Salem gym owner found dead in steam bathroom
Malainadu, a tribal administrative unit that was mooted, but did not take off
V. Subbarayan, a police officer, had proposed to the Aboriginal Tribes Welfare Committee, constituted in 1946, that the hill tracts of Salem, South Arcot, North Arcot, and Tiruchi may be constituted into a separate tribal administrative unit...for intense development purposes. The scheme was aimed at introducing local self-government in these areas
Miscreants open fake social media accounts in Salem Corporation Commissioners name
Two arrested for attacking police head constable in Salem
Salem Corporation demolishes encroachments near Pallapatti Lake
The District Educational Officer reportedly received complaints against Mr. Seetharaman for not coming to school regularly and for doing AIADMK party-related work while in government service
Govt schoolteacher in Salem suspended for involving in political activities during school hours
Banks in Salem district disburse 18,385 crore loan in 2024-25
EPS will merge AIADMK with BJP if one more I-T raid is held, says Dy CM Udhayanidhi
CHENNAI: Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday took a jibe at AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami over his shifting stance on alliances ahead of the 2026 Assembly election. Referring to recent I-T raids in Salem, Udhayanidhi said Palanisamis tone had softened after the raids and quipped that the AIADMK might merge with the BJP if just one more raid is held. Udhayanidhi made these comments while presiding over a mass marriage ceremony organised by the DMKs Chennai north district unit, where he solemnised 48 weddings. Palaniswami seems unsettled by the popularity of our welfare schemes. People are celebrating our initiatives, and the chief minister is receiving widespread appreciation. This has left the opposition in a state of turmoil, he said. Responding to the criticism of naming state projects after M Karunanidhi, Udhayanidhi questioned, If not Kalaignars name, whose name should we use? He dedicated his life to Tamil Nadu, working for people until the age of 94. Palaniswami wouldnt approve even if we named schemes after MGR or J Jayalalithaa. Perhaps he would prefer names like Narendra Modi or Amit Shah. Addressing Palaniswamis recent statements about alliance, Udhayanidhi said, Three months ago, he categorically denied any possibility of aligning with the BJP. But after the I-T raid in Salem, he is saying it is too early to discuss alliances. Taking to X platform in the evening, Udhayanidhi responded to Palaniswamis recent remarks. Addressing the criticism that Chief Minister MK Stalin often praises him, Udhayanidhi said the CM appreciates all ministers. Udhayanidhi said the opposition leaders words reflect frustration over having no one to praise him and disappointment that theres no one left in the AIADMK worthy of praise. In response to Palaniswami referring to him as a toxic mushroom that sprouted from recent rain, Udhayanidhi said, For those who crawl their way to power like cockroaches and venomous creatures, we will always appear as toxic mushrooms.
Over 3K child marriage complaints in TN last year; 1,995 were stopped
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu received a total of 3,049 child marriage complaints in 2023, with an average of nearly eight cases being reported to social welfare department on a daily basis. While 1,995 of these marriages were successfully stopped, 1,054 were carried out. Despite over a thousand marriages being reported, only 808 first information reports (FIRs) were registered, majority of which were for marriages that had already taken place, a petition filed under RTI Act revealed. Dindigul district led the state in the number of complaints received (175 cases), while Namakkal recorded the highest number of child marriages conducted (117). Western districts occupied at least three spots in the top five for both the highest number of marriage complaints reported and the most child marriages conducted. Followed by Namakkal, most marriages were conducted in Erode (62), Cuddalore (56), Dindigul (54) and Coimbatore (46). As regards the districts where most complaints were received, Dindigul was followed by Namakkal (171), Theni (161), Cuddalore (150) and Salem (143). In Tiruchy district, 103 complaints were received of which 48 marriages were conducted. However, only four FIRs had been registered. We see a significant number of child marriages among marginalised communities and tribal groups in districts like Erode. Many of these go unreported, and it is crucial that special attention is given to these regions, said G Karuppasamy of READ NGO, which works with children in Erode. Activists also claimed that the actual number of child marriages in Tamil Nadu is likely to be much higher. Child marriage is not just a legal violation but an emotional, physical and psychological abuse which deprives children of their childhood. Activists have stressed on the need for better coordination across departments and a microscopic approach to eradicate the menace. The state, however, is yet to release a standard operating procedure to tackle the issue. A committee was formed in 2021 to address gaps in the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Child Marriage Rules, particularly around the roles of stakeholders and government departments. Child marriages stem from complex social, cultural and economic factors. Authorities have to identify and address the specific causes in each block and district which report high number of such marriages, Karuppasamy said. He added that the centre has been cutting budget allocation for childrens welfare in the past 10 years and the burden on the state is increasing. While initiatives like Pudhumai Penn have been introduced to encourage education of girls, activists said a comprehensive study is needed to understand the root causes of the issue. However, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, which can proactively undertake studies, is non-functional at present. Appointing dedicated child marriage probation officers in high-risk districts and ensuring that village child protection committees are properly funded may also help. Health professionals also emphasised the importance of age-appropriate, comprehensive sex education as a key measure. A girls reproductive system is fully developed only by the age of 21. Early pregnancies, especially before 21, carry a higher risk of health complications for the mother and the child, said KS Jeyarani Kamaraj, an obstetrician and gynecologist. Providing young girls with education about sexual health has been proven to reduce the incidence of early pregnancies and improve overall health outcomes, she added.
Netanyahu aide accused of leaking classified documents to undermine hostage deal
Netanyahu aide accused of leaking classified documents to undermine hostage deal Jerusalem: An aide to Israels prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu is suspected of leaking classified documents to a European newspaper to sway public opinion against demonstrations supporting a ceasefire-for-hostage deal with Hamas. The Magistrates Court in the Israeli city of Rishon LeZion eased a gag [] The post Netanyahu aide accused of leaking classified documents to undermine hostage deal appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Two Israeli soldiers killed, one injured during fighting in Gaza
Two Israeli soldiers killed, one injured during fighting in Gaza Jerusalem: Two Israeli soldiers were killed and another seriously wounded in the northern Gaza Strip, the Israeli military said. The two soldiers, members of the Kfir Brigade infantry unit, fell during combat, according to a military statement. The third soldier, also from the Kfir Brigade, [] The post Two Israeli soldiers killed, one injured during fighting in Gaza appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Israel army says hit over 200 targets in Lebanon in 36 hours
Jerusalem : Israel's military on Sunday told AFP that it had struck over 200 targets since Saturday morning in Lebanon, where it escalated air strikes in late September against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. The army said in the past 36 hours it had struck Tyre in the south and Beirut's southern suburbs on multiple occasions.
