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Rijiju targets Rahul in Lok Sabha debate on no-confidence move
Politics

Rijiju targets Rahul in Lok Sabha debate on no-confidence move

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the Lok Sabha debate on a no-confidence motion moved by the INDIA bloc seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla. The opposition alliance, including the Congress and the DMK, has alleged that the Speaker has been functioning in a one-sided manner and brought the motion demanding his removal. Speaking in the House, Rijiju said that anyone—whether the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition or any MP—must obtain the Speaker’s permission to speak. He claimed Rahul Gandhi did not follow this basic rule.

Devakottai VAO held for taking Rs 5,000 bribe for heir certificate
Crime

Devakottai VAO held for taking Rs 5,000 bribe for heir certificate

A Village Administrative Officer (VAO) working in the Thidakkottai group under Devakottai taluk in Sivaganga district was arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 for an heir certificate. According to the complaint, Raja (42) of Thidakkottai had applied for an heir certificate at the Devakottai taluk office on February 26 after his father’s death. The VAO, identified as Sudhakar (46) from R.S. Mangalam in Ramanathapuram district, allegedly told him that the certificate would be recommended only if he paid Rs 5,000.

Rameswaram row over bus fares charged to women pilgrims from North India
General

Rameswaram row over bus fares charged to women pilgrims from North India

RAMESWARAM: A controversy has surfaced in Rameswaram over conductors allegedly collecting ticket fares from women pilgrims visiting from northern states on government town buses. Tamil Nadu operates the “Magalir Vidiyal Payanam” scheme, under which women can travel free on government town buses. Many pilgrims arriving at the Rameswaram bus stand use these buses to reach the Ramanathaswamy Temple. However, women devotees from northern states said they were issued tickets after paying fares. When questioned, conductors reportedly told them the free travel benefit applies only to women from Tamil Nadu.

Union Cabinet clears Madurai airport upgrade; TN to have 4 international airports
General

Union Cabinet clears Madurai airport upgrade; TN to have 4 international airports

The Union Cabinet has approved upgrading Madurai airport, which was operating as a customs airport, to an international airport. With this, Tamil Nadu will have four international airports under the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger airports are broadly classified as domestic, international and customs airports. In Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Tiruchirappalli and Coimbatore are currently functioning as international airports, while Madurai had so far been in the customs category with limited overseas operations.

Governor Ravi says he won’t forget the love shown by Tamil people
Politics

Governor Ravi says he won’t forget the love shown by Tamil people

Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, who has been transferred to West Bengal, said he would never forget the love shown by the people of Tamil Nadu. In a statement, Ravi said he spent the last 54 months closely interacting with “Tamil relatives” and living in their affection. Though circumstances now require him to part ways, he said the days spent in Tamil Nadu would remain the golden period of his life, adding that he felt like a member of a Tamil family.

PAN not needed for property registration up to Rs 20 lakh: Centre
Business

PAN not needed for property registration up to Rs 20 lakh: Centre

The Central government has amended Income Tax rules, raising the threshold for submitting PAN details during property registration. Under the revised norms, buyers registering property valued up to Rs 20 lakh will not be required to provide a Permanent Account Number (PAN). The requirement was introduced to prevent property buyers from concealing transaction details from the Income Tax Department. Earlier, PAN details were mandatory for registering properties up to Rs 10 lakh, and those without PAN had to file a separate declaration.

PM Modi to visit Tiruchirappalli today, launch projects worth Rs 5,650 crore
Politics

PM Modi to visit Tiruchirappalli today, launch projects worth Rs 5,650 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Tiruchirappalli on Tuesday, where he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple development projects valued at Rs 5,650 crore. According to the programme, the Prime Minister will arrive from Kerala at around 5.45 pm and take part in an official event in Tiruchirappalli. The projects span energy infrastructure, roads and rail services. He will lay the foundation stone for a Bharat Petroleum Corporation project to supply natural gas through a pipeline network in the Nilgiris and Erode districts, with an investment of Rs 3,680 crore. He will also dedicate to the nation an IndianOil crude oil blending unit set up at Manali near Chennai at a cost of Rs 1,490 crore.

