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Ignore DMK to keep children safe, says BJP leader Annamalai
Politics

Ignore DMK to keep children safe, says BJP leader Annamalai

BJP leader and former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Tuesday said that “fully ignoring the DMK” is the only way to ensure children’s safety in the state. In a statement, he referred to a case in Chennai in which a man identified as Bharath—described as a DMK 139th ward deputy organiser and a functionary in the party’s lawyers’ wing—was arrested under the POCSO Act. Annamalai alleged the accused had sexually harassed a 13-year-old girl over several years.

Indian Navy escorts two LPG tankers bound for India via Hormuz
General

Indian Navy escorts two LPG tankers bound for India via Hormuz

Two India-registered LPG tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are sailing towards India after transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with Indian Navy warships providing security. The vessels—identified as Jag Vasanth and Pine Gas—are currently in the Gulf of Oman and are operating in close proximity, according to Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary for Ports. Sinha said the ships are carrying a combined 92,612 tonnes of LPG. They crossed the Hormuz Strait via Iran’s Larak and Qeshm islands.

Stalin rules out giving DMK-won seats to allies for next Assembly poll
Politics

Stalin rules out giving DMK-won seats to allies for next Assembly poll

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has firmly told alliance partners that the DMK will not allocate constituencies it won in the 2021 Assembly election to other parties in the upcoming poll, according to party sources. The DMK had won 133 seats in 2021 under the “Rising Sun” symbol and is keen to contest those constituencies again. However, the party is also considering replacing some sitting MLAs in these seats, citing public dissatisfaction and the need to field new faces.

Jagan Mohan Reddy–Sharmila family property dispute heads to tribunal hearing
Politics

Jagan Mohan Reddy–Sharmila family property dispute heads to tribunal hearing

A multi-crore family property dispute has intensified in Andhra Pradesh between former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and his sister YS Sharmila, the state Congress chief. Their mother YS Vijayamma has publicly supported Sharmila, alleging unfair treatment in the division of assets. The disagreement traces back to the death of former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy in a 2009 helicopter crash. As no formal will was left, the family’s assets, businesses and political legacy became a point of contention, with Vijayamma stating that the properties have not been properly partitioned.

Seeman alleges voters are being misled with freebies like mixers
Politics

Seeman alleges voters are being misled with freebies like mixers

Chennai: Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman on Sunday alleged that people were being misled during elections by distributing household items such as “anda, gunda and mixi”. He made the remarks while launching his campaign in Tiruttani after announcing candidates for all 234 Assembly constituencies. In his speech, Seeman said several groups—including doctors, nurses, teachers and farmers—were continuing protests, and questioned claims of “good governance” amid such unrest. He also criticised the practice of giving women Rs 5,000, asking whose money was being used and alleging that votes were being secured through payments.

Centre undoing Congress ‘sins’, says PM Modi on oil bonds and growth
Politics

Centre undoing Congress ‘sins’, says PM Modi on oil bonds and growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the current Union government is working to “wash away” what he described as the mistakes of the previous Congress-led government, referring to oil bonds issued during 2004–2010. Speaking at a TV channel event in Delhi, Modi said fuel and cooking gas prices were a major issue during that period. He alleged the Congress was more focused on retaining power than addressing public concerns.

Trump says US in talks with a top Iranian leader, declines to name
Politics

Trump says US in talks with a top Iranian leader, declines to name

Florida: US President Donald Trump said Washington is engaged in high-level talks with a “top person” in Iran, but refused to disclose the individual’s identity. His remarks come as the war launched by the US and Israel against Iran enters its fourth week. Earlier, Trump said progress in talks had led to a decision to pause a planned strike on power stations and energy infrastructure. Iran, however, has publicly denied that any negotiations are taking place with the United States.

Colombian military C-130 crashes near Peru border; fate of 110 unclear
General

Colombian military C-130 crashes near Peru border; fate of 110 unclear

A Colombian military aircraft crashed shortly after taking off in the country’s southern Amazon region near the border with Peru, authorities said. The aircraft was identified as a Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules. Officials said 110 soldiers were on board at the time of the accident. Colombia’s Defence Minister confirmed the crash but said the number of deaths, if any, has not yet been officially verified. Rescue teams have been dispatched to the site after receiving information about the incident.