CM Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi must control their tongues: Edappadi Palaniswami
Salem: Slamming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi for their strong criticism against him, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday asked them to 'control their tongues' and said his growth was only due to his hardwork. Both CM Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi must not forget that they are in power as they are the heirs of late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi, Palaniswami, leader of the opposition alleged at a party event here to felicitate him. The AIADMK top leader said 'father praises the son and son praises the father,' which was a farce that reflected the sorry state of affairs under the DMK regime. Hitting out at Udhayanidhi for 'advising' the AIADMK, he said that the Deputy CM should not forget that he was a poisonous mushroom that has popped up today following yesterday's rain. He wanted to know on what basis Udhayanidhi was appointed the deputy chief minister and wondered if he had gone to jail after taking part in DMK's protests. So many people worked for the DMK day and night, he said, and wanted to know if this was not known to the DMK brass when it considered candidates for promotion. He also alleged that female heirs of Karunanidhi do not get the opportunity to get into governance or positions of power as it was the domain of male heirs. So, Mr Udhayanidhi, Mr Stalin, you need control your tongues. I have grown through hardwork, I did not come to office like you through the identity of Karunanidhi, he claimed, and accused the top two leaders of the ruling party of dynastic politics. The DMK top leaders had recently alleged that Palaniswami crawled like a cockroach in front of former AIADMK interim chief V K Sasikala (later expelled) to become the chief minister in 2017. Hitting out at the father-son duo for continuous criticism aimed at him and his party, the AIADMK, he warned them of continuous 'appropriate response'. Palaniswami said he has been slogging for the AIADMK for 50 years and in his long career, he had held several public offices. It includes helming the Salem district cooperative milk federation and getting accolades at the national level for performance. His growth in public life was gradual and it happened over a long period of time, he said. It may be recalled that Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi is a Lok Sabha MP from Tamil Nadu.
Electoral roll revision underway in Salem, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri
Hezbollah claims drone attack on Netanyahus residence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem (Ronen Zvulun/Pool Photo via AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem (Ronen Zvulun/Pool Photo via AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus private residence in Caesarea was hit in a drone attack on Saturday, allegedly carried out by Hezbollah. The strike caused minor damage, including cracked windows and burn marks, but no injuries, as Netanyahu and his wife were not present at the time. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, framing it as retaliation against Israels ongoing military operations in Lebanon. The groups spokesperson warned of further actions, escalating fears of prolonged hostilities. Israels government labeled the incident a grave mistake and suggested potential retaliatory measures. This attack comes amid intensifying conflict, with Israel facing repeated missile and drone strikes from Hezbollah. Last week, a Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli army base killed four soldiers and injured 67, marking one of the deadliest strikes in recent weeks. Israeli military officials acknowledged the challenges in intercepting drones, which are smaller and harder to detect than conventional aircraft. The incident underscores the volatility of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and raises concerns about further escalations in the region.
Upgrade Avinashi, Uthukuli govt hospitals to treat accident victims too, say activists
TIRUPPUR: Social activists and members of various political parties urged the government to upgrade Avinashi and Uthukuli hospitals along the Salem-Cochin National Highway (544) so that accident victims from the NH can be taken there other than Tiruppur, Coimbatore, or Perundurai to consume time. G V Ravikumar, Coordinator of the Avinashi government hospital rescue movement, said, It has been decades since the Avinashi government hospital was established. However, so far it has not been upgraded. Avinashi taluk has more than 1 lakh people, many village panchayats affiliated with it, and 30 km of the Salem-Cochin National Highway stretch goes within the taluk. As road accidents are common on this stretch, victims are taken to Tiruppur or Coimbatore for treatment, which wastes time. As time is a major factor during emergencies, if the Avinashi hospital is upgraded, it will be helpful. He added, As the number of accident and snakebite victims at government hospitals are on the rise, about 200 people have been visiting a government hospital every day. But there is not enough infrastructure here. Beds are limited, there are no doctors for maternity wards and no X-ray technicians. So, the upgradation of Avinashi GH is our long-term demand. We had put this request before the AIADMK government a few years ago. Now we are presenting the same to the DMK government. They should fulfil our demand. Similarly, alleging that the Uthukuli Government Hospital needs a renovation, K Saraswathy, CPIM Uthukuli taluk secretary, said, Doctors at Uthukuli Government Hospital refuse to stitch and treat even minor injuries stating that there are no facilities. They refer victims to Tiruppur Government Medical College Hospital. Due to this many people opt for private hospitals. R Kumar, secretary of Tamil Nadu Farmers Association, Tiruppur, said, Uthukuli Government Hospital does not have emergency treatment facilities. Due to this, accident victims are taken to Perundurai Government Medical College Hospital and those who meet with an accident at Uthukuli and Chengapalli, are referred to Tiruppur. We feel Uthukuli GH is only to refer patients to Tiruppur. A senior health department official from Tiruppur, said, We have not yet received any notification regarding any of the hospital up-gradation from the government. Appropriate steps will be taken after due consultation.
Salem businessman loses 2.22 crore; man from Kerala held for online trading investment scam
District Collectors inspect electoral roll revision camps in Salem, Namakkal
Minister distributes bicycles to school students in Salem
Social activists in Coimbatore demand reopening of railway gate amid stalled ROB works
COIMBATORE: Social activists in the city have demanded the government to expedite Railway Overbridge (ROB) works near Thanneerpandal and have also urged officials to open the railway gate for traffic until construction is completed. The gate has remained closed since 2016, owing to stalled ROB works, forcing motorists to take a long detour. The railway level crossing (LC) gates 4, 5 and 6 at Singanallur SIHS Colony, Neelikonampalayam and Thanneerpandal Road respectively, were witnessing huge traffic congestion. Considering this, the state government decided to construct a flyover across gate 6 at Thanneerpandal Road through the state highways department and the government released a GO (No 210) on October 11, 2006 and gave administrative sanction of Rs 12.65 crore. The bridge will be 549.14m long, 8.5m wide and will have 8 pillars on the southern side and 7 pillars on the northern side of the railway tracks along with approach and service roads. The Southern Railways construction wing completed the construction above railway tracks in 2018. A total of 18,682 sq ft of land was earmarked for acquisition. Among 58 landowners, a majority gave their lands away for the project. However, about five land owners opposing this, filed cases in the Madras High Court. The court came down heavily against landowners and criticised them for stopping a public welfare project. The court went on to dismiss all three writ petitions and a contempt of court petition and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on the writ petitioners to be paid to the Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, on March 2023. Despite the courts order, landowners of a private school and a factory functioning on the Hopes - Thanneerpandal Road filed a writ appeal again in the High Court. Due to this, works have been stalled again. The LC gate 6 was closed in 2016 for ROB works. All vehicles have been forced to take a long detour via the Tidel Park road. Social activists have urged officials to reopen the gate, until construction works are complete, to ease motorists woes. RTI and social activist V Balasubramanian is demanding the opening of a railway gate that has been closed due to an ongoing road overbridge project. Balasubramanian has petitioned the CMs special grievance cell and plans to send petitions to the Coimbatore MP and Salem Divisional Railway Manager. He argues that since the court has not issued a stay order, highway officials should proceed with the project. Collector Kranthi Kumar Pati said they are aware of the issue and have appointed a special AG to follow the court case, which has been delayed due to listing issues. The landowner who filed a writ appeal is unwilling to compromise, further hindering progress. The collector stated that a recommendation can be sent to the railways department regarding the gate, but the final decision rests with them.
