Collector inspects development works in Salem
Salem Corporation provided 1,095 metric tonnes of manure to farmers free of cost in 8 years
Eisenkot unveils key Knesset members, to form emergency govt
Jerusalem: Gadi Eisenkot, who officially received the mandate to form Israels next government, has unveiled key positions in the 26th Knesset. Eisenkot announced on Tuesday, November 10, that he had reached an agreement with Israeli opposition leaders Naftali Bennett, Yair Golan, Avigdor Liberman and Yair Lapid, regarding top cabinet seats in the Israeli parliament. Former 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 .
A parasite linked to cats may also threaten dogs
A parasitic infection commonly associated with cats may be associated with severe, potentially sight-threatening ocular disease in dogs, according to a new study by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Heavy Footfall At Airport Even As Domestic Fares Skyrocket
The flight ticket from Salem rose from the normal Rs.3,832 to Rs. 13,098 while the fare from Delhi is Rs. 15,100 higher than the normal fare of Rs. 10,167.
Netanyahu urges opposition parties to join unity government under his leadership
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called on opposition leaders to join him in forming a unified government comprising opposition and ultra-Orthodox parties, saying it was he need of the hour amid the country's major challenges. In a video statement released on Monday, Netanyahu said any ionist party could join the proposed government, asserting that he was not ruling anyone out while maintaining that his Likud party should lead the coalition as the largest party. This government needs to include all the parties in the national camp, which also includes the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties, Netanyahu said, according to The Jerusalem Post. We must join forces in the face of the challenges in front of us, he added, as quoted by The Times of Israel. Netanyahu also said he was ready to immediately enter talks with any party willing to discuss his proposal. According to The Times of Israel, Netanyahu argued that it is impossible to create a government with Hamas s...
SP MPs defend 1990 firing on kar sevaks, cite Constitution
Ballia: Two Samajwadi Party Lok MPs on Monday sought to justify the 1990 police firing on kar sevaks in Ayodhya, saying that the then chief minister, late Mulayam Singh Yadav, acted as per the Constitution. Ballia MP Sanatan Pandey and Salempur MP Ramashankar Rajbhar Vidyarthi asserted that Mulayam was duty-bound to act, adding that he 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 .
Bengaluru mass murder case: Police search Shiradi Ghat forest for two more bodies
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 9 (IANS) Police teams have launched a search operation in the dense forest region of Shiradi Ghat spread across Karnataka's Hassan and Mangaluru districts for the bodies of two more victims in the alleged seven-member family murder case, based on the information provided by the accused, Indushekar. The police team, accompanied by the accused, reached Shiradi Ghat on Monday and began searching for the bodies of his brother-in-law Shankar and sister-in-law Nalini. Police have so far recovered five bodies, including that of a 10-year-old boy, while the search for the remaining two victims is continuing. According to the police, the bodies of Indushekar's wife Sunitha and mother-in-law Roopavathi were traced near Tamil Nadu's Salem. The bodies of his brother-in-law Shivakumar and sister-in-law Divya were recovered from two locations in the gorges beside the road at Chamundi Hills in Mysuru. The body of 10-year-old Puneeth was found near Nandi Hills on the outskirts of Bengaluru. At Chamundi Hills, one body was found close to the roadside, while the other had fallen into a deep gorge. Both bodies were retrieved and sent for a post-mortem examination. Police said the accused had selected a viewpoint along the road to dispose of the bodies. The stretch witnesses heavy two-way traffic every day, and parking is prohibited there. However, space is provided for vehicles during emergencies. Warning boards have been installed, stating that a fine of up to Rs 1,000 would be imposed for unauthorised parking and entering the forest area. Meanwhile, investigators have found that Indushekar allegedly planned the murders in advance and procured materials required for carrying them out from shops in the surrounding areas. He had purchased packing materials, adhesive tape, chemicals, and plastic gunny bags from shops at the Yeshwanthpur RMC Yard. The chemicals were allegedly used to remove bloodstains after the murders. Police have collected CCTV footage from the shops and other locations as part of the investigation. They have examined around 200 CCTV recordings and are now focusing on footage between October 14 and November 3 to establish the accused's movements and the sequence of events. Indushekar, also known as Indu Shekar or Sekar, was arrested by the Rajajinagar police for the alleged murders of seven members of his wife's family. The victims include his wife Sunitha, mother-in-law Roopavathi, brothers-in-law Shivakumar and Shankar, sisters-in-law Divya and Nalini, and Puneeth, the son of Shankar. The murders are suspected to have taken place over a period of around 20 days, between October 14 and November 3. Investigators suspect that the accused brought his relatives to his house in the Rajajinagar-Bhashyam Circle area on the pretext of family gatherings before allegedly killing them and transporting their bodies to different locations. Police are also investigating the alleged role of the accused's 17-year-old daughter in the case. A 10-year-old boy reportedly survived the incident. The investigation is continuing, with police teams searching for the remaining two bodies at Shiradi Ghat and examining CCTV footage and other evidence to establish the sequence of the alleged murders.
