Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people, including women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign against Hamas in a devastating war now entering its 20th month.
Madurai Aadheenam’s murder claim unfounded: TN Minister
Tamil Nadu Minister Raghupathi has dismissed allegations made by the head of the Madurai Aadheenam, Sri La Sri Harihara Sri Gnanasambanda Desika Swamigal, regarding a purported assassination attempt. The pontiff had claimed that a recent road accident was a deliberate attack on his life.
Seeman slams Dravidian ideology as fake
In a recent statement, Seeman, the leader of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), criticized the Dravidian political ideology, labeling it as “fake” and “artificially constructed.” He pointed to ongoing caste-based atrocities in Tamil Nadu, despite over six decades of Dravidian party rule, as evidence that the ideology has failed to eliminate caste discrimination and uphold social justice.
Nainar Nagendran commends Operation Sindoor, Warns Pak
Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran has lauded the Indian Army s recent precision strikes under Operation Sindoor as a decisive act of justice in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 28 innocent lives.
Public transport to be enhanced with eco-friendly buses
In a significant move to upgrade its public transportation system, Tamil Nadu’s State Transport Undertakings (STUs) are set to introduce 20 premium
TN progress under Dravidian Model, says CM
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin celebrated the fourth anniversary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, emphasizing the state’s advancements under the Dravidian Model and outlining future initiatives.
Major reshuffle in Customs dept
In a significant administrative move aimed at tightening surveillance and curbing smuggling activities, the Customs Department has undertaken a massive reshuffle, transferring 273 officers across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Global Semiconductor sales surge in Q1 (YoY)
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported an 18.8 per cent increase in global semiconductor sales for the first quarter of 2025 as compared with the first quarter of 2024.
IndiGo cancels over 165 domestic flights till May 10
IndiGo on Wednesday said it has cancelled more than 165 flights from various domestic airports, including Amritsar and Srinagar, till early morning of May 10 due to airspace restrictions.
Deal volumes remain resilient in India in April
The private equity (PE) landscape in April remained steady in terms of deal volume, clocking 139 transactions — a marginal 1 per cent rise — continuing its consistent monthly trend between 130 to 140 deals, a report showed on Wednesday.
