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.
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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.
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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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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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Netanyahu, chief rival fall short of parliamentary majority, leaving path to government unclear
Jerusalem, Oct 30: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival, Gadi Eisenkot, have both fallen short of securing a parliamentary majority, Israel's final election results show, leaving a path to forming a government unclear. Results released early Friday showed the pro-Netanyahu bloc winning 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, and 48 seats for Eisenkot's bloc. Two Arab-led parties won the remaining 19 seats.
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Partial Israeli election results indicate possible deadlock as Netanyahu alleges fraud
Israeli election authorities were still counting votes from Tuesday's parliamentary election on Thursday morning. But even with the vast majority of ballots counted, it remained unclear who will form the country's new government. Neither the bloc led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor that of his prime challenger Gadi Eisenkot has an obvious course to secure a majority of seats in the Knesset, according to exit polls and partial results released by electoral authorities. As of Thursday, Israel's Central Election Committee said it had counted nearly 94% of votes. The partial results -- which are subject to some change as the rest of the votes are tallied -- indicated that Netanyahu's Likud party would win 26 seats, with Eisenkot's Yashar party on 21 seats. The CEC projected that Netanyahu's coalition was on course to secure 53 seats, slightly ahead of Eisenkot's bloc on 48 seats. Neither coalition was on course to achieve a 61-seat majority. Maya Levin,jewel Samad/AFP via Getty Images - PHOTO: This combination of pictures created on Oct. 28, 2026, shows Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot (L) addressing supporters at a rally in Tel Aviv and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressing his supporters at an election night rally in Jerusalem. Israel awaits election results as exit polls suggest close race for Netanyahu The Arab parties, meanwhile, were projected by the CEC to take 19 seats. The last stage of vote counting is expected to end on Thursday afternoon or evening local time, the CEC said. The final results will not be published until Nov. 4. If the CEC projections hold true, the two coalitions led by Netanyahu and Eisenkot may need the backing of the Arab-Israeli parties to have any chance of a majority in the Knesset. Both Netanyahu and Eisenkot have previously ruled out forming a coalition with the Arab parties. In his post-election speech, Netanyahu suggested that any government that included Arab parties would endanger Israel. Arab party leaders have indicated willingness to work with the anti-Netanyahu opposition. The Arab-led Joint List -- a collection of three parties which between them were on course to win 12 seats as of Wednesday -- said in a statement that they were ready for political cooperation to oust the Netanyahu government. Ohad Zwigenberg/AP Photo - PHOTO: An Arab woman walks with a child next to a torn Likud party campaign ad featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump, in Jerusalem on Oct. 28, 2026. No clear winner yet after polls close in Israeli elections, exit polls indicate The Joint List will work with all its strength to bring an end to Netanyahu's rule. We are ready for political cooperation to establish an alternative government, which will present a true alternative and commit itself to a true change of the current government's racist policy, it said in a statement. Mansour Abbas, the leader of the United Arab List -- also known as Ra'am -- which was projected to win seven seats, said he had been in touch with representatives of both the Netanyahu and Eisenkot coalitions. As vote counting continued on Wednesday, Netanyahu alleged -- without providing any evidence -- that the election had been stolen by Arab parties, claiming that Likud had gathered evidence of electoral fraud and submitted it to electoral, law enforcement and security bodies. Likud issued a statement claiming that foreign entities had interfered with the election by providing financial support to Arab parties. The party did not immediately provide any evidence to support its allegation. Opposition leaders condemned the prime minister's remarks, maintaining that the elections in Israel were free and fair and there was no evidence of election fraud. The Israeli police said they will investigate any credible allegations of wrongdoing. Jalaa Marey/AFP via Getty Images - PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures to his supporters at the election night rally after the first exit polls were announced, in Jerusalem on Oct. 28, 2026. Dean Livne, the acting director general of the CEC said on Wednesday that there was no basis for allegations of election theft, as reported by Israel's Kan radio station. Eisenkot, meanwhile, said on Wednesday night that he had undertaken a long day of meetings, conversations, and preparations to realize the will of the voter. We are focused on the heavy task entrusted to us -- bringing change to Israel, he wrote in a post to X. ABC News' Nasser Atta and Joe Simonetti contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on ABC News at https://abcnews.com/International/israel-election-partial-results-deadlock-netanyahu-alleges-fraud/story?id=137665276
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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
