Netanyahu Resumes Testimony in Corruption Cases After Two-Month Hiatus
Jerusalem, April 29: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed his testimony in a criminal trial on Tuesday at a court in Tel Aviv. This testimony comes after a two-month delay due to the war with Iran. Netanyahu faces allegations in three separate corruption cases. He was originally scheduled to testify on Monday, but his lawyer ... Read more Netanyahu Resumes Testimony in Corruption Cases After Two-Month Hiatus
Netanyahu Claims Destruction of Hezbollahs Massive Terror Tunnel
Jerusalem, April 29: Israels Defense Forces have announced the destruction of Hezbollah tunnels built over nearly a decade. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated on social media platform X that a significant terrorist tunnel has been blown up, resulting in the deaths of numerous terrorists. He added that further actions are still pending. The Israeli Defense Forces ... Read more Netanyahu Claims Destruction of Hezbollahs Massive Terror Tunnel
Meet Rithika Sri, the first transgender umpire from Tamil Nadu
The engineering dropout caught the umpiring bug while watching the IPL when she was working at a call centre in Mohali; she decided to make a career out of it after the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to return to Salem
Changes intrain services between Salem and Mayiladuthurai
Aceh, UAE agree to form team to boost investment ties
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf and United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Indonesia Abdulla Salem Al-Dhaheri agreed to ...
IDF Destroys 14 Kilometers of Tunnels in Northern Gaza, Uncovers Weapons and Hideouts
Jerusalem, April 28: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that it has destroyed 14 kilometers of underground tunnels in the northern Gaza Strip. The IDF reported that forces from Division 252, along with the Yehalam unit, have been engaged in a specific operation aimed at dismantling Hamass underground infrastructure. This operation is primarily ... Read more IDF Destroys 14 Kilometers of Tunnels in Northern Gaza, Uncovers Weapons and Hideouts
Three arrested for attacking TASMAC employee in Salem
Israeli Defense Forces Launch Attacks in Southern Lebanon, Urge Evacuation of Seven Villages
Jerusalem, April 26: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted multiple strikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday, prompting warnings for residents of seven villages to evacuate their homes. The IDF announced on the social media platform X that they targeted military sites and launchers being used by the terrorist organization Hezbollah to prepare for attacks. IDF ... Read more Israeli Defense Forces Launch Attacks in Southern Lebanon, Urge Evacuation of Seven Villages
Amid Iran's Attacks, UAE Called For Help. Israel Responded With Iron Dome
Jerusalem also sent troops to operate the air defence system that is famously used to intercept short-range rockets, missiles, and drones.
Mobile phones not allowedinside counting centres: Salem Collector
Separate hall designated to keep the mobile phones; agents told to bring the pass issued by returning officers
Israel Appoints First Ambassador to Somaliland Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Jerusalem, April 26: The Israeli cabinet has approved the appointment of Michael Lotem as the countrys first ambassador to Somaliland, potentially igniting a new diplomatic dispute in the Horn of Africa region, as reported by Israeli media outlet JNS. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced Lotems appointment on April 15. Lotem is a seasoned diplomat, having ... Read more Israel Appoints First Ambassador to Somaliland Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Flyingsquads seize 8.35 crore worth of cash, other items in 40 days in Salem
Middle East conflict looks increasingly like war nobody can win
London, Apr 25: Lets begin with a simple question that rarely gets a straight answer: what would victory over Iran actually look like? In Washington and Jerusalem, the answers tend to sound definitive: eliminate Irans nuclear capability, break its regional power, perhaps even force political change at the top. Its the language of decisive war, the kind with a clear endpoint. But shift the perspective to Tehran, and the definition changes completely. Victory, for Iran, is survival. That asymmetry shapes the entire conflict. In wars like this, the side that needs less to claim success often has the advantage and, right now, Iran needs far less. There is no denying the military imbalance. The US and Israel can strike with extraordinary precision and reach. They have demonstrated that repeatedly targeting infrastructure, leadership and strategic assets. But tactical success has yet to translate into political outcome. Irans state hasnt fractured. Its governing system remains intact, and its networks military, regional, ideological continue to function. Even its most sensitive capabilities, including nuclear expertise, remain resilient. The deeper miscalculation lies in assuming Tehran is playing the same game as Washington. It isnt. Iran is not trying to defeat the US or Israel outright. It is trying to outlast them, complicate their objectives and raise the cost of progress until it becomes unsustainable. This logic is visible in how the conflict has unfolded. The battlefield extends beyond direct confrontation into shipping lanes, energy markets and regional alliances. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not incidental they are pressure points with global consequences. Irans strategy is not about dominance but entanglement. It doesnt need battlefield superiority if it can draw its adversaries into a conflict that is too costly to resolve and too complex to conclude. When wars stall, the instinct is to escalate: more bombing, strikes on energy infrastructure, even, in extremis, boots on the ground. The assumption is that more force will finally produce a different outcome. But Iran is not a passive target. It has already shown a willingness to retaliate across the region, including against Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, as well as targets in Jordan and Iraq. Strikes on Irans energy systems would not stay contained they would invite retaliation against these same states, widening the conflict. There is another constraint: American is estimated to have already used up around 45 per cent to 50 per cent of key missile stockpiles, including