6.07 lakh cakes distributed to children in Salem district, says Collector
Shouting Match From Hell: Trump-Netanyahu Rift Over Iran War Deepens | Report
A reported disagreement between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over Iran is exposing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem. Israeli outlet Ynet says sources familiar with a weekend phone call described an unusually heated exchange, with one calling it a shouting match from hell. Netanyahus office strongly denies that characterization.The underlying policy disagreement is clearer. Netanyahu wants renewed military pressure against Iran and has argued that regime change is the only permanent way to eliminate what he describes as Tehrans nuclear threat. Trump, meanwhile, has recently favoured giving diplomacy and economic pressure more time. Separate reporting says Netanyahu has been calling Trump frequently to advocate renewed action, while Gulf governments are urging Washington to avoid another escalation.
A loan fraud case in Salem involving college students highlights the risks of identity theft and unauthorised loans. Here are 5 essential safety lessons to protect Aadhaar details, bank accounts and personal finances.
Trump Keeps 2028 Endorsement Decision Open, Says
Washingtin DC: US President Donald Trump has said he has yet to decide whether he will endorse a Republican candidate in the 2028 presidential race, indicating that his choice will depend on how the political situation evolves over the coming months. Speaking to Salem News Channel on Thursday, Trump was asked whether he planned to []
How populist leaders dismantle intelligence agencies from within: New study reveals the
A new joint study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals how populist leaderships systematically undermine, discredit and ultimately capture intelligence agencies, transforming vital national security bodies into political echo chambers. The research, published in Contemporary Security Policy, warns that when populist politicians treat secret services as
Draft electoral roll released in Coimbatore, Salem and six other districts
Two held for cheating students through loan fraud in Salem
Salem district has 27.95 lakh voters, Namakkal 13.29 lakh voters as per draft electoral rolls
Salem District Members Recruitment 2026
Salem District Collectorate has released Notification No. 762/2026 for the recruitment of 5 Members posts. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 16 November 2026. Further details are available at salem.nic.in.
Over 12,000 families receive special grocery, vegetables kits in Salem
The kit schemes were launched by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to control the prices essentials and vegetables during the festive season and make them available to consumers at reasonable prices
Over 12,000 families receive special grocery, vegetables kits in Salem
The kit schemes were launched by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to control the prices essentials and vegetables during the festive season and make them available to consumers at reasonable prices
Police examine legal options over accused man's daughter in Bengaluru mass murder case
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS) The Bengaluru police are examining legal options regarding the daughter of accused Indushekar in the shocking mass murder case, as she was a minor at the time of the alleged crime but has recently turned 18. The police are also verifying documents to confirm her age. Police said on Thursday that they are further contemplating seeking the opinion of legal experts and are also examining previous court judgments to determine the course of action against her. According to police, the law provides for an assessment in certain cases involving accused persons aged between 16 and 18 who are alleged to have committed serious offences such as murder and in rarest of the rare cases, based on whether they were capable of understanding the consequences of their actions. The police are examining whether any special legal provisions could be applicable in the present case, considering the gravity of the alleged crime. The investigators are also assessing the mental capacity of Indushekar's daughter. If the police are unable to proceed under provisions applicable to serious offences involving persons aged between 16 and 18, she may have to be produced before and dealt with by the Juvenile Justice Board. Police would also require the permission of the Juvenile Justice Board to question her in connection with the case. The investigators are currently questioning the accused over her alleged role in the deaths of seven members of her family and her alleged assistance to her father in carrying out the killings. She is accused of joining hands with her father and assisting him in the killing and disposal of the body of her mother. Police suspect that she allegedly helped lure her relatives, including her father's mother-in-law, her own uncles and aunts, to the house. According to the investigation, she allegedly contacted the relatives and invited them home, saying that she wanted to have non-vegetarian food as her mother had gone elsewhere. Police suspect that after her father allegedly killed the relatives at the house, she assisted him in disposing of the bodies at different locations in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The police have also searched the accused's house and