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DMK allies rattled as DMDK’s Premalatha keeps taking swipes on stage
Politics

DMK allies rattled as DMDK’s Premalatha keeps taking swipes on stage

DMK leaders, including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, are said to be unsettled by DMDK general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth’s continued campaign remarks that are being interpreted as attacks on the DMK, despite her party being part of the alliance. According to the report, Premalatha held talks with both the AIADMK and the DMK before finally joining the DMK-led front. The DMK leadership allotted the DMDK a Rajya Sabha MP post and 10 Assembly seats, a move that reportedly drew criticism from other alliance partners who questioned the scale of the allocation.

Allahabad HC orders FIR probe into Rahul Gandhi dual citizenship claim
Politics

Allahabad HC orders FIR probe into Rahul Gandhi dual citizenship claim

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh Police to register a case and conduct an investigation into allegations that Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi held dual citizenship. The complaint, first raised in 2019, claims that while serving as a director of a London-based company, Backops Limited, annual returns filed in 2005 and 2006 disclosed Rahul Gandhi as a UK citizen and mentioned a London residential address.

Aadhaar access limits slow cybercrime probes, police say
Crime

Aadhaar access limits slow cybercrime probes, police say

Cybercrime investigators in Coimbatore say inconsistencies in access to Aadhaar-linked information are hampering efforts to trace offenders as online fraud cases rise across the country. While banks and telecom companies are permitted to use Aadhaar details for KYC processes—such as opening bank accounts and verifying SIM cards—police say they do not have a direct legal route to access the same data for routine criminal investigations. Under existing provisions, Aadhaar-related information can be sought only in limited circumstances, such as national security emergencies with approval from a senior Central government official, or through orders from a High Court judge. However, sensitive biometric data like fingerprints and iris scans are not disclosed due to security concerns.

HC gives ex-minister Vijayabaskar time till April 28 to surrender
Politics

HC gives ex-minister Vijayabaskar time till April 28 to surrender

The Madras High Court has granted AIADMK former minister M.R. Vijayabaskar time until April 28 to surrender before the trial court in a case related to alleged illegal possession of river sand. The case was registered in February by Karur Town Police, accusing Vijayabaskar of storing river sand without proper documents. Earlier, the Karur District Sessions Court had granted him conditional anticipatory bail and directed him to surrender before the magistrate court within a stipulated period, which ended on March 31.

Neeraj Chopra, Sumit Antil complain against javelin coach Naval Singh
Sports

Neeraj Chopra, Sumit Antil complain against javelin coach Naval Singh

Indian javelin throw has been hit by a fresh controversy after Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and Paralympic champion Sumit Antil lodged complaints against coach Naval Singh with the Sports Authority of India (SAI). In a letter to SAI, Antil—who has won two Paralympic gold medals—alleged that the coach would drink and then send voice recordings using abusive language against athletes and their families. He also claimed the coach repeatedly caused mental distress and spoke disrespectfully about several sportspersons, including Chopra and Navdeep.

PM Modi to campaign in Coimbatore today for NDA candidates
Politics

PM Modi to campaign in Coimbatore today for NDA candidates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to campaign in Coimbatore on Friday (April 18) in support of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates. With the Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign scheduled to conclude on April 21, the NDA has intensified its outreach across the state. Modi had earlier campaigned through a roadshow in Nagercoil on April 15, where AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami also took part. The Coimbatore event will be held as a public meeting on Friday evening. Modi is expected to seek votes for AIADMK and BJP candidates contesting in Coimbatore and surrounding district constituencies.

Hezbollah warns Israel: ‘Fingers on the trigger’ if truce is broken
Politics

Hezbollah warns Israel: ‘Fingers on the trigger’ if truce is broken

Beirut: With a temporary halt in fighting between Lebanon and Israel, Hezbollah has warned that it is prepared to launch a defensive strike if Israel violates the ceasefire. The report says the wider backdrop includes an ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran. Hezbollah, described as an Iran-backed militant group operating from Lebanon, had earlier attacked Israel in opposition to the war, after which Israel intensified strikes on Lebanon.

