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?
Federal Reserve officials are weighing the inflationary risks from strong economic activity and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, even as they signal the need for more data before determining the next steps on interest rates, Bloomberg reported.For live updates on US Markets, click here New York Fed President John Williams said inflation remained too high, although other indicators were not yet pointing to broader concerns. Speaking at an event hosted by the European Central Bank in Frankfurt on Friday, he backed the Fed's position that policymakers should gather more information before deciding the appropriate course for monetary policy.Inflation is absolutely too high, Williams said, while noting that wage growth remained consistent with the central bank's 2% inflation target and inflation expectations were well anchored.Fed weighs inflation against economic resilienceWilliams said monetary policy had an important role in preventing temporary price shocks from spreading into broader or more persistent inflation.Also Read: Federal Reserve rate hike bets strengthen as US jobs growth beats estimatesOur FOMC statement last meeting, I think, captures correctly that this is an appropriate time to accumulate more information to help us determine what the appropriate stance of policy is to make make sure we achieve a timely return to our 2% target, he said, according to the Bloomberg report.The Fed held interest rates steady at its previous meeting after raising its benchmark rate by 25 basis points in September to a range of 3.75%-4%. Policymakers have since emphasised the need for additional information while keeping the possibility of further rate increases open, Bloomberg reported.The central bank's preferred inflation gauge, the personal consumption expenditures price index, rose 3.6% in September from a year earlier. Underlying inflation measures that exclude food and energy also increased. Meanwhile, the US economy expanded at its fastest pace in a year in the quarter ended September.AI infrastructure raises fresh inflation concernsSeparately, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem warned that the rapid build-out of AI infrastructure could add to near-term inflationary pressures, Bloomberg reported.When I look at inflation, excess inflation today, its coming both from negative supply shocks related to the Middle East and demand forces coming related to the AI build, Musalem said.While acknowledging AI's potential to improve productivity over time, he cautioned against shaping current monetary policy around benefits that may take years to materialise.We need to make monetary policy for the economy of the day, he said. We cannot make monetary policy for the economy as it may be five years from now.(Disclaimer: This article is based on inputs from agencies. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
Jerusalem artichokes are nutty and delicious, but will run rampant if you let them
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
Salem district registers 308.20 mm of rainfall
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.
Using ChatGPT at work? Your boss may trust you less, new study finds
Artificial intelligence may be making employees faster and more productive, but it could also be quietly damaging their careers. A new study led by Samuel Meyers, a Ph.D. student, together with his adviser Dr. Yochanan Bigman of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Dr. Roman Briker of WHU
World leaders question if GOP midterm losses will weaken or embolden Trump
Capitals from Kyiv to Tehran were closely watching the U.S. midterm elections for clues about the direction of Washingtons foreign policy after two erratic years that have put many leaders in conflict with President Donald Trump. Those eager to see the president put on his back foot woke up Wednesday to find Republican losses even greater than they expected. But with Democrats set to control both houses of Congress, U.S. allies and foes alike are now wondering whether Trump - weakened and stymied at home - will act more aggressively or unpredictably on the world stage, where the executive has far more unilateral muscle, as he strives to secure a legacy in his remaining two years in office. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. A Democratic Congress could attempt to rein Trump in on several fronts, from imposing war powers restraints on Iran and further cutting back weapons sales and other aid to Israel, to constraining his tariff policies and resuming direct aid to Ukraine. Implications for war in the Middle East Tehran, which was hoping for a blow to Trump, now faces the question of whether the president - after such a resounding rebuke of his war policy at the ballot box - will still feel emboldened to resume strikes, as he has threatened in the run-up to the midterms. On Wednesday, Iranian officials portrayed the Republican defeat as a public verdict on an unpopular and costly war. Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message. If the US govt betrays their public will to serve international paymasters and blackmailers, it will learn our NO comes with a Nightmare, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian parliamentary speaker, said on X. Trump acknowledged Tuesday night that the war in Iran was partially to blame for wide-scale Republican losses in the midterm elections, but insisted the results were not a disavowal of his presidency. The midterm results sent ripples of concern through Israel, which had closely followed a U.S. election that was often dominated by bitter debates over the war, its effect on the U.S. economy, the role of pro-Israel campaign donors and allegations of antisemitism. Democratic candidates such as Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico, who won their Senate races in Michigan and Texas, respectively, have pledged to withhold weapons sales to Israel. They have also slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a devastating Gaza campaign that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. The victories of so many Democrats who were critical of Netanyahu and Israel could spark a sense of urgency among Israeli opposition leaders to drop their differences and form a government to oust the current prime minister, said Yaakov Katz, a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, a think tank in Jerusalem. Just last week, Israelis held their own elections and denied Netanyahu a straightforward return to power, but neither did they hand challenger Gadi Eisenkot an easy path to form a majority government. This will have to have an impact on whats happening with coalition building because you cant ignore the huge shift in the U.S., Katz said. Its now in your face: The current government, if it continues, will only cause more problems and challenges for Israel. Its just too toxic. On Wednesday, several leaders from Eisenkots bloc pointed to the midterm results and blamed Netanyahu for cratering Israels image in the United States. The centrist Yair Lapid said that the midterm results showed the opposition bloc must not strike a deal to join a government that included Netanyahu - something that Netanyahu has been pushing. The American election results in the morning have one unexpected outcome: they eliminate any possibility of a unity government led by Netanyahu, Lapid said on X. Israel cannot afford to let him remain prime minister. It endangers security, it endangers democracy, it will crush us in the world. Yair Golan, a left-leaning opposition leader, said Netanyahu had become toxic among both Democrats and Republicans. Netanyahu remaining in power could lead Israel down a path of international sanctions, international isolation, and a clash with the U.S., our friend and most important ally, he warned. Europe considers a weakened Trump The war in Ukraine has been one of the widest partisan divides in U.S. foreign policy, and it will soon be put to the test as U.S.-brokered talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations resume in Abu Dhabi next week, the first such meeting since February. In Moscow, officials have treated the results as a sign that Trumps position on Ukraine may harden in Moscows favor, arguing that by betting on a Democratic victory, Kyiv and European capitals have aligned themselves with Trumps chief political enemies at home and should now expect two years of a less constrained president in return. They will not get a more pliable and constrained Trump, Konstantin Kosachev, a Russian senator, said on Telegram. They will get a more determined one, who no longer has to look over his shoulder at elections. For all the importance of Congress, the US presidents role in foreign policy takes priority, and Trump knows that better than everyone else put together. The questions about Washingtons commitments to NATO and its other traditional allies, which emerged during Trumps first presidency, led some Europeans back then to warn that U.S. interests inevitably would diverge from their own. Those differences have come into starker relief during Trumps second term, as he pressed Europe to take responsibility for more of its own defense, turning his sights to Asia and the Middle East and away from Russias war in Ukraine. Now, European officials are urging their governments to stay the course as they seek to continue reducing their reliance on the U.S. as the continents key security guarantor. Weakened Trump could become more aggressive and unpredictable. A lame duck could quickly turn into an angry duck, Bernd Lange, a member of the European Parliament, said on X. For EU, this is an opportunity and warning. More democratic influence could bring greater predictability and dialogue. But US protectionism wont disappear. EU cannot live at Trumps mercy! The British government was careful to avoid showing any official pleasure with the Democratic takeover of Congress, knowing Trump is not yet halfway through his term. Privately, some officials expressed relief that that U.S. voters had delivered a check on a mercurial president who has upended transatlantic trade and security and produced a spike in fuel costs following his Iran war. And they expressed fear over how Trump - who seemed unleashed at the beginning of his second term - might act if he feels hemmed in by a hostile Congress. You have to be aware that any president will still have enormous power to execute his foreign policy even if he finds himself more constrained by Democratic Congress at home, said a British official who spoke on the condition of anonymity in order to share candid views. Certainly, with this president, you have to be prepared for him to be even more volatile after this. The view that Europe cannot afford to depend on Washingtons goodwill was echoed across Western Europe, where many called for continued support for Ukraine as a means of ensuring security on the continent. Not because everything now changes for the better, but because it could benefit the support for Ukraine, the green transition, and relations with the rest of the world, European Parliament vice president Christel Schaldemose said on X. But the EU must continue the course of standing stronger and standing on its own two feet. Thats not up for debate. The issue has gained urgency as Trumps own backing for Kyiv has faltered, at times leading him to lash out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he has blamed for the global energy disruptions even though the war in Iran has been the main contributor. Measured