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Hormuz Strait shipping stalls after Iran warning; 700 oil tankers held
Business

Hormuz Strait shipping stalls after Iran warning; 700 oil tankers held

Dubai: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz— the key sea route linking the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea—has largely stalled after Iran warned it would attack vessels using the passage, according to maritime analytics firms Windward and Kpler. The strait is the main export corridor for crude produced by Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. Around 20 million barrels of crude typically move through the route each day.

Indian airlines plan special flights to bring back citizens from Gulf
General

Indian airlines plan special flights to bring back citizens from Gulf

New Delhi: The Union government and Indian airlines have begun emergency steps to bring Indians stranded in Gulf countries back home safely. The effort is being coordinated with Indian missions in the region and the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Indian embassies that had suspended routine consular services have opened control rooms to assist citizens and coordinate travel-related support. IndiGo said it will operate special flights in a phased manner, subject to approvals and airspace conditions. The airline advised passengers to travel to airports only after receiving confirmed information from the carrier. Services are expected to operate as the situation permits on routes including Athens, Muscat, Jeddah and Madinah, while decisions on operations from the UAE will be taken after permissions are secured.

126 Govt Officials Jailed in Bribery Cases in 2024–25: DVAC
Crime

126 Govt Officials Jailed in Bribery Cases in 2024–25: DVAC

Chennai: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) police said 126 government officials were awarded prison sentences in bribery cases during 2024–25. DVAC officials said the agency monitors government offices across the state, registers cases based on complaints and carries out arrests. During 2024–25, preliminary inquiries were initiated against 171 officials, while detailed inquiries were taken up in 129 complaint cases. In the same period, 199 bribery-related cases were registered and 681 government officials were arrested, DVAC said. The figures were reviewed in an internal meeting that examined arrests and convictions.

PM Modi to campaign for NDA alliance in Tiruchirappalli on March 11
Politics

PM Modi to campaign for NDA alliance in Tiruchirappalli on March 11

Tamil Nadu BJP has confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tiruchirappalli on March 11 to campaign in support of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The visit comes as Assembly elections are due in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Assam and West Bengal. In Tamil Nadu, the NDA alliance includes parties such as the AIADMK, BJP, PMK and AMMK. According to a statement issued by Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran, the Prime Minister will take part in a campaign public meeting scheduled in Tiruchirappalli on March 11.

Maharashtra RS poll: Congress pushes hard for MVA’s lone seat
Politics

Maharashtra RS poll: Congress pushes hard for MVA’s lone seat

Mumbai: Maharashtra will vote on March 16 to fill seven Rajya Sabha vacancies, with the ruling Mahayuti alliance expected to dominate the numbers in the 288-member Assembly. The BJP–Shiv Sena–NCP (Ajit Pawar) government led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has 232 MLAs, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (Congress, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar’s NCP) has 50. Based on this strength, Mahayuti is projected to secure six seats and the MVA just one.

Village assistants’ sit-in at Chennai’s Ezhilagam enters 27th day
Politics

Village assistants’ sit-in at Chennai’s Ezhilagam enters 27th day

Village assistants continued their sit-in protest at the Ezhilagam campus in Chennai for the 27th consecutive day on Monday, demanding time-scale pay equivalent to Class IV employees. The agitation, led by the Tamil Nadu Village Assistants Association Federation, has been under way across the state since February 5. Protesters have been staging a continuous sit-in in Chennai since February 11. State general secretary Murugan said they met senior Revenue Department officials, who told them that all related files had been forwarded to the Finance Department but no response had been received so far. He said the lack of a reply despite 27 days of protest was disappointing.

Ravi Shankar Prasad named chair of Lok Sabha Privileges Committee
Politics

Ravi Shankar Prasad named chair of Lok Sabha Privileges Committee

Former Union law minister and senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad has been appointed chairman of the Lok Sabha Privileges Committee, according to the latest announcement in New Delhi. The committee has been constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ahead of the second phase of Parliament’s Budget Session, scheduled to run from March 9 to April 2. The government is expected to push key bills during the sitting. Opposition parties are preparing to raise several issues in both Houses, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Israel visit and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, under which voter names were reportedly removed in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and Assam.