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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Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu rivals weigh joining forces with Arab parties
Jerusalem, Oct 28: Anxious Israelis watched election results near completion Wednesday after the highest voter turnout in over a quarter-century, as no clear winner emerged and weeks of negotiating could lie ahead for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an array of opposition parties trying to unseat him. Arab-led parties made a historic showing, but it's not clear if other opponents of Netanyahu's far-right government would form a coalition with them for a majority of seats in parliament. Issues around the Palestinians and their descendants remain incredibly sensitive in Israel. Netanyahu seeks to remain the country's longest-serving prime minister. In defiant comments after the vote, he dismissed the idea of partnering with Arab parties whose constituents make up 20 per cent of Israel's population as treasonous. On Wednesday, Netanyahu warned against a dangerous government that might include them. He won't work with the Arab-led parties, and they have ruled that out, too. His top challenger, centrist former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, has left the door open to partnering with Arab parties under certain conditions, including their recognition of Israel as a Jewish state and of Hamas as an extremist group. But it's not clear whether some of Eisenkot's likely partners who have ruled out such an alliance will change their minds to force Netanyahu from office. Israeli voters choose parties, not individuals. With 85 per cent of votes counted, Netanyahu's Likud party has 20.8 per cent and Eisenkot's Yashar party has 16.1 per cent. The official count does not indicate how many seats each will have in parliament, the 120-seat Knesset. Emerging results indicated that neither Netanyahu's nor Eisenkot's coalition blocs would reach the 61 seats needed for a majority. Likud's vote share declined from 23.4 per cent in the previous election in 2022. Netanyahu faces a setback but not outright defeat Nearly 78 per cent of eligible voters turned out, the highest since 1999. Final results are expected in the coming days, including from hundreds of thousands of absentee ballots yet to be counted from military personnel and diplomats. Voting reflected unease over Netanyahu's alliance with the far-right and anger in a war-weary nation over military draft exemptions for the significant ultra-Orthodox Jewish population. But results suggest opponents were unable to capitalise on the grief caused by the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack to decisively push him from office. One partner losing support, however, was far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. For many Israelis, he represented the worst strain of Netanyahu's government, openly taunting Palestinian detainees and asserting that many in Gaza are not even people. Vote-counting suggested Likud would remain the largest party and best placed to be tapped to form a government by Israel's president, Isaac Herzog. The president, however, isn't required to task the leader of the party holding the most seats. We must do everything we can, certainly after yesterday, to avoid another round of elections, Herzog said Wednesday. The most obvious path to a parliamentary majority could involve Eisenkot partnering with Arab-led parties which have 14.9 per cent of the votes counted but that's politically challenging. In a speech early Wednesday that focused on national unity, Eisenkot pledged to form a government and promised a new era an era of hope. If no one can put together a majority coalition, new elections could be held early next year. Israel held five elections between April 2019 and November 2022 because of a similar stalemate. Whether thousands of Israelis living abroad would again fly back home to vote, and whether Arab voters would again surge to the polls, is unclear. Minority governments also are possible, but they must rely on cooperation from parties outside the government to pass legislation. Arab-led parties could hold the key Confronted with Arab parties' strong election showing, Israelis have renewed a debate about identity. We have no future here if we do not stop being afraid, said Yair Golan, whose Democrats party supports bringing Arab-led parties into a coalition. We must no longer accept Netanyahu's racist division between Jewish votes and Arab votes. Israel's Arab citizens are descendants of Palestinians who remained in the state after its creation in 1948. They often face discrimination and are viewed with wariness because of their solidarity with the Palestinian cause. That suspicion intensified after October 7, even though Arab citizens were also among those killed and abducted. The mood was joyful overnight at the headquarters of the United Arab List, the lone Arab party to ever join a governing coalition, briefly, in 2021. We are here, we are not on the sidelines, party leader Mansour Abbas declared. Some Israelis found that an unusual, if not uncomfortable, prospect. We are little by little coming to a situation where we have to face reality, said Hanna Doukhan, a voter in Tel Aviv. I don't see a possibility to form a government without the Arabs. Others were hopeful. This would open the door to repairing our society while preserving Israel as the national home of the Jewish people, said Eti Wissotzky-Cohen in Tel Aviv. And in Nazareth, one of Israel's largest Arab cities, Awni Zoabi thanked God for a possible return to rationality in a country where extreme rhetoric has increased. The Arabic language has become as if it were a crime, Zoabi said. Attitudes over Netanyahu will shape the days ahead Netanyahu has had a nearly unbroken 17-year