India highlights comprehensive approach to food security at panel discussion in Israel
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Sep 7 (IANS) Ambassador of India to Israel, JP Singh, on Monday highlighted Indias comprehensive approach to food security, integrating climate-resilient crops and AI in a panel discussion organised by Israels Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Amb. JP Singh participated in a panel discussion alongside the Ambassadors of Georgia, Ecuador and the EU on Global Perspectives Navigating Food Security in an Unpredictable World, organised by Israels Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, with Minister Avi Dichter in attendance, the Indian Embassy in Israel stated on X. Ambassador Singh highlighted Indias comprehensive approach to food security- integrating climate-resilient crops, AI and sensors, drip irrigation, soil-health management, domestic food-grain and fertiliser buffers, diversified suppliers, millets and targeted food support through the National Food Security Act and PM-KISAN, it added. On resilient trade corridors, he emphasised the importance of diversified supply chains, alternative routes such as IMEC, maritime security, and diplomacy and dialogue to ensure that vital trade and food-supply corridors remain open, especially during crises. Amb. Singh also highlighted the strong potential for continued IndiaIsrael cooperation in enhancing agricultural productivity through Centres of Excellence and beyond, stated the Embassy. Last month, Ambassador Singh met Eynat Shlein, Head of MASHAV, Israels Agency for International Development Cooperation, in Jerusalem and discussed development partnerships in several areas. Amb JP Singh met Ms Eynat Shlein, Head of MASHAV, Israels Agency for International Development Cooperation, in Jerusalem today. Discussed the wideranging India-Israel development partnership through MASHAV, including Centres of Excellence in agriculture, capacitybuilding in agriculture and water, and new avenues of cooperation in aquaculture. Exchanged views on further expanding and deepening this impactful partnership, the Indian Embassy in Israel stated on X. According to the Israeli government, MASHAV, at Israels Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was established to assist fellow nations in overcoming development challenges by sharing knowhow and technologies that provided the basis of Israels own development.
Public demand rollback of fee hike for local vehicles at Omalur toll plaza in Salem
Public demand rollback of fee hike for local vehicles at Omalur toll plaza in Salem
Iran Planning October 7-Style Multi-Front Strike On Israel With Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis?
A new report has raised concerns over an alleged Iranian plan for an October 7-style coordinated assault on Israel using Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis and pro-Iranian militias across multiple fronts. Intelligence assessments cited by The Jerusalem Post suggest Tehran is rebuilding the Axis of Resistance for synchronized operations. The report cites alleged Hamas planning documents recovered in Gaza, but the claims remain unverified and Iran has not publicly acknowledged any such military strategy.#Iran #Israel #MiddleEastWar #Hezbollah #Hamas #Houthis #Gaza #Lebanon #Breaking #Geopolitics
IMD forecast rain for TN's western ghats districts in coming days
Salem (Tamil Nadu), Sep 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to experience contrasting weather conditions over the coming days, with moderate rain forecast in districts along the Western Ghats, rising temperatures across the interior and strong winds over the southern coastal waters. In its latest weather bulletin, the Regional Meteorological Centre said moderate rain was likely in the Western Ghats districts for five days beginning late in the day. Other parts of the State may also receive isolated showers, depending on local weather conditions. At the same time, residents of interior Tamil Nadu have been advised to prepare for hotter weather. Maximum temperatures in some places could remain as much as four degrees Celsius above normal for the next four days. The combination of heat and humidity could cause discomfort, particularly during the afternoon hours. Chennai is expected to have a partly cloudy sky during the day. Light rain may occur in parts of the city and its suburbs during the evening or at night, offering some respite from the prevailing warm conditions. The forecast, however, does not indicate widespread or sustained rainfall for the capital. The weather office has issued a separate warning for fishermen operating off the southern Tamil Nadu coast. Squally winds with speeds reaching 55 km per hour are likely over the Gulf of Mannar, the adjoining southern coastal belt and the Comorin Sea. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into these areas until conditions improve. Following the warning, Fisheries Department officials said permits would not be issued to mechanised boat fishermen in Rameswaram to enter the sea. The restriction will remain in force until further notice as a precaution against rough conditions and potentially dangerous winds. The suspension is expected to keep fishing boats anchored along the Rameswaram coast and may temporarily affect fishing operations and the daily income of crews dependent on deep-sea voyages. Officials are expected to review the situation on the basis of subsequent weather bulletins. People living in coastal areas have also been urged to remain alert to sudden changes in wind conditions. Authorities advised fishermen and boat operators to closely follow official warnings rather than take risks based on short periods of apparently calm weather. The weather department will continue closely monitoring the rain, temperature and wind pattern and issue updates if there is any significant change.
