from the event go toward supporting cancer treatment for patients who cannot afford it, a cause Kauvery Hospital has championed through its charitable initiatives.

Duplantis sets another world record in pole vault
Sports

Duplantis sets another world record in pole vault

Armand “Mondo” Duplantis has once again rewritten the pole vault record books, setting a new world record with a historic jump in Uppsala. The achievement adds another milestone to the Swedish star’s career, underlining his dominance in the event and his ability to raise the bar repeatedly at the highest level. The video report highlights the record-breaking moment and the significance of the feat, as Duplantis continues to push the limits of modern pole vaulting.

Dhanush praises GV Prakash at 'Youth' pre-release event
Entertainment

Dhanush praises GV Prakash at 'Youth' pre-release event

Actor Dhanush praised music composer and actor GV Prakash Kumar during the pre-release event of the film ‘Youth’. Speaking on stage, Dhanush said GV Prakash’s “heart” and compassionate nature are not something everyone possesses, highlighting his personal qualities. The remarks were shared as part of the event’s promotional proceedings, drawing attention to GV Prakash’s character alongside the film’s launch activities. The video clip of Dhanush’s comments was released online by Dinamalar as part of its shorts and reels coverage.

Dinamalar short video titled: “Those days were different, now it’s changed”
General

Dinamalar short video titled: “Those days were different, now it’s changed”

Dinamalar has released a short-form video under its Shorts/Reels section titled “Those days were different, now it’s changed.” The source link and page information provided do not include the video’s subject, location, people involved, or any additional context. As a result, further reporting details cannot be confirmed from the available material. Readers can refer to the original Dinamalar page for the full video and any accompanying description, if available.

Vijay flies to Delhi for CBI probe; party hints alliance talks
Politics

Vijay flies to Delhi for CBI probe; party hints alliance talks

TVK chief Vijay flew to Delhi on Saturday for a third round of questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Karur campaign meeting crowd incident in which 41 people died. He is scheduled to appear before CBI officials at 10 am, with party sources saying the inquiry could continue the next day as well. According to the report, Vijay arrived at Chennai airport around 3.20 pm along with seven party functionaries, including Aadhav Arjuna, Nirmalkumar and Jagadeesh, to board a private aircraft. During security checks, CISF personnel allegedly found a foreign liquor bottle and a pair of scissors in a bag said to be carried for Vijay.

Two Indian gas carriers cross Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
General

Two Indian gas carriers cross Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

Two gas carriers owned by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) — Shivalik and Nanda Devi — have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a key but currently tense maritime route in West Asia. The development comes amid escalating hostilities involving Iran, with the strait described as disrupted and accompanied by warnings of attacks on vessels using the passage. The situation has also affected global fuel prices and disrupted cooking gas supply.

Seeman: No compromise even if crores and posts are offered
Politics

Seeman: No compromise even if crores and posts are offered

NTK chief coordinator Seeman on Friday said there would be “no compromise” even if crores of rupees and political positions were offered during alliance negotiations. Speaking in Devakottai, he claimed parties with a small vote share strike alliances through “seat and cash bargaining”, while his party refused to yield despite having a larger vote base. Seeman, who is planning to contest from the Karaikudi Assembly constituency, met members of the Jamaat at a mosque in Devakottai to seek support. Local Jamaat office-bearers honoured him with a shawl before his address.

Intel flags ISI bid to probe India’s defence purchases and readiness
Politics

Intel flags ISI bid to probe India’s defence purchases and readiness

Indian intelligence agencies have warned that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has stepped up efforts to gather information on India’s defence preparedness and recent military procurements. Officials said earlier attempts largely relied on luring lower-level staff in the defence establishment with money to extract information. Such cases have periodically surfaced in the form of arrests of employees, including clerical staff, for allegedly spying for Pakistan. The agencies now claim the ISI has altered its approach and is attempting to target higher-ranking officials, believing they have access to more sensitive details related to national security.

Paracetamol syrup shortage hits govt hospitals for infants in Tamil Nadu
Health

Paracetamol syrup shortage hits govt hospitals for infants in Tamil Nadu

Chennai: Parents visiting government hospitals in Tamil Nadu say paracetamol syrup meant for children—especially those under one year—is in short supply, forcing hospitals to issue tablets instead. Tamil Nadu records about 9 lakh deliveries annually, and children receive multiple vaccinations from birth up to 16 years. Soon after immunisation, some children develop fever or swelling at the injection site. To manage such post-vaccination symptoms, liquid paracetamol syrup is typically provided. With around 60% of children receiving vaccinations at government facilities, the shortage has led staff to hand out a paracetamol tablet and advise parents to break it into four parts and dissolve it in water before giving it to infants.

TN announces ₹2 per unit power subsidy for all restaurants
Business

TN announces ₹2 per unit power subsidy for all restaurants

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin has ordered a subsidy of ₹2 per unit on additional electricity consumption for all types of eateries that shift from cooking gas to electric stoves, officials said. The decision follows an assessment meeting at the Secretariat in Chennai, chaired by the Chief Minister, to address difficulties arising from a cooking gas shortage in Tamil Nadu amid a war-like situation in Gulf countries. Senior officials, including Chief Secretary Muruganandam and representatives of public sector oil companies, attended.

Bihar polls: BJP spent 2% of funds, won 89 seats; Congress spent 28%, won 6
Politics

Bihar polls: BJP spent 2% of funds, won 89 seats; Congress spent 28%, won 6

New Delhi: Expense statements filed with the Election Commission after the Bihar Assembly election held in November 2025 show a sharp contrast between the BJP and the Congress in both spending patterns and outcomes. The BJP, which contested 101 seats alongside Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United), won 89 constituencies, while the JD(U) won 85. Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister, with BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha taking oath as Deputy Chief Ministers. The Congress, in opposition, won only six seats.