rule. Israelis were divided over him even before the deadliest attack in the country's history. The resulting wars, along with settler violence in the occupied West Bank, have stoked worldwide outrage, straining ties with Israel's closest allies and fueling a rise in antisemitism. Netanyahu's supporters believe he is protecting Israel's security and Jewish identity in the face of international pressure and liberal elites at home. I prefer that (Netanyahu) assembles the coalition, said Ran Cohen, a Jerusalem resident. He's the only one who knows how to do the job properly, knows how to speak to the world. Detractors say Netanyahu, facing an ongoing corruption trial, dragged out the war in Gaza and its hostage crisis for political reasons. They say he is undermining Israel's independent judiciary. And they accuse his government of allowing ultra-Orthodox religious Jews to avoid military conscription. Eisenkot is viewed by supporters as a capable leader with sterling security credentials. His son and two nephews were killed in Gaza, and his backers believe that he feels deeply the country's pain. Parties that likely would partner with him have vowed to improve Israel's international standing and work to conscript ultra-Orthodox men while bolstering the independence of the judiciary.
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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
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.
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Education loan disbursement target fixed at 130 crore in Salem for 2026-27
History-sheeter murdered by a gang in Salem
DCCM Salem Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
District Climate Change Mission, Salem (DCCM Salem) has released the notification for the post of Technical Assistant. Eligible candidates can send their applications by email till 08 November 2026. Further details are available at salem.nic.in.
Emphasising the strong, enduring bilateral ties between New Delhi and Jerusalem, Spokesperson of the Embassy of Israel in India, Mishelle Sirota, on Monday affirmed that the relationship between India and Israel will remain steadfast regardless of the outcome of the Israeli national elections, scheduled to take place tomorrow. Speaking with ANI, she said, India and Israel relationship will not change, even for the slightest, no matter who is going to be chosen, characterising the upcoming polls as a celebration of democracy where Israeli citizens gather to decide how they want their nation to look over the next four years. Highlighting the scale of public participation, Sirota pointed out that around 7.3 million eligible voters are preparing to cast their ballots. She expressed optimism about a strong voter turnout, emphasising that Israelis living abroad often travel back home specifically to exercise their franchise since overseas voting is not permitted.
Israel elections: 7.3 million voters to elect 120-member Knesset
Jerusalem: With Israel heading to parliamentary polls on Tuesday, 7.3 million eligible voters are set to cast their ballots to elect representatives to the countrys 120-member parliament. Speaking with IANS, Michelle Sirota, spokesperson for the Embassy of Israel in India, described the electoral process as a reflection of the countrys vibrant democracy, with voters choosing 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: DMK Womens Wing to hold protest on Oct 31 over law and order
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) The DMK Womens Wing will stage demonstrations across Tamil Nadu on October 31 against what party president M.K. Stalin described as a deteriorating law and order situation, citing recent killings and cases involving missing children to question the TVK governments handling of public safety. Announcing the protest, Stalin accused the government of failing to instil fear of the law among offenders. He alleged that criminals were operating with growing confidence and questioned Chief Minister Vijays silence over incidents that, he said, had raised serious concerns about the safety of people across the State. The DMK president referred to three cases in Salem, Madurai and Gingee to underline his criticism. In Salem, he said, a person was murdered in broad daylight in a public place. In Madurai, a boy who had gone missing was subsequently found dead, while the whereabouts of a missing girl from Gingee remained unknown. Stalin described the incidents as evidence of an alarming situation and alleged that crimes in Tamil Nadu were becoming more disturbing than scenes depicted in video games and horror films. His criticism focused on what he characterised as the growing brazenness of offenders under the TVK administration. Under TVK rule, criminals are carrying out offences without fear, as though they had been given a free run, he said. Stalin further alleged that Tamil Nadu had been reduced to counting murders every day, holding the government responsible for addressing the concerns arising from such incidents. Directing his criticism at the Chief Minister, Stalin asked why Vijay was remaining silent on law and order, as though the issue had nothing to do with him. He also questioned why the Chief Minister, whom he described as someone who spoke forcefully about law and order, had not spoken out about the incidents. The proposed demonstrations, Stalin said, would condemn the prevailing situation. By assigning the protest to its Womens Wing, the DMK will take its criticism of the governments handling of law and order to demonstrations across the State on October 31. The announcement places the Salem killing, the death of the missing boy in Madurai and the unresolved disappearance of the Gingee girl at the centre of the partys protest. Stalins statement sought an explanation from the Chief Minister over the incidents and his alleged silence on public safety.