are examining documents to reconfirm her age at the time of the alleged offences. The investigation is continuing as the police seek to establish the daughter's exact role in the alleged killings and examine the legal provisions applicable to her based on her age at the time of the crime. It can be noted that police have recovered all seven bodies in the murder case involving members of a single family, with the investigation now focussing on establishing the motive behind the killings. Indushekar, who has been brought to Bengaluru, reportedly told investigators during preliminary questioning that mental harassment by his wife and her family, along with property-related disputes, drove him to commit the murders. However, police suspect that there could be other motives behind the crime and are cross-checking his statements to gather further information. Police teams, accompanied by the accused, conducted searches in different parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to recover the bodies. After working day and night for four days to trace the victims and complete the necessary procedures, police recovered all seven bodies. The bodies were handed over to the respective families after legal formalities, and the final rites have been performed. Based on information provided by the accused, a police team reached the dense forest region of Shiradi Ghat, spread across parts of Hassan and Mangaluru districts, on Monday and recovered the bodies of his brother-in-law Shankar and sister-in-law Nalini. Police had earlier recovered five bodies, including that of a 10-year-old boy. The bodies of Indushekar's wife Sunitha and mother-in-law Roopavathi were traced near Salem in Tamil Nadu. The bodies of his brother-in-law Shivakumar and sister-in-law Divya were recovered from two locations in the gorges beside the road at Chamundi Hills in Mysuru. The body of 10-year-old Puneeth, Shankar's son, was found near Nandi Hills on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Indushekar, also known as Indu Shekar or Sekar, was arrested by the Rajajinagar police in connection with the alleged murders. The victims were identified as his wife Sunitha, mother-in-law Roopavathi, brothers-in-law Shivakumar and Shankar, sisters-in-law Divya and Nalini, and Puneeth. The murders are suspected to have taken place over around 20 days, between October 14 and November 3. Investigators suspect that the accused brought his wife's relatives to his house in the Rajajinagar-Bhashyam Circle area on the pretext of family gatherings before allegedly killing them and transporting their bodies to different locations. Police are also questioning his daughter and verifying her statements as part of the investigation. A 10-year-old boy reportedly survived the incident. Investigators are continuing their efforts to establish the exact motive behind the killings and verify the accused man's claims.
Sewerage project works worth 295.44 crore launched in Salem
Salem District Apprentice Recruitment 2026
District Administration, Salem (Information and Public Relations Office, Salem District) has released the official notification for the post of Apprentice. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 16 November 2026. Candidates should report at 10:00 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit salem.nic.in.
Hamas alone responsible for suffering of Gaza people: Israel
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Nov 11 (IANS) Israel has blamed Hamas for the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and said reconstruction could not begin until the group disarmed, a day after US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace criticised Israel for delays in allowing humanitarian supplies into the war-devastated enclave. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday (local time), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel had facilitated the entry of more than 91,000 tents and over 8,200 trucks carrying winter supplies, including blankets, clothing and tarpaulins. Hamas alone is responsible for the suffering of the people of Gaza, the statement said, adding that the group's refusal to disarm remained the main obstacle to reconstruction. As of November 8, humanitarian partners had received appeals for aid from more than 26,000 households whose shelters or belongings were damaged. More than 6,000 family shelters were reportedly destroyed and 17,400 damaged, and more than 3,900 households currently have no shelter at all, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The Board of Peace said Monday that Israel's response to the winter emergency remained insufficient and called for the immediate entry of essential shelter, sanitation and drainage equipment. It said Israeli delays had aggravated a foreseeable humanitarian crisis, while also urging Hamas to disarm and relinquish power, according to Xinhua news agency. The Board of Peace, chaired by Trump, was formally established in January 2026, following an October 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to oversee the implementation of Trump's peace plan, including Gaza's transitional governance and reconstruction. The OCHA said about 1.4 million Palestinians, or 65 per cent of Gaza's population, were living in tents or makeshift shelters. It warned that humanitarian shelter stocks inside Gaza were virtually exhausted, while more than 150,000 tents remained outside the territory awaiting entry.