Residents urge government to construct high-level bridge across Cauvery to connect Salem, Dharmapuri
DHARMAPURI: Residents of Pennagaram urged the state government to construct a High-Level Bridge (HLB) across Cauvery to connect Salem and Dharmapuri districts. In 2022, Chief Minister M K Stalin announced that efforts would be taken to construct a 4.86 km bridge connecting Kottaiyur in Mettur, and Ottanur in Pennagaram and to ensure that, Rs 2 crore was also allocated to conduct a study and submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR). However, since the initial announcement, no efforts were made. V Pranavkumar, a resident of Nagamarai, told TNIE, Most people residing in Pennagaram work as labourers and seek opportunities in Salem. So, most people travel daily and the mode of transportation in Ottanoor Parisal Thurai is coracle. Though this journey only takes about 20 minutes and costs a small fee, it only functions between dawn and dusk and the coracle is available only once an hour. So, the number of people who use this is comparatively less. Hence, if a bridge is constructed, it would be much easier for transportation. G Sasikumar, a resident from Pennagaram said, This was a key promise made by the DMK government in the election manifesto, so far apart from an initial study no other initiative has been undertaken. Connecting Dharmapuri and Salem with a bridge would create new routes and reduce traffic congestion in Thoppur. Further, it would cut travel time from Pennagaram to Salem, at present, we have to travel to Salem via Dharmapuri which is almost an additional hour. So, we urge the district administration and the state government to look into the scheme. When TNIE attempted to contact the State Highway Department officials for comment, they were not reachable.
Mother, newborn die after alleged negligence at Ambur Government Hospital; family protests
TIRUPATTUR: A 26-year-old woman from Ambur, who delivered a girl on Sunday, died on Wednesday night allegedly due to medical negligence at the Ambur Government Hospital. The newborn also passed away hours later on Thursday around noon. On Thursday morning, the womans relatives blocked the Ambur-Pernambut road, alleging that the hospital staff had not provided adequate care. According to her relatives, V Durga Devi, a resident of L Manguppam in Devanapuram panchayat, had conceived after five years of marriage to D Vijay. Durga met Dr Shyamala for regular check-ups at Ambur Government Hospital, according to R Rajesh, Vijays cousin. Durga was taken to Ambur hospital for delivery on Sunday around 8am. When her water broke at 10am, Durgas parents rushed to inform the nurses who were having food. But they said it was okay and asked them to wait. The nurses came an hour later and helped deliver the baby, but there was excessive bleeding. Only around 3pm did they casually refer her to Tirupattur Government Hospital, he added. Both mother and child were taken to Tirupattur GH, where the doctors couldnt stop the bleeding either. The baby was transported in an incubator. Durga was then referred to nearby Dharmapuri GH, where doctors told us her uterus had to be removed to stop the bleeding. Even after removing her uterus, the bleeding continued, Rajesh added. We were then referred to Salem GH, but by then it was too late. She died around 9pm on Wednesday, he said. The child died at Dharmapuri GH around 12 noon. Joint director of health services (Tirupattur) Dr Kannagi confirmed that Durga died of postpartum hemorrhage and an inquiry is under way. When asked about the allegations of negligence, Ambur medical officer Dr TC Yogesh said, Every month we handle 80 to 90 deliveries. If there was negligence it would have come out. In the last seven years, this is the first case in which patient is dying because of postpartum hemorrhage.
Israel warfare in Gaza consistent with genocide: UN committee
Jerusalem: Israel's warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a special UN committee said Thursday, as a Human Rights Watch report said Israel's displacement of Gazans amounts to a crime against humanity. Israel said HRW's claims were completely false, insisting its efforts are directed solely at dismantling Hamas's terror capabilities and not at the people of Gaza, though it had not yet responded to the UN report. The UN Special Committee pointed to mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions intentionally imposed on Palestinians, covering the period from Hamas's deadly October 7, 2023 attack in Israel to July. The committee said Israel's siege, blocking of aid, and targeted attacks and killing of civilians, despite UN and International Court of Justice (ICJ) orders, was intentionally causing death, starvation and serious injury. Israel's warfare practices in Gaza are consistent with the characteristics of genocide, the committee said in the first use of the word by the UN in the context of the current war in Gaza. Israel, it said, was using starvation as a method of war and inflicting collective punishment on the Palestinian population. It's not the first time Israel has faced such accusations. South Africa brought a case before the ICJ last year, arguing the Gaza war breached the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, an accusation Israel has denied. A UN-backed assessment at the weekend warned famine was imminent in northern Gaza, the site of an intense Israeli offensive since early October. The operation had forced at least 100,000 people to flee northern Gaza for Gaza City and nearby areas, UN Palestinian refugee agency spokeswoman Louise Wateridge told AFP. Crime against humanity HRW, in a separate report, said statements by senior officials with command responsibility show that forced displacement is intentional and forms part of Israeli state policy and therefore amount to a crime against humanity. It added that given the evidence strongly indicates that multiple acts of forced displacement were carried out with intent, it amounts to war crimes. Nadia Hardman, an HRW researcher, said the 172-page report's findings were based on interviews with displaced Gazans, satellite imagery, and public reporting conducted until August. Although Israel says the displacement is justified for civilians' safety or by military imperatives, Hardman said that Israel cannot simply rely on the presence of armed groups to justify the displacement of civilians. Israel would have to demonstrate each time that displacing civilians was he only option, to fully comply with international humanitarian law, Hardman said. Israel dismissed the HRW report. Time and again, Human Rights Watch's rhetoric regarding Israel's conduct in Gaza is completely false and detached from reality, foreign ministry spokesman Oren Marmorstein said on X. The Israeli army accused HRW of anti-Israel bias and of making certain blatant misrepresentations in a statement to AFP. The United States said it disagreed with the UN committee's findings. We think that that kind of phrasing and those kind of accusations are certainly unfounded, said State Department spokesman Vedant Patel. According to the United Nations, 1.9 million Palestinians were displaced in Gaza as of October 2024. Before the start of the war on October 7, 2023, the territory's official population was 2.4 million inhabitants. One of those displaced, Iman Hamad, a 41-year-old mother from the northern town of Beit Hanun, said she had been forced to move more than 10 times. I used to think they wanted to displace us. Now I realise they want to kill and wipe us out, she told AFP. But Ashraf Abu Habl, a 50-year-old who worked as a taxi driver, refused to leave his home in Jabalia, also in the north. I won't run, he said. It's better to die instantly from a shell than die a thousand times over with the humiliation of displacement, hunger and destitution. Probe call Thursday's UN report documented how Israel's extensive bombing campaign in Gaza had decimated essential services and unleashed an environmental catastrophe with lasting health impacts. Mahmud Basal, head of Gaza's civil defence agency, told AFP earlier Thursday that at least 10 people were killed and 30 wounded, all civilians, in Israeli air strikes throughout the Palestinian territory. According to HRW, Israel's actions appear to also meet the definition of ethnic cleansing in the areas where Palestinians will not be able to return. The HRW report pointed in particular to the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors, which have been azed, extended, and cleared by Israel's army to create buffer zones. The UN committee stressed the obligations of third-party countries to urgently act to halt the bloodshed, accusing other countries of being unwilling to hold Israel accountable and continue to provide it with military and other support. HRW encouraged the International Criminal Court prosecutor to investigate.