940 special buses to be operated to handle post-Deepavali rush
Around 650 buses will run from Panjappur bus terminus to Chennai, Villupuram, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Salem, and Madurai, in addition to the 815 regular services
Conservancy workers remove 200 tonnes of additional waste in Salem city
New bus stand at Sankari in Salem becomes functional after 17 years
Iran using midterm results to press for more concessions in peace talks
A member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at a military training center for ordinary citizens at Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran, on November 2. - Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters US President Donald Trump has offered his clearest indication yet that intensified diplomacy could avert another major round of fighting with Iran, in the wake of his partys disastrous midterm election results. Trump told CNN on Sunday that renewed US military attacks are highly unlikely if Tehran makes progress toward an agreement on its nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He also told CBS 60 Minutes that he was not looking to escalate the war. Iran and the United States have quietly been negotiating a sensitive agreement that could avert a return to all-out war and open the door to broader talks. But hopes of a deal are being tempered by Washington, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Sunday that he wouldnt say were on the verge of a breakthrough. Trump has also made clear the military option remains on the table. Both sides and Qatar, which is mediating, have revealed little about the discussions even as diplomatic activity has accelerated since Tuesdays midterms. Whats changed since the midterms? The Republican losses in the elections have added another dimension to the negotiations, with Vice President JD Vance saying afterwards that the war was among the reasons Republicans lost . Trump told 60 Minutes that he did not disagree with Vances assessment, acknowledging that voters didnt like the war. But he strongly defended the decision to attack Iran, saying that if he had to make the decision again, his answer would be an emphatic yes. unknown content item - Iran, meanwhile, has sought to use the election results to press its negotiating position. American voters have made their choice. Time for the White House to make its own, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday. Trump continues to project confidence about the US military position, while Iran has repeatedly threatened to expand the war geographically if it is attacked again. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, third left, attends a meeting with high-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, as the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei, second left, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, third right, listen in Tehran, Iran, on October 26 - Iranian Presidency Office/AP What is being discussed? Both sides have several key demands that are on paper non-starters to the other. Trump seeks to eliminate Irans nuclear program, which Tehran sees as a matter of national sovereignty. Publicly, Iran is posturing, insisting it will not negotiate with Washington over the program or reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz unless seven preconditions are met including ending the war on all fronts and lifting a maritime blockade. The specifics are yet to be made public. Hundreds of kilograms of enriched uranium the material needed to produce a nuclear weapon remain hidden somewhere in Iran. Tehran has used this stockpile as leverage in its talks with the US. Reports indicate Washington wants the uranium diluted or transferred to another country for safekeeping. It is unclear how far the two sides have progressed on that point. Iran has contended that its nuclear program is for generating energy and not military purposes. For Iran, aside from not ceding ground on its nuclear program or Hormuz, there are key economic goals. As one of the worlds largest oil producers, Iran has found it increasingly difficult to sell crude on global markets under US sanctions. Billions of dollars in Iranian assets held in foreign banks also remain frozen. Washington appears to be weighing relief on these restrictions, a move that could help Tehran ease the severe economic strain on its population amid record inflation. Iran also wants compensation from the US for the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his top military commanders by the US and Israel at the start of the war in February. Qatar is mediating between the two sides and circulating a framework document that both Washington and Tehran are amending. The process has been underway for weeks, possibly months, but has intensified in recent days amid fears of fresh strikes. Trump is expected to meet Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani in Washington on Monday. Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on October 12. - Stringer/Reuters Whats stopping a deal? So far neither side has been willing to budge on its demands. Before leaving Sunday for the Group of Seven foreign ministers meeting in Paris, Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested the two sides remained far from an agreement. Right now, it hasnt been very productive because the Iranian demands are simply not just unacceptable, but in some cases outrageous and ridiculous and really not realistic. After successive rounds of open conflict, Tehrans trust in Washington has almost vanished. Iran has not forgotten that the conflict began while nuclear talks with the US were underway. Iran is concerned that relinquishing any leverage could invite the US and Israel to strike again, leaving it exposed and without effective negotiating tools. If Iran is attacked after opening the Strait of Hormuz and relinquishing control over the enriched uranium, it would be left even more exposed and in a weaker negotiating position. Trump is balancing his ties with Arab partners and Israel both of which view the Islamic Republic as a threat and faces scrutiny if he walks away from the war without a major concession from Iran. Tehran also wants to protect its regional proxies and allies in Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen. Those militias have fought on behalf of the Islamic Republic regionally and are loyal to Tehran, but have come under existential pressure over the past three years. In September, Irans ally in Yemen, the Houthi rebels, launched a lighting offensive capturing another key maritime chokepoint on the Red Sea Bab Al Mandeb and giving Tehran potential influence over another waterway. The Houthis have since ramped up attacks on Saudi Arabia in response to Riyadh giving the Yemeni government military support. The US wants Iran not to have capabilities to build a nuclear weapon, including advanced equipment that could allow it to do so. Irans Arab neighbors are divided over any agreement that would hand Tehran too much power and cement its desired hegemony. Iran wants to administer the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime corridor through which wealthy Arab states export most of their oil and gas. Control of the waterway would give Tehran decisive influence over what enters and leaves the region. This too would go against the demands of the US, which wants to see open waterways and would be loath to cement one of Irans key gains from the war. Colorful tree and flower decorations remain on the walls of a rubble-strewn classroom at Shajareh Tayyebeh school, in Minab, southern Iran, on September 7. More than 100 people were killed in a US airstrike on Feb. 28, according to Iranian authorities. - Vahid Salemi/AP So, will war resume? There have been some attacks but both sides have played them down, a sign perhaps that neither wants to derail talks. Some outlets report that talks between the two sides have moved closer to agreement. The New York Times has indicated that Iran is willing to re-engage in nuclear negotiations. There has been no independent confirmation but any concessions from Iran on its nuclear program, or even willingness to discuss the topic, would be considered a breakthrough. Yet, despite reports of progress, the risk of an all-out war remains real. The US still has a vast military presence in the Middle East that could launch a major assault on Trumps orders. Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz with oil and gas continue to come under Iranian attack. The US is offering a reward of up to $20 million for information on Irans nuclear program and has launched a task force aimed at blocking Tehran from using land routes to move advanced weapons and other materials signs that Washington is intensifying pressure rather than easing it. unknown content item - Meanwhile, Iranian hardliners who believe Tehran has already emerged victorious in its war with the US are seizing on Trumps midterm losses to demand that he pay a steeper price for an exit from the conflict. Should a deal be reached by the more reformist-minded Iranian leaders involved in talks they could face opposition at home. Over the past weeks, Iranian military commanders have stepped up their warnings claiming Iran possesses weaponry capable of striking more targets and inflicting even greater damage than before. So, even if Trump is willing to reach a deal, it is far from clear if Iran is ready to accept. CNNs Mohammed Tawfeeq contributed to this report. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com This article originally appeared on CNN at https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/09/middleeast/iran-us-talks-explainer-intl
Bengaluru Serial Murders: Remaining Two Bodies Found From Shiradi Ghat
With this, all seven bodies have been recovered. Police had earlier recovered the bodies of the accuseds wife and mother-in-law from the Yercaud forest area in Salem district of Tamil Nadu
Netanyahu Turns To Putin After Trump Fallout? Sanctioned Russia Jet Makes Surprise Landing In Israel
A Russian Defence Ministry aircraft has reportedly made an unusual landing at Israels Ben-Gurion Airport just as Benjamin Netanyahu faces a changing strategic picture over Iran. Flight-tracking data cited in the supplied material showed a Tupolev Tu-154M, registration RA-85042, arriving from Chkalovsky Air Base outside Moscow. The aircraft belongs to the Russian Defence Ministrys 223rd Flight Unit and has been under US sanctions since 2023. The purpose of the flight, its passenger list and any meetings connected to it remain undisclosed, while the IDF declined to comment when approached by The Jerusalem Post. The timing is drawing attention because Netanyahu had reportedly prepared for renewed US operations against Iran, but Donald Trump held back and gave diplomacy more time. Whether the Russian flight represents any new Israeli outreach to Moscow has not been established.