Special flights sent to Dubai, Jeddah to bring stranded Indians home
General

Special flights sent to Dubai, Jeddah to bring stranded Indians home

New Delhi: The Union government has stepped up efforts to bring back Indians stranded in West Asia as tensions linked to the Iran-Israel conflict disrupt air travel in the region. With parts of international airspace in the region closed for security reasons, flight operations have been affected and Dubai airport has faced disruptions, leaving many Indian travellers unable to return. Following talks with IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, special evacuation flights were arranged. Passengers were brought back safely from Dubai on special services operated by IndiGo and Air India.

Defence Ministry signs Rs 5,083 crore deal for Navy helicopters, missiles
Politics

Defence Ministry signs Rs 5,083 crore deal for Navy helicopters, missiles

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore to procure helicopters and missiles for maritime security and air-defence needs. According to an official statement, the government has approved the purchase of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-2 for the Coast Guard. The deal, valued at Rs 2,901 crore, has been signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The twin-engine helicopters are expected to offer more advanced technology features compared with the helicopters currently in service. Officials said the induction will help the Coast Guard carry out coastal protection duties more effectively and enhance its operational capability.

Karnataka backs Tamil Nadu call for constitutional amendment on autonomy
Politics

Karnataka backs Tamil Nadu call for constitutional amendment on autonomy

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, expressing support for Tamil Nadu’s efforts to amend the Constitution to reinforce state autonomy. Tamil Nadu had set up a high-level committee to study Centre–State relations. Stalin sent Part 1 of the committee’s report to Siddaramaiah on February 20, along with a letter raising the issue of constitutional amendments. In his reply, Siddaramaiah said federalism is not merely a political demand but part of the Constitution’s basic structure. He noted that growing disputes over financial and legislative matters over the years have disturbed the balance envisioned by the Constitution’s framers.

Report: Israel tracked Khamenei via hacked Tehran traffic cameras
Politics

Report: Israel tracked Khamenei via hacked Tehran traffic cameras

A report has claimed that Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad used Iran’s traffic surveillance cameras to monitor the movements of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military officials. According to the report, published by the UK-based Financial Times, Mossad had penetrated Tehran’s extensive traffic monitoring camera system years earlier and later leveraged it for intelligence collection. The report said footage from one camera provided a clear view of where security-team vehicles were parked. From this, details such as the security personnel’s locations, duty rotations, the people they protected and daily movement patterns were compiled.

BJP alleges Rs 7 crore demand for Congress ticket in Haryana
Politics

BJP alleges Rs 7 crore demand for Congress ticket in Haryana

New Delhi: The BJP has alleged that a former office-bearer of the Haryana Mahila Congress was asked to pay up to Rs 7 crore to secure a party ticket to contest the Assembly election, triggering a fresh political row. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said WhatsApp message exchanges related to the alleged deal were made public by Gaurav Kumar, the husband of the former Mahila Congress functionary. He claimed the messages amount to preliminary evidence of corruption involving the Sonia Gandhi family.

Pakistan sends air defence systems, troops to Saudi Arabia
Politics

Pakistan sends air defence systems, troops to Saudi Arabia

Islamabad: Pakistan has sent air defence systems and troops to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence agreement, amid reports of Iranian attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities. The report said Iran has been striking US military bases in West Asian countries, and that a major Saudi oil field was attacked recently. To bolster Saudi security, Pakistan has provided LY-80 and FM-90 air defence systems. These systems are described as capable of engaging low-flying aircraft, helicopters and drones.

Kerala denies RTI request for original Mullaperiyar lease documents
Politics

Kerala denies RTI request for original Mullaperiyar lease documents

Kerala has declined to provide original documents linked to the Mullaperiyar dam’s long-term lease agreement in response to applications filed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. According to the request, Chennai resident Jeyakrishnan sought the original 1886 lease agreement signed between the Travancore Maharaja and the British government, along with the revised 1970 agreement related to power generation. He also asked for associated key records such as maps and photographs. A similar application was filed by Dan Mathew from Idukki district in Kerala.

Madurai HC asks TN to frame guidelines to protect govt land in civil cases
Politics

Madurai HC asks TN to frame guidelines to protect govt land in civil cases

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to frame clear guidelines to safeguard government-owned land in civil litigation, observing that officials often fail to act in time to protect public property. The order arose from a civil revision petition challenging an ex parte decree passed in 2001 by the Ramanathapuram subordinate court in a dispute involving government “natham poramboke” land in the Rameswaram area.