Bangladesh national arrested in Salem
Children from shelter homes fly from Chennai to Salem on Childrens Day
Public calls for dedicated office space for for MV inspector office in Omalur, Salem
Provide honorarium, allowance to B.Ed teacher trainees, say lecturers
COIMBATORE: Teaching faculties from government colleges have urged the Tamil Nadu State Council of Educational Research and Training (TNSCERT) to ensure that proper honorariums and travel allowances are provided to B.Ed teacher trainees who will be deployed to the National Achievement Survey (NAS) to be held on December 4. They pointed out that during the State Educational Achievement Survey (SLAS) conducted by the state government last year through the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), a full honorarium was not provided to the teacher trainees of B.Ed colleges. An assistant professor from a government college of education who did not wish to be named told TNIE, Officers of DIET told that they would give an honorarium of Rs 900 for one-day training of SLAS and two days work (exam supervisor in the hall) to teacher trainees and also said that they would give a travel allowance depending on the district. However, in a few districts, a full honorarium of Rs 900 was not provided to many students. Rather, they provided just Rs 600. Also, most students in many districts did not receive a travel allowance. Surveys showed that students spent their own money to reach the schools. He added that unlike SLAS, travel allowance, and honorarium should be paid in full in NAS as per norms. A Block Resource Teacher Educator (BRTE) from Salem told TNIE, A few teacher trainees appealed about not receiving a full honorarium while working for SLAS. When we asked about it, the officers of DIET did not respond. Though complaints were filed at the TNSCERT, measures were not taken. Source said, TNSCERT will assess 1.80 lakh students from Classes 3, 6, and 9 from across the state, and ahead of this, the process began to select B.Ed, undergraduate and postgraduate teacher trainees to involve them as filed investigators for surveying the sampled schools. When contacted, a top school education department official told TNIE that she would look into the matter.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin laid foundation for 29 HR&CE projects worth Rs 190 crore
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin, on behalf of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department, inaugurated 27 completed projects valued at Rs 42.75 crore and laid foundation stones for 29 new projects worth Rs 190.40 crore across Tamil Nadu, via video conference. During the event, Stalin inaugurated 25 completed projects, which were carried out to enhance the infrastructure facilities at 15 temples across the state, including Rs 4.35 crore-worth renovated road to Marudhamalai Murugan temple in Coimbatore, new halls for Mariyamman temple at Samayapuram in Tiruchy at the cost of Rs 4.63 crore, a new marriage hall at Sivaloganathar temple, Thirupungur in Mayiladuthurai district and Renugambal temple in Tiruvannamalai at the cost of Rs 3.2 crore and Rs 3.65 crore respectively, commercial complexes, parking lots and other facilities in various temple and zonal joint commissioners office at Nagapattinam and Salem. The foundation stones were also laid for 25 new projects in 18 temples, located in districts such as Madurai, Tiruvannamalai, Trichy, Nagapattinam, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Thiruvallur, Erode, Dindigul, and Chennai. Plans include constructing zonal offices in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, and Krishnagiri. Altogether, these projects are estimated to cost Rs 190.40 crore. Stalin also laid the foundation stone for a memorial of Sangam-era poet Avvaiyar in Thulasiyapattinam village near Vedaranyam in the district. The manimandapam is expected to cost about Rs 19 crore.
Entrepreneurs in Salem undergo training in business and financial excellence
Soon, Tamil Nadu startup centres in Singapore, US
CHENNAI: At the launch of Startup Chennai - Innovate on Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin announced that the Tamil Nadu government would soon establish Tamil Nadu Startup Global Coordination Centres in Singapore and US. These centres aim to support aspiring entrepreneurs by providing global opportunities. Udhayanidhi also said that Chief Minister MK Stalin plans to soon unveil financial assistance for persons with disabilities and members of the transgender community to ensure more inclusive entrepreneurial opportunities, reflecting the governments Everything for Everyone policy. During the event, Udhayanidhi inaugurated the Periyar Social Justice Venture Lab to support startups focused on social development, especially those run by entrepreneurs from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities. He also launched Stratify - Entrepreneurship, a student-focused competition organised by StartupTN, EDII, and Anna University. To further support the startup ecosystem, an MoU was signed between IIM Bengaluru and StartupTN to offer specialised entrepreneurship training for women-led startups. Another MoU was signed with ARAI-AMTIF and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles to open new opportunities for Tamil Nadu-based startups. Udhayanidhi noted the significant increase in registered startups in the state. The number has risen from 2,300 to 9,600 in just three years under the current government. He also highlighted that 50% of these startups are led by women. Underlining the state governments commitment to encourage startups, Udhayanidhi stated that StartupTN has established regional hubs in Hosur, Salem, Thanjavur, Cuddalore, Coimbatore, and Tiruchy.
Oppns dream of breaking DMK alliance wont work: MMK president M H Jawahirullah
ERODE: Papanasam MLA and President of Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) M H Jawahirullah said the opposition parties dream of engineering a rift in the DMK-led alliance will not come to fruition. Speaking to reporters in Erode on Tuesday, he said, We have been part of this bloc since 2013. The alliance is strong and has been winning continuously since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The opposition parties wont succeed in breaking us. Also, there are no strong parties in the AIADMK alliance. Commenting on the Waqf-related developments, Jawahirullah said the Waqf Amendment Bill was introduced with the intention of abolishing Waqf properties. When this bill was introduced in Parliament, it was opposed not only by INDIA bloc parties but also by the TDP and Janata Dal, which are part of the BJP alliance, he said. Demonstrations will be held in Chennai, Vellore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Tenkasi, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore, Salem and Tiruchy on December 6 to raise opposition to the BJPs attempt to grab Waqf properties. These demonstrations will also condemn the demolition of mosques, and homes of Muslims in BJP-ruled states using bulldozers, he added. A national-level consultation meeting will be held in this regard on November 23 and 24 in Bengaluru, where legal steps that need to be taken against the Waqf Amendment Bill will be discussed, the MLA added.
Four lives struck down on railway track, but none answerable !