roughly 30 per cent of its Tomahawk missile inventory. So the stark reality is that escalation is no longer just about willingness, but capacity and in any wider war, the question may not be how far the US can go, but how much it has left. The consequences would also extend beyond the battlefield. Irans response would be sustained attacks on neighbouring countries, on their power, fuel, and water systems, rendering parts of the region increasingly unlivable as temperatures soar over summer. Huge numbers of people would be forced to leave, risking another large-scale displacement crisis. Even then, the core reality remains unchanged. Iran is built for endurance any ground campaign would likely become prolonged and attritional. More importantly, escalation misses the point the problem is not a lack of force, but the absence of a political objective that force can realistically achieve. Compounding the problem is a quieter but equally significant reality; the US and Israel do not appear to be fully aligned in their end goals. Israels posture suggests a pursuit of maximal outcomes deep, possibly irreversible weakening of Irans system, if not outright regime collapse. The US, by contrast, appears to oscillate between coercion, containment and negotiation. These are not just differences in emphasis they are differences in strategy. Wars fought without a shared definition of victory rarely produce victory at all. What they produce instead is sustained military activity without strategic convergence constant movement, but little progress toward resolution. No conclusion in sight At some point, it becomes necessary to describe things as they are. This is no longer a war moving toward a decisive conclusion. It is a conflict settling into a pattern strikes followed by pauses, ceasefires that hold just long enough to prevent collapse, and negotiations that advance just enough to avoid failure. And those ceasefires tell their own story. Their repeated extension reflects not progress, but constraint. Washington, under Donald Trump, has strong incentives to keep talks alive, avoid deeper escalation, and end the war sooner rather than later. The alternatives regional war or global economic shock are far harder to manage. That dynamic gives Tehran leverage. It does not need to concede quickly when delay itself strengthens its position. Time, in this sense, is not neutral. The longer the conflict drags on, the more it intersects with the most sensitive pressure points of the global economy. Energy markets are stressed, with supply routes under strain and reserves tightening. Industries that depend on stable fuel flows aviation, shipping, manufacturing are increasingly exposed. What began as a regional conflict has morphed into systemic risk. Even limited disruption can ripple outward, affecting prices, supply chains and political stability. The longer the stalemate persists, the greater the cumulative strain and the closer it edges toward a broader economic shock. Who really holds the advantage? In purely military terms, the answer is obvious: the US and Israel retain overwhelming superiority. But wars are not decided by capability alone. They are decided by how goals, costs, and time interact. In that equation, Irans position is stronger than it appears. It has set a lower threshold for success, demonstrated a higher tolerance for prolonged pressure, and shown an ability to impose costs beyond the battlefield. Most importantly, it does not need to win. It only needs to prevent its adversaries from achieving their aims. So far, it has done exactly that. Which brings us back to the original question: can the US and Israel win this war? If winning means forcing Iran into submission or fundamentally reshaping its strategic posture, the answer is increasingly difficult to avoid they cannot. What they can do is continue. Manage the conflict, contain its spread and shape its margins. But that is not victory. It is endurance. The real danger is not defeat, but the persistence of a belief that just a little more pressure, a little more escalation, or a little more time will produce a different result. If that belief is wrong, then this is not a war on the verge of being won. It is a war that cannot be won at all. A forever war. (The Conversation) SKS
Record 85.15% Turnout Rewrites Tamil Nadu's Electoral Map, West Surges, South Lags
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Policeman on poll duty dies of cardiac arrest in Salem
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The Latest: Trump orders military to shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
Washington, Apr 24: US President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to shoot and kill Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post Thursday morning, he said the military is intensifying its mine clearing efforts in the critical waterway. The move intensified the U.S.-Iran standoff in the Persian Gulf and raised questions about efforts to end the war. Later Thursday, Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House. The meeting Thursday was the second high-level negotiation between the two countries since last week. The initial 10-day ceasefire, which took effect last Friday, had been due to expire Monday. Meanwhile, the U.S. military said it seized another tanker Thursday associated with smuggling Iranian oil, the Majestic X, in the Indian Ocean, deepening confusion over efforts to end the war. The seizure comes after a day after Iran attacked three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, capturing two of them. Ship-tracking data showed the Majestic X in the Indian Ocean between Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The standoff between the U.S. and Iran has effectively choked off nearly all exports through the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of the world's traded oil passes in peacetime, with no end in sight. Here is the latest: Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors thank Trump for historic' moment Speaking alongside Trump in the Oval Office, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said Israel and Lebanon have never been next to each other more than today. Leiter thanked Trump and Vice President JD Vance for a day he said was decades in the making. We are going to keep going, working for peace. Let's hope we will get it as soon as possible, he said. Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh Moawad thanked Trump for presiding over this historic moment. She added: I think with your help, with your support, we can make Lebanon great again. Trump says it's a must' for Iran to end funding for Hezbollah The president reiterated that the U.S. continues to demand that Iran stop it's backing of proxy groups in the Mideast, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, as part of any deal between Washington and Tehran to end the U.S. war on Iran. Yeah, they'll have to cut that, Trump said to a reporter's question about aiding the militant group. That's a must. US envoy compares Hezbollah to a kid throwing rocks The people of Lebanon, the people of Israel are neighbors and they want to get along, said Mike Huckabee, the U.S. envoy to Israel, who was on hand for the White House talks. They can get along, he said. But it's like neighbors who have a rough little kid living in the neighborhood who keeps throwing rocks at everybody's window. And if the kid will quit throwing rocks, the neighbors can get along and start actually working together. Trump says ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by 3 weeks That comes after representatives from both countries met at the White House on Thursday. The meeting went very well, Trump said on his Truth Social platform. The United States is going to work with Lebanon in order to help it protect itself from Hezbollah. Trump said he will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House in the near future. A 10-day ceasefire was announced on April 16, pausing fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group. As Israel-Lebanon talks are set to start, rocket fire from Hezbollah Israel's military says its air defenses intercepted rocket fire from Lebanon. It came as talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials were set to begin at the White House. Hezbollah said it had fired at the town of Shtula in response to Israeli attacks on the Lebanese village of Yater. Trump says he's not considering using a nuclear weapon against Iran The president appeared perturbed when asked by a reporter if he'd consider deploying nuclear weapons against the Islamic Republic. No, I wouldn't. We don't need it. Why do I need it? Why would a stupid question like that be asked? Trump fumed. He went on, Why would I use a nuclear weapon, when we've totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it. No, I wouldn't use it. A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody. Trump say he won't be rushed to end war as Iran negotiations drag on I don't want to rush myself, said Trump, who added that Iran's leadership is in turmoil. Trump in an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office also pushed back against questions that the conflict is exceeding the four-to-six week timeline that he and aides previously set for the war. I took the country out militarily in the first four weeks. I took it out militarily, Trump said. Now all we're doing is sitting back and seeing what deal (we make). And if they don't want to make a deal, then I'll finish it up militarily. Iranian officials refute Trump's claims of leadership rift in the country In Iran there are no hardliners' or moderates'. We are all Iranians and revolutionaries, Iran's president, and Iran's parliament speaker wrote in an almost identical statement on their social media. A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry called the U.S. president's claim that there was a leadership rift in Iran a form of deflection, with other Iranian officials also claiming on social media that the country was united. Hours earlier, Trump said that Iran is going through a hard time figuring out who their leader is! They just don't know! Since the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the beginning of the war, it has been unclear who in Iran wields ultimate authority over its collection of civilian figures and powerful generals who appear to be in charge. Third aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush has now arrived in U.S. Central Command, making the ship the third aircraft carrier to be present in the Middle East during a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war. The Bush is now in the Indian Ocean, according to a social media post from the military command. The USS Abraham Lincoln is located in the Arabian Sea and the USS Gerald R. Ford is in the Red Sea. The Bush, which left its home port of Norfolk, Va. at the end of March, proceeded to sail across the Atlantic Ocean but then made the unusual choice to turn south and sail around the Horn of Africa before heading north toward the waters of the Middle East Air defenses in action over Tehran Iran's capital Thursday night saw air defense systems in action as explosions were heard in the western part of the city. State media said the move was against hostile targets, without any elaboration. Witnesses said air defense systems were also heard southwest of the city. Some Iranian media said earlier Wednesday that a test of the systems was in process. Clashes disrupt Israeli Supreme Court hearing Clashes broke out at Israel's Supreme Court during a hearing on petitions calling on the government to establish an official state commission of inquiry into the Oct. 7 attacks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes the investigation. Protesters attempted to break into the courtroom, forcing the proceedings to pause, according to Israeli media reports. The hearing resumed after about 30 minutes. Separate confrontations were reported outside the court between bereaved families holding opposing views. Renowned US-Kuwaiti journalist detained in Kuwait acquitted, press monitor says The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Thursday that a Kuwaiti court acquitted journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin on all charges following 52 days of detention. Shihab-Eldin, an award-winning journalist who contributed reporting to major media outlets, was arrested March 3 while visiting his family in Kuwait, CPJ said. The press monitor previously reported that Kuwaiti authorities have charged him with spreading false information, harming national security, and misusing his mobile phone. We are relieved that Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been found innocent after 52 days in detention, said CPJ CEO Jodie Ginsberg. Trump to join Israel-Lebanon talks at White House A U.S. official says President Donald Trump will greet Israeli and Lebanese diplomats who will meet for a second round of talks on Thursday at the White House. The official said the meeting had been moved from the State Department, where the first round was held last week, to the White House so that Trump could attend. