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Rajendra Arlekar sworn in as Tamil Nadu acting Governor; CM Stalin attends
Politics

Rajendra Arlekar sworn in as Tamil Nadu acting Governor; CM Stalin attends

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in on Wednesday as the acting Governor of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan in Chennai. The oath of office was administered by Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari. Arlekar, who is serving as the Governor of Kerala, was given additional charge of Tamil Nadu following the transfer of former Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi to West Bengal. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Chief Secretary Muruganandam and other officials were present at the ceremony. Stalin welcomed Arlekar with a bouquet.

Petrol bunk association says TN, Puducherry have 21-day fuel stock
Business

Petrol bunk association says TN, Puducherry have 21-day fuel stock

The Petrol Bunk Owners’ Association has said there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and that stocks are sufficient for about 21 days. State president Murali appealed to the public not to panic. He said diesel should be bought in cans only for essential needs such as generators and emergencies. Hoarding fuel out of fear, he warned, could create an artificial shortage and unnecessary queues.

No need to fear fuel shortage, says CM Stalin
Politics

No need to fear fuel shortage, says CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday said the public need not fear a fuel shortage, as the Union government has indicated that sufficient fuel stocks are available. In a statement, Stalin said the ongoing war-like situation in West Asia has created pressures that require close monitoring. He noted that he held a high-level review meeting two days ago to assess preparedness. Stalin said he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and concerned Union ministers regarding the supply of LPG cylinders and the distribution of petrol and diesel. He also said a meeting to discuss steps to handle any LPG shortage was held on Tuesday under Food and Civil Supplies Minister R. Sakkarapani.

India-bound crude tanker reaches Mumbai via Strait of Hormuz
Business

India-bound crude tanker reaches Mumbai via Strait of Hormuz

A Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker carrying 135,335 metric tonnes of oil reached Mumbai via the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. It is described as the first India-bound vessel to take the route after attacks on Iran began. The report said Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz following strikes by Israeli and US forces, triggering a rise in global crude prices and raising concerns of fuel shortages in several countries.

Jaishankar held three talks with Iran, says External Affairs Ministry
Politics

Jaishankar held three talks with Iran, says External Affairs Ministry

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has held three telephone conversations with Iran’s foreign minister in recent days. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters in Delhi that the latest discussion focused on the security of ships and issues linked to India’s energy requirements. He added that he could not share further details. The spokesperson said Indian authorities are assisting students seeking to return to India via Armenia and Azerbaijan. Indian missions in Gulf countries are also in touch with Indian nationals living there.

Madras High Court stays Ramadoss suit against Anbumani
Politics

Madras High Court stays Ramadoss suit against Anbumani

The Madras High Court has granted an interim stay on the proceedings of a civil suit filed by PMK founder S. Ramadoss against PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss. Ramadoss had moved the Chennai civil court seeking to restrain Anbumani from using the PMK party symbol and flag. In response, Anbumani’s side filed a petition requesting the court to dismiss Ramadoss’ plea. When the matter came up earlier, Ramadoss argued that the party’s recognition was cancelled due to Anbumani’s poor functioning and claimed that Anbumani was not even a party member now. The civil court had directed both sides to present their arguments and adjourned the hearing to March 13.

Tamil Nadu: List of sexual assault incidents reported over the last 5 years
Crime

Tamil Nadu: List of sexual assault incidents reported over the last 5 years

Reports indicate that sexual assault incidents are being reported with worrying regularity across Tamil Nadu, with cases emerging from multiple districts. The source article says such incidents have become a recurring concern and compiles a list of cases from the last five years. Among the incidents mentioned is a case involving a minor from Madurai who was allegedly abducted to Hosur and sexually assaulted. The article presents the list as a snapshot of the scale of the problem over the period, noting that cases have been reported across districts.

When Karunanidhi Spoke to Media, an Aide Got Cornered
Politics

When Karunanidhi Spoke to Media, an Aide Got Cornered

Media and politicians depend on each other, especially in the era of round-the-clock news. The writer notes that many North Indian leaders are generally accessible to journalists, unlike several in Tamil Nadu who are harder to reach. As an example, the late Congress veteran and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Arjun Singh is described as unusually open with reporters. He would switch on his tape recorder before meetings, leaving little room for “off the record” conversations, and reportedly archived recordings by date at his home.

