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Salem-based music composer wins best background score award at Singapore Lion International Film Festival

The Singapore Lion International Film Festival is an independent film festival that supports and encourages filmmakers from different countries.

The Times of India 6 Feb 2026 6:27 pm

Israeli security service chiefs brother accused of smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

Jerusalem: An Israeli court on Thursday indicted a brother of the chief of Israels security service for smuggling tens of thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes into war-ravaged Gaza Strip at a time when getting aid into the territory was difficult and many Palestinians were going hungry. The indictment of Bezalel Zini is the latest 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 .

The Siasat Daily 5 Feb 2026 9:56 pm

Bombay High Court rejects Abu Salems emergency parole plea

The Bombay High Court has dismissed an emergency parole application filed by Abu Salem, who is serving a life sentence for his involvement in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts. Salem had sought temporary release from Nashik Central Prison to travel to his native village in Uttar Pradesh to attend the funeral rites of his elder [] The post Bombay High Court rejects Abu Salems emergency parole plea appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 5 Feb 2026 8:55 pm

Bombay High Court Rejects 1993 Blast Mumbai Convict's Parole Plea

The Bombay High Court on Thursday rejected jailed gangster Abu Salem's plea for parole after he expressed inability to pay the police escort charges.

NDTV 5 Feb 2026 7:13 pm

Abu Salem denied parole; HC notes failure to pay police escort charges

The Bombay High Court has denied gangster Abu Salem's request for parole. Salem sought to visit his native place in Uttar Pradesh to mourn his brother's death. His lawyer stated Salem could not afford the required police escort charges. The court ruled he must pay the mandatory fees if he wishes to go on parole.

The Economic Times 5 Feb 2026 5:37 pm

A look at violence flaring in Gaza months into ceasefire

Jerusalem: As the bodies of two dozen Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes arrived at hospitals in Gaza on Wednesday, February 4, the director of one asked a question that has echoed across the war-ravaged territory for months. Where is the ceasefire? Where are the mediators? Shifa Hospitals Mohamed Abu Selmiya wrote on Facebook. At least 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 .

The Siasat Daily 5 Feb 2026 1:16 pm

Mild rain likely in parts of south T.N., delta districts on Thursday; dry spell to set in from Friday

Shallow fog or mist conditions are likely to continue in isolated pockets of various districts, including Nilgiris, Salem, Krishnagiri, Vellore, Tirupattur, and Ranipet during early morning hours till Sunday

The Hindu 4 Feb 2026 11:18 pm

TVK seeks permission for Vijays campaign meeting in Salem on February 13

According to the petition, Mr. Vijay is scheduled to address the gathering from his vehicle, with about 11,000 party cadre and 24,000 members of the public expected to participate

The Hindu 4 Feb 2026 3:40 pm

Villagers allege leopard movement in Salem

The Hindu 3 Feb 2026 7:18 pm

CII Salem zone welcomes Union Budget 2026

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 7:03 pm

Public protest before jewellery shop in Salem

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 7:56 pm

Over 1,000 cadres join AIADMK in Salem

The Hindu 29 Jan 2026 7:38 pm

U.K., France, Canada and others condemn Israels demolition of U.N. site in Jerusalem

The group, in a joint statement, called on the government of Israel to halt all demolitions

The Hindu 29 Jan 2026 7:26 am

Salem can get 4-day parole, but must pay for escort: HC

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 3:56 am

Fire breaks out at ruins of demolished UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Jan 25 : The fire has broken out at the site of the demolished headquarters of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Jerusalem, the Jerusalem Post newspaper reported on Sunday, citing the Israeli Fire and Rescue Services. Firefighters are searching the blaze for any people trapped inside, according to the report. No cause has been reported yet. On Tuesday, Israeli authorities tore down the UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem. The demolition [] The post Fire breaks out at ruins of demolished UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Jan 2026 3:48 pm

Two die in accidents in Salem

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

Israels Netanyahu agrees to join Trumps Board of Peace that will oversee Gaza

Jerusalem, Jan 21: Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he had agreed to join US President Donald Trumps Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized the makeup of the boards committee tasked with overseeing Gaza. The board, chaired by Trump, was originally envisaged as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza ceasefire plan. The Trump administrations ambitions have broadened into a more sprawling concept, with Trump extending invitations to dozens of nations and hinting it will [] The post Israels Netanyahu agrees to join Trumps Board of Peace that will oversee Gaza appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 21 Jan 2026 3:29 pm

Israel bulldozes UNRWA as disease risks reach record high in Gaza

Jerusalem: Israeli crews bulldozed a United Nations headquarters in east Jerusalem on Tuesday, January 20, as Israels government tightens restrictions on humanitarian groups that provide aid to Palestinians. UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, said on X that Israeli forces had confiscated staff devices and forced them out of their headquarters in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 Jan 2026 8:35 pm

Israel Initiates Demolition of UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir praised the demolitions as essential against 'terrorism supporters,' while the government upheld its claim to the compound.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Jan 2026 5:54 pm

Israel Bulldozes UN Headquarters In Jerusalem To Clampdown On Palestinian Aid

Israeli crews started bulldozing the Jerusalem headquarters of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, pushing forward with its crackdown against an organisation that delivers humanitarian services to millions of people across the region.