Poor must feel justice in their own language: Governor Arlekar
General

Poor must feel justice in their own language: Governor Arlekar

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday said public confidence in the country strengthens only when the poor and marginalised receive justice and are able to understand it in their own language. He was speaking at a seminar in Chennai organised by the Union Law and Justice Ministry on the Tele-Law programme, an electronic platform aimed at taking legal services to people on the margins of society. An e-book titled “Advocacy Laws for the North Eastern States” was also released at the event.

Audit flags Rs 25.52 lakh irregularity in Sabarimala ghee sales
General

Audit flags Rs 25.52 lakh irregularity in Sabarimala ghee sales

The Travancore Devaswom Board’s audit wing has reported irregularities worth Rs 25.52 lakh in the sale of ghee packets meant for abhishekam at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. The findings relate to the Mandala pooja and Makaravilakku season, and were submitted as an interim report to the Kerala High Court. Ghee packets are sold at the sannidhanam for devotees’ convenience. A complaint raised in January alleged malpractice in the sale of “Athi Ishtam ghee” during the previous season, following which an inquiry was initiated.

West Asia war tensions set to boost US arms makers, analysts say
Politics

West Asia war tensions set to boost US arms makers, analysts say

Tensions and open conflict in West Asia are expected to push up global weapons demand in the coming months, with US defence manufacturers likely to be among the biggest beneficiaries, according to reports and military analysts. The situation escalated after a joint US-Israel strike on Iran on February 28, which, the report says, pushed the wider region into a war-like environment. Following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the confrontation has intensified beyond border clashes, with the conflict described as moving toward efforts aimed at regime change.

Migrant workers leave Kerala amid cooking gas cylinder shortage
Business

Migrant workers leave Kerala amid cooking gas cylinder shortage

Thiruvananthapuram: A shortage of cooking gas cylinders has begun to disrupt daily business in Kerala, with several small eateries and some commercial establishments temporarily shutting down. The situation has triggered an unexpected movement of migrant workers, especially those from Assam and West Bengal, who form a major part of the workforce in many restaurants across the state. With workplaces closed, many have started leaving for their home states. The shortage is being linked to heightened war tensions in the West Asian region, which has affected the availability of cooking gas in India. Similar closures of small eateries have been reported in multiple states.

Pakistan allows up to 30% salary cut for govt employees amid fuel spike
Business

Pakistan allows up to 30% salary cut for govt employees amid fuel spike

Pakistan has allowed salary reductions of up to 30% for employees working in government-controlled institutions and organisations, citing the impact of rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said pay cuts ranging from 5% to 30% have been permitted as part of austerity steps decided during a high-level review on the fuel price shock. The government said the entire savings generated through these measures would be used for public welfare programmes.

Madras HC: Seek bail cancellation instead of Goondas detention
Crime

Madras HC: Seek bail cancellation instead of Goondas detention

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has held that when an accused misuses liberty granted on bail and commits further offences, authorities should consider moving to cancel bail instead of routinely invoking preventive detention under the Goondas Act. The court was hearing a petition filed by Palanivelrajan, who challenged a preventive detention order issued by the Madurai Police Commissioner on September 17, 2025. A case had been registered against him alleging that he waylaid a person, assaulted him with a knife and an iron rod, used obscene language and threatened bystanders.

DMK alliance faces strain as Congress gets three more seats
Politics

DMK alliance faces strain as Congress gets three more seats

Tension has surfaced within the DMK-led secular progressive alliance after the DMK leadership allotted the Congress three more Assembly constituencies than in 2021, along with a Rajya Sabha seat. The move has prompted alliance partners, including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Communist parties, to press for increased seat shares. According to the report, DMK has also finalised an understanding with the MDMK for four constituencies, with the party expected to contest in three of them under the DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol. Meanwhile, the newly inducted DMDK has been given a Rajya Sabha position, and is said to be in line for a significant number of constituencies.

Centre urges consumers to shift to PNG amid LPG cylinder shortage
Business

Centre urges consumers to shift to PNG amid LPG cylinder shortage

India is facing disruptions in cooking gas cylinder distribution, prompting the Union government to urge consumers to move to alternative energy options. Officials have particularly advised residents in areas with piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure to switch to PNG connections immediately. The supply strain has been linked to continuing war-related tensions in West Asia, which have affected crude oil supply chains and pushed up fuel prices globally. The situation has also contributed to shortages of LPG cylinders in several places.

AI may devalue human effort if its dominance grows: SC Justice Sundaresh
Technology

AI may devalue human effort if its dominance grows: SC Justice Sundaresh

Supreme Court Justice M.M. Sundaresh on Saturday cautioned that the rapid spread of artificial intelligence could eventually make human effort seem less valuable. He said machines have been taught to think and respond, and if this trend continues, the impact could be felt widely. He was speaking at the launch of “Life, Law and Literature – Reflections of a Judge”, a book written in English and Tamil by Madras High Court Justice N. Anand Venkatesh. The event was organised by the Indian Advocates Association and New Century Book House at the Bar Council auditorium in Chennai.

US offers Rs 100 crore reward for tips on 10 Iranian leaders
Politics

US offers Rs 100 crore reward for tips on 10 Iranian leaders

The US State Department has announced a reward of up to Rs 100 crore for information leading to the identification or location of 10 senior leaders of Iran’s Islamic Republic, including the country’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. According to the report, Iran’s former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israel attack on February 28. After his death, it was widely expected that the Iranian government would weaken.

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