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The Israeli military says two reservists were killed after an explosive FPV drone crashed inside an army post in northern Gaza and exploded moments later. The soldiers, both from the Jerusalem Brigade's 7007th Battalion, were operating Atalef drones when the accident occurred. Following the deadly blast, the IDF launched an investigation and suspended the use of all small drones capable of carrying explosive payloads until the cause of the explosion is determined.
Former Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Critiques UNs Credibility Amid Gaza Conflict
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TVK=DMK: TVK Flag Colours On 26 New Government Buses In Salem
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Monumental baths reveal where pilgrims may have purified themselves before entering Jerusalem
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Minister flags off 26 new BS-VI buses in Salem
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Man attacks wife with acid in Salem, arrested
The woman sustained injuries and was admitted to Attur Government Hospital
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Carney, Guterres call for two-state solution at UN meeting on lasting Israel-Palestine peace
New York, September 23 : Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other world leaders called for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during a high-level meeting at the United Nations on creating conditions for lasting peace. The event, titled The Road Ahead, was hosted by Canada, France, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom and focused on the two-state solution and the comprehensive peace plan for Gaza. In a post on X, Carney said Canadas support for a two-state solution was longstanding and resolute. Today, alongside the United Kingdom, France, and Saudi Arabia, we brought partners together at the UN to discuss how we can create the conditions for a lasting peace -- where Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in safety and dignity, Carney said. The United Kingdom, France and Canada formally announced their recognition of the State of Palestine in September 2025 during a coordinated international push at the United Nations. Guterres said the two-state solution remained the only credible path to lasting peace and security for Palestinians, Israelis and the wider region. In a post on X, Guterres said, The two-State solution is the only credible path to lasting peace & security for Palestinians, Israelis & the wider region. The objective is clear: two independent, sovereign & democratic States, Israel & Palestine, living side by side in peace & security. There is simply no alternative, Guterres said. Speaking at the meeting, Guterres said that while world leaders had expressed support for the two-state solution, that support needed to translate into action. For Palestinians and all those who care about peace in the Middle East, support for two States must go beyond words, he said. The UN chief said the two-state solution, based on pre-1967 lines, international law, relevant Security Council resolutions and prior agreements, was the only credible path to lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians and remained central to broader regional stability. European Council President Antonio Costa, in his remarks at the meeting, said that hopes generated by international efforts over the past year had not translated into sufficient improvement on the ground. Last year, when 142 states endorsed the New York Declaration on the Two-State Solution and the UN Security Council Resolution 2803 gave the Gaza Peace Plan an operative framework, there was hope, Costa said. One year later, the situation on the ground has barely improved, he added. Costa called for the full implementation of the roadmap for Gaza, including the decommissioning of Hamas matched by Israels withdrawal, the deployment of the International Stabilisation Force and police, and the entry into Gaza of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. Winter is coming, and two million people face another winter in tents and rubble. Not because of a lack of money or aid, but because access remains blocked, he said. On the West Bank, Costa said the two-state solution was being jeopardised on a daily basis, citing settler violence, impunity, displacement of communities and what he described as de facto annexation. These settlements are illegal under international law, he said. Costa also said the European Union supported efforts to empower the Palestinian Authority through elections and called on Israel to facilitate them. The European Union and its member states are strong supporters of the Two-State solution, through the Global Alliance, he said, adding that the bloc was the largest donor to Palestinians since the 1990s. Costa said EU civilian missions EUBAM Rafah and EUPOL COPPS continued to operate and that the EU was ready to scale them up. Only the Two-State Solution can lead to a just and comprehensive resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous, sovereign, and viable State of Palestine, living side by side in peace and security and mutual recognition, and with Jerusalem serving as the future capital of both states, he said. Action is required to preserve the two-State solution and the path to peace, Costa added. During his address at the 81st UNGA session, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham also urged efforts towards a two-state solution, saying his government would do all it could to see Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in peace and security, Al Jazeera reported. We stand with Israel in the face of the ongoing threats, including from Iran, Burnham said. But this does not justify the Israeli governments actions in Gaza and the West Bank. We will not stand by as the horrific suffering continues to grow, he added, warning that the prospect of a two-state solution, the best hope for peace and stability, comes under attack. Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron, while addressing the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, said that the situation in Gaza is shameful, while questioning the international communitys response to the crisis. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Macron said, What is our credibility worth if we remain inactive on Gaza? Some claim that peace has been achieved, but this has not opened up humanitarian deliveries. The spectacle, it is shameful. According to the UN, the meeting built on the September 2025 adoption of the New York Declaration, under which world leaders pledged to end the war that erupted in 2023 following Hamas attacks on Israel and which resulted in widespread destruction across Gaza and more than 70,000 Palestinians being killed. The UN said the Security Council later endorsed a ceasefire agreement reached in October 2025, as well as US President Donald Trumps 20-point provisional deal that established a Board of Peace under his leadership. (ANI)
Palestine Embassy questions liberation of Haifa narrative, calls for historical scrutiny
The Embassy of the State of Palestine to India has questioned the description of the 1918 Battle of Haifa as the liberation of Haifa, saying that Indian soldiers who participated in the battle were serving under British command as part of an imperial military campaign that resulted in the occupation of Palestine. In a five-page position paper titled Rewriting of IndiaPalestine history: The battle of Haifa: liberation or occupation?, the Palestinian Embassy said the terminology surrounding the battle required careful and scholarly reflection and argued that the event should be understood within the historical context of British military occupation of Palestine. The Embassy said Palestine, including Haifa, was under Ottoman rule before 1918 and that British forces defeated the Ottoman Empire during the First World War, bringing Palestine under British occupation. Indian soldiers participated in the campaign as part of the British Indian Army, under British command. It argued that describing them retrospectively as having liberated Haifa risked attributing to India a sovereign military decision that the country did not possess in 1918, when it was still under British rule. The paper pointed to contemporary British terminology, saying military and parliamentary records referred to the operations in Palestine using terms such as capture, take, fall and conquer. It also noted that following the British military campaign, Palestine was administered under the Occupied Enemy Territory Administration (OETA) until its replacement by a civil administration in July 1920. The Embassy