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal administration planning. The talks come as a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that was agreed to by the Israeli and Lebanese governments is due to expire. U.S. officials say they hope an extension of the truce can be arranged. Israel appoints envoy to Christian world Israel's foreign minister Gideon Saar has appointed George Deek as special envoy to the Christian world in a bid to strengthen ties with Christian communities, according to a government statement. Deek, a veteran diplomat and former ambassador to Azerbaijan, is a member of Israel's Arab Christian community. Saar said Israel attaches great importance to its relations with Christians worldwide. The appointment comes after a pair of incidents that strained relations with the Christian world. Last month, Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, citing the war with Iran. And an Israeli soldier set off a global firestorm by smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon. Two soldiers have been sentenced to jail for their roles in the incident. Pope urges US and Iran to return to peace talks, condemns capital punishment After a trip that was dominated by the very public back and forth between Pope Leo XIV and U.S. President Donald Trump over the war, Leo urged the United States and Iran to return to negotiations. He called for a new culture of peace to replace the recourse to violence whenever conflicts arise. He said the question wasn't whether the Iran regime should change or not. The question should be about how to promote the values we believe in without the deaths of so many innocents. He revealed that he carries with him the photo of a Muslim Lebanese boy who had been killed in Israel's recent war with Hezbollah. The boy had been photographed holding a sign welcoming the pope when he visited Lebanon last year. As a pastor I cannot be in favor of war, he told reporters aboard his plane. I would like to encourage everyone to find responses that come from a culture of peace and not hatred and division. Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba President Donald Trump has turned to naval blockades to pressure the governments of Venezuela, Cuba and now Iran to meet his demands, but his preferred tactic is confronting a very different reality in the Middle East than in the Caribbean. Unlike Cuba or Venezuela, Iran choked off a crucial trade route for energy shipments, meaning the longer the standoff persists, the more the global economy will suffer. Tehran also poses a greater military threat than those two adversaries in America's own hemisphere and requires a sustained military presence far from U.S. shores. Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz gives it power during a shaky ceasefire because the widening economic risks, especially higher U.S. gas prices in an election year, could force the Republican president to end the blockade on Iran's ports and coastline, experts say. Palestinians mourn another death in historically violent year in the occupied West Bank 25-year-old father of twins was shot by Israeli settlers in a village home to a large Palestinian-American population, sparking an outpouring of grief at his funeral Thursday. The Ramallah-based Palestinian Ministry of Health said Awda Awawdeh died from gunshot wounds after what witnesses described as a clash with settlers attempting to steal Palestinian livestock. Young men from our town gathered and came to confront them. The settlers fired at them, and the young man Awda Awawdeh was hit and injured on his side with a live bullet, said Ziad Manasrah, a local paramedic who helped transport Awawdeh from the town of Deir Dibwan to the hospital. Awawdeh is the 11th Palestinian killed by Israeli settlers in 2026, surpassing the nine killed in 2025. The daily killings in the West Bank are not incidental, but an integral part of a systematic process of ethnic cleansing. The Israeli system does not halt this violence deliberately because it serves its political goal: the suppression and dispossession of Palestinians from their land, said Yuli Novak, the executive director the Israeli rights group B'Tselem. Lebanese cabinet discusses potential move to join the ICC Lebanon's Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri said ministers on Thursday discussed joining the International Criminal Court, a permanent tribunal that prosecutes individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, for a specific period. The move would mark a significant shift for Lebanon, which is not a member of the court. Mitri said the move would enable the ICC to look into war crimes and humanitarian crimes which were committed on Lebanese territory. Lebanon has accused Israel of war crimes and and repeated breaches of international law during the latest war with Hezbollah. Iran's judiciary chief touts the country's show of force in the Strait of Hormuz Iran's judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejehi, said on X that the country's armed forces were demonstrating strength in the Strait of Hormuz, citing what he described as a Revolutionary Guard mosquito fleet of speedboats and underwater drones, along with action against three ships in the waterway. He wrote that the IRGC's mosquito fleet, with speedboats and drones, lies in wait from the sea caves of Faror Island for the American aggressor warships, ready to saturate their air defenses and bring utter ruin upon the invaders. He called the display a source of pride and warned against U.S. naval presence. Israeli defense minister says Israel is ready to resume war with Iran Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, said Thursday that Israel is prepared to resume war with Iran and is awaiting a green light from the United States, according to a statement following a security assessment. We are waiting for a green light from the United States, Katz said, adding that the military is ready for both defensive and offensive operations and targets are marked. Israelis express mixed views on Lebanon talks Residents in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv expressed mixed views on talks between Israel and Lebanon, with opinions ranging from calls for diplomacy to deep skepticism over Hezbollah's role. I always believe that you can talk, but you have to be prepared for war, said Ben