KOCH I: Four persons lost their lives in a matter of seconds to a rail accident, and nobody is accountable for the tragedy! While it may seem tough to digest, thats exactly the case with the Shoranur railway accident that happened earlier this month. It was around 3.05pm on November 2 that the four workers all hailing from Adimalaipudur in Salem district, Tamil Nadu were struck by a speeding Thiruvananthapuram-bound Kerala Express on the Bharathapuzha bridge about 2km away from the Shoranur Junction railway station. They died just two days before the visit of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to the state on November 4, for which the entire railways machinery in the state was put on edge. Railways are not responsible for the deaths and hence we cannot give them compensation either, a top official from the Palakkad railway division told TNIE. The deceased did not die during duty-time; they were returning after their work was completed. They were asked to clean the railway yard area and they were not at all supposed to enter the railway bridge. They should have used the regular route, but they trespassed the railway bridge to reach the road. More importantly, they are not our direct employees... the reasons not to announce compensation went on. The Palakkad division also issued a statement stating that the deceased reached the spot without informing the railway officials and without the permission of railway personnel. Since no railway work was planned on the bridge on that day, no railway protection was available on the bridge, the statement said. The action for terminating the contract has been initiated and a criminal case also is being lodged against the contractor for failing to ensure the safety of the workers, the Railways statement said further, putting the blame on the deceased and the contractor. But voices from various corners have pointed out that the railway authorities pressured the contractor to finish the work on time, and thus, he brought in more people. The four deceased were fresh to the work, which offered a paltry wage of Rs 600. Now, citing rules, the Railways say that it is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure the safety and security of the contracted workers. They also make it clear that the contractor should give compensation to the relatives of the deceased. Even then, we have announced an ex-gratia of `1 lakh each to the relatives of the deceased, said a railway official. At the same time, top retired officers pointed out that the Railways cannot wash their hands off the issue that easily. They can list out various reasons, but Railways are the primary employers in this case. Also, had the Railways regularly checked the cleaning work, they wouldnt have to put pressure to complete the pending work. Interestingly, no overseeing staff was employed by the Railways here, a retired officer said. According to him, the largest employer in the country should be more employee-friendly, and not remonstrate with technicalities and self-justifications. Meanwhile, various political parties and trade unions have taken up the incident, demanding the Railways increase the compensation. We see the incident as nothing less than a massacre carried out by the Railways. The incident was a result of mismanagement by officials, just to please the railway minister. The Railways cannot get away from this, said Dinshad N D, unit president of the Railway Contract Catering and General Workers Union. Workers are planning to intensify protest programmes in the coming days, until the Railways settle the issue gracefully. Both Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments have announced a compensation of `3 lakh each to the relatives of the deceased.
2 killed in rocket attack from Lebanon in Israel
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14 Killed in Gaza as International Groups Say Israel Falls Short on Aid Access
JERUSALEM: Palestinian medical officials said two Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 14 people, including two children and a woman. The deaths came as eight international aid groups said in a report on Tuesday that Israel has failed to meet U.S. demands that it allow greater humanitarian access to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, where [] The post 14 Killed in Gaza as International Groups Say Israel Falls Short on Aid Access appeared first on Kashmir Life .
No truck with BJP ever: AIADMK
CHENNAI: AIADMK Organising Secretary D Jayakumar on Monday asserted the AIADMK will never have any electoral alliance with the BJP. This is the partys firm decision and AIADMK will stand by it, he said. Speaking to reporters, Jayakumar explained that the remark made by the partys general secretary Edappadi K Palnaiswami in Tiruchy was given a twist and made a point of debate. When asked whether the AIADMK was ready to align with the BJP, Palaniswami had told reporters in Tiruchy on Sunday that the party wants to unite like-minded parties to bring down the DMK government and a decision on alliance will be taken closer to the poll in 2026. The comment had triggered speculation about whether the AIADMK is reconsidering its decision to stay off BJP and if EPS is hinting at the possibility of the Dravidian major joining hands with the saffron party. After reiterating the partys position on alliance, Jayakumar said there was no need for the AIADMK to have a tacit relationship with the BJP, but the ruling DMK is in fact in a clandestine relationship with the BJP. Meanwhile, on Monday, Palaniswami held discussions with the 10-member field inspection committee composed of senior leaders to assess the functioning of the grassroots-level units of the party. Sources said Palaniswami had given clear instructions on the issues to be covered by the committee and also asked the committee to give an impartial assessment of the functioning of the party units so that corrective measures and steps for improvement could be taken. The committee has been split into five teams and was asked to submit its report by December 7. The first team comprising KP Munusamy and B Valarmathi will visit 14 party districts in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Ranipet, Dharmapuri, Perambalur and Ariyalur revenue districts. The team comprising Dindigul C Sreenivasan and P Thangamani will cover 17 party districts in Salem, Namakkal, Tiruchy, Karur, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai and Dindigul revenue districts. Similarly, the team comprising Natham R Viswanathan, and S Semmalai will visit 14 party districts in Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Theni, and Virudhunagar revenue districts. The team of SP Velumani and Varahur Arunachalam will meet the functionaries in 14 party districts in Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Tirunelveli, and Kanniyakumari revenue districts. The team comprising D Jayakumar and CVe Shanmugam will visit 14 party districts in Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Kallakurichi revenue districts. Govt deployed students instead of staff: EPS Chennai: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has criticised the state governments decision to deploy agriculture college students, instead of revenue officials, to gather data on farmers, crops and irrigation facilities for the digitalisation of information. He said the task is being carried out following the instructions of the union government and the centre has allocated Rs 1,940 crore for this.
Arab and Muslim Leaders Condemn Israeli Genocide in Gaza
Riyadh: Arab and Muslim leaders on Monday called for the unification the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the Gaza Strip and annexed east Jerusalem under a Palestinian state, during a summit in Saudi Arabia. In the summit's closing statement, the leaders called for providing all forms of political and diplomatic support to the Palestinian people and to the State of Palestine for achieving Palestinian national unity, and for its effective assumption of its responsibilities over all the occupied Palestinian territories, including the Gaza Strip, unifying it with the West Bank, including the city of Jerusalem, which Israel claims as its capital.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu Admits Israels Role In Pager, Walkie-Talkie Attacks On Hezbollah
Jerusalem, Nov 11: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time admitted that Israel was behind the pager and walkie-talkie attacks on Hezbollah in September that left at least 39 people dead and more than 3,000 injured, local media reports have said. The pager operation and the elimination of (Hezbollah leader Hassan) Nasrallah were carried out despite the opposition of senior officials in the defence establishment and those responsible for them in the political echelon, The Times of Israel newspaper [] The post Israeli PM Netanyahu Admits Israels Role In Pager, Walkie-Talkie Attacks On Hezbollah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Israel claims killing of Islamic Jihads head of operations in Gaza
Jerusalem: Israels military and Shin Bet internal security agency said that they had killed Muhammad Abu Sakhil, head of operations for the Islamic Jihad militant group, in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip. The commander was targeted in a precise strike by the Israeli Air Force on Saturday, according to a joint statement. Abu Sakhil 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 .
Tamil writer Indira Soundar Rajan falls at his house, passes away at 65
MADURAI/CHENNAI: Tamil novelist and short story writer Indira Soundar Rajan (P. Soundararajan), well known for his mystery and supernatural stories, passed away after accidentally slipping and falling inside his house in TVS Nagar on Sunday morning. He was 65. Sources said the author had been suffering from several health-related ailments. Soundar Rajan is survived by his wife, Radha, and two daughters. Soundar Rajans widely recognized work in Marmadesam (Land of Mystery) a Tamil mystery anthology television show brought his literary writings to the forefront in 1996. Inspired by the success of the show, the author pursued the supernatural genre and went on to pen hundreds of short stories, several novels, scripts for television shows, and screenplays for a few films. A native of Salem, he had worked with the TVS Group of Companies and later contributed to the companys in-house magazine for several years. Over the next three decades, he penned numerous notable works under the pseudonym Indira, which he chose from his mothers name. Most of his narratives dealt with themes of the supernatural, divine intervention, and reincarnation. He had said that his childhood fascination with mysteries and the supernatural inspired him to write such stories. Though renowned for a specific genre, the author also explored societal issues in his works. Of these, he had said that Ranga Nadhi and Athipookal brought him the most fulfillment. CM expresses condolences Chief Minister M. K. Stalin offered deep condolences to the family members of Indira Soundar Rajan on Sunday. In his message, Stalin praised the authors literary contributions and his skill in blending history with contemporary themes.
