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Iran resumes international commercial flights from Tehran after 2 months
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Iran resumes international commercial flights from Tehran after 2 months

Iran has restarted commercial flight operations from its capital Tehran after a suspension that lasted about two months, following the implementation of a ceasefire. According to reports, air routes across Iran had been disrupted as the conflict intensified after joint US and Israeli attacks began on February 28. With the ceasefire now in effect, steps are under way to restore international air connectivity between Iran and other countries. Flights have resumed from Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, with services departing to Istanbul, Muscat and Madinah. At least three flights were operated to Istanbul.

Anna Hazare flags AAP leadership lapses amid Punjab exits
Politics

Anna Hazare flags AAP leadership lapses amid Punjab exits

New Delhi: Social activist Anna Hazare has said that mistakes within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership could be a key reason behind the recent exits of party leaders in Punjab. The remarks come after AAP’s young leader and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha announced that he was leaving the party, citing dissatisfaction with the functioning and decisions of convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Along with him, six other MPs also announced their departure.

DMK, AIADMK weigh who gains as Tamil Nadu turnout rises to 85%
Politics

DMK, AIADMK weigh who gains as Tamil Nadu turnout rises to 85%

Chennai: With Tamil Nadu recording an unusually high voter turnout, the DMK and the AIADMK have begun intensive internal reviews to assess which side stands to benefit. According to the figures cited by party leaders, about 4.82 crore voters—around 85% of the state’s 5.73 crore electorate—cast their ballots in the Assembly election held the day before yesterday. This is roughly 20 lakh more voters than in 2021, an increase of about 5%.

Tamil Nadu to see 3°C rise in heat for four days: IMD Chennai
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Tamil Nadu to see 3°C rise in heat for four days: IMD Chennai

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast a spike in heat across Tamil Nadu for the next four days, with temperatures in interior districts likely to rise by up to 3°C above normal. In its bulletin, the weather office said an atmospheric trough extends from east Vidarbha in Maharashtra to the Kumari Sea. It also noted a lower-level cyclonic circulation over coastal areas of the southern districts of Tamil Nadu.

Opposition MPs again move Rajya Sabha notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Politics

Opposition MPs again move Rajya Sabha notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi: Opposition parties have again stepped up their challenge to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, submitting a resolution notice in the Rajya Sabha seeking his removal. According to the notice, signed by 73 MPs including members of the Congress, DMK and Trinamool Congress, the CEC has allegedly acted in a partisan manner while enforcing the Model Code of Conduct. The move follows opposition complaints that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made political remarks in an address to the public ahead of the first phase of elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Opposition parties had urged the Election Commission to take action, but allege that no steps have been taken so far.

Final Tamil Nadu turnout data delayed as 10 districts yet to report
Politics

Final Tamil Nadu turnout data delayed as 10 districts yet to report

Chennai: The release of final, constituency-wise voter turnout details for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has been delayed, even as polling concluded peacefully. The election was held across 234 constituencies with 5.73 crore eligible voters and 75,064 polling stations. In a four-cornered contest involving DMK, AIADMK, TVK and Naam Tamilar Katchi, a total of 4,023 candidates were in the fray, including 935 from political parties. According to the information available so far, turnout stands at 85.15%, with about 4.88 crore voters casting their ballots. More than 85 lakh eligible voters did not vote. Following the end of polling, the model code of conduct was eased, flying squads were withdrawn and vehicle checks were stopped; no complaints seeking re-poll have been reported.

Seeman condemns attack on NTK candidate, targets DMK over violence
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Seeman condemns attack on NTK candidate, targets DMK over violence

Chennai: Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman has condemned an alleged assault on the party’s candidate Anis Fathima in the Papanasam constituency of Thanjavur district. In a statement, Seeman said DMK workers attacked Fathima despite her being pregnant. He claimed the attack was triggered by fear after seeing her campaign momentum and hard work in the election field. Calling DMK members “cowards incapable of facing opinions with opinions,” he alleged that violence was being unleashed to secure victory. He also questioned who was in control of law and order in Tamil Nadu—whether the DMK government or the Election Commission.