Kurtzer, a Jerusalem resident. Others were more skeptical. Who is there to talk to? said Yardena Sharon. Some drew a distinction between Lebanon and Hezbollah. We do not want to be hostile with the state of Lebanon; we have no hostility towards them. I think there are, undoubtedly, wonderful people there, people who seek peace, just as we seek peace, said Matan Moalem, a Jerusalem resident. Hezbollah needs to be eliminated once and for all, to take control of the entire area that constantly threatens Israel, firing in our direction and always seeking to eliminate and kill us. In Tel Aviv, others emphasized diplomacy. Force without brains is worth nothing. In the end, only agreements bring peace and security, only agreements, said Daron Sabani. Images of new crucifix in southern Lebanon convey message of hope, dialogue and peace,' Meloni says Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Thursday thanked Italian peacekeepers serving in southern Lebanon for donating a new crucifix to the village of Debel after the original was destroyed by an Israeli soldier in an incident that drew international criticism. Meloni said images showing the crucifix being delivered and placed in the same spot as the one destroyed days earlier conveyed a message of hope, dialogue and peace. Israel's military said Tuesday it had replaced the crucifix and shared a photograph of the new one on social media. The replacement appeared smaller and more ornate than the original, which had been smashed by a soldier. The Israeli military said two soldiers involved in the episode will be held for a month in military detention. Ukraine's president discloses details of security agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a CNN interview that his country signed a Drone Deal with the three Gulf countries, aiming to help them manufacture much cheaper drones and drone interceptors. Zelenskyy toured the Gulf countries late May, but there was no immediate word on the details of the signed agreements between Ukraine and the Gulf countries. A (low-cost, Iranian-designed Shahed drone) can cost from 80 to 130 thousand dollars. It will be destroyed not with a missile worth 3-4 million dollars, but with an interceptor costing 10 thousand dollars, Zelenskyy wrote, adding that he wants to help Gulf countries defend themselves. Speaking earlier this month, Zelenskyy said that in exchange for its drone expertise, Ukraine would get air defense weapons to protect its energy infrastructure, along with oil, diesel and, in some cases, financial help. Ukrainian officials haven't published details of the final deal. Stable ceasefire and assurances' needed for transit in the Strait of Hormuz The chief safety and security officer in BIMCO, the world's largest international shipping association, said Thursday that shipping companies need assurances from both Iran and the U.S. to transit the vital waterway. Mine clearance efforts are also needed as they pose a particular concern, Jakob Larsen said in a statement, adding that the process of mine clearance could take up to several weeks. Hours earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the military is intensifying its mine clearing efforts in the strait. The Strait of Hormuz remains fully closed Thursday as the U.S.-Iran standoff continues to intensify in the Persian Gulf.
Brisk polling in Salem and Namakkal districts; no untoward incidents reported
Former Chief Minister, Minister cast votes in Salem
Tamil Nadu Elections: K. Palaniswami Votes with Family for the Eighth Time
Chennai, April 23: Voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections commenced at 7 AM on Thursday. Voters across the state are enthusiastically exercising their right to vote. In this context, K. Palaniswami, the AIADMK candidate and party general secretary, cast his vote with his family in the Edappadi constituency of Salem district. He arrived at ... Read more Tamil Nadu Elections: K. Palaniswami Votes with Family for the Eighth Time
Voting begins across TN, people briskly turn up before polling booths to cast votes
Chennai, Apr 23: Voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election commenced at 7 AM on Thursday amidst tight security with people briskly lining up in front of the polling stations across the state. The DMK, which heads the Secular Progressive Alliance, is seeking to retain power, and is leading a multi-party coalition that includes Congress, Left parties and the VCK. The AIADMK, heading the National Democratic Alliance, on the other hand, is pushing for a return to power with allies BJP, AMMK and PMK, among others, in tow. Actor Vijay-led TVK is attempting to break the decades long tradition of DMK and AIADMK alternatively ruling the state and form its government. On Thursday AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram, former Telangana governor and BJP candidate Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan and NTK top leader Seeman were among the early voters and they cast their votes in Salem, Sivaganga and Chennai respectively. Union Minister L Murugan stood in a serpentine queue and cast his vote in Chennai. Similarly, BJP leader Kushbhu alongwith her filmmaker husband Sundar C voted in the city. Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik voted at Virugambakkam which falls under Maduravoyal Assembly constituency. Tamil Nadu's electorate is 5.73 crore strong and they will vote in as many as 75,064 polling stations in 33,133 locations to decide the fortunes of 4,023 candidates. The total electorate comprises 2.93 women, 2.83 crore men, and 7,728 third-gender persons. The TN Assembly is 234-member strong. The Election Commission has deployed 1,06,418 ballot units along with 75,064 control units and VVPAT machines. To prevent any technical delays, a reserve of 20 per cent for EVMs and 30 per cent for VVPATs is being maintained, according to officials. To ensure peaceful polling, 300 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed, alongside 83,875 state police personnel. Tamil Nadu has 14,59,039 first-time voters and 3,98,513 electors aged 85 and above and many of them had already utilised the home voting facility. Over 3.60 lakh government staff are on polling duty. For ease of voting, election authorities have said that amenities including drinking water, toilets, help desk, ramps with proper gradient and volunteer and wheelchair facility has been provided. Officials strictly enforced the ban against taking cellphones and smartwatches inside the polling room.