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How Did Iqbals Travels Reflect His Islamic Vision?
by Sameer-Ul-Haq Alama Iqbal and his companion, Ghulam Rasool Mehr, embarked on a train journey from Cairo, traversing Khan Yunus, the Gaza Strip and Ludh, before reaching Jerusalem. Alama Iqbal, a renowned poet and philosopher, was emerging as a pivotal leader in the Indian subcontinents Muslim political landscape. His stature was underscored by the British [] The post How Did Iqbals Travels Reflect His Islamic Vision? appeared first on Kashmir Life .
Omni bus topples and catches fire on NH in Salem; one killed
An omni bus carrying 30 passengers collided with a moped, killing an elderly man who was riding it. The bus then toppled and caught fire
Hezbollah fires 5 rockets at central, northern Israel: sources
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New law allows Israel to deport relatives of Attackers, experts expect it to be struck down
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Syed Ata Hasnain | As Trump returns, can he end key global conflicts?
Americas once and future President appears to have outdone himself in his latest and most spectacular achievement. The experienced leader that he is, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to hit the ground running, especially on his favourite subject: the avoidance of war. There are two areas in which much of the strategic community is immediately looking to see the potential effect of the return of Donald Trump to the helm of the US leadership. These are Ukraine and the Middle East, including the Iran-Israel standoff. How does this look from a Trump point of view knowing that he is sceptical of any US involvement in international conflicts and prefers diplomacy over military intervention. Mr Trumps record in foreign policy in his first term was considered nothing more than erratic, although quite a few innovations did take place, particularly in the Middle East. With that experience, he now meets a world that is on fire. On Ukraine, Mr Trump has made it known that the war between Russia and Ukraine might never have happened if he was President. His meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York in September 2024 was cordial, but he did mention the need for the European nations to chip in with more aid for Ukraine. Mr Trumps first administration had provided military aid to Ukraine, but he had also faced criticism for initially withholding it. During the Zelenskyy meeting, Mr Trump reiterated his goal of ending the war, stating: We both want to see this end, and we both want to see a fair deal made. However, vice-president-elect J.D. Vance has proposed a more contentious peace plan, involving Ukraines demilitarisation and permanent neutrality. Mr Trump has often boasted of knowing Russian President Putin very well, and his intent of stopping the war before he even assumes office may fructify if he forces Ukraine into a ceasefire. President Zelenskyy has resisted that all along and promised that this would be impossible if Russia did not withdraw from the Donbas area it has occupied. Mr Trumps compromise formula could be continued support to Ukraine with weapons, equipment and funding subject to an as is where is ceasefire; implying negotiations with Donbas still in Russian hands and the battle front broadly resting on the River Dnieper. Knowing Mr Trumps propensity to be unconventional and his largely anti-Nato stance, he could well push for non-Nato neutrality for Ukraine, which would leave Ukraine very largely vulnerable to future Russian designs, being bereft of Nato support. To keep Nato on an even keel, Mr Trump will have to ensure Ukraine should not give up its hopes of getting all its territory back from Russian occupation, but that it should negotiate based on the current frontlines. It is unlikely that Mr Trump will do anything in a hurry. His transition team will probably caution him about hasty peace interventions without full thought through because in the last four years the global order has reworked itself. Nato has drawn upon itself a higher responsibility than any time since the end of the Cold War. The last time around Mr Trump did not order any immediate or hurried withdrawal from Afghanistan; it was finally Joe Biden who did so without being fully mindful of the consequences. So, dont expect any maverick decision-making in foreign policy from Mr Trump. One may recall the US pullout from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal. The JCPOA was signed on July 15, 2015 but Mr Trump withdrew the US from it on May 8, 2018, over 15 months after his inauguration in January 2017. It was not one of those knee-jerk responses that some may allege against Mr Trumps record. Also, we may consider the fact that it is virtually confirmed that 10,000 North Korean troops have entered the war in Ukraine. This makes early decision-making on prospective peace even more challenging. Expect the experienced new President to pay much attention to the Middle East. The last tenure was marked by a few important developments. Among the first was the support for the move of the Israeli political capital to Jerusalem; something the Palestinians are still extremely irked about. Then came the highly improved relationship with Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the strategic bid to exclude Iran from anything of relevance in the Middle East. The Abraham Accords was the next step with the intent of consensus on live and let live between the three major faiths of the Middle East. Many believe that Mr Trumps peace through strength approach will actually win the US more friends and calm the worlds turbulent zones, the Middle East now being the most turbulent. In this context, influencing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be easier for Mr Trump than what Joe Biden could ever achieve in the last one year of the Gaza conflict. Recently, Mr Trump advised the Israeli PM to swiftly conclude Israels war in Gaza, emphasising the need for Israel to achieve victory quickly and end the ongoing violence. Its not certain what direction the ceasefire negotiations will take without any information on the likely release of the 100-odd remaining hostages. Considering that it was the impact of Mr Trumps Middle East policy which indirectly led Hamas to consider the suicidal action of October 7, 2023, it remains doubtful how far Mr Trump can now influence some more important players such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE to play a greater role in securing the release of hostages. The agreement to release can then trigger further progress towards a ceasefire. Mr Trump probably has the power of personality and ability to ensure that Israel focuses more on Iran than on the Palestinians. Its the Iran connection in the Middle East which is the most significant today. A broad assessment did speak of a potential joint US-Israel operation to take out Irans nuclear facilities, with some technologies which may have been jointly developed. This could be preceded by the destruction of Irans oil facilities, refining and storage. The latter would send the world energy scene into a tizzy. Its unlikely that a non-interventionist US President will wish to trigger a devastating conflict which would have worldwide impact. That Iran will be handled much more strongly is a given, but Mr Trumps reputation as one who seeks peace through strength may well lead him to more initiatives across the Middle East, where he remains committed to finding stability.
France Sees 'Window' To End Wars In Gaza, Lebanon After Donald Trump's Victory
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday in Jerusalem he saw prospects for ending Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon after Donald Trump was elected US president.
