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Retired judge urges youth to accept election wins and losses calmly
Politics

Retired judge urges youth to accept election wins and losses calmly

Chennai: Retired judge Kirubakaran has appealed to young people to treat election victories and defeats as a normal part of democratic life, and not as a personal crisis. Speaking to reporters, he said social media posts around elections have become disturbing, with some users making extreme statements and threats of self-harm if their preferred candidate or party does not win. He stressed that supporting a party and working for it is natural, but expecting only one party to contest or insisting that others should not stand is against the spirit of democracy.

Airlines warn fuel price surge could disrupt flight operations
Business

Airlines warn fuel price surge could disrupt flight operations

New Delhi: Indian airlines have flagged a severe financial strain caused by rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, warning the Union government that flight services could be affected if the trend continues. In a letter to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Federation of Indian Airlines—representing carriers including Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet—said the current fuel prices have made several routes financially unviable. The group cautioned that if the price increase persists, airlines may be compelled to review their operations. It noted that on routes where fares cannot be easily adjusted, absorbing higher fuel costs has become increasingly difficult.

Modi accuses Congress, DMK of betraying women at Varanasi meet
Politics

Modi accuses Congress, DMK of betraying women at Varanasi meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress, DMK and other opposition parties of repeatedly letting down women, alleging they do not want “our daughters” to enter the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Speaking at a women’s conference in Varanasi, Modi said India’s push to become a developed nation is moving forward without obstacles, and stressed that women’s power is a key pillar of a “developed India.” As the Varanasi MP and Prime Minister, he sought public blessings to fulfil national goals, including implementing women’s reservation in Parliament and state legislatures. He claimed that a recent attempt related to the issue in Parliament failed due to the Congress and the Samajwadi Party.

Vellore education office staff held for Rs 25,000 bribe over school renewal
Crime

Vellore education office staff held for Rs 25,000 bribe over school renewal

A superintendent working at the District Chief Educational Office for private schools in Viruthampattu, Katpadi, Vellore, was arrested on bribery charges on Monday. Police identified the accused as Senthilkumar (56), who served as an office superintendent at the district education office. According to the complaint, a private school in Katpadi had recently applied to renew its recognition licence. The official allegedly demanded Rs 1 lakh, stating the renewal would be processed only if the bribe was paid.

Centre rules out petrol, diesel price hike after poll rumours
Business

Centre rules out petrol, diesel price hike after poll rumours

New Delhi: The Union government has ruled out any increase in petrol and diesel prices, seeking to calm public anxiety triggered by rumours of a hike after the ongoing Assembly election phase. International crude oil prices have risen following an attack on Iran, leading several countries to adjust retail fuel rates. In India, however, fuel prices have not been revised, even as speculation resurfaced ahead of the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly polls scheduled for April 29.

No future for petrol, diesel vehicles: Nitin Gadkari
Technology

No future for petrol, diesel vehicles: Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said petrol and diesel vehicles will have no future in the coming years, citing concerns linked to imports and environmental impact. Speaking at a conference in Delhi, Gadkari said vehicle manufacturers must increasingly move towards alternative fuels such as biofuels, CNG, LNG and electric vehicles. He noted that conventional fuels continue to pose serious challenges on both economic and ecological fronts.

Madurai HC: Karakattam must not be distorted in dance or attire
General

Madurai HC: Karakattam must not be distorted in dance or attire

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered that the traditional folk dance Karakattam must not be distorted in any manner, either in the way it is performed or in the attire worn by artistes. The direction came while hearing a petition seeking police permission and protection to conduct a Karakattam programme during a temple festival in a village in Tenkasi district. Justice L. Victoria Gowri heard the matter.

India ranks 5th in global military spending at Rs 8.71 lakh crore
Politics

India ranks 5th in global military spending at Rs 8.71 lakh crore

India ranked fifth among countries with the highest military expenditure in 2025, allocating Rs 8.71 lakh crore for defence, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The annual report said the United States led global military spending with more than Rs 88 lakh crore, followed by China (Rs 31 lakh crore), Russia (Rs 17 lakh crore) and Germany (Rs 10 lakh crore). India retained the same fifth position as the previous year.