BJP pushes to bring TVK into NDA; AIADMK reportedly hesitant
Politics

BJP pushes to bring TVK into NDA; AIADMK reportedly hesitant

Talks by the BJP to forge an alliance with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) are said to be creating fresh buzz in Tamil Nadu politics ahead of the Assembly election. The DMK has already stitched together a mega front with 23 parties, and former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam has joined the DMK along with his supporters. The Congress, which was earlier seen as exploring options involving TVK, has also stayed within the DMK-led alliance.

Fuel prices unlikely to rise unless crude crosses $130: Centre
Business

Fuel prices unlikely to rise unless crude crosses $130: Centre

New Delhi: The Union government on Monday said petrol and diesel prices in India are unlikely to be raised as long as international crude oil prices do not cross $130 per barrel. The statement comes amid concerns over supply disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran, which has tightened availability in global markets and pushed crude prices above $100 a barrel. The government said it expects prices to remain around $100.

Trump weighs seizing Kharg Island to choke Iran’s oil exports
Politics

Trump weighs seizing Kharg Island to choke Iran’s oil exports

Washington: US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a plan to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, a strategic hub central to the country’s oil exports. According to international media reports, Trump has held high-level discussions with officials in his administration as he looks to intensify pressure on Iran beyond direct air strikes, including steps aimed at damaging the Iranian economy. Kharg Island is described as the backbone of Iran’s oil trade, with about 90% of the country’s oil exports handled through the facility. The report says Iran exports roughly 1.6 million barrels of crude per day via the island, making it a critical lifeline for the economy.

West Asia flight disruptions: Airlines assure full fare refunds
General

West Asia flight disruptions: Airlines assure full fare refunds

Flight operations to several West Asian countries have been disrupted due to heightened tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict, airlines and industry sources said in Chennai. Services to destinations such as Dubai and Sharjah have been among the most affected since February 28. While authorities in Dubai permitted operations by airlines from select countries to help stranded passengers depart, air traffic has not yet returned to normal. From Chennai, carriers including Etihad, Air India Express, IndiGo, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways and Air Arabia operate flights to Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Bahrain and Doha. Many travellers had booked tickets months in advance and are now uncertain whether flights will operate as scheduled and whether fares would be refunded if services are cancelled.

Village assistants’ sit-in enters 33rd day; revenue unions plan strike
General

Village assistants’ sit-in enters 33rd day; revenue unions plan strike

Tamil Nadu village assistants, under the banner of their federation, have been continuing a statewide sit-in protest since February 5. They are demanding time-scale pay on par with fourth-grade employees. In Chennai, the protest has been held at the Ezhilagam campus, where the demonstrators staged their dharna for the 33rd day on Sunday. In support, more than 10 unions under the Revenue Department unions’ federation have announced a symbolic work stoppage across Tamil Nadu on Monday and Tuesday.

India ranks 2nd in global arms imports, says SIPRI report
General

India ranks 2nd in global arms imports, says SIPRI report

New Delhi: India has emerged as the world’s second-largest importer of military arms, accounting for 8.3% of global imports during 2021–25, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). SIPRI, based in Stockholm, Sweden, has tracked global arms flows, disarmament and related international developments since 1966. In its latest report on the top 10 arms importers for 2021–25, Ukraine ranked first with a 9.7% share. The report said Russia, France and Israel were India’s leading suppliers in this period. Russia accounted for 40% of India’s arms imports, followed by France at 29% and Israel at 15%.

BJP fact-check team rebuts Mamata over photo linked to President’s visit
Politics

BJP fact-check team rebuts Mamata over photo linked to President’s visit

A political spat in West Bengal has escalated over President Droupadi Murmu’s recent visit to the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee trading sharp remarks. The controversy began after an event, initially planned in Bidhannagar, was shifted to Koshaypur in Darjeeling district citing security reasons. Reports said the President expressed displeasure over the change, triggering criticism from the Prime Minister and Union ministers, who alleged the Trinamool Congress government had shown disrespect.

Opposition readies Parliament move to remove Chief Election Commissioner
Politics

Opposition readies Parliament move to remove Chief Election Commissioner

Opposition parties are preparing to move a resolution in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, according to reports from New Delhi. The initiative is said to be coordinated under the leadership of the Trinamool Congress. The move follows the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls carried out in several states, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal and Bihar, after which final voter lists were released. Reports said the highest deletions were in Tamil Nadu (74 lakh) and West Bengal (63 lakh).