Discharge from Mettur Dam increases to 12,000 cusecs for Cauvery delta irrigation
Salem (Tamil Nadu), Sep 7 (IANS) The discharge of water from the Mettur Dam was increased to 12,000 cubic feet per second on Monday morning as irrigation demand rose across the Cauvery delta region. Officials stepped up the release from 6 a.m., marking the latest in a series of increases since water was opened from the reservoir on September 1 for samba cultivation. The decision is expected to improve supplies to agricultural areas where farmers are preparing fields and carrying out early-stage cultivation operations. When the dam was opened at the beginning of the month, water was initially released at the rate of 3,000 cusecs. The discharge was raised to 7,000 cusecs within a few hours and maintained at that level for six consecutive days. With irrigation requirements increasing in the Cauvery delta, authorities enhanced the outflow to 10,000 cusecs at 6 p.m. on Sunday. A further revision followed on Monday morning, taking the release to 12,000 cusecs. According to figures recorded on Sunday evening, the water level in the Mettur reservoir stood at 92.39 feet. Inflow into the dam was measured at 9,709 cusecs, while the available storage was approximately 55.35 thousand million cubic feet (TMC). The increased discharge is intended to carry more water downstream to the delta districts, where dependable irrigation is crucial for the samba paddy season. Farmers in the region are hopeful that the higher release will meet the immediate water requirement and enable cultivation to proceed without disruption. Mettur Dam is the principal regulating reservoir for irrigation supplies to the Cauvery delta. Changes in its discharge are closely monitored by farmers, particularly during the main paddy seasons, because the timing and volume of water determine the pace of agricultural activity across the command area. The latest increase also comes as officials balance the demand of downstream farms with inflow and remaining storage in the reservoir. The outflow of 12,000 cusecs is currently higher than the reported inflow of 9,709 cusecs, making future inflows an important factor in decisions on continued releases. Authorities are expected to keep watch on the reservoir level, inflow, storage and irrigation demand before making further adjustments. For now, the enhanced supply has brought relief to delta farmers who depend on Cauvery water for samba cultivation.
Hezbollah, Houthis, Hamas: How Iran is planning a multi-front October 7 style attack on Israel
Is Iran planning a multi-front October 7 style attack on Israel using proxies? As per alleged assessments by Israeli intelligence agencies, Iran is planning for a co-ordinated attack on Israel using its proxies - Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, Hamas and pro-Iranian militias in Iraq in a single campaign, reported Jerusalem Post . Iran's Axis of Resistance is looking to correct the coordination gaps exposed on October 7 and planning for an united larger attack against Israel, the intelligence indicates.
Two held for armed attack on tourists on Salem-Kochi Highway near Coimbatore
A senior police officer privy to the investigation says a Tamilian working in Malaysia had personal issues with one of the tourists, and he assigned the Sivaganga-based gang to attack him during the tour
Nigeria Edge Zimbabwe To Qualify For ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup 2027
ICC U19 Women: Nigeria held their nerve in a tense final against Zimbabwe to register a four-run victory and secure qualification for the ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup 2027. The victory in the Africa Qualifier Division 1 final also capped an unbeaten campaign for Nigeria, who secured Africas sole qualification spot for next years tournament. They will join South Africa as the continents representatives at the ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by Bangladesh and Nepal. Batting first, Nigeria managed 98 before their bowlers produced a disciplined performance to restrict Zimbabwe to 94, with just one ball remaining in the innings. Captain Christabel Chukwuonye led from the front with a valuable 21, while Beauty Oguai contributed 19 and Jessica Bieni scored 15 as Nigeria posted a competitive total on a challenging surface. Zimbabwes Christine Mutasa claimed two wickets, while Tadiwanashe Garutsa took one. In the chase, Zimbabwe remained in contention throughout, with Salem Museka top-scoring with 27. Bethel Zinyama added 21, while Nicolette Nyika made 18, but Nigerias bowlers kept applying pressure at crucial stages. Usen Peace was the standout performer with the ball for Nigeria, taking three wickets. Jennifer Godwin and Annointed Akhigbe chipped in with two wickets each to help their side defend the modest total. An emotional Chukwuonye credited her teammates and coaching staff for holding their composure under pressure. I actually cried when the game was over because I couldnt really express what I was feeling. The next phase is just the beginning, and we know it will be tougher. My team has really been the best, she said. They listened to the coaches, stayed united and, even with the pressure in the last over, were able to hold their nerves. I wouldnt be here holding this trophy without the support of the coaching crew and my players. I am very grateful to all of them, she added. Uganda finished third in the competition after defeating Rwanda by seven wickets. Chasing 74, Uganda reached the target in 16.1 overs after losing three wickets. They listened to the coaches, stayed united and, even with the pressure in the last over, were able to hold their nerves. I wouldnt be here holding this trophy without the support of the coaching crew and my players. I am very grateful to all of them, she added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Namibia finished seventh after defeating Malawi by nine wickets. Malawi were dismissed for 38 in 12.2 overs, with Namibia completing the chase in just 5.1 overs. Article Source: IANS
Iran Planning Bigger 'October 7' Style Attack On Israel Using Proxies: Report
The Islamic Republic is planning to combine its forces, often referred to as the Axis of Resistance, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, Hamas and pro-Iranian militias in Iraq and Syria in one single assault, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Farmers in Salem Express Concerns Over Subsidized Corn Seeds Yielding Low Harvests