Netanyahu calls for national unity; Gadi Eisenkot hits back at 'delusional' outgoing PM
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Nov 11 (IANS) Israel's caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the formation of a national unity government, asserting that the country must remain united in the face of what he described as a growing threat from Iran. Speaking after the first session of Israel's newly elected parliament, Netanyahu warned that the country could soon come under intense international pressure to accept a nuclear-armed Iran and the continuation of its current regime, which he accused of posing an existential threat to Israel. In the very near future, we're going to be confronted by international pressure to accept a nuclear-armed Iran and the preservation of this terror regime that seeks to annihilate us, Netanyahu said. However, his remarks drew an immediate and strong reaction from former Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief Gadi Eisenkot, who accused the caretaker Prime Minister of using an important state occasion to further his political interests. Describing Netanyahu's speech as shameful, Eisenkot questioned his suitability to continue holding office. I sat and listened to the outgoing prime minister's delusional, divisive, hate-filled and shameful speech, exploiting a state occasion, Eisenkot said, launching a scathing attack on Netanyahu. The sharp exchange has further intensified the political confrontation between the two leaders, both of whom are seeking to secure the numbers required to form Israel's next government. Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot currently has the support of the 61 lawmakers needed to command a majority in the 120-member Knesset. While uncertainty continues over who will eventually succeed in forming the next government, Eisenkot's political bloc has already begun pushing for changes within parliament, signalling an early challenge to Netanyahu's political position. His Yashar party has put forward several proposals, including a demand for the establishment of an independent commission of inquiry to investigate the security and intelligence failures that preceded the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Netanyahu has refused to back the formation of an independent inquiry, denying allegations of wrongdoing. He has advocated for a commission whose members would be selected through political channels. Despite the initial political moves in parliament and calls for a national unity arrangement, neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot has managed to secure the 61 votes necessary to establish a government. The numbers game is expected to remain central to the political negotiations as different blocs attempt to consolidate support.
Man strangles wife to death in Salem, surrenders before police
Collector inspects development works in Salem
Salem Corporation provided 1,095 metric tonnes of manure to farmers free of cost in 8 years
Eisenkot unveils key Knesset members, to form emergency govt
Jerusalem: Gadi Eisenkot, who officially received the mandate to form Israels next government, has unveiled key positions in the 26th Knesset. Eisenkot announced on Tuesday, November 10, that he had reached an agreement with Israeli opposition leaders Naftali Bennett, Yair Golan, Avigdor Liberman and Yair Lapid, regarding top cabinet seats in the Israeli parliament. Former 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 .
Heavy Footfall At Airport Even As Domestic Fares Skyrocket
The flight ticket from Salem rose from the normal Rs.3,832 to Rs. 13,098 while the fare from Delhi is Rs. 15,100 higher than the normal fare of Rs. 10,167.
SP MPs defend 1990 firing on kar sevaks, cite Constitution
Ballia: Two Samajwadi Party Lok MPs on Monday sought to justify the 1990 police firing on kar sevaks in Ayodhya, saying that the then chief minister, late Mulayam Singh Yadav, acted as per the Constitution. Ballia MP Sanatan Pandey and Salempur MP Ramashankar Rajbhar Vidyarthi asserted that Mulayam was duty-bound to act, adding that he 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 .
Bengaluru mass murder case: Police search Shiradi Ghat forest for two more bodies
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 9 (IANS) Police teams have launched a search operation in the dense forest region of Shiradi Ghat spread across Karnataka's Hassan and Mangaluru districts for the bodies of two more victims in the alleged seven-member family murder case, based on the information provided by the accused, Indushekar. The police team, accompanied by the accused, reached Shiradi Ghat on Monday and began searching for the bodies of his brother-in-law Shankar and sister-in-law Nalini. Police have so far recovered five bodies, including that of a 10-year-old boy, while the search for the remaining two victims is continuing. According to the police, the bodies of Indushekar's wife Sunitha and mother-in-law Roopavathi were traced near Tamil Nadu's Salem. The bodies of his brother-in-law Shivakumar and sister-in-law Divya were recovered from two locations in the gorges beside the road at Chamundi Hills in Mysuru. The body of 10-year-old Puneeth was found near Nandi Hills on the outskirts of Bengaluru. At Chamundi Hills, one body was found close to the roadside, while the other had fallen into a deep gorge. Both bodies were retrieved and sent for a post-mortem examination. Police said the accused had selected a viewpoint along the road to dispose of the bodies. The stretch witnesses heavy two-way traffic every day, and parking is prohibited there. However, space is provided for vehicles during emergencies. Warning boards have been installed, stating that a fine of up to Rs 1,000 would be imposed for unauthorised parking and entering the forest area. Meanwhile, investigators have found that Indushekar allegedly planned the murders in advance and procured materials required for carrying them out from shops in the surrounding areas. He had purchased packing materials, adhesive tape, chemicals, and plastic gunny bags from shops at the Yeshwanthpur RMC Yard. The chemicals were allegedly used to remove bloodstains after the murders. Police have collected CCTV footage from the shops and other locations as part of the investigation. They have examined around 200 CCTV recordings and are now focusing on footage between October 14 and November 3 to establish the accused's movements and the sequence of events. Indushekar, also known as Indu Shekar or Sekar, was arrested by the Rajajinagar police for the alleged murders of seven members of his wife's family. The victims include his wife Sunitha, mother-in-law Roopavathi, brothers-in-law Shivakumar and Shankar, sisters-in-law Divya and Nalini, and Puneeth, the son of Shankar. The murders are suspected to have taken place over a period of around 20 days, between October 14 and November 3. Investigators suspect that the accused brought his relatives to his house in the Rajajinagar-Bhashyam Circle area on the pretext of family gatherings before allegedly killing them and transporting their bodies to different locations. Police are also investigating the alleged role of the accused's 17-year-old daughter in the case. A 10-year-old boy reportedly survived the incident. The investigation is continuing, with police teams searching for the remaining two bodies at Shiradi Ghat and examining CCTV footage and other evidence to establish the sequence of the alleged murders.