Americans are disgusted with Israel and tired of its forever wars: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi launched a scathing critique of Washington's ties with Jerusalem, asserting that the American public is thoroughly exhausted by what he termed Forever Wars. In a post on X on Monday, Araghchi shared a video clip of US President Donald Trump's interview with CBS's 60 Minutes. In the broadcast segment, Trump noted that voters strongly disliked the war and subsequent spikes in petrol prices, adding that there is an amazingly massive antipathy towards the conflict. Using the footage to critique the enduring relationship between Washington and Jerusalem, Araghchi wrote in his post on X, POTUS clearly recognises that the vast majority of Americans are disgusted with Israel. Strikingly, he seems confused about why that's the case. Americans are evidently sick and tired of Israel bamboozling US administrations into Forever Wars. They have had enough. So has our region. The sharp social media critique underscores the heightened geopolitical friction...
Israeli President picks opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to form govt in setback for Netanyahu
JERUSALEM: Israels president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus strongest rival, to try to form a new government following a deadlocked election that left neither man with a clear path to power. Netanyahu, Israels longest-serving leader, is fighting to stay in office after his religious-nationalist coalition lost its majority in an October []
U.S. forces are ready to strike Iran, but Trump doubts they'll need to
US President Donald Trump looks on at a midterm campaign rally at Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa on November 1, 2026. - Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images President Donald Trump said on Sunday that it is highly unlikely he will need to order the US back to war with Iran as long as there is progress in negotiations over Tehrans nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, repeating his assertion five times during an interview with CNN. It depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement, Trump told CNNs Jim Sciutto during a 20-minute phone interview, referring to Iran. The answer is highly unlikely its going to be necessary. Theyre a failing nation. It just came out, you saw this year, 301% inflation. Highly unlikely it will be necessary. I would if necessary, but we hit them really hard. I hit them so hard. You dont know how hard I hit them. So its highly unlikely Ill have to, he continued. Theyre withering away financially. Weve hit them militarily. We could finish them off. Were ready for it Eight months after the war started, the two sides have been in a stalemate, with little military action or significant diplomatic progress made while oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz have come under Iranian attack. The two countries and officials from Qatar, which has mediated the talks, have kept quiet about the status of their negotiations. But Iranian hardliners have seized on the results of last weeks midterm elections fueled in part by the wars unpopularity with US voters as a sign of a weakened Trump presidency that would be more willing to given in to their countrys demands to be allowed to continue its nuclear program, which it says it needs for energy, and maintain control of the strait. Iran has also struggled to sell crude oil on global markets under US sanctions, while billions of dollars in assets held in foreign banks have been frozen. Meanwhile, the US military has begun offering a reward of up to $20 million for information on Irans nuclear program and has launched a task force aimed at blocking Tehran from using land routes to move advanced weapons and other materials signs that Washington is intensifying pressure rather than easing it. Trump, who has in the past offered mixed messages about his willingness to end the war, made clear during the interview that US forces are in position in the region if he were to give the order to strike. Were ready for it. Ive got three aircraft carriers here. The other one just arrived. We have three. Theyre fully locked and loaded, he said. The president also said that the US has identified infrastructure targets inside Iran in the event of renewed military action, including power plants and bridges. We have 38 bridges in our site that we can knock down in literally one hour, he said. Theyll all be down. However, he said he would prefer not to destroy Iranian infrastructure. I dont want to do that because essentially, itll take 10 years to rebuild them, he said. I dont like ripping down bridges. And the hardest thing to build is a bridge. It takes years, and Im a good builder. Diplomatic activity across the Middle East has increased since Tuesdays midterm elections. On Friday, Qatar said that Trump had called Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss de-escalation, and a day earlier, Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Pakistan, Kuwait, Jordan, Turkey, Cyprus and Qatar. Depleted Iranian stockpiles In terms of Irans ability to defend against new US strikes, Trump said Irans air defenses have been destroyed. Its unstoppable because they have no anti-aircraft stuff. All of their anti-aircraft is gone, he said. The president also provided new details on the state of Iranian missile and drone stockpiles, saying that the regime maintains 10% of its missile capacity and 15% of its drone capabilities. The only thing they can do is about 10% level make some missiles and make some drones. Drones at about 15% because much of their factories are gone, he said. Most likely it will not be necessary, he repeated about the prospect of new military action. They want to make a deal so badly. CNNs Mostafa Salem contributed to this story. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com This article originally appeared on CNN at https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/08/politics/trump-interview-on-iran
BREAKING: Netanyahu 'OUSTED' As Israeli President Tasks Eisenkot To Form New Govt In Blow To Likud
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday (November 8), officially tasked former military chief, premier candidate Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government, following consultations with members of parliament. Speaking at a joint press conference at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, Herzog said Eisenkot had secured the backing of a majority of lawmakers in the 120-seat Knesset. Herzog expressed hope that the incoming administration would foster unity, connection, and healing among all parts of the people.#netanyahu #herzog #eisenkot #israelnews #israelnews #donaldtrump #trump #unitedstates #usnews #trump #likud #netanyahu #raamparty #arabisraelis #israelelection2026
Eisenkot officially gets mandate to form Israel
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot officially received the mandate to form Israels next government from President Isaac Herzog on Sunday, November 8, becoming the first candidate tasked with forming a government in the newly elected 26th Knesset. The formal handover took place during a ceremony at the Presidents Residence in Jerusalem, where Herzog presented Eisenkot 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 .