Farmers in Salem are worried about low yields from government-subsidized corn seeds, impacting their livelihoods and calling for better options. Farmers in Salem Express Concerns Over Subsidized Corn Seeds Yielding Low Harvests
Farmers in TN's Salem raise alarm over poor yield from subsidised maize seeds
Salem (Tamil Nadu), Sep 6 (IANS ) Maize farmers in several parts of Tamil Nadu's Salem district have raised concerns over the performance of a seed variety distributed by the state Agriculture Department under a government subsidy scheme, claiming that poor yields have left many unable to recover their cultivation costs. Farmers in Attur, Pethanaickenpalayam, Vazhapadi, and neighbouring areas said the variety -- Advanta 762 -- supplied last season was unsuitable for Salems soil and climatic conditions. They have urged the government to provide an alternative variety or restore the earlier subsidy system that allowed them to purchase seeds of their choice. Salem District Farmers Welfare Association President V.S. Govindaraj said farmers harvested only about 15 bags of maize per acre from the subsidised seeds last year, compared with nearly 40 bags from better-performing varieties. A successful maize crop could earlier earn a farmer a profit of around Rs 2 lakh, he said. However, cultivators using the subsidised variety struggled even to meet their expenses. The seeds, normally priced at around Rs 420 per kilogram, are being supplied to farmers at Rs 320 after subsidy. Many cultivators are reportedly reluctant to purchase the same variety again this season. Govindaraj alleged that farmers in some places were being warned that refusing to buy the seeds could affect their eligibility for other government benefits. He also expressed concern that the seeds, which have a limited shelf life, could expire if they remained unsold. The state has sanctioned 58 tonnes of subsidised maize seeds for Salem this season, including 18.5 tonnes for Pethanaickenpalayam block. Distribution is focused on Attur, Gangavalli, Pethanaickenpalayam, Kolathur, and Thalaivasal. Agriculture officials, however, defended Advanta 762, saying it was notified by the Union government for cultivation in five states. Supplied through the National Seeds Corporation, it is distributed across 20 Tamil Nadu districts. Officials said the Salem allocation would cover approximately 1,866 hectares and that every batch was inspected before distribution and met the prescribed 90 per cent germination standard. Joint Director of Agriculture K. Srinivasan attributed last years poor yield mainly to inadequate rainfall. Under favourable conditions, the certified F1 variety could yield around 3.5 tonnes per acre, he said. The department has also sourced the cheaper DHM 206 variety following farmers reluctance to buy Advanta 762.
US ambassador calls violent Israeli settlers terrorists after weeks of West Bank unrest
Jerusalem, Sep 06: The United States ambassador to Israel condemned Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank again on Saturday, calling the behaviour an act of terror as he visited with Palestinian American residents shaken by months of attacks. Ambassador Mike Huckabee referred to such settlers as terrorists, a word that US officials usually reserve for Palestinian militants. If there are squatters that come in and put up their own flags and take possession of something that does not belong to them, if they burn a car, if they torch a mosque, if they go into someones home and vandalize it, paint graffiti on the walls, thats a criminal act. But it extends beyond a criminal act. Its an act of terror, Huckabee said during his visit to the village of Turmus Ayya, which has reported frequent attacks by settlers over the past year. Such attacks have surged since the war in Gaza began with the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to the United Nations humanitarian office. Huckabee also used the term terrorists last month after weeks of unrest in the West Bank town of Qusra, where settlers surrounded several homes including one owned by a Palestinian American. Days later, residents of the West Bank village of Bazariya said settlers burned a mosque and left a message on a wall in graffiti reading Huckabee regards from the terrorists in Hebrew. Im glad they admitted it, the ambassador said Saturday of the incident, adding: I dont think thats what they intended to do, but I do think that they represent a very tiny minority. A week ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the actions of a handful of rioters, and the foreign ministry called the settlers actions a disgrace. Netanyahus government is the most ultranationalist and religious in Israels history. It has presided over a surge of settlement construction in the West Bank. Most of the international community views settlements as illegal. On Saturday's visit to Turmus Ayya, the ambassador began his remarks by making clear he was addressing US citizens, who make up a small percentage of the roughly 3 million Palestinians in the West Bank but a significant part of the village's population. Im very aware that a lot of the American people who live in Turmus Ayya and other communities across this region are not enjoying the life they deserve to live, not enjoying it in a peaceful way, Huckabee said. Its a life that is disturbed by people who have created extraordinary challenges that are unfair and illegal. The US Embassy can't investigate criminal activity, he said, but it can tell its host government there are needs that need to be addressed, there are issues that cannot go unnoticed, and specific crimes and acts of terror that cannot continue without that country doing the investigation and adjudication that every person has a right to expect. Huckabee met with about 10 Palestinian American residents who described the impact of the violence on their lives and properties, the municipality told The Associated Press. Israel captured the West Bank, along with Gaza and east Jerusalem, in the 1967 Mideast war, territories the Palestinians want for a future state. The UN and much of the international community consider them to be illegally occupied. Since then, the Israeli government has built nearly 150 settlements that are home to well over 500,000 Jewish settlers. Many settlements resemble developed suburbs. Israels military operates in all parts of the West Bank, but rights groups have said the military frequently turns a blind eye to settler violence. The settlers are Israeli citizens, and Israels defense minister recently announced plans to fully transfer law enforcement among settlers to the Israeli police.