Israel heads to polls on Tuesday; Netanyahu to face ex-IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 26 (IANS) As Israel heads to a crucial parliamentary election on Tuesday, incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a challenge from key candidates including Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Lieberman and Yair Golan, local media reported. Netanyahu has positioned himself as the strongest candidate to safeguard Israel's security and handle its international ties. His Likud party is focusing on military successes against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, while critics argue that the October 7 attack exposed serious security lapses under his leadership, Israeli media outlet i24 News reported. Former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as a prominent challenger to Netanyahu. His newly formed Yashar party combines a security-oriented agenda with pledges to restore public confidence and reinforce democratic institutions. Furthermore, former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have united to build an alliance, the Beyachad party, spanning right-wing and centrist voters. Their platform focuses on national security, integrating ultra-Orthodox men into military service and the workforce, supporting reservists and reforming the constitutional framework. Led by Avigdor Lieberman, the Yisrael Beiteinu party combines a tough security stance with secular policies. While the party traditionally drew support from immigrants from the former Soviet Union, it is now reaching out to a broader electorate that demands compulsory military service for all and less religious influence over public affairs. Additionally, Yair Golan's Democratic Party opposes annexation, favours a diplomatic resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and supports cooperation with moderate regional partners, i24 News reported. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's opponents are exploring possible post-election arrangements as opinion polls point to a closely contested race, according to a report in The Jerusalem Post. Israel's anti-Netanyahu bloc is preparing for the possibility of forming a minority government after the upcoming elections, despite opposition from Avigdor Liberman and Naftali Bennett, while a broad agreement is emerging among the parties to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana even before a coalition deal is reached, the report stated. In most polls, the anti-Netanyahu camp holds an advantage over the outgoing coalition bloc, but the Zionist parties seeking political change fall short of the majority needed to form a government based on their current agreements, it noted. Nearly three years after the deadliest attack in Israel's history triggered a devastating war on multiple fronts, Israelis are preparing to cast their votes in an election widely regarded as one of the most consequential in the country's history, with implications extending well beyond the political future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents, The Times of Israel reported. The report suggests that the Tuesday election, the first since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, massacre, is taking place against a backdrop of deep divisions over accountability for the failures that enabled the attack, the burden of military service, and the independence of Israel's democratic institutions and judiciary,
97.28% of students who passed out Class XII in 2025-26 in Salem enrolled for higher education
Heavy rain lashes Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts
Residents demand opening of newly-constructed crematoriumat Ward 34 in Salem city
Five-day fishing ban from today as TN braces for heavy rain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) Fishermen have been prohibited from venturing into the sea for five days from Sunday following a warning about a possible cyclonic storm developing over the Bay of Bengal, while heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast across several parts of Tamil Nadu. The restriction will remain in force until October 29. The Chennai weather departments forecast indicates that rainfall will be widespread initially, with conditions expected to improve over much of the state towards the end of the period. According to an earlier weather bulletin, a low-pressure area that lay over the Comorin region and adjoining southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala on October 22 was positioned over the southeast Arabian Sea and neighbouring Lakshadweep region at 8.30 a.m. on October 23. The bulletin also referred to an atmospheric circulation extending from the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep region towards the northern Tamil Nadu coast through Kerala, at approximately 1.5 kilometres above sea level. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and winds reaching 40-50 kmph is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Perambalur, Ariyalur and Tiruchirappalli districts during the initial phase of the forecast. Several other interior and coastal districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam, could also receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Similar conditions are forecast for Puducherry and Karaikal. On Monday, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Pudukkottai districts, along with thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 40-50 kmph. Heavy rainfall is also forecast at isolated places in several districts, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore and Tiruvannamalai. Puducherry and Karaikal could experience similar weather. Other parts of Tamil Nadu may receive moderate rainfall at some places, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Rainfall is expected to ease on October 27, with isolated light to moderate showers likely in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, isolated light rain is forecast. On October 28 and 29, isolated light to moderate rainfall is likely over the state's southern coastal districts. Generally, dry weather is expected across the remaining parts of the state and in Puducherry also during these two days.