NYT report claims Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei badly injured, uses prosthetic leg
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NYT report claims Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei badly injured, uses prosthetic leg

New York: The New York Times has reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is living with serious injuries and is now able to walk only with the help of a prosthetic leg. According to the report, a joint US–Israel air strike on Iran on February 28 killed then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Following this, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen as the country’s new Supreme Leader, though details about his condition were kept largely secret.

Disgruntled govt staff reportedly chose NOTA to register protest
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Disgruntled govt staff reportedly chose NOTA to register protest

Chennai: A large number of Tamil Nadu government employees and workers in state public sector undertakings (PSUs) are reported to have recorded their votes for NOTA (None of the Above), according to accounts from PSU staff. Employees said they had held a series of protests demanding the restoration of the old pension scheme and the filling of vacant posts across government departments and PSUs, including the electricity board and transport corporations.

Driver shortage in Tamil Nadu prompts recruitment from Northeast
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Driver shortage in Tamil Nadu prompts recruitment from Northeast

Tamil Nadu is facing a significant shortage of drivers for high-use vehicles such as buses, lorries and cars, with the gap estimated at 30% to 40%. In response, bus and truck owners are preparing to recruit drivers from northeastern states. Transport demand has been rising across major cities including Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Tamil Nadu has about 3.80 crore registered vehicles, of which two-wheelers account for around 3.20 crore. In the rental car and van segment alone, more than 10 lakh light commercial rental vehicles are in operation.

Assistant editor held for leaking Vijay’s ‘Janayagan’ film online
Crime

Assistant editor held for leaking Vijay’s ‘Janayagan’ film online

Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s State Cyber Crime Wing has arrested nine people in connection with the illegal online release of scenes from Janayagan, starring TVK leader Vijay. Among those held is assistant film editor Prasad, who has given a confession to police. According to Prasad’s statement, he and his friends were working on editing another film at the same facility where Janayagan was being edited. He said his sister’s friend, a software engineer who was also working there, allegedly lured them by promising a large payout.

Supreme Court hails record 92.88% turnout in West Bengal first phase
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Supreme Court hails record 92.88% turnout in West Bengal first phase

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday welcomed the brisk voting recorded in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, calling the 92.88% turnout “heartening”. West Bengal, governed by the Trinamool Congress under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saw a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls last year. Following the exercise, over 90 lakh names—citing reasons such as duplicate citizenship and deceased voters—were removed, bringing the electorate down from 7.66 crore to 6.75 crore, a drop of about 12%.

CM Stalin holds urgent meeting with DMK candidates in Chennai region
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CM Stalin holds urgent meeting with DMK candidates in Chennai region

Chennai: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday held an urgent consultation with DMK candidates from Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram districts at the party headquarters, Anna Arivalayam. According to sources, the meeting focused on polling-related issues, including constituency-wise winning prospects and voter turnout. Stalin is said to have sought updates directly from the candidates. During the discussion, candidates reportedly raised a series of complaints about the performance of party functionaries in certain constituencies, including Perambur. They alleged that some local-level office-bearers did not carry out election work effectively during polling.

After May 4, TMC goons won’t escape law: PM Modi in Bengal
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After May 4, TMC goons won’t escape law: PM Modi in Bengal

KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday claimed that the heavy turnout in the first phase of polling in West Bengal indicates an end to “misrule” and a shift towards a BJP government in the state. Addressing a BJP campaign meeting in Dum Dum ahead of the second phase of elections scheduled for April 29 across the remaining 142 constituencies, Modi said the public’s participation reflects faith in the democratic process.

Supreme Court: No court can force a minor to continue pregnancy
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Supreme Court: No court can force a minor to continue pregnancy

New Delhi The Supreme Court has ruled that no court can compel a woman—especially a minor—to carry a pregnancy against her wishes, stressing that the pregnant person’s choice and welfare must take priority. The observation came while hearing a petition filed by a 15-year-old seeking permission to terminate her seven-month pregnancy. The bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that forcing an unwanted pregnancy can severely affect a minor’s mental health, education and overall future.

