Sunday, April 7, 2019

‘Congress-DMK alliance failed to protect Sri Lankan Tamils’

AIADMK convener and Deputy Chief Minister O. Paneerselvam on Sunday said the DMK-Congress alliance failed to protect Sri Lankan Tamils during Eelam wa
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Bajrang Dal, RSS cadre from outside in Kanniyakumari district: Congress

A large number of persons from other districts, identified with outfits such as Bajrang Dal, VHP and RSS, have entered Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constit
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Votes cast

Police personnel cast their votes via postal ballot system on Sunday.The postal ballot facility would be available to 2,221 personnel who would be dep
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Netanyahu pledges to annex West Bank settlements after vote

This could be the death knell for the two-state solution
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India rejects Pakistan’s claim of another attack plan

The MEA spokesperson’s statement came hours after Mr. Qureshi said in a press conference in Multan that Pakistan has “reliable intelligence” that India is planning to attack Pakistan again between April 16 and 20
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Home Minister promises implementation of pending demands to Perambalur electorate

PERAMBALUR: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday assured the electorate of Perambalur that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, if voted t
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It will be a green Chithirai festival this year

Despite a clash of general election, hopes of witnessing traditional zeal high
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India needs good managers for policy formulation: VC

Asks business school students to take a leaf out of Ambedkar’s life
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Assam Chief Electoral Officer bans all political advertisements on polling day

The Chief Electoral Officer of Assam has banned all political advertisements in newspapers on election day and the preceding day of polling in the Sta
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Under Narendra Modi, India would reply to every bullet with bombs: Amit Shah

While Congress may “shower love on Pakistan”, the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to every bullet with bombs,
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Congress promises ₹5,000 for jobless graduates in Arunachal Pradesh

Less than a fortnight after Congress president Rahul Gandhi promised minimum annual income of ₹72,000 for 20% poorest families in India, the party’s A
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Assam’s AIUDF MLA dedicates best legislator award to Pulwama victims

Hafiz Bashir Ahmed Qasimi, the All India United Democratic Front MLA from western Assam’s Bilasipara West constituency, was on Sunday adjudged the bes
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Selfie contest on voting day in Mizoram

Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer Ashish Kundra has announced a selfie contest for young and first-time voters on April 11, the day of election to the l
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IPL 2019: It’s Delhi Capitals’ turn to embarrass RCB

Shreyas leads from the front as the visitors win by four wickets after the home batsmen labour on a sluggish wicket

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Serjeant At Arms lives up to its billing

Serjeant At Arms, ridden by P. Trevor, won the Maharaja Sir Harisinghji Trophy, the main event of Sunday’s (April 7) evening races. The winner is own

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Live scores | Indian Premier League 2019 | Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders live scorecard

Rajasthan Royals brought in legspinner S. Midhun and Prashant Chopra for Stuart Binny and Varun Aaron

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Under Narendra Modi, India would reply to every bullet with bombs: Amit Shah

While Congress may “shower love on Pakistan”, the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi would reply to every bullet with bombs,
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Stringent measures mute poll din

Though the stringent measures on model code of conduct by the Election Commission of India (ECI) have taken away the sheen of elections, which was on
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As Congress goes local, BJP banks on Modi magic in Uttarakhand

Congress is depending on the regional clout of its leaders as none of the BJP’s five sitting MPs appears to be overwhelmingly popular.
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Masala bond row may hit mobilisation drive

Such controversies are likely to scare away prospective investors
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Congress maintains record of fielding single Muslim candidate in Rajasthan

Rafique Mandelia gets ticket despite loss in 2018 polls.
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Opinion polls will be proved wrong: TTV Dhinakaran

AMMK deputy general secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Sunday said opinion polls would be proved wrong like in the RK Nagar bypolls.Campaigning in support of
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Dasaratha heartbroken

As every episode in the Ramayana unfolds, Valmiki captures the rich insights into human life and nature that is under the powerful influence of a larg

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Maldives: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s party declares sweeping election victory

Local media reports said Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s Maldivian Democratic Party was leading in 60 of the 87 seats in parliament following Saturday’s vote
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Clash during funeral procession

TIRUNELVELI Police resorted to lathi charge after members of two communities started pelting each other with stones during a funeral procession in Pal
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Trade in indigenous birds thrives due to ignorance, say conservationists

NICA 211768955TIRUCHI: Notwithstanding the ban on trading in live, indigenous birds in India, enforced under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, the pra
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Chennithala disputes Isaac’s claim

Says KIIFB bond buyer is biggest shareholder of SNC-Lavalin
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Casting of postal votes begins

TIRUCHI: Casting of postal votes by poll personnel for Tiruchi, Karur and Perambalur constituencies began here on Sunday. About 12,000 employees from
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BJP, Cong. indulging in vote trading: CPI(M)

Kodiyeri says there is nothing amiss in CDPQ picking up masala bonds
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Five killed in bus-van collision

TheniFive persons, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed when a private bus and a private passenger van collided head-on near Theethathotti near h
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Schoolgirl dies: parents file complaint

NAGERCOIL The parents of a student of a private school in Mylode in Kanniyakumari district, who died on Friday, filed a complaint with Eraniel police
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Top news of the day: BJP, Congress unveil campaign slogans; Pakistan releases 100 Indian fishermen, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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‘Congress maintained national security for over 60 years’

The country won three wars: TNCC president
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Kite flying to create voting awareness

Officials flew kites at Muthu Nagar beach to create voting awareness on Sunday.Speaking during the event, Collector and District Election Officer Sand
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Water level

MADURAIWater level in Periyar dam stood at 112.55 feet (permissible level is 142 ft) with an inflow and a discharge of 100 cusecs each. In Vaigai dam,
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“Congress ignored minority aspirants”

Tamil Maanila Congress president G. K. Vasan on Sunday said that the Congress could no longer be called a secular party as it had simply ignored aspi
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Malaysian golfer dies in hotel room during tournament

Arie Irawan, 28, died of “apparent natural causes” on Sunday in his hotel room on the Chinese resort island of Hainan

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The Cheetah and Gallantry show out

The Cheetah and Gallantry showed out when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Apr.7) morning. Inner sand. 600m: Laburnum (Sandesh) 40. Easy. 80

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IPL 2019: Middle-order woes for Sunrisers ahead of Kings XI clash

Both Sunrsiers and Kings XI have garnered six points after three wins from five games but the Hyderabad outfit is placed second in the eight-team standings on account of a better run rate.