940 special buses to be operated to handle post-Deepavali rush
Around 650 buses will run from Panjappur bus terminus to Chennai, Villupuram, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Salem, and Madurai, in addition to the 815 regular services
Conservancy workers remove 200 tonnes of additional waste in Salem city
New bus stand at Sankari in Salem becomes functional after 17 years
Bengaluru Serial Murders: Remaining Two Bodies Found From Shiradi Ghat
With this, all seven bodies have been recovered. Police had earlier recovered the bodies of the accuseds wife and mother-in-law from the Yercaud forest area in Salem district of Tamil Nadu
Netanyahu Turns To Putin After Trump Fallout? Sanctioned Russia Jet Makes Surprise Landing In Israel
A Russian Defence Ministry aircraft has reportedly made an unusual landing at Israels Ben-Gurion Airport just as Benjamin Netanyahu faces a changing strategic picture over Iran. Flight-tracking data cited in the supplied material showed a Tupolev Tu-154M, registration RA-85042, arriving from Chkalovsky Air Base outside Moscow. The aircraft belongs to the Russian Defence Ministrys 223rd Flight Unit and has been under US sanctions since 2023. The purpose of the flight, its passenger list and any meetings connected to it remain undisclosed, while the IDF declined to comment when approached by The Jerusalem Post. The timing is drawing attention because Netanyahu had reportedly prepared for renewed US operations against Iran, but Donald Trump held back and gave diplomacy more time. Whether the Russian flight represents any new Israeli outreach to Moscow has not been established.
Ubisoft is reportedly developing two unannounced Assassin's Creed projects, including one set in Ancient Rome. The game's setting could tie in with the Assassin's Creed Netflix TV series, which is set in 64 AD in Rome. The developer is reportedly also working on a mobile AC title, codenamed Pocket, which could be set in Jerusalem.
Israeli President picks opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to form govt in setback for Netanyahu
JERUSALEM: Israels president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus strongest rival, to try to form a new government following a deadlocked election that left neither man with a clear path to power. Netanyahu, Israels longest-serving leader, is fighting to stay in office after his religious-nationalist coalition lost its majority in an October []
BREAKING: Netanyahu 'OUSTED' As Israeli President Tasks Eisenkot To Form New Govt In Blow To Likud
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday (November 8), officially tasked former military chief, premier candidate Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government, following consultations with members of parliament. Speaking at a joint press conference at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, Herzog said Eisenkot had secured the backing of a majority of lawmakers in the 120-seat Knesset. Herzog expressed hope that the incoming administration would foster unity, connection, and healing among all parts of the people.#netanyahu #herzog #eisenkot #israelnews #israelnews #donaldtrump #trump #unitedstates #usnews #trump #likud #netanyahu #raamparty #arabisraelis #israelelection2026
Eisenkot officially gets mandate to form Israel
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot officially received the mandate to form Israels next government from President Isaac Herzog on Sunday, November 8, becoming the first candidate tasked with forming a government in the newly elected 26th Knesset. The formal handover took place during a ceremony at the Presidents Residence in Jerusalem, where Herzog presented Eisenkot 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 .
2 shootings at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend leave 1 dead
It is too early to tell whether the shootings were connected, police say.