reactions in Asia The midterms are not expected to fundamentally change Washingtons approach to China, given the bipartisan consensus on strategic competition with Beijing, and across the region the prevailing expectation is that U.S. protectionist policies will continue regardless of who controls Congress. In Beijing, officials stuck to Chinas traditional neutrality, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning calling the elections a domestic U.S. affair. She said Beijing was willing to work with Washington to strengthen communication and manage differences. Some analysts suggested that while the election would do little to the overall approach to China, it could still change how that competition plays out. A Democratic-led Congress will certainly further intensify pressure on China on Taiwan, AI and export controls, Zhao Minghao, a professor at Fudan Universitys Institute of International Studies, told the South China Morning Post, adding that Democrats would likely scrutinize Trumps engagement with Beijing more closely and could use China policy to challenge him politically. This is a very big challenge for Beijing, Zhao said, warning that Trumps diminishing political authority could undermine recent progress toward a more stable relationship. Steve Hendrix, Natalia Abbakumova, Suzan Haidamous, Mohamad El Chamaa, Rudy Lu and Greg Miller contributed to this report. Related Content This article originally appeared on Washington Post at https://washingtonpost.com/world/2026/11/04/trumps-foes-abroad-question-if-midterm-loss-will-weaken-or-embolden-him/
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.
Eighty-eight years after pioneering British archaeologist Starkey was shot dead while traveling from the ancient city of Lachish to Jerusalem, researchers say they have uncovered compelling new evidence explaining who was behind his murder
Midterms Chaos In America! Voting Booths Fail In New York, Floods In Florida & Ohio Gets Bomb Threat
Election Day 2026 sees a series of reported disruptions across the United States as Americans cast their ballots in the high-stakes midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. From ballot scanner failures in New York to severe flooding in Florida and a reported bomb threat in Ohio, election officials face challenges in keeping voting operations running smoothly.In New York's Westchester County, ballot scanners began rejecting completed paper ballots shortly after polling stations opened. The malfunction affected multiple locations, including North Salem, forcing election workers to activate emergency procedures. Voters were instructed to place completed ballots into secure emergency collection bags for later processing and counting. Officials stressed that voting could continue and that ballots would be counted.
353 students receiving National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship in Salem district: Collector
Temporary bus stand for Deepavali festival to operate in Corporation grounds in Salem
'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.
Regional qualifying matches for SICCI league held in Salem
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.
R. Krishnaraj, Superintendent of Madurai Central Prison, has been transferred and posted as Superintendent of Salem Central Prison
Digital life certificate campaign in Salem Railway Division
Three more arrested in 550 kg silver theft case in Salem
Salem Corporation desilting waterbodies to ensure free flow of rainwater
Salem man stabs three relatives in land dispute
Railway police arrest four for robbery in Salem
Railway police arrest four for robbery in Salem
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)
SAIL General Duty Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
Steel Authority of India Limited, Salem Steel Plant (SAIL) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for the post of General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO). Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 20 November 2026. Candidates should report at 8:00 AM.
Over 9,000 crore in loansprovided to MSMEs over six months in Salem district
Jerusalem: A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has not stopped what a group of independent experts commissioned by the UN say is genocide carried out by Israel in the territory, the team said in a new report on Monday, October 26. They also accused Israeli forces of crimes against humanity, including torture and rape, in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mill owner cheated out of 30 lakh in Salem
Women invited to apply for Vetri Illatharasi Veetu Thottam Scheme in Salem
Man wanted in POCSO case ends life in Salem
Man wanted in POCSO case ends life in Salem
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.
Nine hospitalised after eating mushrooms in Salem
4.60 crore science park opened in Salem
Entry is free for students of government and Corporation schools; students of government-aided schools will be charged 10, private school students 20 and the general public 25
Two accused escape from police custody in Salem; rearrested
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.
Two escape from police station in Salem
Possible Neolithic age grinding grooves found in Salem
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
Rowdy Hacked To Death By 5-Man Gang In Salem
According to police, the rival gang carried out the murder after he signed the register in the police station to sign in connection with a case after obtaining anticipatory bail from the Madras High Court.
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.
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
DVAC seize unaccounted cash from governmentoffices in Salem and Namakkal
Salem district registers 164.10 mm of rainfall