INDIA Bloc finalises UP seat-sharing formula: SP MP
Ballia: Lok Sabha MP from Salempur Ramashankar Rajbhar Vidyarthi on Saturday, October 24, claimed that the seat-sharing formula for the INDIA bloc has been finalised. He further stated that the Samajwadi Partys election manifesto will be released on November 26. Speaking to PTI at his residence in Belthara Bazar village on Saturday evening, Rajbhar 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 .
Officials misguiding the Chief Minister on projects affecting environment, alleges PMK
Sowmiya Anbumani, floor leader of the PMK in the T.N. Assembly, inspects the land at Jagir Ammapalayam in Salem Corporation, where a waste-to-energy project has been proposed
Pollachi MP seeks restoration of Coimbatore-Salem MEMU services
DVAC seize unaccounted cash from governmentoffices in Salem and Namakkal
Salem district registers 164.10 mm of rainfall
DCPO Salem Support Person Recruitment 2026
District Child Protection Office, Salem (DCPO Salem) has released Notification No. 695/2026 for the recruitment of 8 Support Person posts. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications from 16 October 2026 to 02 November 2026. Further details are available at salem.nic.in.
'Rush To Shelters': Saudi Capital On Red Alert; Houthis Launch Series Of Missiles Toward Riyadh
Houthis target Saudi Arabia again! Saudi air defences have intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh, according to the Saudi-led coalition. The incident triggered emergency warnings across Riyadh, Najran and Wadi al-Dawasir before authorities declared the danger had passed.The coalition also reported intercepting and destroying a drone over Saudi Arabias Eastern Province. Meanwhile, Houthi-affiliated media reported air strikes in Yemens Saada governorate, targeting al-Salem, Ketaf and al-Baqa districts.
Israeli forces detain Al-Aqsa imam after Friday prayers
Jerusalem: Israeli forces detained Sheikh Khaled Abu Jumaa, imam and preacher at Al-Aqsa Mosque, after he delivered a sermon and led Friday prayers at the holy site in occupied East Jerusalem on October 23. According to Palestinian media reports, Sheikh Khaled was taken for questioning following the prayers. The Al-Aqsa account on X later reported 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 .
Five held for stealing 550 kg of silver in Salem
Gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan; 6 killed, 28 injured
Jerusalem: Gunmen opened fire inside a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in Jordan on Friday, October 23, killing six people and wounding 28 others, the kingdoms law enforcement agency said. The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 180 kilometers (110 miles) south of the capital, Amman. Security services were Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Israeli army says 2 soldiers were killed in West Bank attack
Jerusalem: The Israeli army says two soldiers were killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning, October 23, that also left two suspected gunmen dead in violence that is likely to heighten political tensions and security concerns ahead of Israels parliamentary election next week. The army said two soldiers, Staff Sergeant 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 .