Rubio: No end to Iran war without nuclear deal on the table
Politics

Rubio: No end to Iran war without nuclear deal on the table

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said there is “no chance” of ending the ongoing war with Iran without an agreement that addresses Tehran’s nuclear programme. According to the report, the conflict began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched military action against Iran. Peace talks mediated by Pakistan were held on April 11 and ran for about 21 hours, but ended without an agreement. A second round planned for last weekend did not take place as both sides stayed away.

Rajasthan chase down 223 to hand Punjab their first defeat
Sports

Rajasthan chase down 223 to hand Punjab their first defeat

Punjab put up a big total of 222 runs against Rajasthan in a T20 Premier League match in Chandigarh. Chasing the target, Rajasthan’s batters kept the run rate under control and stayed in the hunt through the innings. Rajasthan reached the winning mark in 19.2 overs, losing only four wickets, to register a convincing victory. The result also marked Punjab’s first defeat of the season in the tournament.

Maharashtra minister gets 1-month jail for dumping mud on engineer
Politics

Maharashtra minister gets 1-month jail for dumping mud on engineer

A court in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district has sentenced state minister Nitesh Rane of the BJP to one month in prison in a case linked to an incident in 2019, when mud was allegedly poured on a National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) engineer. The case dates back to July 4, 2019, when Rane inspected work on the Mumbai–Goa highway expansion near the Gad river bridge in Kankavli. NHAI sub-division engineer Prakash Shedekar was present during the visit.

50 Women Escape as Fire Spreads to Bengaluru Private Hostel
General

50 Women Escape as Fire Spreads to Bengaluru Private Hostel

A fire that broke out at an LED screen manufacturing unit in Bengaluru spread rapidly to a nearby private women’s hostel, prompting a frantic escape by residents late at night. The incident occurred near Rajkumar memorial road in Nandini Layout, where a four-storey PG accommodation for women is located adjacent to the factory. The flames reportedly moved quickly from the factory to the hostel building. More than 50 women were staying in the hostel at the time. On noticing the fire, they rushed out of their rooms and jumped from the first floor to the ground to save themselves.

UAE to exit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1 amid rift with Saudi Arabia
Business

UAE to exit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1 amid rift with Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will withdraw from the OPEC and OPEC+ groupings starting May 1. The decision comes amid widening political and economic differences with Saudi Arabia, the most influential member of the oil producers’ bloc. OPEC, headquartered in Vienna, is a 12-member organisation that seeks to influence global crude output and prices. The UAE has been part of the group since 1967, but recent developments in the region have intensified competition and strained ties between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.

BJP national leaders meet 27 candidates, brief on counting day duties
Politics

BJP national leaders meet 27 candidates, brief on counting day duties

Meeting in Coimbatore The BJP’s national organisation general secretary B.L. Santhosh and national co-incharge Sudhakar Reddy held a direct interaction in Coimbatore with 27 candidates who contested the Assembly election on the party’s ticket. State leadership present The meeting was chaired by BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagendran. State treasurer S.R. Sekar delivered an introductory address and shared details about the discussion. Candidates present political assessment During the interaction, the 27 candidates presented their assessment of the political situation before and after the election, citing figures and data to support their views.

Vijay visits Tiruchendur Murugan temple, submits faith letter
Politics

Vijay visits Tiruchendur Murugan temple, submits faith letter

TVK leader Vijay visited the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Tiruchendur on Tuesday morning and offered prayers during the early hours. According to the report, he flew from Chennai to Madurai late the previous night and reached Tiruchendur by car around 4 am. He went to the seashore in a battery vehicle, wet his feet, and then proceeded to the temple, where devotees and supporters gathered and took selfies. After the temple opened around 5 am, Vijay took part in the Viswaroopa darshan and prayed seated on the floor before the main deity. He also worshipped at multiple shrines, including those of Shanmugar, Valli, Deivanai, Dakshinamurthy, Perumal and Soorasamharamoorthy, spending more time at the Samhara shrine.