2 shootings at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend leave 1 dead
It is too early to tell whether the shootings were connected, police say.
440 Ambulances Readied in Coimbatore Zone for Deepavali Emergencies
Salem District Joint Director of Health Services Dr. Nandini has advised all government hospitals to be on high alert
Eisenkot tasked with forming government
Jerusalem, Nov 6 (PTI) The head of the opposition bloc to outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, will officially be tasked on Sunday with forming the next Israeli government, the Israeli presidency announced Saturday evening. As no majority emerged from the polls after the Oct. 27 parliamentary elections, various parties entered into tough negotiations to try to form a majority in a highly fragmented political landscape. After twelve days of talks, opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, a former chief of staff and political novice, appeared in the best position, with the support of 67 MPs compared to 46 for Benjamin
Silver anklet units in Salem get a good amount of orders for this years Deepavali
T.N. Minister distributes 150.10 crore in loansto SHGs in Salem
Bengaluru Serial Murder Case: Search Yields Two Bodies From Salem
Meanwhile, search continues for the remaining four victims allegedly killed by cab driver Indushekhar alias Shekhar
'STAY INSIDE' : US Fears Iranian Assassination Plot Against Diplomats; 11 Mideast Embassies On Alert
The United States has issued fresh security alerts across 11 diplomatic missions in the Middle East amid growing fears of Iranian plots targeting senior American officials and renewed threats from Yemen's Houthi rebels.The warnings, issued overnight Friday into Saturday, include the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, as well as American diplomatic missions in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen. The U.S. Virtual Embassy for Iran is also among those affected.With Washington warning of potential Iranian threats and growing Houthi activity, concerns are mounting over the security of American personnel and diplomatic facilities across the region. Could this signal another dangerous escalation in the US-Iran confrontation?
Jerusalem artichokes are nutty and delicious, but will run rampant if you let them
We Want A Jewish-Arab Government: Jerusalem Protesters Demand Eisenkot To Join Arabs
Demonstrators took to the streets of Jerusalem, calling on Gadi Eisenkot to form a government with Arab parties following Israel's inconclusive October 27 election. Protesters demanded Jewish-Arab cooperation, with footage showing clashes with police, Israeli flags and demonstrations outside the President's Residence. Netanyahu's bloc secured 53 seats, while Eisenkot-backed opposition parties won 48 and Arab-led parties secured 19. President Isaac Herzog has received recommendations from 67 lawmakers but warned that political divisions could complicate government formation.#Jerusalem #IsraelProtests #GadiEisenkot #ArabParties #IsraelPolitics #BenjaminNetanyahu #IsaacHerzog #IsraelElection #JewishArabPartnership #PoliticalDeadlock #MiddleEast
Arab parties back Eisenkot, dealing setback to Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Former Israel Defence Forces chief Gadi Eisenkot is set to secure majority support among newly elected Knesset members to be tasked with forming the next government, after Arab parties recommended him during consultations with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, November 5. Based on the seat tally in the October 27 elections, Eisenkot is expected 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 .
A sweeter future? AI helps scientists discover new sugar substitutes
Researchers Dr. Shayma El-Atawneh and professor Amiram Goldblum at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new computational framework that identified 92 promising candidates for future sugar substitutes from more than 50 million chemical compounds. The study, published in the journal Food Chemistry, demonstrates how artificial intelligence and molecular modeling could accelerate the discovery of new sweeteners while helping overcome one of the industry
Ahead of Deepavali festival, city police announcetraffic diversions for five days in Salem
Salem Railway Division warns not to carry firecrackers on trains
Iran Hammers US' Mideast 'Gateway'; New Satellite Image Reveals Shock Destruction Of Al Salem Base
Fresh satellite imagery is revealing significant damage at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait after repeated Iranian attacks during the conflict. Before-and-after images show intact facilities prior to the war and later imagery in which several structures appear heavily damaged or destroyed. The strategic importance of the target is considerable. The US military describes Ali Al Salem as CENTCOMs theater gateway, a major logistics and air-mobility hub used to move personnel, equipment and cargo across the Middle East. It hosts the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and supports tactical airlift operations. An Associated Press analysis cited in the supplied material found that the base was struck at least 30 times during the conflict. The imagery offers a stark look at how Irans missile campaign reached beyond frontline targets and into infrastructure supporting Americas wider regional military network.
HC Orders Medical Team To Examine Inmates Who Escaped From Theni Jail
A division bench comprising Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandira and Justice B. Karthikeyan directed the Deans of government medical colleges in Salem and Tirunelveli to form a team of three doctors to visit the prison and examine the prisoners.
Israel approves election results amid fraud claims
PTI Jerusalem Amid allegations of vote theft and electoral fraud, Israels Central Election Committee (CEC) chairman Noam Sohlberg presented the results of the October 27 election to President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday, setting in motion consultations on the formation of a new government. Warning against attempts to cast doubt on the election results, Sohlberg, a []
Woman bites police inspector during dispute over singing devotional songs at Salem
Farmer ID registration made mandatory for subsidised fertilizer in Salem district
No major outbreak of veterinary diseases reported in Tamil Nadu: Animal Husbandry Minister
Asked about the death of 11 milch cows in Salem district, Ms. Kamali said the deaths could have been caused by a bacterial infection. Ms. Kamali also denied reports of bird flu in Namakkal district.