Tamil Nadu 2026 turnout: Seat-wise comparison with 2021 figures
Politics

Tamil Nadu 2026 turnout: Seat-wise comparison with 2021 figures

A seat-wise comparison of voting figures from the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election has been presented alongside the 2021 election data. The compilation lists 2021 total votes and winning margins, and contrasts them with 2026 totals and polled votes for the same constituencies. In the Tiruvallur belt, the 2026 totals and polled votes are shown for constituencies such as Gummidipoondi (total 2,54,129; polled 2,30,856), Ponneri (2,51,397; 2,25,665), Tiruttani (2,61,857; 2,35,709) and Tiruvallur (2,51,018; 2,24,624). For 2021, these seats are listed with total votes and the winning party and margin.

Mamata says ‘Next target is Delhi’ after Bengal poll win
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Mamata says ‘Next target is Delhi’ after Bengal poll win

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her “next target is Delhi”, asserting that she would move to defeat the BJP at the national level after securing victory in the West Bengal Assembly election. Speaking at a Trinamool Congress campaign meeting in Kolkata’s Chowringhee area ahead of the second phase of polling, Banerjee said the BJP would not be able to bring her party down. She said her fight was against injustice and for rights.

Sathankulam custodial deaths: HC issues notice to 9 sentenced cops
Crime

Sathankulam custodial deaths: HC issues notice to 9 sentenced cops

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed that notice be issued to nine policemen who were awarded the death penalty by a trial court in the Sathankulam father-son custodial death case. The case relates to the deaths of Jayaraj (63) and his son Bennix (31), who ran a mobile phone shop in Sathankulam, Thoothukudi district. They were taken to a police station on June 19, 2020, for allegedly violating COVID-19 lockdown rules, and later died one after the other. The probe was conducted by the CBI.

Union Minister Murugan predicts 1 lakh-vote win in Avinashi
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Union Minister Murugan predicts 1 lakh-vote win in Avinashi

Union Minister of State L Murugan, the BJP candidate from Avinashi, on Friday expressed confidence that he would win the constituency by a margin of one lakh votes. Murugan visited the Palani Murugan Temple for darshan. Due to election model code restrictions, his vehicle was not allowed on the Giriveethi road, following which he travelled by battery bus to the rope car station and reached the hill temple via rope car.

Case filed against AIADMK ex-minister Valarmathi’s husband in Chennai
Crime

Case filed against AIADMK ex-minister Valarmathi’s husband in Chennai

Chennai’s Nungambakkam police have registered a case against Balasubramaniyan (79), husband of AIADMK former minister Valarmathi, over an incident linked to polling in the Thousand Lights Assembly constituency. According to the complaint, allegations surfaced during the election that DMK workers were violating rules by issuing tokens to distribute money to voters. Seeking action, Balasubramaniyan staged a sudden protest near the Valluvar Kottam junction, carrying an AIADMK flag and sitting on the road.

Chennai sees 83.71% turnout, but 19,600 skip postal ballots
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Chennai sees 83.71% turnout, but 19,600 skip postal ballots

Chennai district recorded an 83.71% voter turnout in the Assembly election, even as a large gap emerged in postal voting by government employees and police personnel, according to election data. Across the city’s 16 Assembly constituencies, Chennai has 28,93,505 voters, including 74,089 first-time voters who have turned 18. Of the total electorate, 24,22,097 votes were polled. The turnout marks a sharp rise compared with the 2021 Assembly election, when 24,03,495 votes were cast out of about 40 lakh voters, translating to 59.24%. Compared with 2021, Chennai recorded 18,602 more votes this time, and 2,41,504 more votes than the 2024 Lok Sabha election tally of 21,80,593.

Heavy voter turnout across Tamil Nadu sparks parties’ speculation
Politics

Heavy voter turnout across Tamil Nadu sparks parties’ speculation

Polling across Tamil Nadu saw unusually large crowds at booths, with voters lining up from morning to cast their ballots. Officials had set up 75,064 polling stations across the state. Elderly voters, women and young people were seen waiting for long hours, a turnout described as unlike previous elections. In several districts, the daytime heat was intense, but it did not deter voters from arriving in large numbers. The scale of participation has left political parties debating what it signifies—whether it reflects a “silent revolution” by voters, the impact of a tight contest, heightened youth interest, an early sign of change, or a broader wave of support.

