Mass anti-drug pledge-taking ceremony held in Salem, Namakkal districts
Salem sub-division railway police seize 590 kg of ganja from trains in seven months
Bigger Than October 7: Israel On Alert As Netanyahu Fears Arab Attack Amid Rift With Trump
Israel is reportedly facing a new and deeply alarming security concern. According to separate reports by Israeli media, officials suspect that two unidentified Arab states could use diplomatic agreements with Jerusalem to lower suspicion before potentially preparing a major attack. The reports allege that the strategy would be designed to create a false sense of security in Jerusalem, echoing the deception that preceded Hamas October 7, 2023 attack. Channel 12 reported that officials from one Arab state allegedly approached counterparts in another and encouraged cooperation. The countries involved have not been publicly identified, and there has been no independent confirmation of the alleged plot.
Flipkart expands Tamil Nadu footprint with focus on digital commerce, tech and supply chain
The company said nearly 70,000 sellers from Tamil Nadu are using its platform to access customers nationwide, with businesses ranging from Tiruppur's knitwear cluster and textile hubs in Erode and Salem to Kancheepuram's silk weavers and artisan communities in Thanjavur.
India, Israel discuss development partnership and new avenues of cooperation
Jerusalem, Aug 10 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, met Eynat Shlein, Head of MASHAV, Israels Agency for International Development Cooperation, in Jerusalem on Monday and discussed development partnerships in several areas. Amb JP Singh met Ms Eynat Shlein, Head of MASHAV, Israels Agency for International Development Cooperation, in Jerusalem today. Discussed the wideranging []
As charitable food aid expands, new study raises questions for food security policy
As food insecurity persists across high-income countries, charitable organizations and food banks are playing an increasingly important role in helping households access food. A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Sheba Medical Center examines the scale and structure of one such system and raises questions about how philanthropic food aid should fit within national food security policy.
Siblings arrested for chain snatching in Salem
Grievances redress day held in Salem and Namakkal districts
Can Israel's planned oil pipeline help Gulf states bypass Hormuz and bring them closer?
Israel has proposed a roughly 700 km pipeline linking Saudi Arabia to Eilat. The route could connect to an existing 254 km pipeline from Eilat to Ashkelon. The idea could reduce reliance on Hormuz, but it is not yet an agreed Saudi-Israel project. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf oil producers are looking for ways to keep their exports moving when the region's main shipping routes become dangerous. One idea now being pushed by Israel is a new Saudi-to-Israel oil pipeline that could eventually allow Gulf crude to reach Europe without relying as heavily on the Strait of Hormuz or the most exposed Red Sea shipping routes. The proposal, put forward by Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, involves building a roughly 700 km pipeline from Saudi Arabia to Eilat. From there, crude could enter Israel's existing Trans-Israel pipeline and travel to Ashkelon on the Mediterranean coast before being loaded on to tankers for European markets. Reuters reported that Cohen had presented the idea to the US. It is important to stress that this is still a proposal. There is no agreed Saudi-Israel pipeline project, and Saudi Arabia has not publicly committed to using the route. But the idea is gaining attention because the problem it is trying to solve is becoming harder for Gulf producers to ignore. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most important oil chokepoints. Around a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passed through the waterway before the current disruption, while attacks and security risks have also made shipping through the Red Sea more difficult. Reuters reported on August 9 that uncertainty remained over when Hormuz would fully reopen. For Saudi Arabia, there is already an alternative of sorts. Its East-West pipeline carries crude from the country's oil-producing east to Yanbu on the Red Sea, allowing some exports to avoid Hormuz. But getting that oil from Yanbu to European buyers still involves maritime transport. The proposed Israeli route would take the crude north from the Red Sea to Eilat, where it could be transferred to the existing Israeli pipeline system. That is where an old piece of infrastructure suddenly becomes relevant. An old pipeline gets a new role The existing Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline was established in 1968. The 254 km, 42-inch pipeline connects Israel's Red Sea port at Eilat with its Mediterranean port at Ashkelon. The operator, Europe Asia Pipeline Company, says the system can move crude in both directions and has a maximum capacity of 60 million tonnes a year in its main direction. Its history is particularly unusual. The pipeline was created when Israel and Iran, then ruled by the Shah, had a very different relationship. It was designed as a land bridge for oil moving between the Red Sea and Mediterranean, allowing crude from the Gulf to reach Europe without passing through the Suez Canal. The Iranian revolution of 1979 transformed that relationship completely. Almost six decades later, Israel is suggesting that the same infrastructure could help carry Saudi crude. Under the proposed arrangement, Saudi oil would first move through the Kingdom's existing pipeline network