245 TASMAC Supervisors Suspended for Closing Shops Amid Staff Strike
A senior official of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) on Tuesday said the administrative action spans multiple regions, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, and Trichy
'Israel Real Threat To Peace': Top U.S. Ally Shocks Netanyahu Amid Iran War | Jordan King Speech
Jordans King Abdullah II has warned that Israels expansionist ambitions pose the greatest threat to the Middle Easts future. Speaking before parliament, he said regional security and stability cannot be achieved without recognising Palestinians rights to their land. Abdullah also highlighted the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Reaffirming Jordans position, the king pledged to continue defending Arab causes and rejected the idea that time could erase the truth.#Jordan #KingAbdullahII #Israel #Palestine #MiddleEast #Gaza #WestBank #EastJerusalem #IsraeliExpansion #PalestinianRights #JordanIsrael #MiddleEastCrisis #ArabWorld #RegionalSecurity #WorldNews
Yemen's PLC chief reshuffles cabinet amid battlefield pressure
Digital Desk | Sanaa, Nov 3 (IANS) Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) chief Rashad al-Alimi has reshuffled key cabinet and military posts as Houthi advances put government forces under growing pressure. According to the government-run Saba news agency on Monday (local time), the reshuffle in Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani's government appointed Salem al-Awlaki as information minister, Akram al-Amri as civil service and insurance minister, and Ahmed Saleh al-Awlaki as local administration minister. Al-Alimi, who is also supreme commander of the armed forces, separately ordered changes to the high-ranking military leadership overseeing the Tur al-Bahah front in the southern province of Lahj, where government forces have been battling a Houthi push toward Aden. The appointments come as fighting intensifies near the entrance to Tur al-Bahah district, about 80 km northwest of Aden, following recent Houthi advances through the mountainous Al-Maqatirah district in the same province. The push threatens strategic routes linking Aden and the southwestern province of Taiz and leading to the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said in a statement on social media platform X on Monday that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile and two drones launched by Yemen's Houthi group toward Saudi Arabia, without providing further details. Recent weeks have seen escalating cross-border hostilities between the two sides, with Saudi strikes hitting Houthi-held areas in Yemen and the Houthis launching missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia, reports Xinhua news agency. Yemen has been mired in conflict since late 2014, when the Houthis seized Sanaa and much of northern Yemen, prompting a Saudi-led coalition to intervene in 2015 in support of the internationally recognised government.
Tasmac workers shut shops in Namakkal, Salem
Salem boy sets 21 records in three months, from advanced maths to a 10 km run
12,169 candidates absent for TNPSC Group II, IIA exams in Salem region
12,169 candidates absent for TNPSC Group II, IIA exams in Salem region
Minister inaugurates sale of 200 grocery kits in Salem
Another cyclone threat over Bay of Bengal; heavy rain forecast in TN
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) A low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands region is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm within 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said, forecasting rain across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days. The forecast indicates moderate rainfall across the northern coastal belt, the Western Ghats districts and several interior districts on Sunday. Heavy rain is expected in isolated areas of Nilgiris, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore and Villupuram over the following two days, while other parts of the state could receive lighter showers. According to the department, Tamil Nadus northern coastal districts and districts along the Western Ghats are likely to receive moderate rain on Sunday. Similar conditions are forecast for Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Salem, Erode and Karur. Elsewhere in the state, light rain is likely at one or two places. The forecast points to variations in rainfall across Tamil Nadu, with moderate showers expected in the specified coastal, hill and interior areas and more limited rainfall in the remaining regions. For Monday (November 2), the department has forecast heavy rainfall in Nilgiris and Tiruvallur districts. Some places elsewhere in Tamil Nadu are likely to experience light to moderate showers during the day. Cuddalore and Villupuram are expected to receive heavy rain on both Monday and Tuesday, November 2 and 3. These two districts, therefore, feature in the heavy-rain forecast for two consecutive days as the weather system over the Bay of Bengal develops. Moderate rainfall is also likely at one or two places in the Western Ghats districts and northern Tamil Nadu during the forecast period. Other parts of the state may receive light to moderate rainfall, according to the department. In Chennai, skies are expected to remain partly cloudy on Sunday. Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is likely in some parts of the city. The forecast indicates localised showers rather than rainfall across the entire city. The district-wise outlook places the immediate focus on moderate rain on Sunday, followed by heavier spells in selected districts from Monday. Nilgiris and Tiruvallur are covered by Mondays heavy rain prediction, while Cuddalore and Villupuram could experience heavy showers through Tuesday. The anticipated intensification of the Bay of Bengal system forms the backdrop to the departments latest rainfall outlook for Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK urges Salem Corporation to take action against staff responsible for revenue loss
Mass Revolt Targets Netanyahu, Israelis Flood Streets From Tel Aviv To Beersheba
Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure to step aside after his coalition reportedly won just 53 seats in Israels 120-member parliament, while anti-Netanyahu parties secured 67 seats in the latest election. Now, protesters across five Israeli cities are demanding that opposition leaders form a Jewish-Arab government to end Netanyahus rule. The Standing Together movement is organizing rallies in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba and Tayibe, calling on opposition leaders Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid to work with Arab parties and turn their parliamentary majority into a governing coalition.