also cited Indias own historical records, including the 2014 publication Indian War Memorials Around the World, saying it does not describe the event as the liberation of Haifa. According to the paper, the publication records that the fortified town of Haifa fell to a cavalry charge by the Jodhpur Lancers and that the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade broke through and took the town. It also referred to the Teen Murti Memorial in New Delhi, stating that the memorial was established during British colonial rule to commemorate Indian soldiers who served and died during the First World War, and was not originally intended to commemorate relations between India and Israel. The Embassy said the memorial refers to Palestine and some of its cities among the places associated with the military campaigns in which Indian soldiers served. The paper further cited official Indian records to state that 491 Indian soldiers are recorded at Ramleh War Cemetery, 109 at the Gaza and Deir el Balah War Cemeteries and 47 at the Haifa Indian Cemetery, besides soldiers commemorated at other cemeteries and memorials across historical Palestine. The Embassy questioned why Haifa had become the centre of a commemorative narrative when Indian soldiers had fought across a much wider region, including the Suez Canal, Gaza, Jerusalem, the Jordan Valley, Damascus and Aleppo. It also said the first formal Israeli public ceremony commemorating the Indian soldiers was held in 2010, nearly a century after the battle. The paper argued that Britain, rather than India, was the principal military power behind the campaign, as it financed, armed and commanded the operation. It questioned why the liberation of Haifa narrative centred on Indian soldiers while Britains role was not similarly emphasised. The Embassy also stressed that the soldiers described as Indian soldiers served in the British Indian Army and came from different regions, communities and religions across British India, whose geographical and political boundaries differed from those of the present-day Republic of India. The position paper placed the soldiers participation within the wider history of British colonial rule, noting that Indian troops were deployed in military campaigns far from their homeland. It also referred to the Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, arguing that the broader record of British rule should be considered when interpreting the role of Indian soldiers in the First World War. The Embassy cited Mahatma Gandhis opposition to the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine at the expense of its indigenous population, including his statement that Palestine belongs to the Arabs in the same sense that England belongs to the English. It further pointed out that India voted against UN Resolution 181 in 1947, which proposed partition and allocated Haifa to the proposed Jewish state, and questioned how the 1918 battle could subsequently be presented as a foundation for India-Israel historical ties. The Embassy said describing the 1918 occupation of Haifa as a liberation raises serious questions and concerns in Palestine. It maintained that Haifa should be recognised as a Palestinian city at the time and that the battle took place in the context of the British military occupation of Palestine. At the same time, the Embassy said its position was expressed with full respect for the sacrifice and memory of Indian soldiers and for Indias sovereign right to commemorate its history and fallen soldiers. It called for historical remembrance of the Battle of Haifa to remain grounded in accuracy, balance and respect for the historical experiences of all concerned, while emphasising that the document represented the Palestinian Embassys perspective and was intended to contribute to discussion on the historical and legal questions surrounding the battle.
Jerusalem Daily: Israel besieges Palestinian town
Israeli forces have effectively turned the Palestinian town of Biddu into military barracks. Jerusalem Daily: Israel besieges Palestinian town
Ministers launch expansion of breakfast scheme in Salem, Namakkal districts
Ministers launch expansion of breakfast scheme in Salem, Namakkal districts
Salem, Namakkal districts register moderate rainfall
Man gets life term for murder in Salem
Mother Teresa Trust Fraud: Pastor Flees Prayer Meeting as Alleged Victims Demand Action
The Mother Teresa Trust Fraud controversy erupted into fresh turmoil in Salem district after alleged victims confronted Pastor Senthilkumar during a prayer meeting, prompting him to reportedly flee through a rear exit as an angry crowd gathered inside the premises. According to reports coming in, the incident occurred at a church allegedly associated with the [] The post Mother Teresa Trust Fraud: Pastor Flees Prayer Meeting as Alleged Victims Demand Action appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Heavy rain lashes Salem and Namakkal districts
Heavy rain disrupts life in Salem and Namakkal districts, with water stagnating on roads, entering houses, and hampering traffic on Salem-Madurai National Highway; Salem logs 588.80 mm of rainfall and Namakkal 418.20 mm
Netanyahu tours tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque, Hamas condemns
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured tunnels beneath occupied East Jerusalems Old City on Saturday night, September 19, before joining Selichot prayers at the Western Wall ahead of Yom Kippur. Netanyahu shared footage of the visit on Instagram, showing him and his wife, Sara, walking through excavation tunnels beneath the Western Wall, known as 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 .
Israel president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian
Jerusalem: Israels president Saturday, September 19, pardoned the combat medic who shot dead at close range a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank a decade ago. Elor Azarias conviction for manslaughter and his release after serving two-thirds of his sentence drew enormous attention in Israel, where military 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 .
TN Forest Department steps up surveillance in Mettur after suspected leopard attacks
Digital Desk | Salem (Tamil Nadu), Sep 20 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has intensified surveillance in Kannamoochi village near Kolathur in Mettur following the killings of more than 10 goats, two calves, and several dogs in attacks suspected to have been carried out by a leopard, officials said. The incidents have triggered anxiety among residents, particularly farmers and livestock owners whose houses and agricultural fields are located close to the forest boundary. Officials believe that a leopard may have strayed into the village from the adjoining Erode Forest Reserve in search of prey. Forest Department personnel inspected the affected areas after receiving complaints from villagers and examined the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Though the presence of a leopard has not yet been conclusively confirmed, officials said the nature of the attacks indicated the possible movement of a large wild animal in the locality. Mettur Forest Range Officer Sengottaiyan said Kannamoochi is a relatively small village surrounded by a substantial stretch of forest. A total of 717 hectares of forest land are located in and around the area, providing a possible route for wild animals moving from the Erode reserve. Officials suspect that the leopard may have entered the Kannamoochi forest area and later moved into nearby farmlands after failing to find sufficient prey. Apart from goats and calves, hens and dogs are also believed to have been attacked by the animal. As a precautionary measure, the Forest Department has installed cages at five strategic locations in and around the village. Camera traps have also been positioned at several points to record the animals movement, confirm whether it is a leopard and identify the areas it visits frequently. Forest personnel are conducting continuous patrols across the village, adjoining agricultural fields and forest fringes. Officials are also gathering information from residents about sightings, unusual animal sounds and fresh footprints. Villagers have been advised to remain vigilant and avoid travelling alone near the forest boundary during early morning and late evening hours. Farmers have also been asked to keep goats, calves and other livestock inside secure enclosures at night. Officials said surveillance would continue until the suspected animal was identified and safely captured. The department is taking additional precautions to prevent further livestock deaths and ensure the safety of people living near the forest area.