towards the Red Sea. From Yanbu, it could travel by tanker to Eilat before entering the Israeli pipeline and continuing to Ashkelon. The existing pipeline's northbound capacity is estimated at around 1.2 million barrels a day, although analysts caution that this would represent only a fraction of Saudi Arabia's overall exports. An analysis cited by NDTV estimated Saudi crude exports at roughly 6 million to 7.5 million barrels a day, meaning even full use of the Israeli route would handle only a relatively small share. That is why the proposal is better understood as an additional escape route rather than a replacement for Hormuz. Energy consultancy Vortexa's Claire Jungman reportedly described pipelines as a pressure valve, rather than a substitute for the Gulf's tanker network. She said crude flows through Hormuz had fallen sharply during the disruption and that existing pipeline alternatives were filling only part of the gap. There is also another established alternative. The SUMED pipeline carries crude across Egypt from the Red Sea towards the Mediterranean and has a reported maximum capacity of around 2.5 million barrels a day. Saudi Aramco and other Gulf producers already have interests in the system. So the Israeli route would be competing with or complementing existing infrastructure rather than replacing it. And that raises the more interesting question: why is Israel pushing the idea now? For Israel, a Saudi pipeline would mean more than transit fees. It could make the country a more important part of the Gulf-to-Europe energy network and give its existing infrastructure a larger strategic role. Cohen reportedly said Gulf countries did not want to depend on Iran or the Houthis for their oil exports and argued that a land route through Israel could bypass both threats. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also spoken publicly about the possibility of using pipelines across the Arabian Peninsula and Israel to avoid the region's maritime chokepoints. But the biggest obstacle is not the engineering. It is Saudi Arabia. Could oil create a bridge where politics cannot? Saudi Arabia and Israel do not have formal diplomatic relations. Riyadh has continued to link normalisation with progress towards Palestinian statehood, while Israel has rejected the creation of a Palestinian state in its current form. That makes a major shared energy project politically difficult. Yet energy has already created some unusual links between Israel and other Gulf states. Israel has become a regional natural gas exporter after developing major offshore fields. Mubadala Energy, the United Arab Emirates' sovereign wealth arm, invested about 750 million in Israel's Tamar gas field, creating a direct financial connection between Gulf capital and Israeli energy infrastructure. Egypt and Jordan also receive Israeli gas, showing that energy relationships can develop even in a region where political ties remain complicated. Saudi Arabia would be a much bigger step. A pipeline connecting Saudi oil to Israeli infrastructure could create a relationship based on a very practical interest: keeping energy exports moving. It could also give Riyadh another option if Hormuz or Red Sea routes become unreliable. But it would expose Saudi oil to a different set of risks. The Israeli pipeline itself is not immune to attacks. Eilat and Ashkelon have faced missile and drone threats during regional conflicts, while Ashkelon is close to Gaza. The pipeline is therefore not a magic route that makes the security problem disappear. It simply moves part of the risk from the sea to infrastructure on land. Energy analysts have also warned against treating pipelines as fail-safe systems. Michael Carolan of Argus Media reportedly said diversification was sensible because the recent conflict had demonstrated the danger of relying on a single export route. But he also cautioned that pipelines, storage facilities and production sites can themselves become targets. That may be the most important limitation of the proposal. A tanker can change course. A pipeline cannot. The proposed Saudi-Israel link would therefore give Gulf producers another option, but it would not remove their dependence on the wider energy transport network. And there is another reason the idea matters beyond oil. If Saudi Arabia were eventually to use Israeli infrastructure to send crude to Europe, the economic relationship between the two countries would become much harder to separate from their wider geopolitical relationship. That does not mean a pipeline would bring peace to the Middle East. There is no evidence yet that such a project could overcome the major political disputes between Riyadh and Jerusalem. But infrastructure can create interests that did not previously exist. A Saudi-Israel oil route would mean Saudi crude moving through Israeli territory, Israeli ports becoming more important to Gulf energy exports and both sides having a financial interest in keeping that connection operating. For now, however, the proposal remains just that: a proposal. Saudi Arabia is also looking at expanding its own western pipeline capacity, while existing routes through Yanbu, Egypt and the wider tanker network remain central to Gulf exports. Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia was considering increasing the capacity of its crude pipeline to the western Red Sea coast. The Israeli idea may therefore be less about replacing Hormuz than about making sure Gulf producers have more than one way out when the next crisis arrives. And if that route eventually runs through Israel, the oil may end up creating an economic connection between two countries that politics has so far kept apart.