Retired judge in Hyderabad loses Rs 1.66 crore to ‘digital arrest’ scam
Crime

Retired judge in Hyderabad loses Rs 1.66 crore to ‘digital arrest’ scam

A 69-year-old retired district judge in Hyderabad has reportedly lost Rs 1.66 crore after falling prey to a ‘digital arrest’ scam, police said. In the fraud, callers allegedly posed as senior officials from agencies such as the CBI, police and the Enforcement Directorate, using video calls to intimidate victims and extract money. Police noted that senior citizens are often targeted in such cases. According to the complaint, the first caller introduced himself as “Deepak Kumar”, claiming to be a senior CBI officer, and falsely accused the judge of using two mobile numbers to make obscene calls to several women, saying a case had been registered in Bengaluru.

Delhi HC stays trial court’s remarks against CBI in liquor policy case
Politics

Delhi HC stays trial court’s remarks against CBI in liquor policy case

The Delhi High Court has imposed an interim stay on the adverse comments and criticism made against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and its officers in the Delhi liquor policy irregularities case. The order came while hearing the CBI’s appeal against a trial court decision that discharged several accused. The case relates to the 2021 liquor policy introduced during the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi, which was later withdrawn amid allegations of irregularities worth about Rs 100 crore. Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia were arrested in the matter, spent time in Tihar Jail, and are currently out on bail.

UK faces LNG shortage risk within two days amid supply crunch
General

UK faces LNG shortage risk within two days amid supply crunch

London: Britain is facing an acute gas supply squeeze, with a risk that liquefied natural gas (LNG) could be exhausted within two days, according to national gas data. The situation is linked to the ongoing war involving the US and Israel against Iran in West Asia, which has heightened fears of a wider global energy shortage. Reports say refineries in Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been damaged, forcing production to halt. In addition, the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, disrupting about 20% of the world’s oil and gas transportation.

SC slams delayed appeals to dodge contempt, urges strict action
Politics

SC slams delayed appeals to dodge contempt, urges strict action

The Supreme Court has strongly criticised a growing practice of delaying appeals after failing to comply with court orders, and then rushing to file petitions only when contempt proceedings begin. The court said such conduct undermines the authority of courts and the rule of law. The remarks came in a matter linked to the Chhattisgarh State Forest Produce Cooperative Federation. Officials had sought three months’ time to implement a Supreme Court direction, but the order was not carried out even after the deadline.

Crude oil price rise won’t significantly hit inflation: Sitharaman
Business

Crude oil price rise won’t significantly hit inflation: Sitharaman

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the recent rise in international crude oil prices is not expected to have a major impact on India’s inflation, as the country’s current inflation levels remain relatively low. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, she noted that global crude prices had been declining until before a war began in West Asia on February 28. The price of a barrel of crude, which was around $69 then, rose to $80.16 by March 2.

Trump says he will consult Netanyahu on when to end Iran war
Politics

Trump says he will consult Netanyahu on when to end Iran war

Washington: US President Donald Trump said the question of when the war with Iran will end will be decided through consultations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The conflict, launched by the US and Israel against Iran, continued for a 10th day. With a previous war in June last year lasting 12 days, concerns have been raised over whether the current fighting could stretch longer. Speaking on the issue, Trump alleged that Iran was seeking to destroy Israel and other countries in the region, and said the US and Israel had acted together to prevent it.

US voices displeasure to Israel over strikes on Iran oil facilities
Politics

US voices displeasure to Israel over strikes on Iran oil facilities

Washington has expressed its displeasure to Israel over recent strikes targeting Iran’s oil infrastructure, according to a White House statement. The development comes as hostilities between Iran and Israel have continued for around 10 days. The report said Israel hit Iranian oil refineries and storage depots, triggering large fires and leaving four people dead. Iran responded by shutting the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has pushed crude prices sharply higher, with reports describing the steepest surge in four years.