Heavy rain forecast in 15 TN districts, Chennai may receive evening showers
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) Several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and the districts of Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur, are likely to receive rainfall on Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Centre said. A north-south trough extending from coastal Andhra Pradesh to the Gulf of Mannar, passing through parts of Tamil Nadu at about 0.9 km above sea level, is influencing the weather. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 4050 kmph is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Krishnagiri, Salem, Tirupattur, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Tiruchirappalli and Madurai districts on Sunday and Monday. Puducherry may also experience similar weather. Moderate thunderstorms are forecast over the remaining Western Ghats districts and Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Sivaganga, Erode, Ramanathapuram, Namakkal, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Karur, Pudukottai and Nagapattinam, besides Karaikal. Light thundershowers are possible elsewhere in the State. On September 22, moderate to heavy rain may occur at isolated places in the Western Ghats districts and several coastal and interior districts, including Chennai and Madurai. Gusty winds of 4050 kmph are also likely. From September 23 to 25, light to moderate rain is expected across the Western Ghats and northern coastal districts. Maximum temperatures are unlikely to change significantly until September 23 and are expected to remain close to normal. In Chennai and its suburbs, the sky will remain partly cloudy. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms may occur at a few places during the evening or night. The maximum temperature is likely to range between 36 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain between 26 and 27 degrees Celsius. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea in the notified areas. Squally winds reaching 4555 kmph and occasionally 65 kmph are forecast over the Gulf of Mannar, adjoining Comorin area and the southern Tamil Nadu coast on Monday. Winds may strengthen further over parts of the Bay of Bengal on September 22 and 23, reaching 5060 kmph and occasionally 70 kmph.
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Dengue cases surge in Tamil Nadu with onset of monsoon
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Dengue infections are rising across Tamil Nadu with the onset of the monsoon and the state health department said 244 of the 1,320 people tested across the state were confirmed to have dengue. Nearly 200 cases are being detected daily. Until September 15, Tamil Nadu recorded 16,577 dengue infections and nine deaths. Chennai remains the worst-affected district. As many as 156 people suffering from fever were admitted to hospitals in the city in a single day, and 87 of them tested positive for dengue. High numbers of cases have also been reported in Chengalpattu, Coimbatore, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Salem, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Thanjavur and Villupuram. The government has intensified mosquito-control and disease-surveillance operations, deploying more than 25,000 workers across Tamil Nadu. The teams are engaged in eliminating breeding sources, conducting sanitation work and monitoring fever cases in vulnerable areas. District administrations and health officials have also been directed to strengthen preventive measures and ensure timely treatment. Health Minister Arun Raj told reporters in Chennai that dengue cases had shown a marginal increase during the past seven days, but urged people not to panic. The public has been advised to prevent water from stagnating in and around homes and to seek medical attention for persistent fever. Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman blamed the TVK governments alleged negligence for the increase. He demanded the distribution of nilavembu decoction and kabasura kudineer on a war footing at places where people gather in large numbers. Meanwhile, Anna University student Harish Kumar died on Thursday after suffering from persistent fever. His death followed those of students Mridula and Jayashree four days earlier, causing anxiety on the campus. The Directorate of Public Health, however, clarified that Harish Kumar did not have dengue and died of scrub typhus. Amid the outbreak, Dr Reddys Laboratories is collaborating with Japans Takeda Pharmaceutical to introduce Qdenga, described as Indias first dengue vaccine, in the first half of next year. The vaccine, intended for people aged four to 60 and administered in two doses three months apart, is designed to provide protection against all four dengue virus types.
Regional Meteorological Centre forecasts heavy rain in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Eleven districts in Tamil Nadu, including the Nilgiris and Coimbatore, are likely to receive heavy rain on Saturday, according to a forecast issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre. The weather office attributed the anticipated rainfall to a trough extending from Maharashtra to the southeast Arabian Sea. Under its influence, widespread rain is expected across several parts of Tamil Nadu, with some districts likely to experience thunderstorms and gusty winds. The Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts are expected to receive heavy rain until September 22. Residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas have been advised to remain alert as intense spells of rain could lead to waterlogging and disruption of traffic. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is also likely at isolated places in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Ranipet, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur, Vellore, Kallakurichi and Madurai districts today. Moderate rainfall has been forecast for districts along the Western Ghats and several other parts of the state. Chennai and its neighbouring districts of Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu are also likely to experience intermittent showers during the day. Similar weather conditions are expected in Cuddalore, Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi districts. Rainfall may vary in intensity from one locality to another, with short but intense spells possible in some areas. The weather office has warned that another spell of heavy rain is likely to affect several districts tomorrow. Dindigul, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Madurai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur and Vellore have been placed under a heavy-rain alert. Cloudy conditions are expected to prevail in many parts of the state, while thunderstorms could develop during the afternoon and evening. Gusty winds may accompany rain in the interior and western districts. Motorists have been advised to exercise caution during intense spells because of reduced visibility and the possibility of waterlogging on roads. Farmers have also been urged to take precautionary measures to protect harvested crops and agricultural produce stored in the open. District administrations are expected to monitor rainfall levels and respond to any localised flooding or weather-related emergencies. The public has been advised to follow official weather updates and avoid taking shelter under trees during thunderstorms.