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Israel signs 5.2-bln-USD deal to purchase 25 F-15 fighter jets
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Ragi procurement price at Dharmapuri DPCs hiked to Rs 42k/tonne
DHARMAPURI: Ragi cultivators from the district are delighted as the district cooperation and the Foods and Consumer Protection Department increased the procurement price of ragi to Rs 42,900 at Direct Purchase Centres (DPC). In 2023, during the International Year of Millets celebration, a DPC was opened at Pennagaram, Harur, and Dharmapuri for ragi procurement. This initiative by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporations, which provided 2 kg of ragi to ration card holders, was greatly appreciated by the farmers. However, to the farmers delight, this year, the DPC was inaugurated on Wednesday by Collector K Santhi, with the announcement that a tonne of ragi will be procured for Rs 42,900, which is Rs 42.90 per kg. Commenting on this, M Selvaraj, from Nallampalli, said, Ragi is a staple food the people of Dharmapuri and it is widely cultivated in the district for own usage by farmers. However, with the opening of DPC, the price of ragi has increased with the DPC offering the best prices. This has led to farmers showing more interest in selling their produce at DPC. Right now the procurement price at the DPC is announced at Rs 42.90 per kg, but in the market, we can only sell it for Rs 32 to Rs 35 per kg. So, this year more farmers will visit DPC compared to last year because last year the procurement price was Rs 38.46 per kg. Officials from the district supply office, said, Through Public Distribution System (PDS), over 2 kg of ragi was provided to over 4.65 lakh card holders last year. This required about 936 MT of ragi. However, through DPC we collected about 597.10 MT of ragi and paid about Rs 2.29 crore to farmers. V Gunasekaran, Joint Director of Agriculture, told TNIE, As per a Government Order (GO), the government fixed a target of 17,000 MT from Dharmapuri, Erode, Krishnagiri, and Salem farmers to be procured at a Minimum Support Price of Rs 42.90 per kg. In 2023, when the DPC was opened in Dharmapuri, we had only procured 32.15 MT from farmers, in 2024, we collected 597.10 MT. However, in 2025, we are expecting to procure about 1,500 MT or more. We are creating awareness among farmers to get them involved with DPC where they can get the highest price.
Hezbollah fires 120 rockets at Israel, causing injuries
Jerusalem: Hezbollah fired about 120 rockets at northern and central Israel, causing injuries and damage, according to Israeli sources. Around 50 rockets launched from Lebanon within 15 minutes struck multiple locations in northern Israels Upper Galilee, the Israeli military said on Wednesday, adding some of them were intercepted. Meanwhile, Israels state-owned Kan TV news 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 .
Avinashi elevated flyover in Coimbatore to be extended for 5 km: CM Stalin
COIMBATORE: On the heels of Chief Minister M K Stalins announcement on Wednesday that the Avinashi Road Elevated Flyover in Coimbatore will be extended for 5 km from Chinniampalayam to Neelambur at Rs 600 crore cost, the Special Projects wing of Highways Department in the district told TNIE that it would soon commence the extensions initial stage works, including a project study and preparation of a detailed project report (DPR). Touted as the longest flyover in Tamil Nadu, the Avinashi expressway project was officially sanctioned in August 2020 and the works began on December 3, 2020. The under construction flyover is 10.01 km long and 17.25 m wide. It starts at Uppilipalayam near the police quarters and culminates at the Goldwins near KMCH. The Special Projects wing is expected to complete the flyover construction costing Rs 1,621.30 crore by January 2025. Sources said the structure will have a total of 305 pillars and construction of only one near the Nava India Junction remains pending as the EB department is yet to shift the high-tension electric wires in the area. Furthermore, work for around 31 decks, including three on Hopes ROB is pending. The expressway will also have a total of eight ramps at the entry and exit points at Anna Statue, Nava India, Hope College and near Sitra. Three of these ramps have so far been raised. The main carriageway works have been almost completed. Overall, around 83% of the project works have been finished, added a source. Addressing the long-pending demand of activists, industries, entrepreneurs, NGOs and the public, the Chief Minister on Wednesday, announced the flyovers extension till Neelambur highway. Speaking to TNIE, a senior official from the Special Projects wing said, We will soon begin work for the extension project. Additional 1.65 hectares of land needed for Avinashi road flyover in Coimbatore Our officials will conduct a study to earmark places for raising the structure. It will begin within 500 metres of the Avinashi Road Elevated Flyover. People coming from Tiruppur and Neelambur highway can exit the flyover near Chinniampalayam and take the service road to reach the airport. This 500-metre gap will benefit people visiting the airport. He added that the flyover extension would not require much more land to be acquired. We will also check the feasibility of joining this new flyover with the existing one near the Salem-Kochi highway at Neelambur. We will also try to complete the preliminary work and commence the construction before the elevated expressway work finishes in January 2025, the official further said. 70 per cent of Avinashi Road flyover project work over, to be ready by November
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World leaders hail Trump's historic comeback
London/Jerusalem: Congratulatory messages poured in Wednesday from world leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer, for Donald Trump after his historic comeback in the US presidential election.Starmer was among the first world leaders to issue a congratulatory message soon after Trump addressed a rally in Florida to claim victory in the US presidential race. He said the special relationship between the UK and the US would continue to prosper under the new American administration after Trump clinched crucial battleground states in the US overnight. The 78-year-old Republican leader cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency by securing a victory in the key battleground state of Wisconsin. According to races called by the Associated Press up to 4 pm (IST), 277 electoral votes had gone to Republican candidate Trump and 224 to Democratic Party's Kamala Harris. Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead, Starmer said in a statement released by 10 Downing Street in London. As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise. From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come, he said. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated Trump for his historic return to the White House. Addressing Trump and his wife Melania Trump, Netanyahu in a post on X said, Congratulations on history's greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory! Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated Trump on his election victory. Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies. Working together, we can ensure the partnership between our nations and peoples remains strong into the future, he posted on X. French President Emmanuel Macron in a post on X said, Ready to work together as we were able to do during four years. With your convictions and mine. In respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Trump on his impressive election victory. Recalling his great meeting with the Republican leader in September during which they discussed he Ukraine-US strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine, Zelenskyy in a post on X said he appreciated Trump's commitment to the peace through strength approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together. We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump's decisive leadership. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States. We are interested in developing mutually beneficial political and economic cooperation that will benefit both of our nations. Ukraine, as one of Europe's strongest military powers, is committed to ensuring long-term peace and security in Europe and the Transatlantic community with the support of our allies, he said. Zelenskyy said he is looking forward to personally congratulating Trump and discussing ways to strengthen Ukraine's strategic partnership with the US. Congratulating Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy and the US are sister nations, linked by an unshakable alliance, common values, and a historic friendship. It is a strategic bond, which I am sure we will now strengthen even further, she said in a post on X. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated Trump, saying, For a long time, Germany and the US have been working together successfully promoting prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the wellbeing of our citizens. European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a post on X congratulated Trump and underlined that the EU and the US are more than just allies. We are bound by a true partnership between our people, uniting 800 million citizens. So let's work together on a strong transatlantic agenda that keeps delivering for them, she said. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Trump's win is the iggest comeback in US political history and is a much-needed victory for the World.