HC seeks reply in 2 weeks on road-digging rules for stormwater works
General

HC seeks reply in 2 weeks on road-digging rules for stormwater works

The Madras High Court has directed the Greater Chennai Corporation and other agencies to file their responses within two weeks on a petition seeking clear guidelines for digging roads for stormwater drain and related works. The public interest litigation was filed by Muralidharan, a resident of Kottur in Chennai, stating that stormwater drain construction has been underway in the area for about one-and-a-half months and has caused significant hardship to the public.

Om Birla says Lok Sabha actions are impartial after no-confidence vote
Politics

Om Birla says Lok Sabha actions are impartial after no-confidence vote

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday resumed his duties and said his actions in the House are impartial, a day after the opposition’s no-confidence motion was defeated. Birla said some members believe they are above the Lok Sabha and can speak on any matter, but stressed that no MP has any special privilege of that kind. He underlined that the House functions strictly under its rules and procedures.

Rahul Gandhi questions need for foreign nod to buy Russian crude
Politics

Rahul Gandhi questions need for foreign nod to buy Russian crude

New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday questioned why India should allow another country’s leadership to influence its decisions on buying crude oil from Russia and managing ties with oil-supplying nations. Speaking during a discussion on the attack on Iran, Rahul said a war-like situation has emerged in West Asia, with the US, Israel and Iran in confrontation. He cautioned that the conflict could have serious consequences. He pointed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of global crude oil movement takes place. Rahul said India receives significant quantities of crude oil and natural gas through this route and would be heavily affected.

Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court it can’t allow Navodaya schools
Education

Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court it can’t allow Navodaya schools

Tamil Nadu has opposed the establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in the state, telling the Supreme Court that the schools’ language framework conflicts with the state’s two-language policy. The submission came during the hearing of a petition seeking directions to the state government to set up a JNV in every district. The matter was heard by a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan. In its affidavit, the state said JNVs are governed by a three-language policy that includes Hindi, English and the state language. Since this is contrary to Tamil Nadu’s two-language policy, the state said it cannot permit such schools.

Centre says cooking gas supply stable; no shortage despite West Asia war
Business

Centre says cooking gas supply stable; no shortage despite West Asia war

A special inter-ministerial group set up by the Union government to monitor the West Asia conflict has urged citizens not to panic over cooking gas cylinder supply. Officials said LPG and petroleum products are continuing to reach India without disruption. The panel said supplies are coming through multiple shipping routes and not solely via the Strait of Hormuz. It added that crude oil inflows are currently higher than usual, with a larger share being routed through alternative corridors after the escalation in the region.

SC bars authors of CBSE Class 8 ‘Judicial Corruption’ lesson from future work
Education

SC bars authors of CBSE Class 8 ‘Judicial Corruption’ lesson from future work

The Supreme Court has directed that three professors who prepared a controversial lesson titled “Judicial Corruption” for the CBSE Class 8 social science textbook should not be engaged in future syllabus or textbook preparation. The disputed chapter was introduced by NCERT in the CBSE Class 8 social science book and triggered widespread controversy. A bench led by Chief Justice Suryakant, along with Justices Jaymalya Bagchi and Vipul Bansoli, has taken up the matter on its own and is hearing it.

Amit Shah targets Rahul Gandhi over low attendance, foreign trips in Lok Sabha
Politics

Amit Shah targets Rahul Gandhi over low attendance, foreign trips in Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, citing what he said was low attendance and frequent foreign travel during parliamentary sessions. Speaking at the conclusion of the debate on a no-confidence motion moved against Speaker Om Birla, Shah said the Speaker’s primary duty is to uphold rules and that his decisions in the House are final. He described the Speaker’s integrity as beyond doubt and said questioning it was inappropriate.