NDTV 20 Jan 2026 4:10 pm

Israeli crews begin bulldozing UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Jan 20 (AP) Israeli crews have begun bulldozing a United Nations headquarters in east Jerusalem as Israels government tightens restrictions on humanitarian groups that provide aid to Palestinians. UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, said on X that Israeli forces had confiscated staff devices and forced them out of their headquarters in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood. This is an unprecedented attack not only against UNRWA and its premises. It constitutes a serious violation of international law and [] The post Israeli crews begin bulldozing UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 20 Jan 2026 3:52 pm

IKEA enters Tamil Nadu with online-first strategy after 8 years in India

IKEA enters Tamil Nadu with an online-first store, expanding deliveries to Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Salem ahead of a planned physical retail presence

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 8:10 am

Man attacks head constable in Salem

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 8:18 pm

Jews have debt to free Iran, says Arab influencer, draws flak

Egyptian influencer Loay Al Shareef has drawn flak for saying that Jewish people have a debt to free Iran from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameneis hold, echoing a line often claimed by Israel to seek regime change in the Islamic Republic. Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit earlier in January, Al Shareef said, All 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 .

The Siasat Daily 19 Jan 2026 3:42 pm

Israel strongly objects Trump-led Gaza Peace Board

Jerusalem: Israels government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing the next steps in Gaza. The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington says the Gaza executive committee was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy, without details. Saturdays statement 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 .

The Siasat Daily 17 Jan 2026 10:26 pm

Two persons killed in unauthorised manjuvirattu events in Salem

The victims were spectators at the event held in Kondaiyampalli and Sentharapatti

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 6:49 pm

Yemeni leader appoints former foreign minister as Prime Minister

Doha, Jan 16 : The head of Yemens internationally recognized Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Rashad Al?Alimi, has appointed Shaya Mohsen Zindani as prime minister and tasked him with forming a government after Salem bin Breik submitted his resignation, Yemeni media reported. Salem bin Breik has been appointed adviser on financial and economic affairs, the Saba news agency reported on Thursday. Last week, Yemens Southern Transitional Council (STC) announced the dissolution of the organization and all its structures, following a period [] The post Yemeni leader appoints former foreign minister as Prime Minister appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Jan 2026 3:21 pm

Yemen's Prime Minister Quits, Replaced By Foreign Minister

Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential leadership council has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Salem bin Breik and appointed Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen Zindani as the country's new prime minister, state news agency Saba reported on Thursday.

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 4:47 am

Israel to honour Charlie Kirk for fighting antisemitism

Jerusalem: Israel will honour the late Charlie Kirk for his work combating antisemitism at a conference in late January, four months after the conservative activist was assassinated while speaking at an American university. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus office said Wednesday, January 14 evening, that Kirk will be given an award at the International Conference 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 .

The Siasat Daily 15 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

Kumaragiri lake park inaugurated in Salem

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 5:49 pm

After US, Israel Cuts Ties With Several UN Bodies

Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs has decided that Jerusalem will immediately sever all contact with several United Nations agencies and international bodies, citing what the government described as persistent bias and actions hostile to Israel.

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 6:38 am

Maharashtra Govt Agrees To Grant 2-Day Emergency Parole To 'International Criminal' Abu Salem

The state government informed the Bombay High Court that since Salem is an international criminal, he cannot be released without an escort party.

News18 13 Jan 2026 3:17 pm

SC hears Abu Salems plea for premature release

New Delhi, Jan 13: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought an explanation from 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Abu Salem on his claim that he has already completed 25 years of imprisonment, while hearing his plea seeking premature release. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta asked Salem to justify the [] The post SC hears Abu Salems plea for premature release appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 2:47 pm

SC asks Salem to justify claim of 25 yrs spent in jail

PTI New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday asked gangster Abu Salem to justify his claim that he has spent 25 years in jail, a contention if proven will allow him to walk free from jail. Salem, a convict in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, was extradited from Portugal on November 11, 2005, after a []

The Navhind Times 13 Jan 2026 12:17 am

Three kill elderly woman in Salem

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 6:47 pm

How do you calculate 25 years from 2005: SC asks gangster Abu Salem

The Supreme Court questioned gangster Abu Salem's claim of completing his 25-year jail term. Salem, a convict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, was extradited in November 2005. India assured Portugal his sentence would not exceed 25 years. The court sought clarification on his calculation of the jail period, including remission. The matter is scheduled for further hearing.