Dubai opens world’s first dedicated air taxi station near airport
Technology

Dubai opens world’s first dedicated air taxi station near airport

Dubai has set a new milestone in urban transport by creating what it calls the world’s first dedicated air taxi station, as the city looks for solutions to rising population and traffic demands. The facility has been built near Dubai International Airport on a 3,100 sq m site and spans four levels. It includes a vertiport area for vertical take-off and landing, fast-charging infrastructure, a two-level car parking facility and an air-conditioned passenger lounge.

NTK candidates seek donations via QR codes amid cash-for-votes talk
Politics

NTK candidates seek donations via QR codes amid cash-for-votes talk

Election campaigning has heated up in Tamil Nadu with only a few days left for polling. Reports from the field indicate that candidates from major parties have begun distributing cash and gift items to voters, depending on their financial capacity. Against this backdrop, candidates of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) are canvassing by handing out pamphlets to the public. The leaflets reportedly carry QR codes, through which those willing can contribute funds to support the candidates’ campaign.

TN prisons tighten checks after reports of beedi, drug smuggling: ADGP
Crime

TN prisons tighten checks after reports of beedi, drug smuggling: ADGP

Madurai: The Additional Director General of Police (Prisons), Shankar, has directed prison authorities across Tamil Nadu to intensify surveillance following reports of inmates going to extreme lengths for even a piece of beedi and using narcotics inside jails. Tamil Nadu has nine central prisons. Smoking beedis or cigarettes is prohibited inside prisons, and the use of ganja and other narcotic substances is also banned. However, officials have received information that some inmates returning from court hearings allegedly conceal ganja in body cavities or footwear and sell it to other prisoners at inflated prices. The report also alleges that a few police personnel are complicit.

US H-1B selection rate jumps to 75% as applications fall
General

US H-1B selection rate jumps to 75% as applications fall

Washington: The selection rate in the US H-1B visa lottery has climbed to as high as 75% this year, after the number of applications fell sharply following a steep fee hike. The H-1B visa is required for foreign professionals to work in specialised roles in the United States, with an annual cap of 85,000 visas. Rules were changed last year under President Donald Trump. Under the revised framework, the visa fee was fixed at around Rs 90 lakh. The earlier general lottery system was altered, giving candidates eligible for higher-paying jobs up to four chances in the lottery. Legal cases related to the fee are pending in US courts.

Religious practices open to judicial review, SC says in Sabarimala case
Politics

Religious practices open to judicial review, SC says in Sabarimala case

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that religious practices are subject to judicial scrutiny, and that judges must decide faith-related disputes guided by the Constitution rather than their personal religious beliefs. The remarks came during hearings linked to the Sabarimala dispute. In 2018, a five-judge bench had allowed women aged 10 to 50 to enter the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala. Review petitions filed in 2019 were later referred by a five-judge bench led by then Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi to a larger constitutional bench.

Udhayanidhi vows to defeat ‘Delhi team’ in polls during Coimbatore campaign
Politics

Udhayanidhi vows to defeat ‘Delhi team’ in polls during Coimbatore campaign

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday campaigned across parts of Coimbatore district, including Pollachi and Kinathukadavu, seeking votes for DMK candidates Sabari Karthikeyan (Kinathukadavu), Sudhakar (Valparai) and Jayakumar (Udumalai), and for Kongu Makkal Katchi candidate Nithiyanandhan in Pollachi. Addressing voters, he said the DMK government had implemented multiple development works in the region. He cited plans for a gold jewellery industrial park at Sundarapuram and SIDCO, a workers’ hostel, and road works including a Rs 9-crore tar road project in Madukkarai municipality and a Rs 2-crore tar road in Thirumalayampalayam.

Doctors: Rs 10 lakh health cover won’t help without higher premium
Health

Doctors: Rs 10 lakh health cover won’t help without higher premium

Medical experts in Tamil Nadu have cautioned that increasing the government health insurance cover from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh may have limited impact unless the premium paid to the insurer is also raised. The state’s Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme is being implemented alongside the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat programme, covering about 1.52 crore families. The government reportedly pays more than Rs 1,200 crore a year to United India Insurance, with a premium of Rs 849 per family.