Trump Vs Netanyahu Rift Explodes? Israel Rejects U.S. Pressure To Stop Wars In Gaza, Lebanon
The rift between the United States and Israel appears to be widening as Washington pushes for de-escalation across Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. According to Israels Channel 13, US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper reportedly delivered a message to Israeli officials urging progress toward closing the three fronts. But Israel has resisted key elements of the US approach. Israeli officials reportedly told Washington that Jerusalem intends to retain freedom to act against Iran if Tehran advances its nuclear programme or rebuilds ballistic missile capabilities. In Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected President Donald Trumps 15-point peace plan, insisting that the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Watch: Dubai biker caught at 290 km/h faces Dh 50,000 fee
Dubai Police have taken action against a motorcyclist who was filmed travelling at more than 290 km/h while performing dangerous stunts and weaving through traffic. The footage showed the rider travelling on one wheel and making rapid manoeuvres between vehicles. Specialist traffic patrols identified and apprehended the motorcyclist after the video surfaced. Brigadier Juma Salem 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 .
War, terror, diplomacy: What if Israel takes Al-Aqsa Mosque?
Reports from Jerusalem suggest that Israeli authorities are taking over one of Islam's holiest sites, the Al-Aqsa Mosque. If they do, experts say anything could happen, from war to terrorism to ending diplomatic ties.
Farmers Push for Revival of Panamarathupatti Lake in Tamil Nadu
Salem, August 9: Farmers and water conservation activists in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, are intensifying their demands for the revival of the vast Panamarathupatti Lake. They are advocating for the diversion of additional water from the Mettur water system to enhance water availability in the lake. Additionally, they are calling for the removal of invasive ... Read more Farmers Push for Revival of Panamarathupatti Lake in Tamil Nadu
TN farmers seek Mettur surplus water to revive Salem
Salem Farmers and water conservation activists have stepped up demands for the restoration of the sprawling Panamarathupatti Lake near Salem The post TN farmers seek Mettur surplus water to revive Salems Panamarathupatti lake appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Minister inaugurates government exhibitionin Salem
Regulate traffic at Four Roads in Salem, demand commuters
Two women lose money in online job scam in Salem
Minor escapes from Namakkal police custodyin Salem
'NOT NUKE, BUT 15,000 KM!': Iran's Longest-Range Weapon Plan Out, US Caught Off Guard?
A stunning threat from Iranian cleric Abdolnabi Mousavifard has triggered fresh alarm over Tehrans missile ambitions. During Friday prayers in Ahvaz on August 7, Mousavifard reportedly said Iran is preparing to extend its missile range to 15,000 kilometresa range that could theoretically put the continental United States within reach. Mousavifard also called for revenge and urged the destruction of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while claiming Irans missiles can already reach Jerusalem. Iran is widely believed to possess the Middle Easts largest and most diverse missile arsenal, with thousands of ballistic and cruise missiles. Tehran has also built extensive underground missile cities and invested heavily in drones, hypersonic systems and electronic warfare.
Violence is driving Palestinian Christians out of their Holy Land
Palestinian Christians are facing violence and displacement across Gaza, Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Violence is driving Palestinian Christians out of their Holy Land
Netanyahu thanks PM Modi, vows to strengthen India-Israel ties
Jerusalem: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the two leaders reviewed progress in various aspects of partnership on Thursday. Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. Together we continue to strengthen the bond between Israel and India, Netanyahu wrote on X, responding to PM Modis 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 .
Netanyahu thanks PM Modi after phone call, vows stronger India-Israel bond
Jerusalem, Aug 7 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the two leaders reviewed progress in various aspects of partnership on Thursday. Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. Together we continue to strengthen the bond between Israel and India, Netanyahu wrote on X, responding []
Foetus sex determination racket busted in Salem
Officials reportedly find a person scanning pregnant women at a house and revealing the sex of the foetuses; the person was charging 23,000 from each
10 additional animals to be seen at Kurumbapatti Zoological Park in Salem
Jordan Calls Emergency Arab-Islamic Meeting Over Al-Aqsa Tensions
Amman warns of an imminent Israeli takeover threat at Jerusalem's holy site, saying it could trigger a wider religious conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: No Withdrawal from Gaza Until Hamas is Fully Disarmed
Jerusalem, August 5: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that the Israeli army will not withdraw from its positions in Gaza until Hamas completely disarms. In a video released on social media, Netanyahu stated, We have instructed our soldiers to do whatever is necessary to ensure the safety of our citizens. On ... Read more Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: No Withdrawal from Gaza Until Hamas is Fully Disarmed
DMK cadre stage road roko in Salem, Namakkal districts
Private buses continue to collect excess fare; case against 19 buses in Salem
TN Lorry Owners Warns Strike Against Mandating Vehicle Tracking Devices
Speaking to reporters in Salem on Monday, Dhanaraj said the Centre had made it mandatory for nationally permitted trucks to install VLTDs equipped with GPS and warning bells which was unnecessary
Police seize ganja on train in Salem
Fire at sago factory: 10 hospitalised in Salem
Workers, a firefighter experience breathing difficulties after getting caught in the thick smoke arising from the room with bags of chlorine powder
US urges its nationals to leave West Asia amid 'complex security situation'
US embassies in Jerusalem and other West Asian capitals released identical security alerts warning American nationals about travel to or within the region.