440 Ambulances Readied in Coimbatore Zone for Deepavali Emergencies
Salem District Joint Director of Health Services Dr. Nandini has advised all government hospitals to be on high alert
Eisenkot tasked with forming government
Jerusalem, Nov 6 (PTI) The head of the opposition bloc to outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, will officially be tasked on Sunday with forming the next Israeli government, the Israeli presidency announced Saturday evening. As no majority emerged from the polls after the Oct. 27 parliamentary elections, various parties entered into tough negotiations to try to form a majority in a highly fragmented political landscape. After twelve days of talks, opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, a former chief of staff and political novice, appeared in the best position, with the support of 67 MPs compared to 46 for Benjamin
Netanyahu faces major setback as Herzog gives Gadi Eisenkot mandate to form Israel govt
Jerusalem Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming the countrys next The post Netanyahu faces major setback as Herzog gives Gadi Eisenkot mandate to form Israel govt appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Silver anklet units in Salem get a good amount of orders for this years Deepavali
Bengaluru Serial Murder Case: Search Yields Two Bodies From Salem
Meanwhile, search continues for the remaining four victims allegedly killed by cab driver Indushekhar alias Shekhar
'STAY INSIDE' : US Fears Iranian Assassination Plot Against Diplomats; 11 Mideast Embassies On Alert
The United States has issued fresh security alerts across 11 diplomatic missions in the Middle East amid growing fears of Iranian plots targeting senior American officials and renewed threats from Yemen's Houthi rebels.The warnings, issued overnight Friday into Saturday, include the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, as well as American diplomatic missions in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen. The U.S. Virtual Embassy for Iran is also among those affected.With Washington warning of potential Iranian threats and growing Houthi activity, concerns are mounting over the security of American personnel and diplomatic facilities across the region. Could this signal another dangerous escalation in the US-Iran confrontation?
We Want A Jewish-Arab Government: Jerusalem Protesters Demand Eisenkot To Join Arabs
Demonstrators took to the streets of Jerusalem, calling on Gadi Eisenkot to form a government with Arab parties following Israel's inconclusive October 27 election. Protesters demanded Jewish-Arab cooperation, with footage showing clashes with police, Israeli flags and demonstrations outside the President's Residence. Netanyahu's bloc secured 53 seats, while Eisenkot-backed opposition parties won 48 and Arab-led parties secured 19. President Isaac Herzog has received recommendations from 67 lawmakers but warned that political divisions could complicate government formation.#Jerusalem #IsraelProtests #GadiEisenkot #ArabParties #IsraelPolitics #BenjaminNetanyahu #IsaacHerzog #IsraelElection #JewishArabPartnership #PoliticalDeadlock #MiddleEast
Arab parties back Eisenkot, dealing setback to Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Former Israel Defence Forces chief Gadi Eisenkot is set to secure majority support among newly elected Knesset members to be tasked with forming the next government, after Arab parties recommended him during consultations with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, November 5. Based on the seat tally in the October 27 elections, Eisenkot is expected Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
A sweeter future? AI helps scientists discover new sugar substitutes
Researchers Dr. Shayma El-Atawneh and professor Amiram Goldblum at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new computational framework that identified 92 promising candidates for future sugar substitutes from more than 50 million chemical compounds. The study, published in the journal Food Chemistry, demonstrates how artificial intelligence and molecular modeling could accelerate the discovery of new sweeteners while helping overcome one of the industry
Salem district registers 308.20 mm of rainfall
Ahead of Deepavali festival, city police announcetraffic diversions for five days in Salem
Salem Railway Division warns not to carry firecrackers on trains
HC Orders Medical Team To Examine Inmates Who Escaped From Theni Jail
A division bench comprising Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandira and Justice B. Karthikeyan directed the Deans of government medical colleges in Salem and Tirunelveli to form a team of three doctors to visit the prison and examine the prisoners.
Israel approves election results amid fraud claims
PTI Jerusalem Amid allegations of vote theft and electoral fraud, Israels Central Election Committee (CEC) chairman Noam Sohlberg presented the results of the October 27 election to President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday, setting in motion consultations on the formation of a new government. Warning against attempts to cast doubt on the election results, Sohlberg, a []
Woman bites police inspector during dispute over singing devotional songs at Salem
Farmer ID registration made mandatory for subsidised fertilizer in Salem district
No major outbreak of veterinary diseases reported in Tamil Nadu: Animal Husbandry Minister
Asked about the death of 11 milch cows in Salem district, Ms. Kamali said the deaths could have been caused by a bacterial infection. Ms. Kamali also denied reports of bird flu in Namakkal district.