TRK to release first phase of election manifesto on March 8
Politics

TRK to release first phase of election manifesto on March 8

Chennai: TRK has formed a 12-member committee to draft its election manifesto, led by the party’s Policy Outreach General Secretary Arunraj. The committee has been visiting various districts to collect demands and suggestions from party functionaries, the public and representatives of associations. Inputs are also being gathered through the party’s website. Amid this exercise, arrangements are under way to release the first phase of TRK’s election manifesto on March 8.

DMK plans to contest all 30 Puducherry seats; candidate list prepared
Politics

DMK plans to contest all 30 Puducherry seats; candidate list prepared

PUDUCHERRY: The DMK unit in the Union Territory is preparing for the next Puducherry Assembly election with a plan to contest all 30 constituencies, and has reportedly readied a list of potential candidates. In the 2021 Assembly election, the Congress led the alliance that included the DMK and other parties. Seat-sharing then saw Congress contest 15 seats and the DMK 13, while the CPI and VCK contested one seat each. The Congress won only two seats, while the DMK won six and secured the status of the principal opposition.

TN govt appeals in Supreme Court against quashing of Malviya case
Politics

TN govt appeals in Supreme Court against quashing of Malviya case

Tamil Nadu government has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court order that quashed a police case registered against BJP IT cell national head Amit Malviya. The FIR stemmed from a complaint by Dinakaran, organiser of the DMK lawyers’ wing in Trichy South district, over Malviya’s social media remarks linked to Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi’s speech on “eradicating Sanatana”. Police had registered a case based on the complaint.

Melania Trump tells UN Security Council: Peace will come soon
Politics

Melania Trump tells UN Security Council: Peace will come soon

New York: Melania Trump, wife of US President Donald Trump, addressed a United Nations Security Council meeting and expressed hope that peace would come soon for children affected by conflicts. The United States is holding the Security Council presidency for this month. A session was convened under the theme “children affected by conflict,” and Melania Trump was permitted to participate, noting her interest in child welfare. In her remarks, she said the US stands with children across the world and voiced confidence that they would soon find peace. She added that lasting peace is possible only when knowledge and understanding are fully respected in every society.

War jitters wipe over ₹6 lakh crore off Indian stock market
Business

War jitters wipe over ₹6 lakh crore off Indian stock market

War-related concerns sparked volatility in Indian equities, leading to a broad sell-off during the session. According to a report published by Dinamalar, the market downturn wiped out more than ₹6 lakh crore in overall market capitalisation. The report attributed the fall to heightened uncertainty and risk aversion among investors amid the war-related tension. No further details on specific indices, sectors, or individual stocks were provided in the source.

TN credits Rs 2,000 special aid with March pension for 37 lakh beneficiaries
Politics

TN credits Rs 2,000 special aid with March pension for 37 lakh beneficiaries

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday said the state government has credited an additional Rs 2,000 as special assistance along with the March social security pension to beneficiaries. In a statement, Stalin said the move follows requests to extend a similar special support to people living on the margins who receive monthly assistance, including senior citizens, widows, elderly transgender persons and persons with disabilities. As part of the disbursal, a total of 29.29 lakh beneficiaries under various social security schemes received Rs 3,200 each, while 5.92 lakh persons with disabilities received Rs 3,500 each. In addition, 2.58 lakh families receiving maintenance assistance for persons with disabilities were credited Rs 4,000 each on Tuesday morning.

Tamil Nadu student among four killed in Texas shooting
Crime

Tamil Nadu student among four killed in Texas shooting

Four people, including a student from Tamil Nadu, were killed in a shooting in Austin, Texas, according to reports. Police are investigating the incident and suspect it may be linked to terrorists. The shooting occurred at a bar in Austin two days ago, when unidentified persons opened fire in a crowded entertainment area. Three victims died on the same day, while another injured person died on Tuesday. Among the deceased is said to be 21-year-old Indian student Savitha Shanmugasundaram. Authorities said she was just a few months away from completing her degree.

