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NDA will form government in Tamil Nadu, says Piyush Goyal
Politics

NDA will form government in Tamil Nadu, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form the government in Tamil Nadu by securing a majority. Speaking to reporters, Goyal said the NDA in the state is moving towards a “firm victory”. He added that he would not have travelled from Delhi if he had doubts about the alliance’s prospects. Goyal also said he expects a change in Tamil Nadu this time, claiming that people want change and development.

EC consults central observers as Tamil Nadu vote count begins May 4
Politics

EC consults central observers as Tamil Nadu vote count begins May 4

Chennai: With vote counting for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and four other states scheduled for May 4, Election Commission officials held consultations with central election observers for all 234 constituencies. Counting is set to begin at 8:00 am. Supervisors appointed for the counting process have completed arrangements inside the counting halls, officials said. Security at counting centres has been tightened with a three-tier deployment. The elections in politically significant states have drawn nationwide attention over who will form the next governments.

Thirumavalavan alleges betting racket using actor Vijay’s name
Politics

Thirumavalavan alleges betting racket using actor Vijay’s name

Chennai: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol. Thirumavalavan on Saturday alleged that gambling and betting were being carried out by using actor Vijay’s name, with a group spreading rumours that TVK is in the lead. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Thirumavalavan said his party had been meeting people directly on the ground and claimed that public support was in favour of the DMK-led alliance. He asserted that the alliance would secure a “grand victory” and that the DMK government would continue.

NEET exam begins at 5,500 centres nationwide
Education

NEET exam begins at 5,500 centres nationwide

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to medical courses began across India on Saturday (May 3) at 2 pm. The examination is scheduled to continue until 5.20 pm. NEET is conducted annually for entry into programmes including MBBS, BDS, Siddha and Ayurveda. Admission to MBBS and BDS courses has been made mandatory through the NEET entrance test. The test carries a total of 720 marks, with four marks awarded for each correct answer. A negative marking system is in place, with one mark deducted for every wrong answer.

Vote counting on May 4 in five states; police, paramilitary deployed
Politics

Vote counting on May 4 in five states; police, paramilitary deployed

Vote counting for the Assembly elections held in Tamil Nadu and four other states will take place on May 4. The process is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am, with counting supervisors completing arrangements inside the counting halls. With expectations high over who will form the government in Tamil Nadu, security has been tightened across the state ahead of the results. Central security personnel and police jointly conducted a flag march as a precautionary measure.

TN Assembly election counting on May 4: Leads expected from 9 am
Politics

TN Assembly election counting on May 4: Leads expected from 9 am

Vote counting for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election will take place on May 4 across 62 counting centres. Officials said the process will begin at 8 am, starting with postal ballots. Around 15,000 staff have been deployed for counting, with training and instructions already issued. Each Assembly constituency will have an election observer, and the counting will be conducted under the supervision of the Returning Officer and Assistant Returning Officer.

India’s ‘Mission Drishti’ satellite launched; PM Modi congratulates team
Technology

India’s ‘Mission Drishti’ satellite launched; PM Modi congratulates team

India’s private-sector space push marked a milestone with the successful launch of ‘Mission Drishti’, described as the country’s largest private satellite. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the GalaxEye team for the achievement. The satellite, developed by Bengaluru-based space technology startup GalaxEye, was sent to space aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket owned by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The mission is billed as the world’s first “optosar” satellite. According to the report, Mission Drishti is designed to capture clear images of Earth in all conditions. It is expected to provide near real-time data for sectors including security, disaster management, infrastructure and agriculture.

Dinamalar website to publish election results instantly tomorrow
Politics

Dinamalar website to publish election results instantly tomorrow

Dinamalar has announced that election results will be made available instantly on its website tomorrow. The update was published on May 3, 2026, with the site noting both the time it was added and later updated. Readers are expected to be able to follow the results online as they are released. No further details were provided in the notice regarding the scope of the election or the format of the results page.

Middle-order collapse as Hyderabad bowled out for 165 vs Kolkata
Sports

Middle-order collapse as Hyderabad bowled out for 165 vs Kolkata

Hyderabad were bowled out for 165 in 19 overs against Kolkata in a Premier League match at the Hyderabad ground on Saturday. After winning the toss, Hyderabad chose to bat and began aggressively through openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. Abhishek fell for 15, but the early momentum continued. Head and Ishan Kishan kept the scoring rate high, with Head striking a brisk half-century. He made 61 off 28 balls before getting out, while Kishan later departed for 42.

Trump: Fuel prices will fall only after Iran war ends
Politics

Trump: Fuel prices will fall only after Iran war ends

Washington: US President Donald Trump said a major fall in global crude oil prices is likely only after the war involving Iran comes to an end, which he believes would bring down gasoline and other fuel prices. The conflict, involving the US and Israel, began on February 28. Iran’s move to block the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most critical routes for global crude shipments—pushed up international oil prices and led to fuel shortages in many countries.