Majumdar warns Hindus may become minority in West Bengal
Politics

Majumdar warns Hindus may become minority in West Bengal

Kolkata: Union Minister and BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar has expressed concern that demographic changes in West Bengal could eventually turn Hindus into a minority in the state. Speaking about the political situation ahead of the Assembly elections, Majumdar said changes in population patterns in border districts are reshaping the state’s political landscape. He noted that a census has not yet been conducted, but Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has stated that Muslims make up 33% of the state’s population.

Supreme Court raps West Bengal over delays in Kolkata Metro work
Politics

Supreme Court raps West Bengal over delays in Kolkata Metro work

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday strongly criticised the West Bengal government over alleged hurdles to the Kolkata Metro construction, saying a public-benefit development project should not be unnecessarily politicised. The case relates to the Metro corridor linking Sector 5 in Salt Lake with South Kolkata. A petition before the Calcutta High Court had flagged prolonged obstruction at the ‘Singrigatta’ junction and sought directions to complete the work quickly.

Pakistan Army chief’s Iran remark sparks backlash from Shia leaders
Politics

Pakistan Army chief’s Iran remark sparks backlash from Shia leaders

Pakistan has seen protests condemning the reported killing of Iran’s top Shia leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in what was described as a joint US-Israel strike. Iran is a West Asian country where Shia Muslims form the majority. In Pakistan, Sunnis are the majority, while Shias are estimated to make up around 20% of the population. Against this backdrop, Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir, speaking at an iftar event in Rawalpindi, made a controversial remark suggesting that Shia Muslims who “love Iran too much” should go to that country.

Hyderabad to build world’s first road tunnel under airport runway
Technology

Hyderabad to build world’s first road tunnel under airport runway

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has said Hyderabad is building what he described as the world’s first underground road tunnel beneath an airport runway. The project is coming up under the runway at Begumpet Airport. Speaking during the Question Hour in the Telangana Assembly, the Chief Minister said major Indian metros such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai face daily disruptions due to air pollution, poor drainage systems and traffic congestion. He added that Hyderabad performs better in comparison, but warned that without timely reforms the city could face similar problems in the future.

Centre may use 2011 Census to roll out women’s quota law
Politics

Centre may use 2011 Census to roll out women’s quota law

New Delhi: The Union BJP-led government is reportedly planning to implement the women’s reservation law based on the 2011 Census, in a move aimed at speeding up the rollout. The “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam”, passed in 2023, provides 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. However, the law is currently linked to the completion of a population census and the subsequent delimitation exercise. With the next census process expected to conclude only by 2027, questions had been raised over whether the quota could take effect before the 2029 Lok Sabha election. The new plan, according to reports, is to proceed using the 2011 Census as the basis.

Oil firms weigh 10-kg LPG cylinders as war-linked shortage hits supply
Business

Oil firms weigh 10-kg LPG cylinders as war-linked shortage hits supply

New Delhi: A prolonged conflict in West Asia has disrupted crude oil movement, triggering a shortage of both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders in India, according to the report. The disruption is linked to Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for crude. With imports affected, India’s LPG availability has come under pressure. To manage the situation, the Union government has initiated steps to source crude through alternate routes and suppliers, expanding the number of countries India imports from to 41, up from 27.

Modi in Lok Sabha: India must face West Asia crisis, curb rumours
Politics

Modi in Lok Sabha: India must face West Asia crisis, curb rumours

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told the Lok Sabha that the situation in West Asia is “deeply worrying” and has created unprecedented challenges for India. He said the country must face the crisis with the same resolve shown during the COVID-19 period, while ensuring that misinformation does not gain ground. Referring to the continuing conflict involving Iran, the Prime Minister said disruptions in a region critical to energy supplies and international trade routes can impact multiple economies, including India’s. He noted that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had already briefed the House on developments, and that India has been urging an early resolution.