Trump claims US election fraud, calls for voter ID and limits on mail ballots
Politics

Trump claims US election fraud, calls for voter ID and limits on mail ballots

Washington: President Donald Trump has alleged that fraud took place during voting in US elections and claimed that votes were stolen. He said the situation has made the world “laugh” at America’s election process. In a post on social media, Trump said his administration intends to “fix” the system, warning that failure to do so would threaten the country’s future. He also appealed to members of the Republican Party to fight for changes.

Madurai HC rebukes TN Law Minister Raghupathi in contempt case
Politics

Madurai HC rebukes TN Law Minister Raghupathi in contempt case

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has strongly criticised Tamil Nadu Law Minister S. Raghupathi in a contempt of court case linked to the Tirupparankundram hill “deepa thoon” (lamp pillar) dispute. Justice G.R. Swaminathan referred to a newspaper report dated January 7 that quoted the minister as saying the district administration’s prohibitory order was meant to prevent lighting a lamp at the pillar, and that lighting should not be allowed at a “new place”. The report also carried an analogy attributed to him comparing designated places for cremation and for lighting the lamp.

US soldier death toll rises to 6 in Iran attacks on bases
Politics

US soldier death toll rises to 6 in Iran attacks on bases

Washington: The number of US soldiers killed in attacks attributed to Iran has risen to six, the US military said. According to the statement, two troops who were critically injured in the strikes have since died, and their bodies were recovered on Monday, pushing the death toll higher. The development comes amid a sharp escalation after Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran on the 28th. In retaliation, Iran has been targeting US military bases in West Asian countries.

Annamalai slams DMK over law and order after Tirunelveli killings
Politics

Annamalai slams DMK over law and order after Tirunelveli killings

BJP leader and former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has accused the DMK government of “choking” the people even in what he called its final days, alleging a sharp deterioration in law and order across the state. In a statement, state BJP president Nainar Nagendran said reports from Perumbathu near Nanguneri in Tirunelveli district were shocking, alleging that a gang under the influence of ganja attacked people at a tea shop and killed two persons with machetes. He claimed ganja circulation has increased over the past five years across both towns and villages, affecting youth and public safety.

PV Sindhu returns to India safely after being stranded in Dubai
Sports

PV Sindhu returns to India safely after being stranded in Dubai

Badminton player PV Sindhu has returned to India safely after being stranded at Dubai airport following airspace closures. The disruption came amid an extraordinary situation in the Middle East after military strikes began between Israel and Iran, with reports of aerial attacks affecting cities including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and Riyadh. Sindhu was travelling by flight to participate in a badminton tournament in Birmingham, the UK, when she got stuck in Dubai. She and her team were accommodated safely at a hotel near the Dubai airport.

Chidambaram meets Stalin as DMK-Congress seat talks hit deadlock
Politics

Chidambaram meets Stalin as DMK-Congress seat talks hit deadlock

Former Union minister P Chidambaram met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin in Chennai on March 3 as negotiations between the DMK and the Congress over seat-sharing remained unresolved. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Selva Perunthagai accompanied him for the talks. The meeting comes amid continuing uncertainty within the Congress over whether to remain in the DMK-led alliance or explore an alternative tie-up with the TVK. Party general secretary Venugopal has sought views separately from Congress MPs and MLAs on the way forward.

Modi tops world leaders on YouTube with 30 million subscribers
Politics

Modi tops world leaders on YouTube with 30 million subscribers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official YouTube channel has crossed 30 million subscribers, placing him at the top among world leaders on the platform, according to the report. In the current technology-driven era, social media has become a key part of daily life. The Prime Minister is described as being active online, using these platforms to share travel updates, meetings with global leaders, government events, greetings and other major moments. The report lists US President Donald Trump in second place on YouTube with about 4 million subscribers. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ranks third with 1.5 million, followed by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with 1.4 million.

Analysts: US-Iran war cost $779 million on day one
Politics

Analysts: US-Iran war cost $779 million on day one

New York: Military analysts have estimated that the war being waged by the United States against Iran is costing the US military thousands of crores of rupees each day. They said the first 24 hours alone amounted to about $779 million, roughly ₹7,088 crore. The report notes that US and Israeli forces are carrying out sustained strikes, and that daily operations add significant pressure on American defence spending. Prior preparations—such as moving warships, positioning aircraft at overseas bases and deploying personnel—are estimated at $630 million (about ₹5,733 crore).

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