CM Vijay announces waste-to-energy plant in Salem over a month after Corpn. Council rejected it
Officials say 57% of waste to be used in the plant will come from the four cities of Salem, Erode, Karur and Namakkal; AIADMK Councillor says project will pollute groundwater and air in a 30-km radius
Salem Railway Division collects 2.48 crore through ticket-checking drive in August
Eight engineering students from TN killed in highway crash in Keralams Thrissur
Thrissur, Sep 05: Eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu's Dindigul were killed when their car rammed into a lorry parked illegally on NH-66 in Thrissur district of central Keralam, police said on Saturday. The accident occurred around 11.40 pm on Friday at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, when the car, travelling from Guruvayur towards Kodungallur, collided with the rear of the Maharashtra-registered lorry, police said. According to the FIR, the lorry was parked illegally on the right side of the highway near a barricaded stretch where traffic had been diverted as part of ongoing construction work. Police said the car was travelling at high speed and its driver apparently failed to notice the diversion barricade before the collision. Six students died on the spot, while two others were declared dead on arrival at a nearby hospital, police said. The deceased were students of an engineering college in Dindigul and were travelling towards Kodungallur along NH-66. Police said five of the deceasedSurya, Yuvasanjith, Joshua, Murali and Jeevawere from Dindigul, while Santhosh and Prasanna were from Madurai and Vishva was from Salem. The students were pulled out of the mangled car during a rescue operation involving residents, fire and rescue personnel and police. Their bodies were taken to the mortuary at Thrissur Medical College, police said. Kaipamangalam police have registered a case against the lorry driver under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for culpable homicide. The driver went into hiding soon after the accident, police said. Police contacted the families of the deceased using student identity cards recovered from the victims. Some of the families were unaware that their children had travelled to Keralam, police said. Relatives told police that Santhosh had recently purchased a car and that the group had planned a trip to Kochi. As the registration of the car had not been completed, they hired a rented vehicle for the trip, they said. Postmortem examinations were conducted at Thrissur Medical College, where relatives arrived to receive the bodies. Hospital authorities arranged ambulances to transport the bodies to their respective native places. Thrissur Rural District Police Chief Mohammad Nadeemuddin said a preliminary investigation indicated that the accident occurred due to the lorry driver's fault. It is definitely a mistake on the part of the lorry driver. An FIR has already been registered. Additionally, regarding the highway authorities and the contractor, we will inspect that as part of the investigation and take strict action, he told reporters. Nadeemuddin said the lorry driver was absconding, but the vehicle owner had been identified, and the driver would be apprehended soon. He said that although a Highway Police patrol unit had been deployed in the area, lorry drivers often parked their vehicles and left the spot. Definitely, parking should not be done here. We will check whether the highway authorities and contractors have installed proper signboards. But as per the preliminary assessment, this is a mistake on the part of the lorry driver, he said. Nadeemuddin said the Kodungallur deputy superintendent of police had been assigned to investigate the case. Legal action has been initiated, and an FIR has already been registered. Given the gravity of the case, we have designated the deputy SP of Kodungallur as the investigating officer. There will be a thorough investigation, and immediate and strict action will be taken against whoever is at fault. Necessary preventive measures will be taken by the police, he said.================
'Don't Let Israel Turn Your Kids Into Mercenaries': Iran Exposes US 'War Recruitment Plan'
A fresh controversy has erupted after Iran accused Israel of trying to draw young Americans into a potential ground war against the Islamic Republic. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei reacted to an opinion article published in The Jerusalem Post, which proposed using a federally administered debt-forgiveness program to encourage U.S. military enlistment if Washington ever wages a ground war against Iran. The article suggested writing off student loans, credit-card debt, and other liabilities after military deployment. Baghaei condemned the proposal, urging Americans not to let their children become cannon fodder for what he described as a war of choice. While the proposal is an opinion piece and not official U.S. policy, it has sparked intense debate over military recruitment, student debt, and the possibility of a wider conflict with Iran.