RSS functionary arrested in Thanjavur over video of stopping evangelists
Crime

RSS functionary arrested in Thanjavur over video of stopping evangelists

Thanjavur police have arrested Adithyan (30), an RSS functionary said to be the organisation’s public relations representative from Thirunaraiyur, after an incident near Thiruvidaimarudur. According to police, on March 10 a nine-member group went door-to-door in Valluar Street, Thirunaraiyur, distributing books and preaching Christianity, and inviting residents to attend church. Some locals objected to the activity. Police said Adithyan intervened, stopped the group, questioned them repeatedly and recorded the interaction on video. The clip later spread on social media.

Puducherry Raj Bhavan breach: Guard says he mistook intruder for kin
Crime

Puducherry Raj Bhavan breach: Guard says he mistook intruder for kin

A major security lapse has been reported at the Puducherry Raj Bhavan after a student allegedly climbed in through a gate and ended up sleeping inside the Governor’s son’s room. According to police, the incident occurred on March 9 around 10.45 pm, when Jharkhand student Hardik Shah entered the premises by climbing over the second grill gate on Kurusukuppam Road. The ease with which he accessed a high-security zone has triggered shock and concern.

Commercial LPG shortage pushes hotels in Madurai back to wood stoves
Business

Commercial LPG shortage pushes hotels in Madurai back to wood stoves

Madurai and other parts of Tamil Nadu are seeing disruptions in hotel operations due to a shortage in commercial LPG cylinder supply. To keep kitchens running, establishments ranging from small hotels to star-category properties are moving back to wood-fired stoves. The supply stress is linked to wider disruption in petroleum product distribution amid ongoing conflict conditions in West Asia involving the US and the Israel-Iran situation, according to the report. Alongside a rise in domestic cylinder prices, major cities have also reported scarcity of commercial cylinders.

TN people won’t accept Udhayanidhi as CM, says Piyush Goyal
Politics

TN people won’t accept Udhayanidhi as CM, says Piyush Goyal

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI: BJP’s Tamil Nadu in-charge Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the upcoming Assembly election would be about protecting Tamil pride and culture, and “saving people” from what he described as Chief Minister M K Stalin’s corrupt practices. Speaking to reporters in Tiruchirappalli, Goyal claimed the DMK government would be voted out and asserted that the people of Tamil Nadu would “never accept” Udhayanidhi Stalin as Chief Minister. He alleged that money from TASMAC-related corruption had been diverted from the state exchequer to the Chief Minister’s family and DMK functionaries, putting the figure at Rs 50,000 crore. He also alleged corruption across various government contracts.

Opposition spreading panic over war tensions, PM Modi alleges in Kerala
Politics

Opposition spreading panic over war tensions, PM Modi alleges in Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that Congress and its allied parties were trying to create panic among people by exploiting the war-like tensions in the West Asia region. Speaking at a BJP public meeting in Ernakulam district, he urged citizens to remain cautious of such politics. Modi said that at a time when the situation is sensitive, the country should stand united. He claimed that the opposition was indulging in politics even during the crisis.

Centre rolls out plan to ease energy crunch; coal stock hits record 210 MT
Business

Centre rolls out plan to ease energy crunch; coal stock hits record 210 MT

New Delhi: The Union government has drawn up a comprehensive strategy to address energy shortages being felt in some sectors across the country. Officials said coal availability is currently at an unprecedented level, and key directions have been issued to the Ministry of Coal to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for essential requirements. The move comes as war tensions in West Asia have escalated following joint attacks by the US and Israel on Iran and retaliatory action by Iran. With Iran reportedly closing the Strait of Hormuz—through which about 20% of the world’s crude oil is transported—shortages of cooking gas cylinders and crude oil have been reported globally, including in India.

Hindu groups urge BJP to contest again in Coimbatore South
Politics

Hindu groups urge BJP to contest again in Coimbatore South

Hindu organisations have urged the BJP to contest again from the Coimbatore South Assembly constituency in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, according to reports. The BJP is said to have a notable vote base in Coimbatore after Kanyakumari. Despite minorities forming an estimated 30% to 40% of the electorate in Coimbatore South, the party is described as having a strong presence there. In the 2016 Assembly election, BJP candidate Vanathi Srinivasan secured 33,113 votes (21.57%). The report noted that when the BJP contested alone that year, Coimbatore South was the only constituency outside Kanyakumari where it retained its deposit.