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 5:58 pm

Over 73,000 people in Salem and 39,000 in Namakkal availed of 108 ambulance services in 2025

As many as 51 women gave birth to babies in 108 ambulances while on the way to hospital in Salem district last year and in Namakkal district, the number stood at 10.

The Hindu 11 Jan 2026 6:35 pm

Father kills daughter in Salem

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 7:04 pm

Anbumani flags steep decline in tapioca prices, urges T.N. govt. to fix procurement price

In a statement, he said the price has dropped from about 16,000 per tonne two years ago to around 4,700 per tonne now, and has severely affected farmers in districts such as Salem, Namakkal, Erode, and Dharmapuri

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 12:55 pm

Netanyahu urges calm after teen killed in anti-conscription protest

Jerusalem: Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy on Tuesday, January 6, during a protest in Jerusalem against a law seeking to draft the ultra-Orthodox community into Israels military. I call for restraint to prevent the mood from becoming further inflamed so that, heaven 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 .

The Siasat Daily 7 Jan 2026 8:58 pm

Netanyahu tries to calm tensions after Israeli bus runs over and kills ultra-Orthodox boy

JERUSALEM, Jan 7: Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy Tuesday night during a protest in Jerusalem against a law seeking to draft the ultra-Orthodox community into Israels military. I call for restraint to prevent the mood from becoming further inflamed so that, heaven forbid, we do not have additional tragedies, Netanyahu said in a statement early Wednesday, adding that the death would be thoroughly investigated. The incident [] The post Netanyahu tries to calm tensions after Israeli bus runs over and kills ultra-Orthodox boy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 7 Jan 2026 5:40 pm

Israel clears hurdle to start settlements in West Bank that will split it in two

Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a contentious settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut the West Bank in two, according to a government tender. The tender, which seeks bids from developers, would clear the way to begin construction of the E1 project. The anti-settlement monitoring group Peace Now first 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 .

The Siasat Daily 7 Jan 2026 10:21 am

Israel Clears Final Hurdle To Start Settlement Construction In West Bank

Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a contentious settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut the West Bank in two, according to a government tender.

NDTV 7 Jan 2026 5:18 am

Kauvery Hospital, Salem, Marks 20 Liver Transplants Milestone

Kauvery Hospital, Salem, has completed 20 liver transplants, comprising both deceased donor (cadaver) and live donor procedures. The hospital has been operating its liver transplant programme since 2023, making advanced liver care accessible to patients across Salem and surrounding districts. Kauvey Hospital, Salem The liver transplant unit is led by Dr Swaminathan Sambandam, Senior Consultant & Lead, Multi-Organ Transplant (Liver, Kidney, Pancreas & Small Intestine), and Dr S. Ravikumar, Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon. Equipped with high-end infrastructure, the unit is supported by an expert multidisciplinary team comprising hepatologists, liver transplant anaesthetists, intensive care specialists, and critical care nurses, providing comprehensive care from diagnosis through post-operative recovery. The hospitals liver clinic operates every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kauvery Hospital, Salem, an empanelled hospital under the Tamil Nadu Governments Chief Ministers Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS), provides affordable liver transplant services for both adults and children. In his comments, Dr Swaminathan Sambandam , said, This milestone is a proud moment for our team and a major step in making liver transplant services accessible to patients in Salem and surrounding districts. We are committed to continuing this journey, bringing life-saving treatment closer to patients and offering hope to families who previously had to travel long distances for such advanced care. Besides liver transplantation, Kauvery Hospital, Salem, also offers hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgical care for conditions such as liver failure, liver cancer, metabolic and viral liver disorders, acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and pancreas and islet cell transplantation.

News Voir 6 Jan 2026 4:27 pm

SBI to promote India-Israel trade in rupee

JERUSALEM, Jan 5: Amid deepening strategic ties and discussions around Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Israel gaining momentum, the State Bank of India (SBI), the only Indian bank with a presence in Israel, is looking to facilitate bilateral trade in Indian rupees. In view of Indias significant trade flows from/to its partner countries and growing interest among the global trading community to trade in the Indian rupee, it has been envisaged by our banking regulators, i.e. Reserve Bank [] The post SBI to promote India-Israel trade in rupee appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Jan 2026 12:56 pm

Six injured after tourist van overturns in Erode

The accident occurred at the Vaipadi junction on the Salem-Coimbatore National Highway when the driver of a tourist van attempted to overtake a lorry

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 4:18 pm

Vehicle registrations rose by 8.4% in 2025 in Tamil Nadu

More than 40% of the total registrations were concentrated in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Salem districts; a total of 21.18 lakh vehicles were registered last year

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 5:00 am