Madras HC: 50-year-old temple not an encroachment; petitioner fined
Politics

Madras HC: 50-year-old temple not an encroachment; petitioner fined

The Madras High Court has held that a temple that has existed for more than 50 years on land earmarked for a park and playground cannot be automatically classified as an encroachment. The court imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh on the petitioner who filed the case. The petition was filed by a local resident, Jesusdas Cornelius, seeking directions to the Tiruvallur district collector to properly maintain a portion of an approved layout in Veeraraghavan village, Thiruverkadu, which was reserved for public use as a park and sports ground. The petitioner also pointed to the presence of a temple on the site.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships for 10 days
Politics

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships for 10 days

Iran has announced that all commercial ships will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor, after a temporary ceasefire was declared in the Israel–Lebanon conflict. The announcement was made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. According to the report, the wider regional tensions escalated after the US and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, prompting Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel and US military bases in West Asia. Hezbollah in Lebanon also attacked Israel in support of Iran, leading Israel to intensify strikes on Lebanon.

Pakistan steps up security at Nur Khan air base after past strike
Politics

Pakistan steps up security at Nur Khan air base after past strike

Islamabad: Pakistan is intensifying security arrangements at its key Nur Khan Air Force base in Rawalpindi, amid fears of future attacks, according to recent satellite imagery. The base suffered heavy damage during India’s military strike dubbed “Operation Sindhoor” last year. Even a year later, repair work is still underway, indicating the extent of the destruction caused. Reports based on the imagery say new protective infrastructure is being added at the facility. Under the leadership of Army chief Asim Munir, special hangars are being built to keep fighter aircraft concealed.

Nashik IT firm probe finds photo evidence of alleged forced conversion
Crime

Nashik IT firm probe finds photo evidence of alleged forced conversion

Police in Nashik, Maharashtra, say an investigation into a well-known IT company’s BPO unit has uncovered photographic evidence supporting allegations of forced religious conversion. Complaints had alleged that women employees aged 18 to 25 faced sexual harassment over the past four years. During the probe, police said a group of team leaders allegedly acted together in misconduct, and that women who refused conversion were subjected to harassment, based on what officials described as a confidential inquiry.

AIADMK leaflets claim Rs 60,000 annual benefit per family
Politics

AIADMK leaflets claim Rs 60,000 annual benefit per family

Chennai: AIADMK cadres have begun distributing leaflets door-to-door claiming that every family would receive direct benefits worth Rs 60,000 if the party comes to power. The campaign comes amid competing outreach by the DMK alliance, which is circulating a printed “sample coupon” of Rs 8,000 after the DMK’s election manifesto stated that homemakers would be given an Rs 8,000 coupon if the party wins again. In response, AIADMK’s leaflet lists a set of promised benefits and savings that it says add up to Rs 60,000 a year. It also includes a handout designed like a Rs 10,000 cheque.

DMK canvassing draws whistles as boys chant “TVK is the boss”
Politics

DMK canvassing draws whistles as boys chant “TVK is the boss”

A short video circulating online shows DMK workers engaged in vote canvassing, while a group of boys nearby whistle and chant that TVK is “the boss”. The clip, published as a short-format video, captures the moment as the canvassing activity continues amid the chants. No further details about the location, time, or the people seen in the video were provided in the source material. The video has drawn attention on social media due to the contrast between the canvassing effort and the boys’ slogans.

Stalin playing with fire on delimitation issue: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Politics

Stalin playing with fire on delimitation issue: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, a BJP leader, on Wednesday warned that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin was “playing with fire” by politicising the Lok Sabha constituency delimitation issue. Speaking to reporters in Coimbatore on the sidelines of a discussion organised by FICCI FLO’s women’s wing, Gupta said the bill would be passed in Parliament with a full majority. She described the women’s reservation bill as a major social reform and a historic step, saying it would ensure political power for women with decision-making authority and strengthen an inclusive democracy.

Cyber police warn of election-time cashback scams using Vijay, Modi images
Crime

Cyber police warn of election-time cashback scams using Vijay, Modi images

Cybercrime police have issued a warning about a fresh wave of online scams circulating during the election period, with fraudsters using the names and images of political leaders, celebrities and popular payment apps to lure users. According to officials, social media posts and messages are being shared with links claiming benefits such as a ₹5,000 offer under the Jan Dhan Yojana using photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Similar links are also being sent in the names of Google Pay and PhonePe, promising cashback or rewards.