Hindus seek police protection for temple renovation near Madurai
Politics

Hindus seek police protection for temple renovation near Madurai

Tension has been reported in Thummanaikkanpatti village in Madurai district after objections were raised to renovation work at two centuries-old temples under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department. The Vinayagar temple and the Karuppanasamy temple, said to be around 300 years old and located on about 2.40 acres, had received permission from the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court to proceed with renovation. Local residents, however, said some Muslims in the area opposed the work.

Iran rejects US claim on escorting oil tanker through Hormuz Strait
Politics

Iran rejects US claim on escorting oil tanker through Hormuz Strait

Tehran said hundreds of oil tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict in West Asia intensifies. US President Donald Trump had earlier said the US Navy would provide protection to vessels in the region. In a social media post, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed the Navy had successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. The post was deleted within minutes. The White House later clarified that the US Navy had not escorted any oil tanker through the strait.

Trump says Iran war could end soon: 'Nothing left to destroy'
Politics

Trump says Iran war could end soon: 'Nothing left to destroy'

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the conflict involving Iran could end soon, claiming there is little left to destroy in the country. The United States and Israel have been carrying out strikes on Iran for the past 12 days, according to the report. In response, Iran has blocked the sea route through the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for crude oil shipments. Speaking in an interview to a US news agency on Tuesday, Trump said there was “not much” left to be destroyed in Iran, adding that only small remnants might remain.

Ramadoss blames Anbumani for PMK losing recognition, seeks ban on symbol use
Politics

Ramadoss blames Anbumani for PMK losing recognition, seeks ban on symbol use

PMK founder S. Ramadoss has told the Chennai City Civil Court that the party’s loss of recognition was due to “poor functioning” by Anbumani Ramadoss, and claimed that Anbumani is currently not even a member of the party. Ramadoss has filed a suit seeking a court order to restrain Anbumani from using the PMK’s flag and election symbol. In response, Anbumani’s side filed a petition seeking dismissal of the suit.

INDIA bloc MPs sign notice to remove Chief Election Commissioner
Politics

INDIA bloc MPs sign notice to remove Chief Election Commissioner

New Delhi: MPs from the opposition INDIA bloc have signed a motion notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The bloc, which includes parties such as the Congress, DMK and Samajwadi Party, alleged that the CEC has acted in favour of the BJP-led Union government. It also claimed that under the banner of a “special intensive revision” of electoral rolls, many eligible voters were removed in states governed by opposition parties.

CBI books BSNL officer over Rs 2 lakh bribe via mother-in-law’s account
Crime

CBI books BSNL officer over Rs 2 lakh bribe via mother-in-law’s account

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Rajendran, a BSNL officer currently serving as Principal General Manager in the Chennai circle, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh through his mother-in-law’s bank account. Rajendran, a native of Veppilaipatti village near Sattur in Virudhunagar district, had earlier served as Principal General Manager in Thrissur and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala between 2017 and 2020. During that period, a Kerala-based contractor, identified as Dilip, undertook cable wire-laying works valued at over Rs 7 crore.

Farooq Abdullah Escapes Unhurt After Firing at Jammu Wedding Event
Crime

Farooq Abdullah Escapes Unhurt After Firing at Jammu Wedding Event

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped unhurt after a firing incident at a wedding event in Jammu on Wednesday night. According to reports, Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary attended a wedding at the residence of a party functionary in the Greater Kailash area. The incident occurred as they were returning with party workers, when a man opened fire towards the crowd.

Arjun Sampath: Will hold conference with High Court permission
Politics

Arjun Sampath: Will hold conference with High Court permission

Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath said the party is determined to conduct the “Tamil, Tamilar, Tamil Nadu Rights Retrieval Conference” with the permission of the Madras High Court. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he said the conference is planned for March 15 at the YMCA grounds in Royapettah. He added that the event is being organised to create awareness among Hindus. Sampath alleged that despite making arrangements after obtaining due permissions, the police denied approval citing ongoing Metro Rail works. He claimed that the police grant permissions for meetings held by Muslim and Christian organisations.

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