Vijay not seen as trustworthy, Piyush Goyal tells TN BJP leaders
Politics

Vijay not seen as trustworthy, Piyush Goyal tells TN BJP leaders

Chennai: Union minister Piyush Goyal has reportedly told Tamil Nadu BJP functionaries that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay does not appear to be a trustworthy political partner. According to BJP sources, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had made serious efforts to bring Vijay into the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The outreach was said to have been carried out directly and also through intermediaries including Jay Shah, Piyush Goyal and others close to Shah.

Rural residents allege property tax doubled after switch from house tax
Politics

Rural residents allege property tax doubled after switch from house tax

Chennai: Residents in rural areas have complained that property tax for houses is being collected at sharply higher rates, alleging calculation errors and arbitrary assessment methods. Property tax is a key revenue source for corporations, municipalities and town panchayats in Tamil Nadu, where local bodies typically assess tax based on rental value indicators. The state government had issued an order about two years ago to rename “house tax” in rural areas as “property tax”, citing administrative convenience.

Puducherry INDIA bloc in disarray as Congress, DMK file rival nominations
Politics

Puducherry INDIA bloc in disarray as Congress, DMK file rival nominations

Nomination filing in Puducherry ended on Monday, but the INDIA alliance remains unsettled as both the Congress and the DMK submitted rival nomination papers in several constituencies. After the DMK and Congress reached a seat-sharing understanding in Tamil Nadu, the parties announced that the alliance would continue in Puducherry as well. However, disagreements emerged over who would lead the alliance in the Union Territory, and DMK leaders reportedly did not go to the Congress office for talks, leading to discussions being held at a hotel.

CPI(M) signs seat-sharing deal with DMK, accepts five seats
Politics

CPI(M) signs seat-sharing deal with DMK, accepts five seats

After a prolonged round of negotiations, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has accepted five seats offered by the DMK as part of the alliance arrangement in Tamil Nadu. The agreement was signed in Chennai by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam, formalising the seat-sharing understanding. According to the developments, the DMK had decided to allot five seats each to the CPI and the CPI(M). CPI(M), however, initially declined the offer and held internal discussions in Chennai under the leadership of its national general secretary, Baby.

DMK allies vie for Chennai seats as AIADMK partners shy away
Politics

DMK allies vie for Chennai seats as AIADMK partners shy away

With just seven days left for the start of nomination filing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, seat-sharing talks in both the DMK and AIADMK alliances are yet to be fully finalised. While the overall number of seats for partners is said to be broadly decided, the specific constituencies—especially in Chennai—remain unresolved. In the DMK-led alliance, competition for Chennai constituencies has intensified. The Congress, VCK and CPI(M) are reportedly insisting on getting seats in the capital. Congress, which contested Velachery last time, is said to be seeking T. Nagar and one constituency in North Chennai this time.

Udhayanidhi urges DMK youth wing to prove West is party stronghold
Politics

Udhayanidhi urges DMK youth wing to prove West is party stronghold

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday called on DMK’s youth wing functionaries to work hard to “prove” that Tamil Nadu’s western region remains the party’s stronghold. He was speaking at a meeting of youth wing organisers and deputy organisers from Coimbatore and Nilgiris districts at Muthalipalayam near Sulur in Coimbatore district. Information and Publicity Minister Saminathan, former minister Senthil Balaji, youth wing deputy secretary Prakash and Coimbatore South district secretary Thalapathi Murugesan were among those present.

Seeman says Naam Tamilar will be opposition to all parties
Politics

Seeman says Naam Tamilar will be opposition to all parties

In a short video shared by Dinamalar, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief Seeman said his party would position itself as the opposition to all political parties in Tamil Nadu. The clip is presented as a political statement in the context of ongoing state-level debates and party competition. No further details, venue information, or extended remarks were provided in the available source material.

DMK buzz: Will Udhayanidhi and Kanimozhi reach a truce?
Politics

DMK buzz: Will Udhayanidhi and Kanimozhi reach a truce?

DMK circles are abuzz over whether a truce is possible between Udhayanidhi Stalin and party deputy general secretary Kanimozhi, according to a report published by Dinamalar. The report traces the tension back to the 2024 Lok Sabha election period, when Kanimozhi initially conveyed to senior leaders that she was not keen to contest again. At the time, talk of elevating Udhayanidhi—then the state sports minister—to deputy chief minister was gaining momentum. The report claims there was unease in Udhayanidhi’s circles over the possibility of Kanimozhi shifting focus to state politics. It adds that Chief Minister M K Stalin persuaded her to contest by projecting strong prospects for the INDIA alliance and a significant role for DMK at the Centre.