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UNGA votes to allow Palestine head address high-level meet via video link after US denies visa
Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 18 (IANS) India has voted for a General Assembly resolution to allow Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas to address the high-level meeting next week through a video link after the US refused to give him a visa to come to New York. The resolution passed overwhelmingly on Wednesday with 152 votes, while only the US, Israel, and Paraguay voted against it, and four others formally abstained. Washington, however, has given visas to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend the high-level session even though its war with the country is now in its seventh month. This will be the second time that Abbas speaks by video at the Assembly, which he did last year after a visa refusal. US Deputy Permanent Representative Tammy Bruce defended the video refusal, accusing Palestine of not giving up on terrorism. We will not relent on our insistence that the Palestinian Authority and the PLO [Palestine Liberation Organisation, which controls the Authority] completely and unequivocally renounce terrorism, she said. They have not yet done so, she added. Palestine is not recognised as a nation, and it has observer status at the UN. Palestine's Permanent Observer Riyad Mansour reiterated its commitment to Israel's right to exist in peace and security alongside Palestine. The fact that we were denied visas does not mean that the big elephant in the United Nations, the Palestinian people and their leadership, are not present., he said. They are present front and centre, he said, And they will be until we put an end to this illegal occupation [of Palestine territory by Israel] and allow a global consensus of the international community to have a two-state solution: the state of Palestine, free and independent and sovereign, on the borders of 1967 with East Jerusalem, next to the state of Israel, to live in peace and security, he said. China and Russia joined him in criticising the US for not giving Abbas a visa, which they said was Washington's obligation under the agreement to host the UN. All the Western countries voted for the resolution. Last month, when reports surfaced that Abbas won't get a visa, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric called on the US to let him attend the high-level meeting. Our call and our hope remain that the host country will fulfil its obligations under the host treaty agreement, which is meant to facilitate the travels into New York City, into the United States, for people having business, diplomats and Government officials having business in front of the United Nations, he said.
Netanyahu vows to topple Iran's government, eliminate Hamas
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Sep 17 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel would topple Iran's government, eliminate Hamas and continue its campaign against Hezbollah. We will eliminate Hamas, and first and foremost we will defeat the regime in Iran. We will topple it. It will fall, Netanyahu said at a ceremony honouring members of Israel's Shin Bet domestic security agency, Xinhua News Agency reported. He also said that one of Israel's objectives, nearly three years into the war, was to continue pursuing Palestinians involved in the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attack. No one is immune, he warned. On September 6, Netanyahu said that the end of the regime in Iran is near and it is fighting for its life, noting that there is another mission to complete. He made these remarks at a Rosh Hashanah Toast during the government meeting. We are on the threshold of Rosh Hashanah, and more than ever, the State of Israel comes first. Thanks to the wise and courageous decisions we made together around this table, thanks to the heroism of our fighters, thanks to the resilience of our people we have achieved tremendous accomplishments. Israel is stronger than ever; our enemies are weaker than ever. Together with the United States, we have achieved tremendous successes in removing an existential threat hanging over our heads. We have pushed away atomic bombs and ballistic missiles, and we have struck the Iranian axis with immense power, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office quoted Netanyahu as saying. We are determined to defend ourselves; we are determined to strike our enemies. They are not attacking us. Iran is refraining from doing so, and it knows why. Of course, it could err and make the mistake of attacking us anyway. It will suffer a blow it cannot even imagine, the Israeli Prime Minister highlighted. He said that Israel is the strongest superpower in the Middle East and warned the enemies, 'Do not try us.' I say to our enemies: Do not try us. This (Israeli) people knows how to unite in moments of testing, and right now it is the strongest superpower in the Middle East, and some say even beyond, Netanyahu added.
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Israeli army chief sets condition for Hezbollah disarmament
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Heavy rain likely in parts of TN; Chennai among 16 districts on alert
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rain across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, with Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram among 16 districts likely to receive moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. According to the RMC, a trough extends at about 0.9 km above mean sea level from north interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar through south interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. An upper-air circulation also persists over coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Rayalaseema at about 1.5 km above sea level. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur and Thanjavur districts on Thursday. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph may accompany the rainfall. Moderate rain is expected at a few places across other Western Ghats districts and in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Salem, Tiruppur, Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Kallakurichi, Madurai and Sivaganga. Light rain may occur elsewhere in Tamil Nadu and in Puducherry. On Friday, isolated heavy rain is forecast in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. The rainfall activity is expected to intensify in parts of northern Tamil Nadu on Saturday, with heavy showers possible in 11 districts, including Tiruvallur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. Heavy rain may shift to parts of western, central and southern Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Pudukkottai and Tiruchirappalli are among the districts likely to be affected. Light to moderate rain may continue across the state until Tuesday. Chennai and its suburbs will experience partly cloudy conditions on Thursday. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is likely in some areas during the evening or night. The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 35 and 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may range from 27 to 28 degrees Celsius. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into parts of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea until Sunday, as winds could reach 65 kmph. No warning has been issued for the Tamil Nadu coast or the Arabian Sea.
No deal unless Lebanese army strengthens control, says Israeli army chief
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Sep 17 (IANS) Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said that progress toward an agreement with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah cannot be made unless the Lebanese army significantly improves its effectiveness on the ground, weeks before a new round of US-mediated talks. During a visit to troops near the Lebanese border on Wednesday (local time), Zamir said that the Israeli military is determined to rid the area south of the Litani River of Hezbollah's presence, alongside advancing the overarching objective of disarming Hezbollah. This objective cannot be advanced as part of a desired agreement with the Lebanese government as long as the Lebanese Armed Forces do not significantly improve their effectiveness on the ground, he said. Zamir also said Israel's updated defence concept relied on maintaining troops deep inside enemy territory beyond the border. Israeli forces currently occupy an area extending roughly 10 km into southern Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon are due to meet in Rome in October for another round of US-mediated talks aimed at reaching a security agreement, according to US officials. A June ceasefire framework envisaged an Israeli withdrawal alongside the disarmament of Hezbollah, but implementation has stalled as Israel continues to carry out almost daily strikes in Lebanon, reports Xinhua news agency. Lebanon has repeatedly demanded that Israeli forces leave its territory. Meanwhile, earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would continue destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, days after Washington reportedly said Israeli and Lebanese officials would resume US-mediated security talks next month. We will continue to destroy the terror infrastructure in the 'security zone' in Lebanon, Netanyahu said in a video statement, referring to territory in southern Lebanon where Israeli troops remain deployed despite a ceasefire that took effect in June. He warned that Israel would inflict even heavier blows if attacked. Netanyahu said Israeli forces had destroyed what he described as major Hezbollah strongholds at the Beaufort and Ali al-Taher ridges. Israel said last week it had destroyed more than 2 km of underground Hezbollah infrastructure at Ali al-Taher after taking control of the area.