All set for polling in Salem district
Israel stands together with India in fight against terrorism: Israeli FM
JERUSALEM, Apr 22: Vowing to fight against terrorism resolutely in all its form, Israel on Wednesday expressed solidarity with grieving India on the first anniversary of the dastardly Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people on April 22 last year. On behalf of the State of Israel, on one year to the Pahalgam terror attack, we honour the memory of the innocent lives lost and stand with their families in grief, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar wrote on [] The post Israel stands together with India in fight against terrorism: Israeli FM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Israeli Defense Minister Warns Lebanon: Military Action Imminent if Ceasefire Violations Continue
Jerusalem, April 21: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning on Tuesday. He stated that if the Lebanese government continues to fail in fulfilling its commitments under the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli military will respond with full force. During a national Memorial Day ceremony held at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, Katz emphasized that ... Read more Israeli Defense Minister Warns Lebanon: Military Action Imminent if Ceasefire Violations Continue
Elderly man beaten to death in Salem
Israel says it thwarted Iranian plan to attack Baku-Ceyhan oil pipeline
In a joint statement, the Mossad and Shin Bet intelligence agencies said a plan by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to attack the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline through Georgia to Turkey several weeks ago had been thwarted. The cell had also planned attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets in Azerbaijan including the Israeli embassy and a synagogue in Baku, as well as leaders of the Jewish community in Azerbaijan, the agencies said.JERUSALEM: Israel on Monday said it had uncovered an Iranian network that had planned to attack a pipeline carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan to the Mediterranean as well as Israeli and Jewish targets in Azerbaijan.
Actor Benjamin hospitalised after complaining of chest pain during campaign in Salem
Madras High Court stays case against BJP leader Annamalai over Muthuramalinga Thevar remarks
Justice M. Nirmal Kumar grants the interim stay and also dispenses with the petitioners personal appearance before a judicial magistrate court in Salem
T.N. election: Sengottaiyan challenges Palaniswami to a public debate
Taking exception to Mr. Palaniswamis remarks that he could not walk on the streets of Gobichettipalayam, Mr. Sengottaiyan said the party leader comes from Salem and yet challenges me here.
Israeli Court postpones Netanyahu's testimony by a week, citing 'security-diplomatic' reasons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his corruption trial has been postponed. The Jerusalem District Court approved a defense request citing security and diplomatic reasons. Another witness will testify in his place. The trial is currently in the cross-examination phase. This development occurs during a shortened court week in Israel.
Israel Unveils Buffer Zone Map in Southern Lebanon Amidst Ongoing Military Operations
Jerusalem, April 20: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released a map outlining a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. This area extends several kilometers into Lebanese territory, stretching from the Mediterranean coast to the Mount Hermon region near the Syrian border. According to the Xinhua news agency, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel ... Read more Israel Unveils Buffer Zone Map in Southern Lebanon Amidst Ongoing Military Operations
Israeli Army Claims Elimination of Hezbollah Commander Before Ceasefire
Jerusalem, April 20: The Israeli army announced on Sunday that it has killed Ali Rida Abbas, a commander of Hezbollah in the Bint Jbeil region. This strike occurred just 24 hours before a ceasefire, mediated by the United States, was set to take effect. Additionally, the army claimed that over 150 Hezbollah members were eliminated ... Read more Israeli Army Claims Elimination of Hezbollah Commander Before Ceasefire
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will back an independent candidate in Edappadi after their nominee's disqualification. Vijay urged voters to support K Premakumar, calling it a fitting lesson against alleged suppression of their symbol. This strategic shift occurs as TVK, launched in February, contests its first Assembly elections against established Dravidian parties.
Thalaivar Stalins efforts helped defeat Delimitation Bill in Lok Sabha: Udhayanidhi
While campaigning for DMK alliance candidates in Erode, Salem and Namakkal districts, Udhayanidhi said the party had helped defeat the Bill and resisted attempts to reduce the strength of Tamil Nadu in parliament.
True farmers should teach a lesson to fake farmer EPS, says Udhayanidhi
Says Salem is a land of self-respect and there is no place for slaves, highlights how M.K. Stalin spearheaded opposition to Delimitation Bill, which was defeated in Parliament
Israel Lifts Most Restrictions Following Lebanon Ceasefire
Jerusalem, April 17: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that it has lifted restrictions imposed due to the ongoing conflict with Iran and Lebanon. These restrictions were removed following the initiation of a ceasefire in Lebanon. The new regulations took effect at 4 PM (Israel time) on Friday. There are now no limits ... Read more Israel Lifts Most Restrictions Following Lebanon Ceasefire
Anbumani didnt visit me when I was hospitalised in Chennai: Ramadoss
Ramadoss fainted during a campaign in Salem on Sunday (April 12) and was admitted to Apollo Hospitals. He was discharged on Thursday.