Salem Corporation council meeting held peacefully; Mayorcancels three resolutions
Mayor announces that a resolution will be passed to suspend Deputy Mayor M. Saradha Devi for two months after a petition by a group of DMK councillors seeking action against her for allegedly disruptingthe council meeting held on August 28
ON CAM: Glass Bottle Thrown Towards Netanyahus Convoy In Jerusalem; Deadly Shooting In West Bank
A glass bottle was thrown towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus motorcade during a campaign visit to Jerusalems Mahane Yehuda market, triggering an immediate response from police and security personnel. Video shows officers moving into the crowd as they attempt to identify the person who threw the object. Netanyahu was accompanied by his wife, Sara Netanyahu, and a heavy security detail. Meanwhile, first responders reported four people injured in a separate shooting attack in the southern West Bank, with two seriously wounded.#Netanyahu #BenjaminNetanyahu #Israel #Jerusalem #MahaneYehuda
Digital Desk | Jerusalem/New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and invited him to light a torch along with heroic Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar on the country's Independence Day. During the phone call, PM Modi and Netanyahu also reviewed the sustained momentum in bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the partnership between both countries. Received a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. We reviewed the sustained momentum in our bilateral ties and reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthening our partnership. We also exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia and underscored the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region, PM Modi wrote on X after the phone call. Netanyahu said that PM Modi thanked him for the invitation and expressed India's readiness to cooperate with Israel in fighting terrorism. I spoke with my friend, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and invited him to light a torch together with the heroic Indian pilot on the Independence Day of the State of Israel. Modi thanked me for the invitation and said that on the ground and in the air, India and Israel fight terrorism together. He expressed his appreciation for the courageous and long-standing relationship between us, Netanyahu posted on X. Machchhar sustained severe injuries during an attack by the Omani co-pilot on a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight on September 30. The co-pilot allegedly attempted to take control of the aircraft, following which Machchhar fought him off and managed to unlock the cockpit door. The move allowed crew members and passengers to enter the cockpit and restrain the attacker, averting what could have been a major disaster. The flight was carrying more than 170 people. On October 3, Netanyahu held a telephonic conversation with Captain Smit Machchhar and hailed him as a rue hero of the people of India, Israel and the whole world. He invited Captain Smit Machchhar and PM Modi to light a celebratory flame on Israel's Independence Day. Captain, I want to invite you and my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to light a celebratory flame on our next Independence Day. You are a true hero of the brave peoples of India and Israel, and you're a hero of the entire world, Netanyahu told the Captain Machchhar. I wish you a very speedy and complete recovery, he added. The Israeli Prime Minister said the honour was usually reserved for his country's own citizens. However, he added, But I think here in this case, all the citizens of Israel will embrace you. They do now and they will then too. Netanyahu, who was told by the pilot how the attack unfolded in the cockpit, said he was amazed by his conduct. I'm amazed at your courage, at your coolness of judgment under impossible conditions, the Israeli Prime Minister said, adding that what the Captain did was remarkable and that it bordered on the miraculous. Netanyahu said the pilot had saved more than the lives of those on board. You saved so many souls. I think you saved something bigger. You saved the spirit of the world to realise that a brave pilot and brave passengers can overcome this evil, however threatening, however violent. It's something that is being justly hailed around the world, Netanyahu said. You're a hero of Israel. You're a hero of India. You're a hero of the entire world, he added. Inviting the Captain again towards the end of the conversation, Netanyahu said: So we hope to see you very soon in Israel. I look forward to seeing you here again. But under the circumstances, I think this will be a memorable and historic visit. Thank you for everything you did, the Israeli Prime Minister told the Indian pilot.
Salem receives moderaterainfall
Over 9,200 women SHGs receive 798.68 crore in loans in eight months: Salem District Collector
Over 9,200 women SHGs receive 798.68 crore in loans in eight months: Salem District Collector
Man gets 21 years in jail for sexually assaulting daughter in Salem
Israeli authorities extended the six-month ban on Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, head of Jerusalems Supreme Islamic Council, prohibiting him from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque. The extension order was handed to Sabris lawyer, banning the 87-year-old Palestinian cleric from entering the mosque till April 19, 2027, according to Quds Press. The decision represents the latest in a series 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 .