NHRC asks states to act urgently to protect people from heatwaves
General

NHRC asks states to act urgently to protect people from heatwaves

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked authorities to take necessary measures and provide appropriate relief to protect people affected by heatwaves across India. The commission noted that extreme summer heat disproportionately impacts vulnerable groups, including marginalised communities, economically weaker sections, outdoor workers and the homeless. It also flagged health risks for the elderly and children, along with livelihood losses and increased hazards such as fires. In a letter to the Chief Secretaries of all states and the Delhi Union Territory, the NHRC referred to National Crime Records Bureau data stating that 3,712 people died due to heat-related causes between 2019 and 2023. It urged immediate action in line with National Disaster Management Authority guidelines or existing standard operating procedures to reduce harm and prevent fatalities.

Madras HC commutes death sentence to life in father-daughter POCSO case
Crime

Madras HC commutes death sentence to life in father-daughter POCSO case

Verdict by Madurai Bench The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has commuted the death sentence awarded to a father convicted under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting his minor daughter. The court replaced the capital punishment with life imprisonment. Case background The convict, a 50-year-old daily-wage labourer from Tirunelveli district, was found to have assaulted his 14-year-old daughter when no one else was at home. A POCSO Special Court in Tirunelveli had earlier imposed the death penalty.

Passengers seek partial boarding point change within same PNR
General

Passengers seek partial boarding point change within same PNR

Southern Railway’s recently introduced facility allowing passengers to change their boarding station on a reserved ticket has drawn a positive response, but travellers are now seeking greater flexibility within the same PNR. Earlier, when reservation charts were prepared about four hours before departure, passengers faced difficulties if seats were not confirmed, often struggling to cancel plans or make alternate arrangements at the last minute. Under revised rules, the first chart is now prepared 10 hours in advance, helping travellers plan alternatives in time.

TN tells Madurai HC: Kallu ban is a policy decision, cites adulteration risk
Politics

TN tells Madurai HC: Kallu ban is a policy decision, cites adulteration risk

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday told the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that the prohibition on tapping and selling kallu (palm toddy) is a policy decision and has been enforced by following due legal procedure. The submission came during the hearing of a public interest litigation filed by Arumugam of Millerpuram, Thoothukudi. The petitioner argued that kallu is listed as a safe food item under the Central Food Safety law and described it as a natural drink that does not harm health.

Madras HC orders reinstallation of Murugan statue removed by officials
General

Madras HC orders reinstallation of Murugan statue removed by officials

Court order on Konapatti hill statue The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed officials to reinstall a Murugan statue that was removed by the government from Konapatti hill in Dindigul district. Petition and removal without notice A petitioner from Konapatti told the court that the hill has the Jyothimurugan temple and that worship and annadhanam were planned for the Thaipusam festival. He alleged that on January 20, revenue and police officials removed the statue without prior notice and that it is currently in official custody.

Madurai HC asks TN to study law to regulate funeral processions
Crime

Madurai HC asks TN to study law to regulate funeral processions

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to examine the need for a law to regulate funeral processions, including clear control measures and penal provisions, in the interest of public safety. The direction came while hearing anticipatory bail pleas filed by Sanker, Ajithkumar and Chandrabose in a case registered by Perungudi police. The case relates to an incident near Alangulam, close to Madurai’s Perungudi, where a college bus carrying students was allegedly stopped during a funeral procession and the driver was assaulted, with damage caused to the vehicle.

UN urges Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open for shipping
Politics

UN urges Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open for shipping

UN calls for free navigation in Hormuz UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and allow ships to pass without obstruction, according to a statement shared from New York. The appeal comes as the US-Iran conflict has been temporarily paused. US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire will remain in place until talks between the two sides lead to an agreement. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—described as a key route for global energy supplies—has been affected by the conflict. Guterres said navigation rights must be protected and called on the concerned parties to “open the Strait of Hormuz” so vessels can move.

CM Stalin cycles along Kodaikanal Lake Road during short break
General

CM Stalin cycles along Kodaikanal Lake Road during short break

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who is staying in Kodaikanal in Dindigul district for a brief break, went for a morning outing on Tuesday (April 28). According to reports, the Chief Minister took a walk along Kodaikanal’s Lake Road and interacted with people he met during the stroll. Members of the public and tourists were seen taking photographs with him. He later rode a bicycle on the same stretch, and the video of the ride has been widely shared on social media.