Hindu Munnani accuses Stalin of trying to provoke riots over bill
Politics

Hindu Munnani accuses Stalin of trying to provoke riots over bill

TIRUPPUR: Hindu Munnani leader Kadeswara Subramaniam has accused Chief Minister M K Stalin and the DMK leadership of attempting to provoke unrest over the proposed Lok Sabha constituency delimitation bill. In a statement, he said there was “no issue” with the Union government introducing the bill in Parliament, and argued that if the DMK had objections it should raise them on the floor of the House, noting the party has 39 MPs.

Plea to halt ‘TN 2026’ film withdrawn after theatrical release
Entertainment

Plea to halt ‘TN 2026’ film withdrawn after theatrical release

A petition seeking directions to the Election Commission to halt the release of the film ‘TN 2026’ until the completion of Tamil Nadu Assembly election procedures was withdrawn before the Madras High Court. The film, featuring director-actor Natraj, recently released its trailer and is said to be based on recent political developments. The plea was filed by M.L. Ravi, advocate and leader of the National People Power Party, requesting that the release be stopped until the election process concluded.

Madras HC to hear pleas on alleged poll token distribution today
Politics

Madras HC to hear pleas on alleged poll token distribution today

Petitions challenging the alleged distribution of gift coupons and tokens to voters by DMK and AIADMK candidates are scheduled to come up for hearing before the Madras High Court on Thursday (April 17). Before a bench comprising Chief Justice S.A. Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, advocate Shyam Kumar submitted that in the Chennai Harbour constituency, QR-code tokens worth Rs 10,000 were being distributed on behalf of AIADMK candidate R. Manohar, allegedly to facilitate cash payments to voters.

Sengottaiyan recalls Koovathur: 'CM till dawn, scene changed by morning'
Politics

Sengottaiyan recalls Koovathur: 'CM till dawn, scene changed by morning'

Former AIADMK minister K.A. Sengottaiyan has spoken about the political developments that followed the death of J. Jayalalithaa, claiming he believed he would become the Chief Minister. Addressing an election campaign meeting in Erode, Sengottaiyan said that until late night he felt he was the frontrunner, but by morning “the scene had changed,” referring to what transpired at Koovathur. He alleged that another person had “a box” in hand while he did not, suggesting the last-minute shift was driven by factors beyond him. He also recalled that V.K. Sasikala spoke to him and that he responded by saying his priority was to ensure the party did not split.

Stalin urges Centre to withdraw delimitation bill, heed Tamil Nadu
Politics

Stalin urges Centre to withdraw delimitation bill, heed Tamil Nadu

Chennai: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday urged the BJP-led Union government to fully withdraw the proposed amendment linked to constituency delimitation, saying the Centre must “listen to Tamil Nadu’s voice”. In a statement, Stalin said the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister had given a verbal assurance in Parliament that Tamil Nadu’s number of Lok Sabha constituencies would not be reduced due to delimitation. However, he alleged that the draft legislation filed by the Centre did not match those assurances.

Rahul Gandhi’s TN visit keeps DMK guessing: sweet gesture or sharp signal?
Politics

Rahul Gandhi’s TN visit keeps DMK guessing: sweet gesture or sharp signal?

Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming visit to Tamil Nadu has put DMK leaders in a watchful, uncertain mood, with political circles debating what message his trip may carry. During the last Lok Sabha election campaign in Coimbatore, Rahul had briefly stopped at a sweets shop, bought a box, and later presented it to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin—an episode that drew attention on social media for days. This time, after delaying his visit until the final phase of the campaign, Rahul has reportedly agreed to come on Friday. However, he is expected to campaign on his own, with no announcement so far about joint campaigning with the Chief Minister.

Harivansh re-elected Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for third term
Politics

Harivansh re-elected Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for third term

New Delhi: Harivansh has been elected Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive term, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating him in the House. With opposition parties not fielding any candidate, Harivansh was returned unopposed. The re-election marks his third straight term in the post. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Modi said the repeated mandate reflected the House’s trust in Harivansh and his efforts to bring members together. He added that it was also a recognition of Harivansh’s experience.

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