Commissioner inaugurates Census in Salem Corporation
TNPDCL assistant engineer arrested for bribery in Salem
Man undergoing treatment after fall into sewer in Salem dies
Scenic monsoon bus trips in India: Beautiful routes that should be on every traveller's bucket list
India's monsoon season offers scenic routes and vibrant destinations for travelers. The Bengaluru to Puducherry route provides coastal charm and French colonial influences. Bengaluru to Salem showcases lush countryside and serves as a gateway to hill stations. Chennai to Puducherry features dramatic coastal views during the rainy season. Journeys to Jaipur and Agra reveal Rajasthan's greener side and historic sites.
Tamil Nadu Smuggler Gets Five-Year Jail Term
RSS additional district judge Narasimha Murthy found Annamalai Murugesan, a resident of Salem district, guilty of transporting red sanders logs from the Bhimavaram forest beat in the Chittoor east forest division.
Over 2.13 lakh people benefitedunder NILP in Salem from 2022 to 2026
Over 672 kg ganja, 23 tonnes of gutkha seized in West Zone districts in three months
In July so far, 325.69 kg of ganja and 12.11 tonnes of prohibited tobacco products were seized from the eight districts of Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri
Two get life-term for murder in Salem
Money for tonsuring creates flutter in Salem
Residents demand relocation of Tasmac outlet at Gorimedu in Salem
DYFI stages protest against privatisationof drinking water supply in Salem Corporation
Volatile silver price hits anklet manufacturers and workers in Salem
The price of silver bullion on January 1 this year stood at 3.18 lakh a kg and rose to 4.05 lakh by the last week of the same month.
SC reserves order on Abu Salem's plea for release after 25 years in jail
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on gangster Abu Salem's plea seeking release from prison, in which he argued that he has completed the maximum 25-year jail term permitted under the India-Portugal extradition agreement. During the hearing, the bench questioned his claim that remission could be counted towards the 25-year limit, while Salem's counsel argued his undertrial custody and earned remission should be considered. The Bombay High Court had earlier rejected his plea, saying the 25-year term would end only in November 2030.
Volatile silver prices hit anklet manufacturers and workers in Salem
Anahat Singh: The badminton fan who became India's first junior squash world champion
Anahat Singh made history by winning the World Junior Squash Championships title. She defeated Egypt's Ruqayya Salem in the women's singles final match. This victory ended Egypt's fourteen-year dominance in the girls' event. Anahat previously won a bronze medal at the junior world championships last year. She now aims to build on this success for the 2028 Olympics.
Anahat Singh becomes first Indian world junior squash champion
Anahat Singh achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian world junior squash champion. She defeated Ruqayya Salem of Egypt in the summit clash of the championships. Anahat secured the title after winning the women's final in straight games. She previously earned a bronze medal at last year's competition. This victory marks a significant achievement for Indian squash.
Protest against NEET held in Salem and Krishnagiri
Mixed response from farmers and villagers on the integrated textile park in Salem
Anahat Singh first Indian to reach world junior final since 2005
Anahat Singh has become the first Indian in years to reach the World Junior Squash Championship final. She defeated Barb Sameh of Egypt in a closely contested semifinal match. Singh is now one step away from becoming India's first World Junior squash champion. She previously won a bronze medal in last year's tournament. Anahat will face Ruqayya Salem of Egypt in the championship match.