Southern Railways Salem division has partnered with Blinkit to let passengers order essential items, including mobile chargers, personal care products, medicines and refreshments, through the app and collect them at designated points at selected railway stations during train halts.
Salem Corporation clears over 100 metric tonnes of excess waste in view of Ayudha Pooja
Five arrested for kidnapping youth in Salem
Five arrested for kidnapping youth in Salem
Transport Minister inspects special buses in Salem
Firing At Tiger Shroff Spotlights Multifaceted Bollywood-Underworld Relationship
In the 1990s, the gangsters belonging to mafias like Dawood Ibrahim, Chhota Rajan, Abu Salem and Arun Gawli acted as predators who preyed upon filmmakers.
Jerusalem, Oct 19: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that a future US president could be hostile towards Israel, calling for new alliances with countries such as India and those in Latin America to strengthen his country's position. Netanyahu made the remarks on Sunday during an event at which he presented his security doctrine, nine days before Israel's October 27 election. The remarks came hours before a strong endorsement he received from US President Donald Trump, who publicly expressed his support for Netanyahu's re-election bid days before the country goes to the polls. In two years, a President, man or woman, could come to power who is very hostile to Israel, Netanyahu said. How would you deal with that? How would you operate in relation to the United States? And beyond that, what solutions would be necessary?, he questioned. The Israeli Premier stressed that Israel must use the remaining years of Trump's presidency to strengthen its position while preparing for a potentially dramatic shift in American policy. First, we must do everything we can during these two years, and during the following two years, in the American arena, through good times and bad, he said. The second thing is to create other alliances. That is what I am working on now with many countries in our region and outside it. India is not a small country, and there are many others, the Israeli Prime Minister emphasised. He pointed to political developments in Latin America as another opportunity to expand Israel's network of allies. There is a major shift in Latin America, and there could be an enormous change in Brazil in just a few days, Netanyahu pointed out, adding, We must expand our pool of alliances and develop capabilities that make us valuable to everyone. Netanyahu has often evoked India and his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to argue that Israel is not isolated globally and to demonstrate his government's diplomatic successes. Countering issues of delegitimisation and alliances amid a prolonged war, Netanyahu, in May this year, in a much publicised statement, said that his country enjoys a unique relationship with huge power India where there is crazy love for Israel. Many analysts in Israel feel that the growing apathy among Democrats in the US results from poor choices Netanyahu made over the years. His relations with Democratic Party-led Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden were often tense, which he presented to his supporters as the courage of a strong leader willing to stand up against American Presidents to safeguard Israel's interests, the analysts believe. This has been a cornerstone of Netanyahu's election campaigns and a recipe for electoral success, they said. He is Israel's longest-serving Prime Minister. Gadi Eisenkot, the main challenger to the Israeli Prime Minister in the upcoming polls, sharply criticised the presentation, describing it as an empty political exercise rather than a serious national security strategy. Nine days before the election and three years after the gravest failure and disaster in Israel's history, with every war front still open, Netanyahu decided to present his 'security doctrine' to the public, Eisenkot said. Two hollow pages, full of slogans that have nothing whatsoever to do with a security doctrine, reveal more than anything the strategic vacuum Netanyahu has left the State of Israel in and his disregard for the security of Israeli citizens, he asserted. Eisenkot, a former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces, accused Netanyahu of attempting to manipulate public opinion and spread fear ahead of the election. This is Netanyahu's method: manipulating perceptions, frightening people and trying to divert attention from the parade of lies and racism surrounding his campaign tonight, he said.