Midterms Chaos In America! Voting Booths Fail In New York, Floods In Florida & Ohio Gets Bomb Threat
Election Day 2026 sees a series of reported disruptions across the United States as Americans cast their ballots in the high-stakes midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. From ballot scanner failures in New York to severe flooding in Florida and a reported bomb threat in Ohio, election officials face challenges in keeping voting operations running smoothly.In New York's Westchester County, ballot scanners began rejecting completed paper ballots shortly after polling stations opened. The malfunction affected multiple locations, including North Salem, forcing election workers to activate emergency procedures. Voters were instructed to place completed ballots into secure emergency collection bags for later processing and counting. Officials stressed that voting could continue and that ballots would be counted.
245 TASMAC Supervisors Suspended for Closing Shops Amid Staff Strike
A senior official of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) on Tuesday said the administrative action spans multiple regions, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, and Trichy
'Israel Real Threat To Peace': Top U.S. Ally Shocks Netanyahu Amid Iran War | Jordan King Speech
Jordans King Abdullah II has warned that Israels expansionist ambitions pose the greatest threat to the Middle Easts future. Speaking before parliament, he said regional security and stability cannot be achieved without recognising Palestinians rights to their land. Abdullah also highlighted the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Reaffirming Jordans position, the king pledged to continue defending Arab causes and rejected the idea that time could erase the truth.#Jordan #KingAbdullahII #Israel #Palestine #MiddleEast #Gaza #WestBank #EastJerusalem #IsraeliExpansion #PalestinianRights #JordanIsrael #MiddleEastCrisis #ArabWorld #RegionalSecurity #WorldNews
Tasmac workers shut shops in Namakkal, Salem
Salem boy sets 21 records in three months, from advanced maths to a 10 km run
12,169 candidates absent for TNPSC Group II, IIA exams in Salem region
12,169 candidates absent for TNPSC Group II, IIA exams in Salem region
Minister inaugurates sale of 200 grocery kits in Salem
Minister inaugurates sale of 200 grocery kits in Salem
Another cyclone threat over Bay of Bengal; heavy rain forecast in TN
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) A low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands region is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm within 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said, forecasting rain across several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days. The forecast indicates moderate rainfall across the northern coastal belt, the Western Ghats districts and several interior districts on Sunday. Heavy rain is expected in isolated areas of Nilgiris, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore and Villupuram over the following two days, while other parts of the state could receive lighter showers. According to the department, Tamil Nadus northern coastal districts and districts along the Western Ghats are likely to receive moderate rain on Sunday. Similar conditions are forecast for Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Salem, Erode and Karur. Elsewhere in the state, light rain is likely at one or two places. The forecast points to variations in rainfall across Tamil Nadu, with moderate showers expected in the specified coastal, hill and interior areas and more limited rainfall in the remaining regions. For Monday (November 2), the department has forecast heavy rainfall in Nilgiris and Tiruvallur districts. Some places elsewhere in Tamil Nadu are likely to experience light to moderate showers during the day. Cuddalore and Villupuram are expected to receive heavy rain on both Monday and Tuesday, November 2 and 3. These two districts, therefore, feature in the heavy-rain forecast for two consecutive days as the weather system over the Bay of Bengal develops. Moderate rainfall is also likely at one or two places in the Western Ghats districts and northern Tamil Nadu during the forecast period. Other parts of the state may receive light to moderate rainfall, according to the department. In Chennai, skies are expected to remain partly cloudy on Sunday. Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is likely in some parts of the city. The forecast indicates localised showers rather than rainfall across the entire city. The district-wise outlook places the immediate focus on moderate rain on Sunday, followed by heavier spells in selected districts from Monday. Nilgiris and Tiruvallur are covered by Mondays heavy rain prediction, while Cuddalore and Villupuram could experience heavy showers through Tuesday. The anticipated intensification of the Bay of Bengal system forms the backdrop to the departments latest rainfall outlook for Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK urges Salem Corporation to take action against staff responsible for revenue loss
RPF of Salem Division collects 62.43 lakh as penaltyfrom offenders in nine months