Cracks deepen in AIADMK dissidents camp
Former Law Minister and leader of the rebel camp C.Ve. Shanmugam stays away from an official review meeting in Villupuram, while former Food Minister R. Kamaraj attends the event in Tiruvarur. Besides these districts, Edappadi K. Palaniswami takes stock of the partys performance in Salem and Tiruvallur (south)
Salem court fines ex-MLA, his wife for land encroachment
Nine get five years imprisonment for assaulting farmer in Salem
Fake godman gets triple life imprisonment under POCSO Act in Namakkal
A couple from Salem district approached him to remove evil spirits from their two daughters bodies in the year 2020. In the guise of performing a pooja, he sexually assaulted them
Indian Migrant Worker Found Dead At Jerusalem Flat, Israeli Man Arrested
The investigation indicates a criminal background, and a 31-year-old man from the southern city of Eilat has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder.
SSIs, head constable suspended in Salem
Assistantexecutiveengineer, lineman arrested for bribery in Salem
Man kills son in inebriated state in Salem
Panchayat union primary school in Salem bags ISO certification
The 71-year-old panchayat union primary school at Kondappanaickenpatti is the first government primary school in the district to receive the recognition
Ministers inaugurate completed projects in Salem and Namakkal
CII urges State govt. to establish MSE facilitation cell in Salem
Gang kills elderly couple in Salem to rob one sovereigngold jewellery
The gang robbed gold earrings and a nose ring totally weighing one sovereign
Gold chains snatched from women in Salem
Train services short-terminated in Salem Division
DMK councillors husband attacks corporationstaff in Salem
Salem C. Vijiaraghavachariar, the freedom fighter who fought againstKalaPaani
Salem C.Vijiaraghavachariar, one of the doyens of the national movement during the pre-Gandhi eraand the first Tamil to become the All India Congress Committee president, was ordered to be transported toAndamansto serve a 10-year imprisonment. He appealed to the High Court of Madras and got his conviction quashed on January 9, 1883
Varadarajulu Naidu, the relentless freedom fighter and doyen of journalism
He was called the Bal Gangadhar Tilak of south India, as his accomplishments in instilling the national spirit, in public speaking and journalism were as exemplary as those of Tilak. There is no proper memorial for him in Tamil Nadu, barring an Ashoka pillar in Salem city where he lived for most of the time, wherein the plaque bears his name.
Residents demand a flyover at Ayothiyapattinam railway gate in Salem
Ayothiyapattinam Junction is 10 km away from Salem old bus stand.
Hospital worker receives bribe at Salem GH
Iran Renews Attacks on Gulf States after Another Night of US Strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they struck a US military support centre at Camp Arifjan and destroyed a radar facility at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait
Devotees demand to re-lay road to Kumaragiri Temple in Salem
Unauthorised patient pick-up, drop-off through private ambulances banned in Salem GHs
Private bus owners in Salem urge government to increase ticket fare
411 ticketless passengers on single train fined by Salem Railway Division
Iran launches 'eye-for-an-eye' operation, claims strikes on US bases in Gulf
Iran's IRGC reported missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. These actions were claimed as retaliation for recent US military strikes within Iran. The IRGC stated its aerospace forces targeted specific facilities at Prince Hassan, Sheikh Isa, and Ali Al-Salem Airbases. This operation, termed 'eye-for-an-eye,' continues in response to US military actions. Iran warned against further foreign military interference in the Strait of Hormuz.
Police introduce traffic diversions in Salem New Bus Stand area to ease congestion
Tension in Salem Over Installation of Ambedkar Statue, Five Injured
Authorities were forced to use water cannons and a mild lathi-charge to disperse the agitated crowd before cordoning off the site
Pillion riders should compulsorily wear helmet, says Salem Collector
Do not download APK files shared on WhatsApp, Salem police tell public
Salem water supply: govt. says pact with private firm already signed
On June 29, Corporation Mayor A. Ramachandran announced cancellation of a tender awarded to a private company for supplying drinking water to the citys residents 24/7 for 25 years, but State government clarifies that an agreement with the company was already signed on June 19
Vijay Breaks Down, Silent For 5 Minutes While Meeting Karur Victims' Families
The Tamil Nadu government handed over jobs to 31 beneficiaries across Karur, Erode, Dindigul, Tiruppur and Salem districts in departments including Education, Revenue, Rural Development and Police.
Self-enumeration for Census 2027 to be held from July 17 to 31 in Salem Corporation
SalemRailwayDivision collects 7.11 crore in ticket checking drives
DMK functionary hacked to death in Salem
The murder triggered tension in the locality, with a large number of DMK cadre gathering at the victims residence after the news spread.
Man gets life imprisonment for murdering father in Salem
BSF jawan brings knife to Salem Collectorate
Road Inspector arrested for killing mother in Salem