AIADMK chief Palaniswami assures drug free TN if voted to power
Salem: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday, April 17, assured a drug free Tamil Nadu if his party comes to power in the upcoming Assembly elections. During a poll campaign at Sangagiri here, he said, Students are addicted to drug abuse and time has come to put an end to it. Once the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Netanyahu Confirms 10-Kilometer Security Zone in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
Jerusalem, April 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel will maintain a 10-kilometer security zone in southern Lebanon, even after a ceasefire with Hezbollah is implemented. This statement follows U.S. President Donald Trumps announcement of the ceasefire. The agreement was reached between Netanyahu and Lebanese President Michel Aoun and is set to take ... Read more Netanyahu Confirms 10-Kilometer Security Zone in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
Netanyahu Announces 10-Kilometer Security Zone in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
Jerusalem, April 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will maintain a 10-kilometer security zone in southern Lebanon, even after a ceasefire with Hezbollah is implemented. This ... Read more Netanyahu Announces 10-Kilometer Security Zone in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
Israeli Army fire kills Palestinian teen in West Bank
Mohammed Murad Mahmud Rayan was killed by the (Israeli) occupation forces on Thursday morning in Beit Duqqu, a village just north of Jerusalem, the Ramallah-based Palestinian Health Ministry said in a statement
Tourism Minister, TNCC president protest against Delimitation Bill in Salem
Chains snatched from women, including a BJP functionary, in Salem
62 prison staff, 12 prisoners to cast postal votes in Salem
Abu Salem plea for immediate release after 25 years dismissed by HC
The Bombay High Court has rejected gangster Abu Salem's request for immediate release from jail. Salem claimed he had completed 25 years of his sentence as per his extradition terms. The court ruled that calculating remission for good behaviour would be premature at this stage. Salem was convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case.
Gujarat Maharajas courage in saving children proved compassion transcends borders: Indian envoy
JERUSALEM, Apr 14: The profound courage shown by Gujarats Maharaja Jam Saheb in saving thousands of hapless young children during the Second World War proved that compassion transcends borders, Indias Ambassador to Israel said at a ceremony to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day. Speaking at the Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony organised by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Monday, Ambassador JP Singh shared the story of the profound courage of Jam Saheb of Nawanagar (now called Jamnagar in the state [] The post Gujarat Maharajas courage in saving children proved compassion transcends borders: Indian envoy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CPIs Mutharasan in Salem criticises BJP over anti-democratic practices
Trump to Skip Israeli Independence Day Celebration: Reports
Jerusalem, April 14: Israeli media reported on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend Israels 78th Independence Day celebration next week. According to Israeli news outlet Ynet, Trump will neither visit Israel for Independence Day nor participate online in the awards ceremony. In December, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a break from ... Read more Trump to Skip Israeli Independence Day Celebration: Reports
Teacher hacked to death at school in Salem
Rahul Gandhis Silence Raises Concerns for DMK Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
Chennai, April 13: The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are just nine days away, scheduled for April 23. As political activities ramp up across the state, uncertainty surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhis participation continues to trouble the DMK-led alliance. The ruling DMK is preparing for a significant rally in Salem on April 15 under the banner ... Read more Rahul Gandhis Silence Raises Concerns for DMK Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
PMK founder Ramadoss hospitalised after fainting at campaign in Salem
Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
The compound in Jerusalems walled Old City is one of the most sensitive sites in West Asia. Known to Jews as Temple Mount, it is the most sacred site in Judaism and is Islams third-holiest site.
Man electrocuted during temple festival in Salem
Man hit by lorry in Salem succumbs to injuries
Flying squad seizes 112 kg of silver ankletsin Salem
Salem Division registers a 12.89% increase in freight loading
I-T raid at textile shop in Salem
Experts discuss innovation and sustainability
NT KURIOCITY St Xaviers College, Mapusa, organised a one-day national seminar on Recovery to Resilience in the Service Sector: Innovations and Sustainable Pathways for Transformation, in collaboration with the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 99 participants attended the seminar, which was convened by Yasmin Z. Shaikh. Administrator Fr Antonio Salema, in his welcome address, []
193 candidates in fray in Salem district; 132 in Namakkal
Nine get life imprisonment for murder in Salem
Israel says fighting, ground operations continue against Hezbollah
JERUSALEM, Apr 8: Israels military said Wednesday that it continues fighting and ground operations in its war against the Lebanese militia Hezbollah. The military issued a statement acknowledging that the war was continuing, even after mediator Pakistan said that Israel would halt its attacks as part of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war. Israel separately acknowledged strikes into Iran up to the ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier said Israel would honour the Iran ceasefire while continuing to [] The post Israel says fighting, ground operations continue against Hezbollah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Israel intensifies strikes on Iran, says Netanyahu
JERUSALEM, April 7: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday reaffirmed that his country is targeting the Iranian regime with increased intensity, asserting that its strikes are not aimed at Iranian civilians. Speaking amid the looming US-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Netanyahu emphasized that the Israeli offensive is focused on []
Terror will not deter us: Israel condemns attack on its Consulate in Turkey
Jerusalem, April 7: Israels Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Tuesday severely condemned the terrorist attack on the Israeli Consulate in Turkeys Istanbul while vowing that terror will not deter them. The statement came after a gunfight erupted between three attackers and police personnel deployed outside the building housing the closed Israeli Consulate in Turkeys []