Over 3,000 people allegedly cheated in multi-crore investment fraud in Salem
Decomposed body of missing pregnant woman found in gunny bag inside farm well in Salem
Over 5,000 women SHGs receive 408.67 crore in loans over five months in Salem
Over 5,000 women SHGs receive 408.67 crore in loans over five months in Salem
23-year-old woman dies after family planning surgery in Salem
Her family members allege medical negligence as cause of death, seek action against doctors
Israel rejects US-backed Gaza ceasefire: Netanyahu pledges continued military presence
JERUSALEM: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, stated during a visit to Israeli military positions in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday that Israeli forces would not withdraw from their current locations, according to an official statement from the Prime Ministers Office. We control the area. We are not retreating. We are staying on this line, []
Vibe trailer: Kunal Kemmus trademark humour blends with an eccentric Preity Zinta in action-comedy
Written and directed by Kunal Kemmu, the film also stars Sparsh Shrivastava, Vanshika Dhir, Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua, Yashpal Sharma, Salem Kali
Salem police crack mystery behind murder of woman whose chopped body parts were found in water tanks
Three persons arrested; probe reveals that the victim was murdered over her gold jewellery
US Loses More Soldiers?: IRGC Claims Deadly Drone, Missile Attacks In Kuwait | Watch
Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims U.S. personnel were killed in a missile-and-drone attack on the U.S.-linked Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. Tehran says the strike targeted the headquarters and residence of the American commander, set a drone hangar and deployment ramp on fire, and destroyed several U.S. drones.The claims have not been independently verified, and there has been no immediate confirmation of U.S. casualties from U.S. Central Command. Kuwait has previously reported intercepting missiles and drones but did not report casualties.The escalation does not stop there. IRGC General Yadollah Javani has warned Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan over hosting U.S. forces, urging Arab countries to expel American troops or face what he described as a crushing military response.
Iran Reveals Inside Details Of Camp Titan Raid On US Elite Marines; Commandos, Then Helicopters
Iran has released its account of a coordinated missile-and-drone campaign against American military infrastructure across Jordan, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Tehran says Camp Titin was struck first, followed by attacks on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Al Dhafra and Al Minhad. Iranian sources claim helicopters, command facilities, drone hangars and radar systems were damaged, but the United States and its regional partners have not independently confirmed those results. Watch.
Two arrested for pelting empty liquor bottle at Vande Bharat Express in Salem
During inquiry, the accused reportedly told the RPF that they had thrown an empty liquor bottle onto the railway track. The bottle was hit by the moving train and projected towards the window of the coach
Israel imposes curriculum on Palestinian students in Jerusalem
Ramallah: More than 45,000 Palestinian first- and seventh-grade students in occupied East Jerusalem began the new academic year on Tuesday, September 1, under the Israeli curriculum, the Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate said, according to Anadolu Agency. The students attend schools run by the Israeli municipality in Jerusalem. The Palestinian Education and Higher Education Ministry described 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 .
Woman chopped into pieces identified in Salem
Salem woman arrested for murdering husband
Wife, minor son, and accomplice allegedly murder man in Salem
Vijay's Mettur Moment: TN CM Gifts His Glasses To Elderly Woman
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay released water from the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur, Salem, marking his first such release as Chief Minister. Thousands gathered along his route, but a warm moment during the visit drew particular attention: Vijay removed his glasses and gifted them to an elderly woman, who then walked beside him wearing the frames. The gesture added a personal touch to an otherwise ceremonial visit.
Chopped pieces of womans body dumped in overhead water tanks, terrace in Salem
The body parts were found in gunny bags. Police launch probe to identify the victim
Security tightened in Salem ahead of Chief Ministers visit on September 1
Dismembered body of woman found in rooftop water tank of Salem house
Salem traders threaten to shut shops if Corporation does not slash taxes
Traders body office-bearer says Corporation has fixed property tax at 28 per sq. ft for commercial buildings in the city, which is higher than that in Coimbatore and Tiruchi cities, where the maximum tax is 16 per sq. ft
Netanyahu Condemns Violence by Israeli Settlers in West Bank Attacks
Jerusalem, August 30: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, labeling the attacks on Palestinian villages Kusra and Jalud as criminal acts. He urged authorities to arrest those responsible for the violence. In a statement released on Saturday, Netanyahu said, I strongly condemn these criminal ... Read more Netanyahu Condemns Violence by Israeli Settlers in West Bank Attacks
Just to please farmers: DMKs TKS Elangovan on Scrapping Parandur Airport
There is an airport in Salem, but the Parandur airport is an extension of Madras airport, and many new industries are coming up, which is why we wanted this extension. But this government did not care for all this, he said
High drama at Salem Corporation council meeting as Mayor and Deputy Mayor clash over chair removal
Tamil Nadu advances MRTS plans for five cities
Tirunelveli did not qualify for implementation of a suitable MRTS, while the Detailed Feasibility Report for Salem is under consideration.
Devotees protest district administrations order to remove pandals at Rajaganapathi Temple in Salem
Saudi, Turkey, Now Kuwait: Inside Pakistan's Growing Web Of Gulf Military Ties An Alarm For India?