Indian worker loses leg after crane accident at Jerusalem construction site
An Indian worker from Rajasthan lost his left leg after tiles being lifted by a crane fell on him at a construction site in Jerusalem. He is undergoing treatment at Hadassah Hospital, while the Indian embassy and his employer are helping coordinate his care and insurance
VHP seeks Maharashtra minority panel chiefs removal over meeting with Abu Salem
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Indian Worker Loses Leg In Jerusalem Construction Site Accident
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Three of family killed in car accident in Namakkal
An SUV reportedly crossed the centre median and entered the opposite carriageway before colliding with a car on the SalemKarur road near the Coastal Over Bridge in Namakkal.
Chinnasalem: Engineering Girl Student Assaulted By Peers For Being Possessed
Superstition took a cruel turn at a private engineering college near Chinnasalem, where a girl student was allegedly beaten with a broom and had camphor lit on her hand by four classmates who believed she was possessed.
The VHP demands an inquiry after Maharashtra Minority Commission Chair Pyare Khan met gangster Abu Salem in Nashik Jail, citing serious concerns. VHP Calls for Investigation into Meeting Between Maharashtra Minority Commission Chair and Notorious Gangster Abu Salem
Dumped by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia now turns to Israel for help in fighting Houthis: Report
Saudi Arabia has reportedly sought intelligence assistance from Israel amid an intensifying Houthi offensive along the border with Yemen, with the outreach taking place indirectly through US Central Command, according to Israeli media reports. The Jerusalem...
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District Child Protection Unit Salem (DCPU Salem) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Case Worker. Candidates with 12th Pass Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 25-09-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through DCPU Salem official website.
SC faults Abu Salem's maths, junks release plea
Israel will continue to destroy terrorist infrastructure in security zone in Lebanon: Netanyahu
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Sep 14 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel has achieved another massive victory over Hezbollah and that the destruction of terrorist infrastructure in the security zone in Lebanon will continue. We have achieved another massive victory over Hezbollah: We have destroyed its major terrorist stronghold on the Beaufort Ridge and the Ali al-Taher Ridge. Our policy is clear: We will continue to destroy terrorist infrastructure in the security zone in Lebanon. We will continue to remove any threat to the State of Israel, the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel said on social media platform X. And from here, I say to our enemies: If you haven't learned the lesson by now, and you choose to attack us again, you will suffer even heavier blows. There is still work to complete, and with God's help, we will complete it, it added. Last month, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that progress had been made on border issues and the return of prisoners during the latest negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Rome. Speaking at a Cabinet session on August 7, Aoun said the Rome talks addressed four main issues: a ceasefire, the demolition and bulldozing of houses, the border, and the return of prisoners and the identification of pilot areas, according to a statement released by the Lebanese presidency. He noted that positive progress had been made on the border and prisoners' issues, expressing hope that practical steps would emerge soon, the statement said. He said the US administration would work to address the remaining issues of a ceasefire and pilot areas, adding that US General Joseph Clearfield would arrive in Beirut soon to follow up on these matters, reports said. The remarks came a day after Israeli and Lebanese officials finished three days of negotiations in Rome aimed at advancing security arrangements along their border and implementing a framework agreement reached in Washington in late June, local media reported. The talks, opposed by Hezbollah, are the seventh round of negotiations between the two governments, Xinhua news agency reported.
Netanyahu thanks PM Modi for his leadership and enduring friendship
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Sep 14 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and enduring friendship, reciprocating PM Modis greetings on the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Thank you, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for your warm wishes to the people of Israel and to me personally. The Jewish New Year provides an occasion to thank you again for your leadership and enduring friendship, the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel stated on X. Together, we've transformed the ties between our ancient civilisations into an unprecedented partnership between two great democracies. Sara and I look forward to seeing you again soon, it added. PM Modi on Saturday greeted Netanyahu, the people of Israel and Jewish communities on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah. Shana Tova! Wishing a very happy Rosh Hashanah to Prime Minister Netanyahu, the people of Israel and Jewish communities across the globe. May the new year be filled with peace, hope, good health, and continued progress for all, PM Modi stated on X. Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Sunday that India is a true friend of Israel while thanking President Droupadi Murmu for her greetings on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, celebrated as the head of the year and the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve. Thank you, President Droupadi Murmu, for your good wishes. On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend our deepest gratitude. India is a true friend of Israel. As we begin the Jewish New Year, I wish you and the wonderful people of India peace, prosperity, good health, and harmony. May the deep bond of friendship between our two nations continue to flourish, Herzog said on social media platform X. On Saturday, President Murmu conveyed her greetings to President Herzog and the people of Israel. Excellency Isaac Herzog, on behalf of the people of India, I convey heartfelt Rosh Hashanah greetings to you and the Jewish community across Israel and the world. May the new year usher in peace, prosperity, good health and renewed hope for all, the President's Secretariat said on X. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, celebrated as the head of the year and the anniversary of the creation of the world.