I-T raid at houses of DMK functionaries in Salem
DMKs R. Rajendran files nomination in Salem
Schoolboy among two killed in separate accidents in Salem
Minor held for burglary in Salem
Heavy rain lashes Salem district; man dies in lightning strike
Air India suspends flights to Israel till May 31
Jerusalem: Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, Air India has suspended its flights to Israel till May 31. An Air India executive confirmed to PTI that the airline has suspended flights on the New Delhi-Tel Aviv route till May 31. Most of the leading airlines have suspended their operations on the Tel Aviv route Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
149 candidates file nomination in Salem and Namakkal districts
Body exhumed for post-mortem in Salem
Salem Railway Division collects fine worth 24.70 crore through ticket checking drives
Israels Main Goal in Lebanon: Disarming Hezbollah, Says Defense Minister Katz
Jerusalem, April 3: Israels Defense Minister, Yoav Katz, reiterated on Friday that the primary objective in Lebanon is to disarm Hezbollah through military and political means. According to a report by The Times of Israel, following a review with military officials, Katz stated, Israels policy in Lebanon has been clear and will remain so. The ... Read more Israels Main Goal in Lebanon: Disarming Hezbollah, Says Defense Minister Katz
India gets first Israeli Negev light machine guns under Make in India initiative
Jerusalem: A leading Israeli small arms manufacturer has delivered the first batch of light machine guns (LMGs) to India under the Make in India initiative with technology transfer. The first batch of 2,000 NEGEV 7.6251 LMGs, part of a larger contract for 41,000 units, was delivered over the last weekend, with an additional 4,000 scheduled Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Six arrested for murder in Salem
Voter awareness programmes held in Salem and Namakkal
Two special trains of Southern Railway to cater to passengers in Salem Railway Division
Israels parliament passes hanging penalty for Palestinian murder convicts
Jerusalem: Israels parliament on Monday, March 30, passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane. The passage of the bill marked the culmination of a years-long drive by the far-right to escalate Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Israeli Parliament advances death penalty bill for Palestinian prisoners
Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European nations Jerusalem: Israels Parliament has passed a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, a measure sharply criticised as discriminatory by European nations and rights groups. The legislation makes the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank []
NTK and KMDK candidates file nominations in Salem and Namakkal
Kauvery Hospital, Salem Performs Total Elbow Replacement with Specialised Oncology-Grade Prosthesis
Kauvery Hospital , Salem, successfully performed a complex total elbow replacement on a 60-year-old womans left arm, using a specialised prosthesis typically reserved for joint reconstruction after tumour resection. The customised implant was chosen because conventional elbow prostheses were unsuitable due to significant bone loss and global instability of the joint, a condition in which the elbow joint is unstable in multiple directions. Kauvery Hospital, Salem The woman had previously undergone fracture fixation surgery twice within the past year. However, owing to the severity of the fracture, its complex location, and poor bone quality, the plate and screws loosened and pulled out before complete healing could occur. In view of these challenges, a total elbow replacement was performed, offering a stable and long-term solution. The patient presented with pain, instability, and restricted movement in her elbow, which significantly affected her ability to perform daily activities. One month after the procedure, she is recovering well and demonstrating encouraging functional improvement. The surgery was performed by Dr Arun, Senior Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, and Dr Manivannan, Orthopaedic and Arthroscopy Surgeon, with the assistance of Dr Rajkumar, Oncology Surgeon. In his comments, Dr. Arun said, This was an extremely complex case, as the patient was undergoing surgery for the third time within a year. The fracture near the elbow had shattered the bone into multiple fragments, and the joint surface was severely compromised. Because of the poor bone quality and extensive damage, the earlier plates and screws could not hold long enough for healing to occur. When she came to us, we identified global instability of the elbow, meaning the joint was unstable in multiple planes and could not maintain alignment during movement. In such situations, conventional implants are often insufficient. We therefore opted for a specialised prosthesis that is typically used for reconstruction after tumour resection. This approach allowed us to restore stability, relieve pain, and help the patient regain functional use of her arm . He added that the Orthopaedic Department of Kauvery Hospital, Salem, is equipped to handle highly complex joint reconstruction cases, supported by experienced specialists, cutting-edge technology, and a strong multidisciplinary approach that ensures comprehensive patient care.
Israel Blocks Catholic Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem Church
Jerusalem's major holy sites, including the church, are closed because of the ongoing Iran war, as the city has come under frequent fire from Iranian missiles
Controversy Erupts Over Palm Sunday Mass at Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Tel Aviv, March 29: The Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem faced significant backlash after Israeli authorities denied permission for Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Custos of the Holy Land Father Francesco Patton to hold the Palm Sunday Mass. Following Italys protest, France also expressed strong objections to the incident. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over Palm Sunday Mass at Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Israeli Defense Forces Prepare to Strike Key Iranian Military Sites
Jerusalem, March 29: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson, Efi Defrin, announced in a live broadcast that the Israeli military is set to complete attacks on all critical sites of Irans military industry within the coming days. Defrin stated, This means we will eliminate most of Irans military production capacity, and the Iranian government will ... Read more Israeli Defense Forces Prepare to Strike Key Iranian Military Sites
Case against two TVK cadre for distributing food in Salem