Putin reaffirms ‘unwavering’ Russian support for Iran
Politics

Putin reaffirms ‘unwavering’ Russian support for Iran

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Russia’s “unwavering support” for Iran while congratulating the country’s newly chosen supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, according to an official message released by the Kremlin. The report said the United States and Israel have issued threats, stating that the new leader’s life is not guaranteed. Against this backdrop, Putin sent a congratulatory note along with a political assurance of support. In the Kremlin’s message, Putin expressed confidence that Mojtaba Khamenei would carry forward his father’s work and unite the Iranian people amid severe challenges. He also noted that the role would require courage and dedication in the midst of an intense conflict.

Stalin says NDA cannot win Tamil Nadu as long as he is in charge
Politics

Stalin says NDA cannot win Tamil Nadu as long as he is in charge

Tiruchirappalli: Stalin targets NDA at DMK conference Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would not be able to win in Tamil Nadu “as long as I am there”. He was speaking at the DMK’s 12th conference held at Siruganur in Tiruchirappalli district. Stalin recalled that the party had announced seven goals at a conference at the same venue ahead of the previous election, and claimed that all seven had been achieved during the five-year term. He also said that even the Centre, which he accused of repeatedly neglecting Tamil Nadu, now calls the state the “number one”.

Seeman questions freebies, cites spending on films and liquor
Politics

Seeman questions freebies, cites spending on films and liquor

Chennai: Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman questioned the rationale behind welfare “freebies”, arguing that people already have money to spend on entertainment and liquor. In an interview, he said the ruling DMK appeared “more fearful” after expanding its alliance compared to the previous election. He asked why a party claiming good governance would need alliances, and criticised election-time promises such as cash support to homemakers. Seeman also took aim at actor Vijay’s political entry, calling him an extension of Dravidian parties and saying he lacked a distinct ideology or path. He cautioned against mixing cinema with political ideology.

SC asks DMK MP Jagathrakshakan to reply in foreign shares case
Politics

SC asks DMK MP Jagathrakshakan to reply in foreign shares case

The Supreme Court has asked DMK MP Jagathrakshakan to file his response to an additional petition moved by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking to lift an interim stay in a case linked to the purchase of shares in foreign companies. The ED has alleged that the MP bought foreign company shares without obtaining the required permission from the Reserve Bank of India. Based on this, the agency registered a case and issued summons. Jagathrakshakan challenged the action, following which the Supreme Court granted an interim stay on the ED’s proceedings.

AIADMK insiders doubt TVK joining BJP alliance, call it a 'tactic'
Politics

AIADMK insiders doubt TVK joining BJP alliance, call it a 'tactic'

Reports have surfaced again claiming that actor-politician Vijay’s party, TVK, could join the AIADMK-BJP alliance. A section within the AIADMK says the speculation is not new. According to those leaders, similar alliance chatter has emerged at moments when Vijay faced political or personal difficulties. They point to earlier instances when such reports circulated around a public meeting in Karur and during controversy linked to the film Jananayagan and its censor clearance.

Wild elephant raid video shared as short reel
Environment

Wild elephant raid video shared as short reel

A short video reel published on Dinamalar carries the headline referring to a “wild elephant raid”. The clip is presented under the site’s Shorts/Reels section. The available source text does not include information on the location, time, damage, or any official response related to the incident. With limited details provided in the accessible content, further reporting would require additional verified information from the original video or accompanying report.

Crude oil tops $100 amid Iran-Israel war; Trump brushes off fears
Business

Crude oil tops $100 amid Iran-Israel war; Trump brushes off fears

International crude oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel in the wake of the Iran-Israel conflict and the US joining Israel in launching attacks on Iran, followed by Iranian retaliation. The fighting has severely affected shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global route for crude oil transport. The disruption has pushed prices sharply higher in global markets. Crude was trading at $92.69 a barrel last Friday, but has now moved above $100 for the first time since 2022. Reports said prices are currently trading above $110.

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s next supreme leader, reports say
Politics

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s next supreme leader, reports say

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of long-time ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s next supreme leader and top religious authority, according to Iranian officials. The announcement comes after Ayatollah Khamenei was reported killed in attacks attributed to the United States and Israel. Amid the fallout, Israel is said to be continuing strikes on oil storage facilities in Tehran. Iranian officials said senior clerics selected Mojtaba as Khamenei’s successor. Former US President Donald Trump was quoted as saying he would not accept Mojtaba as Iran’s new ruler and that the choice should be made with his approval.

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