RPF of Salem Division collects 62.43 lakh as penaltyfrom offenders in nine months
Two illegal dyeing units demolished in Salem
Farmer loses nine cows in three days in Salem district
Kanimozhi Leads DMK Protest on Law and Order Breakdown in Tamil Nadu
The DMK protests highlighted the escalating violent crimes, including the daylight murder in Salem and a brazen jailbreak in Theni district, while expressing concern over safety for the public, especially women and children
More pacts than results: Pakistans expanding defence partnerships under scrutiny
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 31 (IANS) Pakistans efforts to establish a central role in an emerging network of defence partnerships among Muslim-majority nations, stretching from the Mediterranean to Southeast Asia, have brought its strategic ambitions under scrutiny, a report has stated. It noted that Islamabad faces questions over how it will accommodate competing ideological influences, navigate the conflicting interests of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and sustain its expanding commitments with limited economic, industrial and military resources. Pakistan has discovered a new enthusiasm for defence alliances. On October 21, Islamabad joined Turkey, Qatar and Indonesia in signing the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha, an agreement intended to strengthen military production, technological cooperation, training and defence industrial capabilities. The announcement follows the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed in August between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, which established a considerably more ambitious framework for mutual military assistance, Sergio Restelli, an Italian political advisor, author and geopolitical expert, wrote in The Times of Israel'. According to Restelli, the primary concern is not that defence ties inevitably lead to ideological alignment, but that an expanding web of military partnerships could open the door to political influence, institutional infiltration and the gradual legitimisation of actors whose agendas may undermine regional stability. The distinction between legitimate defence industrial cooperation and political alignment must therefore remain central to any assessment of the Badr agreement, he stated. Highlighting the more immediate nature of the challenge, Restelli noted that Pakistan is seeking to strengthen its defence ties with Qatar while positioning itself as a key pillar of the Saudi-led security framework established under the Mecca agreement. Saudi Arabia and Qatar have a long history of strategic rivalry. The 2017 Gulf crisis, when Riyadh and its allies imposed a blockade on Doha, exposed profound disagreements over political Islam, relations with Iran and the regional role of the Muslim Brotherhood. Although the Al-Ula reconciliation of 2021 restored diplomatic relations, it did not eliminate the underlying differences in their foreign policy outlooks, the expert mentioned. For Pakistan, this creates an obvious contradiction. The Mecca agreement is intended to establish a credible framework of collective deterrence. Its provisions contemplate military assistance in the event of an attack on a member, although the nature and extent of that assistance remain subject to national decisions. Yet Islamabad is simultaneously strengthening another defence arrangement with Qatar, whose strategic calculations have not always coincided with those of Riyadh, he added. Pakistan is seeking to position itself at the crossroads of all these interests while portraying the resulting network of partnerships as evidence of its growing strategic importance. However, alliances are not accomplishments in themselves; their significance depends on the security they provide, the threats they deter and the capabilities they help develop, Restelli argued. For now, Islamabad has considerably more agreements to display than results to demonstrate. And in its eagerness to appear indispensable to everyone, Pakistan may be stretching itself too thin to be genuinely indispensable to anyone, he noted.
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Theni jailbreak: all secured escapee prisoners to be shifted to different places
The secured persons had been detained in Thekkampatti jail and soon they would be moved to central prisons in Palayamkottai (4), Coimbatore (4), Cuddalore (3) and Salem (6).
Israel publishes final election results, new Knesset to be sworn in on Nov 10
Jerusalem , Oct 30 : The Central Elections Committee of Israel on Friday published the final results of the national election, confirming the distribution of seats in the 26th Knesset, which is scheduled to be sworn in on November 10. The pro-Netanyahu bloc secured 53 seats, falling short of the majority required to form a government. According to The Times of Israel, the Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emerged as the largest party with 27 seats, followed by Yashar with 21 seats. BYachad secured 12 seats, while the Joint List won 11. The Democrats and Raam secured eight seats each, while Yisrael Beytenu, United Torah Judaism and Otzma Yehudit won seven seats each. Shas and Religious Zionism secured six seats apiece. The final results leave the pro-Netanyahu bloc with 53 seats, the anti-Netanyahu bloc with 48 seats and the Arab factions with 19 seats, according to The Times of Israel. The final voter turnout stood at 77.9 per cent of eligible voters, with 5,716,665 votes cast. The Reservists, which secured 2.7 per cent of the vote, People of Israel with 1.7 per cent and Charedi Public with 0.2 per cent failed to cross the 3.25 per cent electoral threshold. The final official results will be submitted to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on November 4, following examinations of possible errors or inquiries. The newly elected Knesset is scheduled to be sworn in on November 10. Meanwhile, Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, leader of the Religious Zionism-Zehut party, reportedly met to coordinate their efforts following the election, according to Hebrew media reports cited by The Times of Israel. Separately, Argentine President Javier Milei congratulated Netanyahu on what he called the great victory of the Likud party in the election. In a post on X, Milei said that Likud has once again become the leading force in Israel. Once more, you have demonstrated the strength of your leadership, even in the face of polls and predictions against you. Argentina and Israel will continue to be strategic allies against those who challenge our Western values, Milei said. While Likud emerged as the largest party in the election, the coalition bloc supporting Netanyahu failed to secure a majority in the Knesset. Addressing the next steps, Israeli President Isaac Herzog is expected to consult party representatives following the formal publication of the final results before nominating the candidate deemed to have the strongest prospects of forming a government. Should that designated leader fail, an alternative figure may receive the mandate, while an inability to complete the process within the mandated timeframe could ultimately precipitate fresh elections. This comes as the establishment of a minority government led by Yashar party chair Gadi Eisenkot, with outside support from Arab parties, is considered unlikely or impossible by Raam party leader Mansour Abbas, according to Channel 12 News, as cited by The Times of Israel. Abbas expressed this view during a meeting with party members. This comes after the Jewish-led bloc opposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to secure a majority on its own in the election. Only The Democrats have expressed openness to including Arab-majority parties, as reported by The Times of Israel. Exploring potential configurations, a unity government encompassing Likud alongside opposition factions such as Gadi Eisenkots Yashar, Naftali Bennetts Together movement and Avigdor Liebermans Yisrael Beytenu could theoretically command 66 seats. Nevertheless, such an arrangement appears unlikely at present, given the oppositions campaign pledge to remove Netanyahu from power and his dependence on far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies. Alternatively, the combined tally held by Arab parties could prove decisive should Eisenkots bloc attempt to establish a minority administration supported from outside the governing coalition, reinforcing Abbass earlier scepticism. Amid these ongoing political manoeuvres, the final vote count has unfolded amid intense controversy surrounding allegations of election interference and voter fraud. CEC chairman Noam Sohlberg formally requested Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate suspicions that foreign entities may have sought to influence voting patterns within the Arab sector. However, the committee maintained that there was no empirical basis to support claims of systematic compromise to the integrity of the ballot. (ANI)
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Israel elections LIVE: Results likely to be announced by evening
Jerusalem: Israels Central Elections Commission began counting double-envelope ballots on Thursday, October 29, including votes cast by IDF soldiers, prisoners, medical personnel, voters with medical conditions, and Israeli representatives posted abroad. Final results could come as early as Thursday evening after about a half-million absentee ballots are counted. With nearly 90 per cent of ballots 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 .