Seven arrested for abducting man in Salem
Seven arrested for abducting man in Salem
Roads turn into traps for motorists in Salem city
Motorists, especially two-wheeler rides, cannot notice potholes during rain, leaving them vulnerable to accidents; the pits dug by the corporation to repair drinking water pipelines have also created safety hazards on road
Heavyrain lashes Salem, Krishnagiri, and Dharmapuri districts
Uthangarai registered the highest amount of rainfall, 75.80 mm, followed by 55 mm in Pambar Dam
Miedler-Oberleitner win Shanghai Masters doubles title without dropping a set
Digital Desk | Shanghai, Oct 18 (IANS) Austrian pair Lucas Miedler and Neil Oberleitner claimed the biggest title of their newly formed partnership on Sunday, defeating Francisco Cabral and JJ Tracy 6-3, 6-4 tp clinch the Shanghai Masters doubles crown. The Austrian duo completed an unbeaten campaign at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament, winning all five matches without conceding a set. Playing inside Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Miedler and Oberleitner needed 66 minutes to secure the championship, breaking their opponents once in each set to seal the victory. Moreover, Miedler and Oberleitner became the first all-Austrian pairing to win a title in the Masters 1000 series, which began in 1990. Their success in Shanghai came in only their second tournament together. After reaching the quarter-finals in Tokyo, the pair carried that momentum into China and produced a title-winning performance that exceeded their initial expectations. I think if you never won a 1000 before, you cannot expect it to happen in the second week of our new partnership. The idea was to play well together. I mean, that it works after Tokyo and second tournament in Shanghai here is unbelievable. We knew that our game styles matched, that it could work. That it works like this is just simply unbelievable, the 30-year-old Miedler was quoted by ATP. The final also highlighted the effectiveness of the Austrians serving, as they gave Cabral and Tracy no opportunities to break. According to ATP Stats, Miedler and Oberleitner won 96 per cent of points behind their first serves and did not face a single break point in their first ATP Head2Head meeting with the Portuguese-American combination. For Miedler, the Shanghai crown became the most significant of his 14 ATP Tour doubles titles. Oberleitner, meanwhile, added another milestone to his career, securing his second tour-level doubles trophy after winning the Winston-Salem title in August alongside Petr Nouza. The victory was particularly meaningful for the 27-year-old Oberleitner, who expressed his delight at translating his ability into success on one of the sports biggest stages. With the partnership already delivering a Masters 1000 title in its second tournament, the Austrian said he was eager to build on the achievement. Its surreal. The feeling is crazy. Like Lucas said, we knew we were going to play good together, and of course you never know, but you have a feeling. That it works in the second week obviously is great for us, and Im excited what comes next. Obviously we try to keep it going and work on our game, improve, improve. It means a lot to me that I can show it on the big stage. I feel like I had it in me, but to show it and to have this title is unbelievable, the 27-year-old Oberleitner reflected.
Heavy rain forecast for 17 TN districts; NDRF team to be sent to Chennai
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 18 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely across 17 districts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, including Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram, as persistent showers leave low-lying neighbourhoods in the state capital waterlogged and prompt preparations for possible rescue operations. The Meteorological Department attributed the rainfall to an atmospheric circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh. The weather system is expected to bring further rain to several northern, western and central districts. Besides Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram, the districts likely to receive heavy rain on Sunday are Chengalpattu, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai and Erode. The forecast comes as heavy showers continue in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu. Water has accumulated in low-lying areas of the capital, raising concerns over further inundation if the rainfall persists. Following heavy rain at six locations in Chennai on Saturday, a National Disaster Response Force team is being sent to the city as a precautionary measure. The personnel will be drawn from the forces battalion at Nagarikuppam, near Arakkonam. The deployment is intended to strengthen preparedness for rescue operations during heavy rain and flooding. Precautionary arrangements have been initiated to enable an emergency response should conditions worsen. The Meteorological Department has also forecast heavy rain across a wider stretch of the state on Monday, with several coastal and interior districts expected to receive showers. The districts covered by Mondays heavy rain forecast include Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Thoothukudi, Kallakurichi, Ariyalur and Perambalur. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is also likely in Tiruchirappalli, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Tirunelveli on Monday, according to the department. The two-day outlook indicates that rain could affect both the northern districts already experiencing showers and parts of the Cauvery delta and southern Tamil Nadu. Chennai and its neighbouring districts feature in the forecasts for both days. With waterlogging already reported in the capital, the planned NDRF deployment forms part of preparations to respond to any deterioration in conditions. The team is expected to support rescue efforts if heavy rain triggers flooding. The immediate focus remains on preparedness in Chennai, while the forecast for Monday extends the area of concern to additional districts along the coast and across the states interior regions.