Two illegal dyeing units demolished in Salem
Farmer loses nine cows in three days in Salem district
Kanimozhi Leads DMK Protest on Law and Order Breakdown in Tamil Nadu
The DMK protests highlighted the escalating violent crimes, including the daylight murder in Salem and a brazen jailbreak in Theni district, while expressing concern over safety for the public, especially women and children
More pacts than results: Pakistans expanding defence partnerships under scrutiny
Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 31 (IANS) Pakistans efforts to establish a central role in an emerging network of defence partnerships among Muslim-majority nations, stretching from the Mediterranean to Southeast Asia, have brought its strategic ambitions under scrutiny, a report has stated. It noted that Islamabad faces questions over how it will accommodate competing ideological influences, navigate the conflicting interests of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and sustain its expanding commitments with limited economic, industrial and military resources. Pakistan has discovered a new enthusiasm for defence alliances. On October 21, Islamabad joined Turkey, Qatar and Indonesia in signing the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha, an agreement intended to strengthen military production, technological cooperation, training and defence industrial capabilities. The announcement follows the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed in August between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, which established a considerably more ambitious framework for mutual military assistance, Sergio Restelli, an Italian political advisor, author and geopolitical expert, wrote in The Times of Israel'. According to Restelli, the primary concern is not that defence ties inevitably lead to ideological alignment, but that an expanding web of military partnerships could open the door to political influence, institutional infiltration and the gradual legitimisation of actors whose agendas may undermine regional stability. The distinction between legitimate defence industrial cooperation and political alignment must therefore remain central to any assessment of the Badr agreement, he stated. Highlighting the more immediate nature of the challenge, Restelli noted that Pakistan is seeking to strengthen its defence ties with Qatar while positioning itself as a key pillar of the Saudi-led security framework established under the Mecca agreement. Saudi Arabia and Qatar have a long history of strategic rivalry. The 2017 Gulf crisis, when Riyadh and its allies imposed a blockade on Doha, exposed profound disagreements over political Islam, relations with Iran and the regional role of the Muslim Brotherhood. Although the Al-Ula reconciliation of 2021 restored diplomatic relations, it did not eliminate the underlying differences in their foreign policy outlooks, the expert mentioned. For Pakistan, this creates an obvious contradiction. The Mecca agreement is intended to establish a credible framework of collective deterrence. Its provisions contemplate military assistance in the event of an attack on a member, although the nature and extent of that assistance remain subject to national decisions. Yet Islamabad is simultaneously strengthening another defence arrangement with Qatar, whose strategic calculations have not always coincided with those of Riyadh, he added. Pakistan is seeking to position itself at the crossroads of all these interests while portraying the resulting network of partnerships as evidence of its growing strategic importance. However, alliances are not accomplishments in themselves; their significance depends on the security they provide, the threats they deter and the capabilities they help develop, Restelli argued. For now, Islamabad has considerably more agreements to display than results to demonstrate. And in its eagerness to appear indispensable to everyone, Pakistan may be stretching itself too thin to be genuinely indispensable to anyone, he noted.
Salem (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 31: Kauvery Hospital Salem, has launched the 'Padi Eru Paati' campaign to encourage elder women to address knee pain and mobility challenges and lead active, independent lives. The initiative follows the conclusion of the earlier 'Oodi Vilayadu Thatha' campaign, which benefited elderly men in Salem. Building on the response to the previous initiative, 'Padi Eru Paati' will focus on raising awareness about knee health and advanced treatment options among elder women.
R. Krishnaraj, Superintendent of Madurai Central Prison, has been transferred and posted as Superintendent of Salem Central Prison
Digital life certificate campaign in Salem Railway Division
Salem Corporation desilting waterbodies to ensure free flow of rainwater
Salem man stabs three relatives in land dispute
Railway police arrest four for robbery in Salem
Railway police arrest four for robbery in Salem
Theni jailbreak: all secured escapee prisoners to be shifted to different places
The secured persons had been detained in Thekkampatti jail and soon they would be moved to central prisons in Palayamkottai (4), Coimbatore (4), Cuddalore (3) and Salem (6).