Israelis await election results as difficult choices lie ahead
Jerusalem: Israelis on Thursday, October 29, waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, or for the array of parties seeking to unseat him. Difficult decisions lie in the weeks ahead, including whether some Jewish and Arab parties 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 election: People protest across cities calling for Jewish-Arab govt
Demonstrations in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa called for inclusive governance, while partial results showed the pro-Netanyahu bloc leading with 53 seats against 48 for the opposing bloc
'From the river to the sea': Hundreds rally across Israel advocating Jewish-Arab gov
Around 300 demonstrators gathered in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa to demand a Jewish-Arab government. Protesters held signs advocating for freedom and inclusive governance, reflecting their unified call. The demonstrations coincided with ongoing vote counting following Israel's closely contested election. Pro-Netanyahu parties secured 53 seats, while the opposing bloc held 48, leaving no clear majority. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot emphasized a need for change, criticizing Netanyahu's government.
Hundreds protest in Israel's Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa calling for Jewish-Arab government
Around 300 people protested across major cities in Israel, calling for a Jewish-Arab government and inclusive governance. Demonstrators displayed placards with slogans advocating for freedom and cooperation between communities. As protests unfolded, initial election results indicated a tightly contested political landscape with significant implications. Key opposition leaders expressed intent to form a new government addressing pressing issues and restoring hope.
Israel Election: What to Know as No Clear Winner Emerges in Vote Count
The election was widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu , the countrys longest-serving prime minister, who gave a defiant speech to his supporters just after 3 a.m. on Wednesday in Jerusalem despite the unclear results.
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As votes are counted, no clear winner emerges in Israel
JERUSALEM, October 28, 2026 (AP) Votes were being counted as dawn broke in Israel on Wednesday morning, but exit polls suggested that its momentous national election left no clear winner. That likely meant the beginning of weeks of wrangling among parties to form a governing coalition and declare a new prime minister. In the meantime, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains as interim caretaker head of the government. Exit polls released by major Israeli TV stations right after polls closed on Tuesday night and revised overnight indicated that neither Netanyahus political bloc nor that of his main rival, former military
Israel election: Likud-led bloc takes lead, Netanyahu calls for 'strong right-wing govt
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 28 (IANS) Israels election results showed incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus Likud bloc leading by Wednesday morning, with 41.9 per cent of ballot boxes counted, local media reported. The partial results released by Central Elections Committee gave Netanyahus bloc 57 seats to 47 for the anti-Netanyahu camp. The predominantly Arab Joint List and Raam factions together held the remaining 16 seats, The Times of Israel reported. Following exit polls released by Israeli media outlets Channels 11, 12 and 13 on Tuesday night, no clear winner emerged in Israels election, with neither Netanyahus bloc nor the opposition seeking to replace him projected to secure the 61 seats required for a majority in the Knesset, the countrys parliament However, by Wednesday morning, some polls indicated Netanyahu's bloc with a clear lead. An updated exit poll released overnight showed Netanyahus bloc drawing level with or gaining an edge over the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot, a former chief of staff of the Israel Defence Forces. Responding to the projections, Netanyahu asserted that the right wing commanded a great majority among Israels Zionist public and called for the formation of a strong right-wing government. Addressing supporters at the Likud election headquarters in Jerusalem after the polls, Netanyahu criticised media outlets that had forecast a poor performance by his Likud party in the elections. Do you remember how the propaganda channels engineered public consciousness? Likud on 18 seats, 19 seats. They knew the whole time that it was a lie. They were trying to demoralise you from coming to the ballot box. That is what went on here. Well, the first thing that has become clear, unequivocally, is that Likud is the biggest party in Israel. There is no disputing it, Times of Israel quoted Netanyahu as saying. And the second thing that has become clear is that the right-wing bloc has a clear, decisive majority among the Zionist public, among the Jewish public and all those who support the Jewish state. That is what has become clear. A decisive majority. And therefore I said, and I say again, that we must form a strong, national, right-wing government. That is what must be done, he added. He also criticised parties willing to cooperate with Arab parties, calling such an arrangement a shame. Questioning how parties could discuss the covenant of those who serve while cooperating with parties that attack Israel Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers, Netanyahu said it was unthinkable to endanger Israel and set up a government that relies upon anti-Zionist Arab parties. He further described them as parties that oppose Israels very existence, that regard Hamas as a charitable organization, that call Israeli soldiers war criminals. Highlighting Israels achievements in the conflicts that followed the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack, Netanyahu claimed that Iran had been significantly weakened while Israel had emerged stronger. The Tuesday elections marked the first electoral contest since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, amid significant shifts in the political landscape and the issues shaping voter priorities since the 2022 elections.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out forming a government with the support of Arab parties. Addressing supporters at Likud headquarters in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said that the Jewish and Zionist majority must unite and there is no question of forming a government backed by Arab parties. The prime minister claimed that his party had secured a clear, decisive majority.