India is true friend of Israel: President Herzog
India is true friend of Israel: President Herzog Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Sunday that India is a true friend of Israel, while thanking President Droupadi Murmu for her greetings on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, celebrated as the head of the year and the anniversary of the creation [] The post India is true friend of Israel: President Herzog appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Salem organises Yercaud Nam Uyirkadu initiative to spread awareness on how plastic harms environment
Cultural programmes to sensitise the public to the environmental damage caused by plastic waste; people encouraged to use eco-friendly alternatives such as cloth bags; awareness events to cover 120 locations in 10 days
Salem traders claimsluggish sale of Vinayaka idols this year
Traders cite large number of shops selling idols, strict guidelines by authorities and mounting expenses in celebrating the festival as reasons for poor sales; people also prefer small or medium-sized idols to larger, costlier ones for ease of moving them to immersion points
Container lorry collision on Salem-Bengaluru highway causes traffic paralysis for kilometres
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Anahat Singh makes strong start in Qatar Classic squash
Digital Desk | Doha, Sep 12 (IANS) Womens world No. 20 Anahat Singh got the better of higher-ranked Egyptian Farida Mohamed in four games in the opening round of the USD 242,000 Qatar Classic, the seasons first PSA Platinum event, in Doha on Saturday. Teenage sensation Anahat, who became Junior World Champion in July, beat world No. 16 Farida 13-11, 3-11, 11-7, 11-7, and will next play Belgian world No. 9 Tinne Gilis. World No. 24 Abhay Singh and World No. 38 Veer Chotrani play their mens opening round against Swiss world No. 22 Dimitri Steinmann and Kiwi world No. 2 Paul Coll, respectively. Anahat, Abhay, Chotrani, along with Tanvi Khanna, form the Indian challenge in squash singles at this months Asian Games in Japan. Meanwhile, three-time World Junior Champion Mohamad Zakaria had to earn his spot in the second round after battling past a shot-making performance from Raphael Kandra. The German threatened a comeback on the glass court after a superb third-game showing, but Zakaria ultimately had too much in the tank for the 35-year-old. Heading the star-studded line-up are the worlds top-ranked Egyptians, Mostafa Asal and Nouran Gohar, underscoring the strength and stature of the tournament on the global squash calendar. The mens draw will also see the return of Perus Diego Elias, World No.2 and defending champion from 2024, alongside New Zealands Paul Coll (World No.3), Wales Joel Makin (World No.4), and British stars Marwan ElShorbagy and Mohamed ElShorbagy. On the Qatari side, hopes rest on national star Abdulla Al-Tamimi (World No.22), joined by Salem Al-Malki and Ali Al-Darwish, both competing through wild cards. In the womens draw, Egypts Nour El Sherbini, World No.2 and defending champion from 2024, will be among the main contenders, as well as compatriot Hania El Hammamy (World No.3) and Englands Georgina Kennedy (World No.4). The total prize money amounts to $231,500 for the mens competition and the same for the womens, further reinforcing the championships reputation as one of the most prestigious Platinum events. Other results: Women's RD1 [2] Aamina Orfi beats Hana Ramadan 3-0: 11-2, 11-5, 11-5 (45m); Aifa Azman beats Marina Stefanoni 3-1: 11-9, 6-11, 11-7, 12-10 (40m); [6] Fayrouz Aboelkheir beats Nadien Elhammamy 3-0: 11-3, 11-5, 11-6 (26m); Nardine Garas beats Nour Heikal 3-2: 11-9, 11-5, 1-11, 7-11, 11-7 (43m)
Salem Corporation intensifiesanti-dengue measures
DMK stages demonstration against Chief Minister in Salem
DMK stages demonstration against Chief Minister in Salem
After 9/11 Terror Attack, Palestinians Cheered
Rare footage from 11 September 2001, shows Palestinians in Jerusalem celebrating in the aftermath of the terror attacks in the United States, with adults and children gathered in the streets, waving Palestinian flags, chanting and distributing sweets. Posting this since entire media wants you to believe this video doesnt exist These are Palestinians celebrating the [] The post After 9/11 Terror Attack, Palestinians Cheered & Celebrated With Sweets & Chants Of Allahu Akbar appeared first on The Commune .
Salem Railway Division organises interaction on new Labour Codes
Police seize 68 kg of ganja in Salem, arrest six from Keralam
Ganja packet thrown at convict staffing Prisons Dept.-run fuel bunk in Salem
BRICS 2026: India Presidency opens new avenues for trade, investment and global South Cooperation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Indias BRICS presidency is creating fresh momentum for trade, investment and economic cooperation among member and partner countries, with business and institutional representatives from Russia, Egypt and other BRICS Plus nations expressing confidence in the opportunities emerging from the platform. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the BRICS summit here, representatives from different sectors said the meetings had provided a valuable platform for businesses to explore partnerships in areas ranging from infrastructure and energy to technology, skills development and agriculture. Alexander Kokov, Founder and CEO of Russian company GSBI Ltd, described the event as highly energetic and positive, saying participants were keen to work together and explore new opportunities. He highlighted the business-to-business meetings organised during the summit, saying they had enabled entrepreneurs from different countries to engage directly and identify areas for cooperation. Kokov also praised the role of industry body FICCI in facilitating business engagement and said being in India offered participants an opportunity to better understand the countrys economic strength and growing market potential. Kokov said there was significant scope for expanding trade, investment and economic ties between India and Russia, adding that the two countries were entering a phase that could lay the foundation for a stronger economic partnership in the years ahead. He said his organisation works in the Global South Business Innovations and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector, which could serve as an important bridge for connecting the economic potential of BRICS countries. According to him, business conferences, exhibitions and other platforms for direct engagement could help turn discussions among member countries into concrete commercial projects. Alina Singh, Deputy Director of Russias Skills Development Agency, said BRICS brought together economies and societies with diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives. Member countries can share their experiences and expertise, learn from each other and promote collective development. That is the greatest strength of BRICS, she said. Maxim Andrianov, International Marketing Manager at Russian Helicopters Group, also welcomed Indias leadership of the grouping and praised the organisation of the summit. He said the BRICS engagement this year had been highly productive, with participants establishing new business contacts and initiating discussions on several important projects. Andrianov also pointed to the work of the BRICS Business Council, saying it had played an effective role in facilitating commercial engagement and strengthening business-to-business cooperation among participating countries. On the Make in India initiative, Andrianov said projects where local manufacturing requirements apply would operate within that framework. At the same time, he noted that companies in the commercial sector generally assess factors such as cost, efficiency and competitiveness while making business decisions, with affordability for consumers also remaining an important consideration. Paroma Munshi Rebello, Head of Business Development at Pristine Logistics & Infraprojects Ltd, said her working group was focused on infrastructure, an area closely linked to investment. Islam Salem, a representative of Egypt-based Iskra Maiden for Investment and Agricultural Development, said the potential for cooperation among BRICS economies was expanding and that the private sector would have a crucial role in converting those opportunities into actual partnerships. Discussions over the past two days on agriculture, technology, finance and several other sectors have clearly shown that there are significant opportunities for partnerships among member countries, Salem said.