Pakistan has signed a new defence protocol with Kuwait, expanding cooperation in military training, capacity building and border management. The agreement builds on the 2023 Defence Cooperation Agreement and was signed in Islamabad by Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Kuwaits Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. The Kuwaiti delegation also met Pakistans army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. The deal follows Pakistans stronger mutual-defence pact with Saudi Arabia and its growing military relationship with Trkiye. This is not an automatic KuwaitPakistan war alliance, and there is no evidence that Kuwait has joined an anti-India bloc. But the agreement increases Pakistans role as a Gulf security partner. For India, the issue is the cumulative effect on defence influence, energy security, diaspora interests and regional diplomacy. Is Pakistan exporting military expertise to gain strategic relevance beyond its economic limitations?
Memories of tensions between Keralam and Tamil Nadu from nearly two decades ago when Tamil Nadu sought to establish Salem Railway Division have resurfaced, amid the proposed bifurcation of Mangaluru region from Palakkad Railway Division.
Ashwini says Mangalurus integration with SWR should facilitate development of railway stations in Keralam border area
Two kg silver bar misplaced by trader on train in Salem recovered
Salem district sets 42,558 crore credit target for 2026-27
Target is 12.16% higher than ACP target for 2025-26; agriculture accounts for the largest share at 25,079.69 crore, followed by 13,594.06 crore for MSMEs and 77.57 crore for education
Salem district sets 42,558 crore credit target for 2026-27
Target is 12.16% higher than ACP target for 2025-26; agriculture accounts for the largest share at 25,079.69 crore, followed by 13,594.06 crore for MSMEs and 77.57 crore for education
Washington, August 27: US President Donald Trump has stated that he believes Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still alive, though he suffered severe injuries during ongoing military operations, as mystery continues to shroud the appearance of the Iranian leader. Speaking in an interview with US commentator Glenn Beck, Trump addressed widespread speculation regarding Khamenei's fate following months of public absence. I don't think he's dead, Trump told Beck. He was very seriously wounded. The left side of his body, the arm, the leg, the whole thing. He was very seriously wounded, but I don't think he's dead. Trump added that if the Iranian leader is indeed incapacitated or deceased, Tehran is maintaining an elaborate deception. If he is, they're putting on a pretty good show because they talk about, you know, going back to talk to him all the time... to get a final blessing on things. But, you know, you make a deal with them, it's like--not to be--it's not the most honorable group. I will tell you that. Shifting focus to ongoing military and strategic operations, Trump lauded the performance of the US armed forces and the economic posture of the country. Highlighting recent maritime engagements, he noted, We took out 22 boats last night. We have people coming in, the blockade. Our Navy has been unbelievable. Our military has been unbelievable. Attributing success to broader national capabilities, Trump emphasised that American financial strength has scaled up dramatically over the past year and a half. Concluding his assessment, the President expressed absolute confidence in the trajectory of current campaigns, stating, Those things are going toward a very big victory. We had the victory in Venezuela, and we're going to have a big victory here. On Tuesday, Al Arabiya reported that Iran's Fars News released archival footage of the Iranian Supreme Leader. According to Al Arabiya, the footage was reportedly filmed before Khamenei became the Supreme Leader. He was seen surrounded by a group of people who offered prayers before beginning their discussions. Notably, this is the second time in August that a video of Khamenei has been released by Iranian media. Earlier in August, days after Israeli media claimed that Iran's Supreme Leader was in critical condition and had been rushed to a hospital, Iran's semi-official Mehr News agency released an undated video showing Mojtaba Khamenei appearing to be in good health. The video of Mojtaba Khamenei was published for the first time by Mehr, a semi-official news agency sponsored by the government of Iran and run by the Iranian government's Islamic Development Organisation, as an effort to negate mounting speculation over Khamenei's health and whereabouts. Previously, Israeli media reports had claimed that Khamenei was in an extremely critical condition. Channel 14, citing sources inside Iran, and an earlier report by The Jerusalem Post, quoting IranWire and sources close to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's administration, reported that concerns over his health were circulating within Iran's leadership. Shortly thereafter, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is completely healthy, dismissing speculations regarding his physical condition, according to a report by the ISNA news agency. Someone who can sit and discuss for seven to eight hours cannot have any health problems, the President said, noting that he had held a very good meeting with Khamenei earlier in August. Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the position of Supreme Leader after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes on February 28. Since assuming the role, Mojtaba Khamenei has not made any public appearances, communicating exclusively through written statements.