Key events on March 23: Sathankulam case verdict, AIADMK-BJP seat deal
Politics

Key events on March 23: Sathankulam case verdict, AIADMK-BJP seat deal

Several developments across Tamil Nadu are lined up for March 23, spanning court proceedings, election-related meetings and administrative preparations. A Madurai district court is set to deliver its verdict in the Sathankulam father-son murder case involving Jayaraj and Bennix, after a six-year trial. The case had drawn statewide attention. On the political front, Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman began his election campaign after worship at the Murugan temple in Tiruttani, Tiruvallur district. The report said he has been preparing songs focused on issues prevailing in Tamil Nadu to connect with voters during campaigning.

People disillusioned with DMK-Congress alliance: Piyush Goyal
Politics

People disillusioned with DMK-Congress alliance: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister and BJP in-charge for Tamil Nadu Piyush Goyal on Monday claimed that people in the state are disillusioned with the DMK-Congress alliance and are looking for a political change. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Chennai, Goyal said the Congress and its allies are facing defeats across states and asserted that Tamil Nadu is ready for a “new beginning”. He also said people want AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) to become Chief Minister.

Sathankulam father-son death case verdict due at 4 pm today
Crime

Sathankulam father-son death case verdict due at 4 pm today

The verdict in the Sathankulam father-son death case, which drew statewide attention in Tamil Nadu, is scheduled to be delivered at 4 pm on March 23. Madurai District Additional Sessions Judge Muthukumaran will pronounce the judgment. The case relates to the 2020 deaths of trader Jayaraj and his son Bennix in Sathankulam. They died after being allegedly subjected to brutal assault during police interrogation. After an initial probe by the CB-CID, the investigation was transferred to the CBI. Several police personnel, including then inspector Sridhar and sub-inspectors Bala Krishnan and Ragu Ganesh, were arrested in connection with the case.

Air Canada Express plane hits fire truck at New York airport; 2 dead
General

Air Canada Express plane hits fire truck at New York airport; 2 dead

An Air Canada Express aircraft was involved in a runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport after it struck a fire truck, according to airport officials. The incident occurred while the plane was moving at about 39 kmph on the runway. The aircraft’s front section was damaged in the impact, and videos showing the aftermath have circulated online. Passengers were evacuated safely through emergency exits. The airport was temporarily closed as rescue operations were carried out at the site.

Iran fires missiles at Israel bearing Spain PM’s anti-war message
Politics

Iran fires missiles at Israel bearing Spain PM’s anti-war message

Tehran: Iranian media have reported that Iran has launched missiles toward Israel with stickers carrying anti-war remarks attributed to Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Israel-Iran war has continued for 24 days, with tensions rising as Iran is said to have intensified attacks in the Gulf region. Several world leaders have urged an end to the fighting and called for stabilising international crude oil supplies. European countries, including Spain, have also pressed for a ceasefire. However, reports say both the United States and Iran remain firm in their positions on the continuation of the conflict.

Sitharaman says Kerala hasn’t used ₹312 crore disaster funds
Politics

Sitharaman says Kerala hasn’t used ₹312 crore disaster funds

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday told Parliament that the Kerala government has not utilised disaster relief funds sanctioned by the Centre, alleging the money remains unspent. The remarks came during a Lok Sabha exchange after Congress MP Manickam Tagore accused the Union government of bias in releasing funds to opposition-ruled states such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala. He also questioned whether conditions and delays were being used to block funds.

EPS asks Thirumavalavan why he stayed silent on Dalit farmer killing
Politics

EPS asks Thirumavalavan why he stayed silent on Dalit farmer killing

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) has questioned why leaders such as VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan did not speak out on the murder of a Scheduled Caste farmer near Tirunelveli. In a statement, EPS said the farmer was allegedly killed by unidentified persons around six days ago and that, until yesterday morning, the accused had not been arrested. He also cited reports that the victim’s 23-year-old daughter died by suicide, calling it shocking.

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