Andaman sets Guinness record with 2,400 sq m Indian flag underwater
General

Andaman sets Guinness record with 2,400 sq m Indian flag underwater

Port Blair: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have entered the Guinness World Records by unfurling what was described as the largest Indian national flag underwater, spread across about 2,400 square metres. The record attempt was carried out at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island), a major tourist destination in the Bay of Bengal. More than 200 participants, including personnel from the Forest Department, the Coast Guard and a private diving team, took part in the operation.

Tamil-origin Nithya Raman enters Los Angeles mayoral race
Politics

Tamil-origin Nithya Raman enters Los Angeles mayoral race

Los Angeles is set for a nonpartisan mayoral primary on June 2, with a potential runoff scheduled for November 3 if no candidate secures a majority. The race has gained momentum after Nithya Raman, 44, a Democrat and Los Angeles City Council member, entered the contest a day before the February 4 filing deadline. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass had been seen as an early frontrunner. As of late last month, projections cited in reports placed Raman ahead with around 60% support. Raman is of Tamil origin and was born on July 28, 1981, in Kerala to a Tamil family. She moved to the United States at the age of six, with her family settling in Louisiana, and became a U.S. citizen at 22.

US approves Rs 80,000 crore arms sales to Israel, Gulf allies
Politics

US approves Rs 80,000 crore arms sales to Israel, Gulf allies

Washington: The US administration under President Donald Trump has approved the sale of military equipment worth more than Rs 80,000 crore to allied countries in West Asia, including Israel. The move comes in the backdrop of heightened regional tensions after the US and Israel began a war against Iran on February 28, followed by Iranian strikes targeting Israel and US military bases in the region. US officials said the sales are aimed at strengthening regional security, with Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Israel listed as recipients.

ED freezes Rs 81,000 crore in 2025-26; arrests fall 27%
Politics

ED freezes Rs 81,000 crore in 2025-26; arrests fall 27%

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in its annual report for 2025-26, has reported a sharp rise in the value of assets frozen under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), even as the number of arrests declined compared with previous years. According to the report, the ED made 156 arrests in 2025-26, down from 214 in 2024-25 and 272 in 2023-24—an overall fall of 27% from the previous financial year. A private news agency, citing its review of the report, said the decline was attributed to more precise, evidence-based investigations.

Air India plans to cut international flights till July amid cost surge
Business

Air India plans to cut international flights till July amid cost surge

New Delhi: Air India is planning to scale back its international flight operations until July, as operating costs rise sharply due to higher aviation fuel prices and airspace-related constraints. Crude oil prices have climbed amid war-related tensions in West Asia, pushing up aviation turbine fuel costs. At the same time, airspace restrictions are forcing aircraft to take longer routes than usual, adding to overall expenses. Typically, fuel accounts for around 30% to 40% of an airline’s total costs, but this has now risen to about 60%, according to the report. In this backdrop, the Federation of Indian Airlines has recently written to the Union Civil Aviation Ministry seeking support.

Four women teachers killed as tree falls on jeep in Himachal
General

Four women teachers killed as tree falls on jeep in Himachal

Four women teachers were killed after a large pine tree fell onto a moving jeep in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, police said. The incident occurred on the Shamshar–Kukra road near Bali–Oyal, when seven people, including women teachers, were travelling in a Bolero Camper. Strong, storm-like winds reportedly hit the area at the time. A roadside pine tree collapsed onto the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control. The jeep then rolled into a nearby gorge, according to the report.

Tripura’s 2013 turnout record remains unbeaten in India
Politics

Tripura’s 2013 turnout record remains unbeaten in India

Tripura continues to hold India’s highest recorded voter turnout, with 93.61% polling in the 2013 Assembly election. The record has not been beaten in any election so far, according to the report. The note comes as Assembly elections were held last month in five states, including Tamil Nadu and Assam. In those polls, Assam recorded 85.38% turnout, while Puducherry saw 89.83%. Tamil Nadu registered 84.69% polling, West Bengal 92.67%, and Kerala 78.1%. None of these figures crossed Tripura’s 2013 mark.

NCERT Rushes Printing of New Class 9 Textbooks Amid High Demand
Education

NCERT Rushes Printing of New Class 9 Textbooks Amid High Demand

New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has stepped up printing of Class 9 textbooks after demand rose sharply for the new editions prepared under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. NCERT, headquartered in Delhi, is responsible for educational research and training, and also designs curricula and prints textbooks used in central and state schools. From this academic year, the Class 9 syllabus and textbooks have been developed in line with the Centre’s latest education policy. With demand increasing in recent weeks, NCERT said it has taken up printing and nationwide distribution on a “war footing.”