Salem corporation launches awareness drive for students
Obstructing census work will attract fine, warns Salem collector
Salem Corporation levies 10 lakh fine on waste management contractor
Over 4,850 commercial establishments asked to segregate waste in Salem
Iranian Assassination Plot Targeted Israeli PM
YairNetanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister BenjaminNetanyahu, was reportedly the target of an Iranian assassination plot while staying in South Florida, prompting Israeli authorities to instruct him to leave the United States immediately. According to reports from Newsmax and TheJerusalemPost, Israeli intelligence learned of the plot in December last year, discovering that Iranian operatives were [] The post Iranian Assassination Plot Targeted Israeli PMs Son YairNetanyahu in Florida appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Indian Caregiver Murdered in Jerusalem: Suspect Indicted
Indian Caregiver Fatally Stabbed in Jerusalem Residence; Employers Grandson Indicted for Premeditated Murder Jerusalem : Rajeev Acharya, a 40-year-old live-in caregiver from Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, was fatally stabbed on July 23, 2026, inside the Jerusalem residence of the elderly Israeli couple he was caring for. Israeli prosecutors have officially indicted Avior Zaken, the 31-year-old grandson of the employers, on charges of premeditated murder. The Incident and Investigation According to communication details sent by the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv, Acharya suffered multiple traumatic injuries from a sharp object. Investigators state that the suspect launched a sudden attack while Acharya was resting in his room. The victim tragically succumbed [] Indian Caregiver Murdered in Jerusalem: Suspect Indicted
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Release Water from Mettur Dam for Cauvery Delta
Salem, August 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is expected to open the Mettur Dam on August 28. This action will allow water to flow into the Cauvery Delta districts for irrigation, as the water level in the reservoir continues to rise. Traditionally, water is released from the Mettur Dam every year on ... Read more Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Release Water from Mettur Dam for Cauvery Delta
UNRWA Out: Ben Gvir's Big Warning After Israel Seizes UN HQ In East Jerusalem | WATCH
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released a video from the UNRWA directors office after Israeli forces took control of the Qalandia Training Centre. He claimed the facility would be turned into a school, while UNRWA said employees were evicted from its oldest vocational centre serving Palestinian refugees. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned the raid, calling it a violation of international obligations.#Israel #UNRWA #EastJerusalem #BenGvir #Jerusalem #Palestine
11kg gutka seized from train near Salem railway station
Private bus drivers and conductors stage protest in Salem
Private bus staff in Salem protest free travel scheme for women
Salem Collector inauguratesQR code-based feedback mechanism at Government Hospital
Salem man kills brother in land dispute
Salem man kills brother in land dispute
Israels Defense Minister Issues Zero Tolerance Policy on Gaza Balloons and Kites
Jerusalem, August 24: Israels Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to take strict action against any balloons or kites coming from Gaza. He clarified that any such items will be treated as drones, regardless of whether they contain explosives. Katz stated on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Netanyahu ... Read more Israels Defense Minister Issues Zero Tolerance Policy on Gaza Balloons and Kites
Over 500 Join PMK In Salem In Presence Of Anbumani Ramadoss
Former Edappadi MLA Kaveri among those who joined the party at Magudanchavadi.
TN: Mettur dam nears 87 ft, raising hopes of water release for delta irrigation
Salem, Aug 24 (IANS) The water level in the Mettur dam is steadily rising following an increase in inflow from the Cauvery, raising hopes that water could soon be released for irrigation in delta districts if the trend continues. Water was not released from the reservoir for kuruvai cultivation this year because storage remained inadequate. []
Israel warns Hamas of strikes over balloons, kites from Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz held a situational assessment on Sunday, August 24, and warned Hamas of increased targeted strikes if the launch of balloons and kites from the Gaza Strip does not stop. The situational assessment was regarding the threat of drones, balloons and kites launched from 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 Warns of Increased Action Against Drone and Balloon Attacks from Gaza
Jerusalem, August 24: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz convened a high-level review meeting to address the security threats posed by drones, balloons, and kites launched from the Gaza Strip. The meeting included the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, the head of the National Security Council, and senior officials ... Read more Netanyahu Warns of Increased Action Against Drone and Balloon Attacks from Gaza
Israel warns US of possible Turkish radar deployment in Syria
Jerusalem: Israel told the United States that Turkey was preparing to deploy a radar system and air-defense assets at a Syrian airbase, Israels state-owned Kan TV News reported. Israeli security officials reportedly told Washington that the alleged Turkish move could significantly alter the regional balance of power. Sources familiar with the discussions told the channel 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 .
Israel informs US of possible Turkish radar deployment in Syrian airbase
Jerusalem, Aug 23 (IANS) Israel told the United States that Turkey was preparing to deploy a radar system and air-defense assets at a Syrian airbase, Israels state-owned Kan TV News reported. Israeli security officials reportedly told Washington that the alleged Turkish move could significantly alter the regional balance of power. Sources familiar with the discussions []
Israel Alerts US on Turkeys Radar Deployment in Syria
Jerusalem, August 23: Israel has informed the United States that Turkey is preparing to deploy radar systems and air defense equipment at a military airbase in Syria. According to a report from Israels Kan TV News, Israeli security officials conveyed to Washington that this move by Turkey could significantly alter the balance of power in ... Read more Israel Alerts US on Turkeys Radar Deployment in Syria
Two die in separate accidents in Salem and Namakkal
Ministers attend programmes in Salem, Namakkal
15-year-old Schoolboy dies of cardiac arrest in Salem
Salem Milk Producers Say Hike In Procurement Price Not Enough
Milk producers association members have stated that the increase in the milk procurement price, announced by TN CM C Joseph Vijay, was inadequate.