Madurai Meenakshi Thirukalyanam held in grand Chithirai festival
General

Madurai Meenakshi Thirukalyanam held in grand Chithirai festival

Madurai’s Chithirai festival witnessed its key event on Tuesday (April 28) as the Meenakshi–Sundareswarar Thirukalyanam was conducted in a grand manner at the Meenakshi Amman Temple. The annual festival began with flag hoisting on April 19. Since then, the Goddess and the Lord have been taken in morning and evening processions on various vahanas. After Meenakshi’s coronation on Monday, the traditional “Dik Vijayam” episode was held. The wedding rituals took place at the Thirukalyana Mandapam between 8:35 am and 8:59 am, accompanied by Vedic chants. Devotees gathered in large numbers, and during the tying of the mangalyam, married women offered turmeric threads in worship.

Dawood aide Salim Dola deported to India after Turkey arrest
Crime

Dawood aide Salim Dola deported to India after Turkey arrest

Salim Dola (59), described as a close associate of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, has been deported to India in connection with narcotics cases, officials said. Investigators say Dola is a key figure in international drug trafficking and faces 10 cases under India’s narcotics law. He is also named as a main accused in a seizure of MD (mephedrone) worth Rs 252 crore in Maharashtra’s Sangli district. On the request of India’s central investigative agency, Interpol had issued a Red Corner Notice against him. He was arrested in Istanbul in a joint operation by Turkey’s national intelligence organisation and local police.

PM Modi plays football with youth in Gangtok; photos go viral
Politics

PM Modi plays football with youth in Gangtok; photos go viral

Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a friendly game of football with young players in Gangtok, Sikkim, on Monday morning. Photographs from the moment, shared on social media, have been widely circulated online. Modi is on a two-day official visit to Sikkim. He is scheduled to take part in the state’s 50th anniversary celebrations. As part of the visit, the Prime Minister is also set to dedicate various development projects worth about Rs 4,000 crore to the people of Sikkim.

Odisha man brings sister’s body to bank after failing to get death proof
General

Odisha man brings sister’s body to bank after failing to get death proof

A shocking incident in Odisha’s Keonjhar district has drawn attention to the hurdles faced by families without paperwork. A 50-year-old tribal labourer, Jitu Munda, allegedly brought his elder sister’s body to a bank after he was unable to obtain documents proving her death. According to reports, his sister Kalra Munda (56) died two months ago due to illness. She had around ₹20,000 in her bank account, saved from selling livestock, and Jitu approached the bank to withdraw the amount after her death.

Stalin says Tamil Nadu is “achievement, achievement, achievement”
Politics

Stalin says Tamil Nadu is “achievement, achievement, achievement”

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday posted on social media that “Tamil Nadu means achievement; achievement; achievement,” calling the state’s progress a result of the Dravidian model. In his statement, Stalin said the government has backed its promises with measurable outcomes, describing the Dravidian model as a distinct approach. He said the administration laid a foundation in its first three years and has since delivered double-digit growth for two consecutive years.

PM Modi launches ₹4,000-crore projects in Sikkim, vows NE development
Politics

PM Modi launches ₹4,000-crore projects in Sikkim, vows NE development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated development projects worth ₹4,000 crore in Sikkim, and reiterated that the Union government would do everything possible to accelerate growth in Sikkim and other Northeastern states. Speaking at an event in Gangtok, Modi said the Centre is committed to strengthening Sikkim’s infrastructure. He highlighted plans to improve connectivity and boost tourism, including a proposed expressway from Bagdogra in West Bengal and a ring road in Gangtok.

Terror hubs won’t escape punishment, Rajnath Singh tells SCO meet
Politics

Terror hubs won’t escape punishment, Rajnath Singh tells SCO meet

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said “terrorism epicentres” can no longer remain immune from justifiable punishment, addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Singh noted that the SCO represents a significant share of the world’s population and carries a responsibility to ensure peace and stability in the region and beyond. He called for continued dialogue and diplomacy, warning against allowing the era to slip into violence and war.

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