Broken commitments cannot be excused: Iran slams Trump over 14-point MoU remarks
Tehran , Oct 28 : Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Wednesday criticised US President Donald Trump over his remarks on the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), accusing Washington of reneging on its commitments and calling for accountability over what he termed US misconduct. In a post on X, Baghaei said, Washingtons contempt for diplomacy is once again laid bare. President Trumps admission that he never believed in the Islamabad MoU and considered it a waste of time exposes the hollowness of their diplomatic commitments. For Iran, this is nothing new. Washington has a long record of reneging on its commitments and treating international obligations as disposable whenever they become inconvenient, he added. Baghae also criticised European states and others for their response to Washington, stating, There is absolutely no justification for European states and other apologists for Washington to continue whitewashing U.S. misconduct and shielding it from accountability. Broken commitments cannot be excused, international law cannot be applied selectively, and no amount of political spin can absolve Washington of accountability, the Iranian spokesperson said. The remarks come amid Trump's recent statements on the conflict with Iran. Speaking at a rally in Lubbock, Texas, on Wednesday (local time), the US President said America did not initiate the war with Iran and accused Tehran of waging a conflict against Washington since 1979. America did not start the war with Iran. Iran has been waging this war against America since 1979, killing many of our great people. They've killed thousands of our soldiers and wounded so many more, Trump said. He further criticised previous US leaders over their handling of the issue, saying, Past leaders should have settled this problem long ago, but they didn't have the courage or intelligence to do it. Trump also addressed a question about when the war in Iran would end, saying, Somebody asked me before, 'When will the war in Iran end?' I said, 'Whenever I want it to end.' Meanwhile, as the election results are awaited in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing supporters at the Likud party's election headquarters at Binyenei Ha'uma, the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, said that the country had an opportunity to address the threat posed by Iran alongside Washington. And I would like to tell you all: Israel now has a historic, a one-off opportunity with our partner Donald Trump to remove that threat of the Iranian regime, Netanyahu said. Earlier, on October 26, according to Al Arabiya, Trump, during an election rally in Mississippi, had said, We did a little ceasefire, which I never liked very much. I considered it sort of a waste of time. But you know, you like to listen to professionals. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has emphasised the importance of maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard national and regional security, following a meeting with Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Major General Mohsen Rezaei, amid continuing tensions in West Asia. In a series of posts on X, statements attributed to Khamenei highlighted discussions on national security, regional cooperation and Iran's strategic interests. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, met with Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. The Leader emphasised the interconnectedness of four areasculture, politics, the economy, and security in the SNSC, one of the posts said. Highlighting the importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Khamenei also stressed strengthening bilateral relations with neighbouring countries based on mutual interests. Safeguarding national and regional security by maintaining control over the #Strait_of_Hormuz, and strengthening bilateral relations with neighboring countries on the basis of lasting and mutual interests were some of the other key topics discussed during the meeting, another post stated. During the meeting, Khamenei reportedly described the enemy's desperation as one of the outcomes of Iran's national resistance. Khamenei also called for ending the prevailing situation of neither war nor peace and stressed proactive communication to sustain public participation in defending the country. The remarks come days after Rezaei warned that any military action against Iran would carry consequences, while maintaining that Tehran preferred diplomacy if it could prevent further confrontation. (ANI)
Voters rebuke Netanyahu but exit polls suggest no clear winner in Israel
JERUSALEM, October 28, 2026 (AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a strong, right-wing government early Wednesday in a defiant speech after Israels elections. Netanyahu also slammed the countrys Arab-led parties, which exit polls suggested expanded their strength in parliament. Exit polls suggested that neither Netanyahus bloc nor his opponents earned enough seats for a parliamentary majority. Israeli voters delivered a rebuke Tuesday to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with exit polls indicating voters gave his opponents a solid majority in the next parliament. Whether those disparate parties can form a government is uncertain and will likely take weeks
Israel election: Exit polls show no clear winner as Netanyahu and opposition fall short of majority
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 28 (IANS) Israel's parliamentary election appeared to have produced no clear winner, with exit polls indicating that both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition alliance seeking to replace him had fallen short of the 61 seats required for a majority in the 120-member Knesset. According to The Jerusalem Post, the exit polls projected Netanyahu's bloc to secure 51-52 seats, while the opposition bloc, comprising Yashar, B'Yachad, Yisrael Beytenu and the Democrats, was expected to win 49-51 seats. Channels 11 and 13 projected both sides to be tied at 51 seats each, while Channel 12's survey gave Netanyahu's bloc a slight edge with 52 seats. The opposition bloc declared victory shortly after the exit poll results were released, although neither side appeared to have a clear route to forming a government. The exit polls also indicated that the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot, a former chief of staff of the Israel Defence Forces, could emerge with a slight advantage over Netanyahu's right-wing and far-right coalition in terms of the combined strength of its constituent parties. However, Netanyahu's Likud was projected to remain the single largest party, with around 27 seats, while Yashar was forecast to win 21-22 seats. The results suggested that Netanyahu continued to retain the support of a substantial core of Likud voters despite widespread opposition to his leadership among sections of the Israeli electorate. Nevertheless, the projected seat distribution indicated that his ability to form another coalition government could be constrained by the opposition's combined strength and the potential influence of smaller parties. The election witnessed a historic voter turnout and was described by some as one of the most consequential in Israel's history. It was also marked by record participation among Israeli Arab voters, adding another significant dimension to the electoral contest. Exit polls projected that Israeli Arab parties could collectively secure as many as 18 seats in the Knesset, potentially giving them considerable leverage during the negotiations to form the next government. Their projected strength could make them kingmakers in what is expected to be a prolonged coalition-building process, particularly if Netanyahu's bloc fails to gather the support required to reach the majority threshold, according to The Guardian. With neither camp appearing to have a straightforward path to the required 61 seats, the final distribution of seats and the positions adopted by smaller parties were expected to play a decisive role in determining the next government. Voter turnout in Israel's parliamentary election on Tuesday reached 77.7 per cent of eligible voters by the time polling stations closed at 10 p.m. local time, according to the final update from Israel's Central Elections Committee, which oversees the vote. The turnout was the highest recorded in an Israeli election in 27 years, exceeding the 2022 figure by more than seven percentage points.
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Voters in Israel will decide whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war
JERUSALEM, October 27, 2026 (AP) Israelis will vote in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country is embroiled in unresolved wars, still reeling from Hamas 2023 attack and deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces off against a coalition of parties seeking to oust the longtime leader from power. Opinion polls have suggested a tight race with his main rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. In Israels fragmented parliamentary politics, no single party has ever won an outright parliamentary majority, so political leaders must forge coalitions.
Officer in special team said that many of the accused were from Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Salem and Villupuram districts