Doctor arrested for revealing sex of foetus in Salem
Indian national found dead in Israel, suspect arrested
Jerusalem: An Indian national died in Israel, with officials saying that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident and an investigation is underway to establish the full facts and circumstances. The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv, in a social media post on Wednesday, identified the deceased as Rajiv Acharya and said it 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 .
Indian caregiver honoured after exposing fake nurse in Israel
Jerusalem: An Indian caregiver has been presented a certificate of appreciation for good citizenship by Israel Police after she helped foil a con attempt targeting a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor in the Carmel area. At a ceremony on Wednesday, August 19, at the Coastal District Police headquarters, investigators from the Haifa police station presented the certificate 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 .
Israel launches probes into killings of Hind Rajab, paramedics
Jerusalem: Israels military on Wednesday, August 19, announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct in the war in Gaza, focusing on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family and of 15 Palestinian paramedics. The military said it would not launch criminal investigations into three other attacks that killed aid workers from World 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 .
Saudi Arabia has removed the phrase the Muslims will never give up Jerusalem from a school textbook, according to a review of the Kingdoms curriculum published by Israel-based research organisation IMPACT-se in late July. The review examined 136 textbooks used during the 2025-26 academic year and found changes across material dealing with Israel, Palestine, religious 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 military launches criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics
Jerusalem, 19 Aug: Israel's military said Wednesday it would launch criminal investigations into two high-profile attacks on Palestinians during the war in Gaza, including the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family and of 15 Palestinian paramedics. The military said it would not launch criminal investigations into three other attacks that killed aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders. It released the news in a statement that said it had completed reviews of 150 incidents of troop conduct in Gaza and made decisions on five cases. The statement did not mention other high-profile killings that the military has pledged to investigate throughout the war. It did not mention the Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza that killed five journalists in August 2025, including Mariam Dagga, a visual journalist who freelanced for The Associated Press and other news organizations. Both the killing of Rajab in February 2024 and the killing of 15 Palestinian medics in May 2025 gained international attention. Rajab was killed alongside her relatives while trying to flee Gaza City amid an Israeli offensive. Israeli troops opened fire on a vehicle carrying Hind and four of her cousins and her aunt and uncle. Hind's cousin, 15-year-old Layan Hamada, called the Palestinian Red Crescent paramedic centre, telling them that a tank was approaching and that her family had been killed. Seconds later, more gunshots were heard, and Layan's screaming stopped, according to the Red Crescent recording of the call. Hind was the sole survivor in the car. The Red Crescent stayed in contact with her as they tried to get permission from the military to rescue her. Contact was lost. Hind, her five relatives and two medics were found dead 12 days later. The 15 paramedics were killed when Israeli troops opened fire on their vehicles in the southern city of Rafah, then buried them in a mass grave. Troops shot at a first ambulance that was driving to retrieve casualties from an Israeli offensive, then fired on several other emergency vehicles that went out to look for the first one, according to phone footage and the sole survivor of the shootings. Troops then bulldozed over the bodies along with their mangled vehicles, burying them in a mass grave. UN and rescue workers were only able to reach the site a week later to dig out the bodies. The Israeli military initially said it opened fire because the vehicles were advancing suspiciously on nearby troops without headlights or emergency signals. But it backtracked from that account after the footage emerged, showing the Red Crescent and Civil Defence teams driving slowly with their emergency vehicle lights flashing and logos visible. We are not obligated to prove the truth because it is already proven to the whole world, Eid Azizi, a Palestinian Red Crescent spokesperson, told the Associated Press in a phone call. We shouldn't have reached this point if they respected and followed the international humanitarian law. (AP)
India reiterates support for two-State solution in Palestine
Jerusalem: Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday, August 18, reiterated Indias support for a negotiated two-State solution in a meeting with Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine. Advancing India-Palestine ties. Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan called on Varsen 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 .
Woman conservancy worker arrested under POCSO Act in Salem
After mofussil buses, town buses, too, quietly hike fares in Salem
Commuters allege fares have allegedly been hiked by 2-6 based on bus stages without making any announcements
Collector inaugurates IEC intensifiedcampaign 2026 in Salem
Salem Railway Division expects 46.20 lakh in revenue through Rail Coach Restaurant
Around 1,000 people gather at church in Israel to celebrate India
Jerusalem, Aug 17 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people celebrating Indias Independence Day at St. Anthonys Church in Jaffa, the Indian Embassy in Israel said. Embassy of India joins 80th Independence Day celebrations at St. Anthonys Church. Ambassador J.P. Singh joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations at []