World leaders hail Trumps historic comeback in US presidential election
London/Jerusalem: Congratulatory messages poured in Wednesday from world leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer, for Donald Trump after his historic comeback in the US presidential election. Starmer was among the first world leaders to issue a congratulatory message soon after Trump addressed a rally in Florida to claim []
Israels Netanyahu dismisses defence minister as wars rage, protests erupt across country
JERUSALEM: sraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defence minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region. The move sparked protests across the country. Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza. But []
Netanyahu sacks Defence minister Gallant amid ongoing Gaza war
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday evening that he was removing Defence Minister Yoav Gallant from his position and replacing him with Israel Katz, citing a crisis of trust that gradually deepened. The move is a stunning shift after the Prime Minister nearly made a similar move in September but made an 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 .
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Israel tells UN it is cutting ties with Palestinian aid agency
Israel's parliament last month approved a proposal to shut down UNRWA's operations in Israel and occupied east Jerusalem
Israel terminates cooperation with UNRWA Ambassador to UN
JERUSALEM, Nov 4: Israel terminates cooperation with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon announced. Following the legislation on UNRWA, we officially informed the President of the General Assembly of the termination of cooperation with the organization. Despite the overwhelming evidence we submitted to the UN highlighting how Hamas infiltrated UNRWA, the UN did nothing to address this reality, the diplomat said in a statement. [] The post Israel terminates cooperation with UNRWA Ambassador to UN appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Senior Hezbollah commanders in airstrikes on Southern Lebanon: Israel
Jerusalem: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said that it had killed Jaafar Khader Faour, the commander overseeing Hezbollahs missile and rocket operations in its Nasser unit. The IDF reported on Saturday that Faour was targeted and killed in a precision airstrike by an Israeli Air Force fighter jet in the village of Jouaiyya in 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 commandos seize Hezbollah operative in Lebanon raid
JERUSALEM: Israeli naval commandos have seized a trainee mariner a military official described as a senior operative of Hezbollah in a raid in Lebanon and brought him to Israel for questioning. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati instructed the foreign ministry to submit a complaint to the UN Security Council over the raid on the coastal town of Batroun, his office said on Saturday. The Lebanese army and UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL are both conducting investigations into the raid, Mikati's office said, adding that he had called for expedited results. First reported by Lebanese sources before an Israeli military official confirmed the military's involvement, the raid was the first of its kind since the Israel-Hezbollah war erupted in September. A senior operative of Hezbollah, who serves as an expert in his field, was apprehended, the Israeli military official said. The operative has been transferred to Israeli territory and is currently being investigated. Lebanon's state-run National News agency said an unidentified military force carried out a sea landing on the shore of Batroun, south of Tripoli, at dawn on Friday. The force went with all its weapons and equipment to a chalet near the beach, kidnapping a Lebanese man... and sailing away into the open sea on a speedboat. An acquaintance of the abductee identified him as a student at the state-run Maritime Sciences and Technology Institute (MARSATI) in Batroun, Lebanon's primary training college for the shipping industry. He was taken from student housing near the institute, but was a resident of the Shiite-majority town of Qmatiyeh further south, said the acquaintance, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security concerns. He was completing courses to become a sea captain, the source told AFP, adding that the man was in his 30s and was well known by the teaching staff at the institute. The Christian-majority town of Batroun has been relatively sheltered from the Israel-Hezbollah war that has pummelled south Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Beirut and the eastern Bekaa Valley. The war has killed more than 1,900 people in Lebanon, since it began on September 23, according to an AFP tally of health ministry figures, though the real number is likely higher due to data gaps. Israel's military says 38 soldiers have been killed in the Lebanon campaign since it began ground operations on September 30.
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Attack in central Israel injures 11 as Iran's leader promises punishing response
Jerusalem: An attack on a central Israeli town early Saturday injured 11 people as Iran's Supreme Leader vowed a punishing response to Israel's attack last week. The predawn strike on Tira, which followed air raid sirens across central Israel, was one of several barrages fired from Lebanon early in the day. Many of the projectiles were intercepted by Israeli air defenses, while others landed in unpopulated areas. The Magen David Adom emergency service said 11 people were hurt by shrapnel and glass shards in a direct strike on a building in Tira, a predominantly Israeli Arab town. Three were in moderate condition, while the others suffered milder injuries. Footage showed significant damage to the roof and top floor of the three-story building and cars below. Lebanons Iran-backed Hezbollah group claimed responsibility for firing missiles toward the Israeli militarys Unit 8200 base in Glilot on the edge of Tel Aviv and for attacking central Israel's Palmachim Air Base with explosive drones, saying they scored precise hits on targets. Israel's military has not confirmed either base was targeted or hit. Hezbollah said the Saturday dawn missile attack directed at Glilot was in retaliation for the massacres that are being committed by Israel. It was likely that the claim was linked to the strike on Tira, which is about 20 kilometers (11 miles) away from Glilot. Tamar Abdel Hai, a resident of Tira, said that the attack was frightening. I call upon all the leaders in the Arab world and the leaders in Israel and to everyone who can help to end this war. Its enough, he said. Hezbollah also said that its fighters have fired salvos of rockets into northern Israeli towns including Dalton, Yesud HaMaala and Bar Yohai. Iran threatens more attacks The early Saturday attacks may be only a precursor to a more severe strike against Israel. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans supreme leader, on Saturday threatened Israel and the U.S. with a punishing response over attacks on Iran and its allies following Israel's Oct. 26 airstrikes that targeted Iran's military bases and other locations. The enemies, whether the Zionist regime or the United States of America, will definitely receive a crushing response to what they are doing to Iran and the Iranian nation and to the resistance front, Khamenei said in video released by Iranian state media. A further attack by Iran, which has already launched two direct attacks against Israel this year, could push the wider Middle East closer to a broader conflict. Israel is already battling the Iran-backed militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The fight against Hezbollah has weakened the group but has also taken a heavy toll on southern Lebanon and other parts of the country. On Friday, Israel launched dozens of intense airstrikes across Lebanons northeastern farming villages, killing at least 52 people and wounding scores more, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported. Since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah erupted in 2023, more than 2,897 people have been killed and 13,150 wounded in Lebanon, according to a Health Ministry update early Friday. United Nations agencies estimate that Israels ground invasion and bombardment of Lebanon has displaced 1.4 million people. Residents of Israels northern communities near Lebanon, roughly 60,000 people, have also been displaced for more than a year . Israel has also stepped up its offensive against Hamas remaining fighters in Gaza , raising concerns about humanitarian conditions for civilians still there. The World Health Organization has said it plans to finally resume its polio vaccination campaign on Saturday, but only in Gaza City as towns further north remain inaccessible as Israel tightens its siege. Israels war in Gaza has killed more than 43,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas militants killed roughly 1,200 people in Israel and took some 250 hostages back to Gaza. Health officials inside Hamas-run Gaza do not distinguish between civilians and combatants, but say more than half of the dead in the enclave are women and children.
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Israeli cabinet approves 2025 budget with tax hikes to support military spending
Jerusalem: Israels cabinet approved a 2025 wartime budget on Friday, detailing measures and tax increases to bolster military spending for ongoing operations in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The 607.4-billion-shekel (162 billion US dollars) budget still faces three rounds of voting in the Knesset, Israels parliament, with final approval anticipated by the end of January 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 .
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