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: 2026 records highest voter turnout at 84.69%
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Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: 2026 records highest voter turnout at 84.69%

Tamil Nadu recorded its highest-ever voter turnout in the 2026 Assembly election, with 84.69% of eligible voters casting their ballots. The previous peak turnout was seen in 2011, when the state registered 78.29% polling. Recent elections had lower participation, including 74.24% in 2016 and 72.73% in 2021. Historical figures show turnout has varied widely over the decades. It stood at 70.65% in 1962, rose to 76.57% in 1967, and dipped to 59.07% in 2001.

DMK’s Senthil Balaji skips vote, stays in Coimbatore on polling day
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DMK’s Senthil Balaji skips vote, stays in Coimbatore on polling day

Former minister Senthil Balaji, the DMK candidate from Coimbatore South, did not cast his vote in the Assembly election, according to reports from party functionaries. Balaji, who had earlier contested from Karur, was fielded in Coimbatore South with the aim of strengthening the party’s prospects in the city. During the campaign, he alternated between Coimbatore and Karur districts. Although he is contesting in Coimbatore South, his voter registration remains in Karur. It had been indicated that he would travel to Karur on polling day, vote in the morning and return to Coimbatore.

Trump warns Iran again: ‘Time is running out’
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Trump warns Iran again: ‘Time is running out’

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying the United States is not in a hurry to end the ongoing war but that “time is running out” for Tehran. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said Iran must stop providing financial support to Hezbollah. He also claimed the US has control over the Strait of Hormuz and said Iran had approached Washington about reopening the vital shipping route.

After polling ends, Tamil Nadu’s election debates continue at home
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After polling ends, Tamil Nadu’s election debates continue at home

Tamil Nadu’s “festival of democracy”, held once in five years, concluded on Wednesday with visibly higher enthusiasm than usual. From 7 am, long queues formed outside polling booths, and many voters said they felt relieved after fulfilling their civic duty. On the ground, party functionaries stayed on their toes to prevent vote-splitting in their localities. From arranging the arrival of relatives from other towns to distributing booth slips, they treated the day less like an election and more like a matter of neighbourhood pride.

India advises citizens not to travel to Iran amid ongoing tensions
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India advises citizens not to travel to Iran amid ongoing tensions

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued a fresh advisory asking Indian citizens not to travel to Iran, even as reports suggest that some flight services between the two countries have resumed. The advisory comes amid continuing airspace restrictions linked to tensions in the region. Authorities said the situation has not fully stabilised, and travel should be avoided for now. In a statement shared by the Indian Embassy in Tehran, the mission noted that international flight operations to and from Iran continue to be affected due to the prevailing conditions.

PM Modi enjoys boat ride on Hooghly River during Kolkata visit
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PM Modi enjoys boat ride on Hooghly River during Kolkata visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Kolkata, spent time along the banks of the Hooghly River on Thursday morning and took a boat ride. In a social media post, Modi said the brief stop by the river gave him an opportunity to express gratitude to the Ganga. He also said he tried to capture the river’s beauty through photographs. The Prime Minister noted that he met boatmen during the visit and praised their hard work. He also interacted with people out for morning walks.

Sathya Sai Aradhana Mahotsavam draws devotees to Puttaparthi
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Sathya Sai Aradhana Mahotsavam draws devotees to Puttaparthi

Aradhana Mahotsavam, observed in memory of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, was held on Thursday (April 24) at Puttaparthi, drawing devotees from across the world for special prayers. The day commemorates the occasion when Sathya Sai Baba is remembered as having left his physical form and become a “jyoti” (divine light). The Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation also marks the date as a day to emphasise human values such as truth, peace, love and non-violence.

Selvaperunthagai seeks action over alleged I-T ‘raid’ incident
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Selvaperunthagai seeks action over alleged I-T ‘raid’ incident

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai on Thursday demanded that the officials who allegedly carried out an “inspection” at his premises be identified and proceeded against. He said he had earlier promised to release evidence related to the incident, after the Income Tax Department denied conducting any raid and a complaint was reportedly filed with the police. According to Selvaperunthagai, the episode occurred around the time Rahul Gandhi visited Tamil Nadu for election campaigning. He alleged the move was aimed at preventing him from taking part in the campaign events.

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