Gaikwad, Karthik Sharma steer Chennai to 8-wicket win vs Mumbai
Sports

Gaikwad, Karthik Sharma steer Chennai to 8-wicket win vs Mumbai

Chennai registered an emphatic eight-wicket win over Mumbai in a T20 match played in Chennai on Friday. Mumbai, after winning the toss, chose to bat. Opener Will Jacks fell early for 1, while Ryan Rickelton tried to lift the scoring before departing for 37 off 24 balls. Suryakumar Yadav also failed to convert his start, getting out for 21. Naman Dhir anchored the innings with a half-century but was dismissed for 57. Tilak Varma (5) and Robin (5) fell cheaply, and Hardik Pandya struggled to accelerate, scoring 18 off 23 balls as Mumbai finished on 159/7 in 20 overs.

FIRs filed against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak after joining BJP
Politics

FIRs filed against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak after joining BJP

FIRs registered in Punjab Punjab Police have registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who was elected from Punjab on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ticket. Joined BJP days ago Pathak is among seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a move that drew national attention. Allegations and legal sections Police have reportedly filed two separate FIRs in different locations. The cases include allegations related to corruption and harassment of women, and have been booked under non-bailable sections, leading to speculation that he could be arrested soon.

Case filed in Rajasthan against Chennai cops; DGP seeks detailed report
Crime

Case filed in Rajasthan against Chennai cops; DGP seeks detailed report

Tamil Nadu Director General of Police Sandeep Rai Rathore has directed Chennai Police Commissioner Abin Dinesh Modak to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit a report after a case was registered in Rajasthan against Chennai police personnel. The developments follow a robbery of about two kilograms of gold jewellery from a shop on N.S.C. Bose Road in Chennai’s Elephant Gate area last month. During the probe, Elephant Gate Crime Branch police identified two Rajasthan natives—Shaktisingh (26), who worked at the shop, and his associate Lakshmanan Singh (27)—as the suspects.

Amit Shah predicts coalition government in Tamil Nadu after polls
Politics

Amit Shah predicts coalition government in Tamil Nadu after polls

Post-poll surveys have reportedly triggered confusion among voters and political leaders in Tamil Nadu, with different projections pointing to a DMK-led alliance, an AIADMK-led alliance, or even Vijay’s TVK forming the government. Against this backdrop, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is said to have held consultations in New Delhi. According to the report, Shah’s assessment is that no party will secure a clear majority in the state. He is quoted as saying that whichever front forms the government—DMK alliance, AIADMK alliance, or TVK—it would be a coalition administration, as no one can form a government without the backing of partners.

Supreme Court dismisses TMC plea on West Bengal vote counting staff
Politics

Supreme Court dismisses TMC plea on West Bengal vote counting staff

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) over staffing for the vote-counting process in the West Bengal Assembly election. TMC had sought a direction to deploy state government employees for counting duties, objecting to an Election Commission circular dated April 13 that proposed using Central government and public sector employees as supervisors. The party’s challenge had earlier been rejected by the Calcutta High Court, which held that the Election Commission is empowered to appoint personnel for counting. TMC then moved the Supreme Court in an urgent hearing before a special bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi.

Tests say watermelon not behind Mumbai family’s 4 deaths
Health

Tests say watermelon not behind Mumbai family’s 4 deaths

MUMBAI: Initial findings from the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have indicated that watermelon was not responsible for the deaths of four members of a family in JJ Nagar, Mumbai, after they fell ill suddenly. The victims were Abdullah (40), his wife Nasreen (35), and their daughters Zainab (13) and Ayesha (16). On April 26, relatives visited their home and the family ate chicken biryani with them. After the guests left, the family consumed watermelon that had been kept in the refrigerator.

PM Modi hosts dinner for SPG staff, thanks them after hectic tour
Politics

PM Modi hosts dinner for SPG staff, thanks them after hectic tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi on April 29 night after completing his second and final campaign programme for the West Bengal elections, travelling to Sikkim for two days of engagements, and then visiting his constituency Varanasi. He had stayed outside the national capital for four days. The Prime Minister is protected by the Special Protection Group (SPG). Officials noted that providing security becomes more challenging when he is outside Delhi, especially during election-time roadshows, when arrangements are described as particularly demanding.

Hotel food prices set to rise as commercial LPG cylinder rate jumps
Business

Hotel food prices set to rise as commercial LPG cylinder rate jumps

New Delhi: Hotel owners across the country are bracing for higher operating costs after the price of commercial cooking gas cylinders was raised by up to Rs 993, taking the 19-kg cylinder price in Tamil Nadu to Rs 3,237. Industry representatives warn that the increase will likely translate into higher menu prices, while smaller hotels and eateries could be forced to scale down operations or shut, putting jobs at risk.

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