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Israel publishes final election results, new Knesset to be sworn in on Nov 10
Jerusalem , Oct 30 : The Central Elections Committee of Israel on Friday published the final results of the national election, confirming the distribution of seats in the 26th Knesset, which is scheduled to be sworn in on November 10. The pro-Netanyahu bloc secured 53 seats, falling short of the majority required to form a government. According to The Times of Israel, the Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emerged as the largest party with 27 seats, followed by Yashar with 21 seats. BYachad secured 12 seats, while the Joint List won 11. The Democrats and Raam secured eight seats each, while Yisrael Beytenu, United Torah Judaism and Otzma Yehudit won seven seats each. Shas and Religious Zionism secured six seats apiece. The final results leave the pro-Netanyahu bloc with 53 seats, the anti-Netanyahu bloc with 48 seats and the Arab factions with 19 seats, according to The Times of Israel. The final voter turnout stood at 77.9 per cent of eligible voters, with 5,716,665 votes cast. The Reservists, which secured 2.7 per cent of the vote, People of Israel with 1.7 per cent and Charedi Public with 0.2 per cent failed to cross the 3.25 per cent electoral threshold. The final official results will be submitted to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on November 4, following examinations of possible errors or inquiries. The newly elected Knesset is scheduled to be sworn in on November 10. Meanwhile, Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, leader of the Religious Zionism-Zehut party, reportedly met to coordinate their efforts following the election, according to Hebrew media reports cited by The Times of Israel. Separately, Argentine President Javier Milei congratulated Netanyahu on what he called the great victory of the Likud party in the election. In a post on X, Milei said that Likud has once again become the leading force in Israel. Once more, you have demonstrated the strength of your leadership, even in the face of polls and predictions against you. Argentina and Israel will continue to be strategic allies against those who challenge our Western values, Milei said. While Likud emerged as the largest party in the election, the coalition bloc supporting Netanyahu failed to secure a majority in the Knesset. Addressing the next steps, Israeli President Isaac Herzog is expected to consult party representatives following the formal publication of the final results before nominating the candidate deemed to have the strongest prospects of forming a government. Should that designated leader fail, an alternative figure may receive the mandate, while an inability to complete the process within the mandated timeframe could ultimately precipitate fresh elections. This comes as the establishment of a minority government led by Yashar party chair Gadi Eisenkot, with outside support from Arab parties, is considered unlikely or impossible by Raam party leader Mansour Abbas, according to Channel 12 News, as cited by The Times of Israel. Abbas expressed this view during a meeting with party members. This comes after the Jewish-led bloc opposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to secure a majority on its own in the election. Only The Democrats have expressed openness to including Arab-majority parties, as reported by The Times of Israel. Exploring potential configurations, a unity government encompassing Likud alongside opposition factions such as Gadi Eisenkots Yashar, Naftali Bennetts Together movement and Avigdor Liebermans Yisrael Beytenu could theoretically command 66 seats. Nevertheless, such an arrangement appears unlikely at present, given the oppositions campaign pledge to remove Netanyahu from power and his dependence on far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies. Alternatively, the combined tally held by Arab parties could prove decisive should Eisenkots bloc attempt to establish a minority administration supported from outside the governing coalition, reinforcing Abbass earlier scepticism. Amid these ongoing political manoeuvres, the final vote count has unfolded amid intense controversy surrounding allegations of election interference and voter fraud. CEC chairman Noam Sohlberg formally requested Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate suspicions that foreign entities may have sought to influence voting patterns within the Arab sector. However, the committee maintained that there was no empirical basis to support claims of systematic compromise to the integrity of the ballot. (ANI)
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Israelis await election results as difficult choices lie ahead
Jerusalem: Israelis on Thursday, October 29, waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, or for the array of parties seeking to unseat him. Difficult decisions lie in the weeks ahead, including whether some Jewish and Arab parties Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Israel election: People protest across cities calling for Jewish-Arab govt
Demonstrations in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa called for inclusive governance, while partial results showed the pro-Netanyahu bloc leading with 53 seats against 48 for the opposing bloc
'From the river to the sea': Hundreds rally across Israel advocating Jewish-Arab gov
Around 300 demonstrators gathered in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa to demand a Jewish-Arab government. Protesters held signs advocating for freedom and inclusive governance, reflecting their unified call. The demonstrations coincided with ongoing vote counting following Israel's closely contested election. Pro-Netanyahu parties secured 53 seats, while the opposing bloc held 48, leaving no clear majority. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot emphasized a need for change, criticizing Netanyahu's government.
Hundreds protest in Israel's Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa calling for Jewish-Arab government
Around 300 people protested across major cities in Israel, calling for a Jewish-Arab government and inclusive governance. Demonstrators displayed placards with slogans advocating for freedom and cooperation between communities. As protests unfolded, initial election results indicated a tightly contested political landscape with significant implications. Key opposition leaders expressed intent to form a new government addressing pressing issues and restoring hope.
Israel Election: What to Know as No Clear Winner Emerges in Vote Count
The election was widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu , the countrys longest-serving prime minister, who gave a defiant speech to his supporters just after 3 a.m. on Wednesday in Jerusalem despite the unclear results.