Ministers inaugurate master health check-up centre at Salem government hospital
Lorry driver from Keralam abducted, robbed of 50,000 in Salem
Assailants take him to Madaiyankuttai burial ground and, along with two more persons, assault him and tie him up
Names of councillors reinstated on Salem Corporations website
SC dismisses Abu Salem's plea seeking premature release from jail
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the plea filed by 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Abu Salem challenging his continued incarceration and seeking release on the ground that he had completed the maximum 25-year sentence after taking into account his undertrial detention and jail-earned remission. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the petition after hearing the matter, which had been reserved for judgment on July 27. Salem had claimed that his undertrial detention, post-conviction incarceration and jail-earned remission should be taken into account while computing the 25-year sentence, entitling him to release in view of the extradition assurance given by India to Portugal. Abu Salem, currently lodged in Nashik Road Central Prison, had approached the Supreme Court against the Bombay High Court's refusal to direct his immediate release. The Bombay High Court, in its judgment pronounced on April 15, dismissed Salem's plea, holding that the 25-year period fixed by the Supreme Court could not be reduced by ordinary prison remissions. The High Court had held that the 25-year term constituted the substantive sentence that Salem was required to undergo and was ot a ceiling capable of reduction by application of ordinary prison remissions. A Division Bench of Justices A.S. Gadkari and Kamal Khata further held that Salem's attempt to include earned remissions to shorten the 25-year period was legally unsustainable. Salem was extradited from Portugal and brought to India in November 2005. He was arrested and produced before the TADA Court on November 11, 2005, in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. He was convicted in TADA Case No. 1 of 2006 in February 2015 and sentenced to life imprisonment. He was subsequently convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case in September 2017 and sentenced to life imprisonment, with both sentences ordered to run concurrently. The Supreme Court, while upholding his convictions in July 2022, commuted the life sentences to a total sentence of 25 years in view of the solemn sovereign assurance given by the Government of India to Portugal that Salem would not be subjected to imprisonment beyond 25 years. The apex court had also directed the government to consider remission under Sections 432 and 433 of the CrPC one month prior to completion of the 25-year period. Before the Bombay High Court, Salem claimed that he had earned nearly three years of remission for good conduct and that, after accounting for his undertrial detention and post-conviction incarceration, he had completed the 25-year period. However, the High Court held that remission earned under prison rules is administrative in nature and does not ipso facto reduce the sentence imposed by a Court. It further observed that the 25-year period would expire in November 2030, reckoning it from his arrest on November 11, 2005. There is no question the sovereign assurance of 25 years being further reduced on account of remissions earned, the Bombay High Court said. It also held that any exercise of statutory remission or reduction below the 25-year period could be considered only in accordance with the Supreme Court's directions, adding that the executive's duty to pass formal remission orders arises one month before completion of the said period. Earlier, Salem approached the Supreme Court seeking premature release in terms of the extradition arrangement between India and Portugal. In February, the top court had allowed him to withdraw that plea with liberty to seek an early hearing of the pending matter before the Bombay High Court. Salem was extradited from Portugal to India in November 2005 and was subsequently convicted in two cases arising out of the 1993 Mumbai blasts. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in both cases, with the sentences ordered to run concurrently. In July 2022, the Supreme Court, while upholding his convictions, restricted his imprisonment to 25 years in view of the sovereign assurance given to Portugal.
Supreme Court Dismisses Gangster Abu Salem's Plea Seeking Release From Custody
According to the extradition terms agreed upon by India and Portugal, Salem cannot be given the death penalty and his prison term cannot exceed 25 years.
Supreme Court dismisses gangster Abu Salems plea claiming completion of 25-year prison term
The former member of underworld don Dawood Ibrahims syndicate was extradited from Portugal to India in 2005 in the Mumbai blasts case after the Indian government gave a sovereign assurance that he would not be imprisoned for more than 25 years
SC dismisses gangster Abu Salem's plea seeking release from custody
The Supreme Court dismissed gangster Abu Salem's plea for release from custody. He sought release after completing twenty-five years in jail in India. The court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision which deemed his petition premature. Salem was extradited from Portugal in 2005 after a lengthy legal battle. He is a convict in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.
Supreme Court dismisses gangster Abu Salem's plea for early release in 1993 Bombay blast
Gangster and 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Abu Salem has suffered a setback in the Supreme Court after it dismissed his plea seeking premature release from prison. The top court upheld the Bombay High Court's...
TN to run 5,400 special buses for Vinayaka Chaturthi rush
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadus State Transport Undertakings will operate 5,400 special buses over five days to handle the expected surge in passenger traffic ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi, auspicious wedding dates and the extended weekend. The additional services will run from Thursday to Monday, connecting Chennai with major towns and cities across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states. The transport department has planned the largest share of services from Kilambakkam bus terminus, the principal departure point for south-bound routes. A total of 585 special buses will leave Kilambakkam on Thursday, followed by 1,255 on Friday, 1,030 on Saturday and 650 on Sunday. These buses will serve Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchy, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode and Tirupur. Koyambedu will also handle additional services during the holiday period. The transport corporations will operate 240 special buses from the terminus on Friday and Saturday, besides 105 services on Sunday. They will connect Chennai with Tiruvannamalai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Hosur and Bengaluru. Corresponding services have been arranged from these destinations to Chennai. At Madhavaram terminus, 110 extra buses will be operated daily from Friday to Sunday. The services will cover Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchy, Kumbakonam, Vellore, Hosur and Puducherry. Outside Chennai, another 200 special buses will operate from Bengaluru, Tirupur, Erode and Coimbatore to different destinations. Authorities have also made arrangements for the return rush on Monday, when 765 additional buses will be deployed from various places to Chennai and Bengaluru according to passenger demand. The deployment has been staggered to match the anticipated movement of travellers out of Chennai before the festival and their return after the holiday. Kilambakkam alone will account for 3,520 outward special services between Thursday and Sunday, while Madhavaram will provide 330 and Koyambedu 585 during their respective operating periods overall. Advance reservations indicate heavy travel during the period. According to the Managing Director of the State Express Transport Corporation, 8,666 passengers have booked tickets for Thursday and 32,171 for Friday. Bookings stand at 18,772 for Saturday, 11,177 for Sunday and 23,740 for Monday. Officials expect the figures to rise as the festival approaches. Passengers undertaking long-distance journeys have been urged to reserve seats early to avoid overcrowding and last-minute inconvenience. Tickets can be booked through the official TNSTC website, www.tnstc.in, or the TNSTC mobile application.
UK Vs Israel Round 2! British PM Defends Sanctions On Israeli Settlements | Watch
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended Britains decision to impose sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, declaring that Britain has to stand for something. Speaking in Parliament, Burnham said leadership meant taking action against injustice and supporting people facing intimidation and displacement. His comments came after Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced the settlement-goods sanctions and accused Israeli settlers of ethnic cleansing. Israel condemned the move and announced retaliatory measures, including plans to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem. The escalating row has deepened tensions between Britain and Israel as pressure grows over the West Bank and Gaza.
Netanyahu says Israel has 'absolute control' of certain Syrian area, vows to topple Iran's gov't
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Sep 9 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli troops inside Syria on Wednesday and said Israel had absolute control over a swathe of territory stretching from Mount Hermon to the Yarmouk River, while pledging to bring down Iran's government. We control the entire area from the summit of Mount Hermon to the Yarmouk, and from here to the Mediterranean Sea -- absolute control unlike anything we have had before, Netanyahu said in a video released by his office. Netanyahu, accompanied by Defence Minister Israel Katz and Deputy Chief of Staff Tamir Yadai, said Israel would not allow what he called a error army to establish itself on its border. He added that Israel was very close to defeating Iran's government and was committed to doing so, Xinhua News Agency reported. Netanyahu said on Sunday that the end of the regime in Iran is near and it is fighting for its life, noting that there is another mission to complete. He made these remarks at a Rosh Hashanah Toast during the government meeting. We are on the threshold of Rosh Hashanah, and more than ever, the State of Israel comes first. Thanks to the wise and courageous decisions we made together around this table, thanks to the heroism of our fighters, thanks to the resilience of our people we have achieved tremendous accomplishments. Israel is stronger than ever; our enemies are weaker than ever. Together with the United States, we have achieved tremendous successes in removing an existential threat hanging over our heads. We have pushed away atomic bombs and ballistic missiles, and we have struck the Iranian axis with immense power, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office quoted Netanyahu as saying. We are determined to defend ourselves; we are determined to strike our enemies. They are not attacking us. Iran is refraining from doing so, and it knows why. Of course, it could err and make the mistake of attacking us anyway. It will suffer a blow it cannot even imagine, the Israeli Prime Minister highlighted. He said that Israel is the strongest superpower in the Middle East and warned the enemies, 'Do not try us.' I say to our enemies: Do not try us. This (Israeli) people know how to unite in moments of testing, and right now it is the strongest superpower in the Middle East, and some say even beyond, Netanyahu added.
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UAE President warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack before Oct 7
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was directly warned by the president of the United Arab Emirates that Hamas was planning a major offensive just days before the militant group attacked on October 7, 2023, according to an Israeli newspaper report. UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed spoke with Netanyahu 10 days before the attack and said 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 Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem in Response to UK Sanctions
Israel has ordered the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem, escalating diplomatic tensions following UK sanctions on Israeli goods. Israel Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem in Response to UK Sanctions
Israel orders closure of British Consulate in Jerusalem in response to UK sanctions
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Sep 9 (IANS) Israel has ordered the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem in retaliation for sweeping sanctions imposed by the UK on goods originating from illegal Israeli settlements, further deepening an already bitter diplomatic dispute between the two countries. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the retaliatory measures after UK Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband described violent activity by Jewish settlers in the West Bank as ethnic cleansing. The measures announced by Israel include the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem and entry bans on several British MPs. The British consulate, located in the Sheikh Jarrah area of Jerusalem, deals primarily with Palestinian-related issues in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and Jerusalem. The UK's Ambassador to Israel is based separately at the British embassy in Tel Aviv. Israel maintains that Jerusalem is its undivided capital and rejects the characterisation of its control over the city as an occupation. United Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and is under its full sovereignty, Sa'ar said, adding, Any foreign activity in the area must be conducted through accepted and agreed channels and without violating Israel's sovereignty. Sa'ar also announced entry restrictions against a number of mostly Left-wing British MPs -- former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Your Party MP Zarah Sultana, Labour MPs Diane Abbott, Naz Shah, John McDonnell and Richard Burgon, as well as Green Party MPs Hannah Spencer, Carla Denyer, Sian Berry and Ellie Chowns. The Israeli government further announced that longstanding British involvement in the training of Palestinian security forces in the West Bank would be brought to an end. The UK will also be excluded from the US-led Gaza coordination mission, which is based in Israel and is involved in coordinating activities related to the conflict. Sa'ar strongly criticised the British measures and accused London of interfering in Israel's internal affairs and democratic process. The British move is morally distorted, and constitutes blatant interference in the affairs of a sovereign state and its electoral process, Sa'ar said. Israel has nothing against the British people. We know that we have many friends in Britain. Unfortunately, a hostile Labour government is in office, systematically acting against the state of Israel, and it has left us with no choice but to finally respond to its hostile actions, he said. Sa'ar said he had coordinated Israel's response with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Britain-Israel Dispute Explodes, Bibi Shuts UKs Jerusalem Consulate In Shock Revenge
Israel has announced four countermeasures against Britain following Londons decision to sanction trade and services connected to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The measures include closing Britains Consulate General in Jerusalem, removing British representatives from the International Gaza Support Center, terminating UK training programmes for Palestinian Authority security forces and barring 12 British elected representatives alongside other nationals. Britain says the measures target unlawful settlement activity rather than ordinary trade with Israel. Israel calls the sanctions discriminatory and an interference in its election. The dispute has now moved beyond commerceinto Palestinian diplomacy, Gaza coordination and West Bank security.
Israel orders closure of U.K. consulate in Jerusalem over settlement sanctions
Israel said it would also expel British diplomats at a centre monitoring the U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan in Gaza and bar British training for Palestinian Authority forces, as well as banning 12 British officials from visiting Israel
Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem in response to UK sanction on West Bank settlements
The United Kingdom has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel responded by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem and expelling UK representatives. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated settler terrorists perpetrate ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. This move signifies growing international isolation for Israel following the Gaza war. The United Kingdom also recognized Palestinian statehood last year to revive peace efforts.
UK-Israel spat gets ugly: Tel Aviv to close British consulate in Jerusalem
Reinstate names, phone numbers on Salem Corporations officialwebsite, demand councillors
Collector inaugurates TN Green School scheme in Salem
Collector inaugurates TN Green School scheme in Salem
Israeli Court Clears Key West Bank Settlement Project to Proceed
The Jerusalem District Court said in a ruling it had dismissed the motion, which aimed to stall the publication of tenders for the settlement east of Jerusalem.