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Mumbai Indians’ Alzarri Joseph relives ‘unbelievable’ IPL debut

The West Indies fast bowler claimed the best bowling figures in IPL’s history - 6/12 - bettering Sohail Tanvir’s 6/14

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Live scores | Indian Premier League 2019 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals live scorecard

Both teams went in with unchanged line-ups from the previous game.

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Sergeant At Arms fancied for main event

Trainer S.S. Attaollahi’s ward Sergeant At Arms, who is in great heart, should score over his rivals in the Maharaja Sir Harisinghji Trophy (Gr.2), t

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Pakistan releases 100 Indian fishermen

Another 100 will be released in the second phase on April 15 and in the third phase on April 22, another 100 will be set free. The fourth and last phase on April 29 will see the release of the remaining 60 prisoners.
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V.P. Singh implemented Mandal report on my advice, says Lalu Prasad Yadav

In his memoir Gopalganj to Raisina: My Political Journey, the RJD chief writes that he was of the firm belief that the Mandal Commission report would take the sting out of any propaganda that the Deputy Prime Minister Devi Lal might circulate about V.P. Singh.
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Watch | Tamizhachi Thangapandian: a not-so-newbie on the campaign trail

There is certainly something different about Tamizhachi Thangapandian’s voice, even when she says ‘hello’. “Yeah, I’m close to losing my voice. I thin
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Ensure same-party Govt. in State and Centre for "good running of double engine": PM Modi in Tripura

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday continued his criticism of Trinamool Congress and its chief Mamata Banerjee from his election rally in Tripura
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‘Vote Sambhal Ke’: Celebrities issue video appeal on 2019 elections

The series of videos, directed by Satyen K. Bordoloi, kicked off with actor Kalki Koechlin asking people to think before voting.
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Returning officer finds actor Suresh Gopi prima facie guilty of poll code violation

His political rivals accused the actor of having invoked the name of Sabarimala deity to garner votes at a campaign meeting in Thrissur on April 5
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Arunachal Congress promise ₹5,000 per month for graduate jobless

Congress has promised a hike in the remuneration for every gaonburah (village headman) and gaonburi (head woman) in the State
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Afghan women and the struggle to retain hard-won liberties | In Conversation

Afghan activist Fawzia Koofi in conversation with Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar
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Congress unveils campaign slogan ‘Ab hoga nyay’

Five days before the first phase of voting for Lok Sabha 2019, the Congress on Sunday unveiled its campaign slogan Ab hoga nyay (Now, there will be j
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Explainer | Failing quality tests at Johnson & Johnson

J&J denies there is formaldehyde in its shampoo. But if there is, what is the risk?
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IPL 2019 SRH vs MI: Joseph rips through Sunrisers

His six-wicket haul and Pollard’s cameo help MI script a remarkable win

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Political ad spending on Facebook crosses ₹10 crore; BJP supporters continue to lead

Till the previous week (ending March 23), the number of such ads was 41,974, while the total spending was ₹8.58 crore.
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73-year-old is world’s oldest soccer player

Israel’s Isaak Hayik sets Guinness record

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Royals are like a family, says Jofra Archer

The Rajasthan spearhead enjoys the competitive environment of the Indian Premier League

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IPL 2019: Can Royals stop Hurricane Andre?

Rahane’s bowlers have been impressive; Knight Riders on a roll

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Kuggeleijn’s controversial past

Debutant Scott Kuggeleijn played a key role for Chennai Super Kings in its win over Kings XI Punjab, giving away just ten runs and taking two wickets

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IPL 2019: Despairing RCB takes on see-sawing DC

Another loss could push home side to the brink of elimination

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IPL 2019: Chennai Super Kings underline their supremacy over Kings XI Punjab

After du Plessis plays a good hand and Dhoni makes his experience count, Harbhajan steps in with crucial strikes

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Praful Patel elected as FIFA Council member

Says his induction into world football’s apex body will help the game in India

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Women launch historic round at Augusta

Tee off at once all-male event and home of the Masters

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Hero’s Mena finishes third

Hero MotoSports team driver Oriol Mena bagged his first-ever podium, finishing third in the 2019 Merzouga Rally here on Saturday.Teammate Joaquim Rodr

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India icon Anup to coach Paltan

Puneri Paltan will benefit from having one of Indian kabaddi’s most respected names in its dugout during ProKabaddi League Season-7.Anup Kumar replace

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Lodi confident about Mahak’s path ahead

The youngster looks to ITF tournaments for more exposure

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Sathiyan books World Cup berth

Shocks Ting in the playoff for the 5-8 positions

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Excellent edges Clymene, clinches Seth Ramnath Daga Trophy

Excellent, ridden by A. Sandesh, pipped Clymene at the wire to clinch the Seth Ramnath Daga Trophy, the feature event of Saturday’s (April 6) races.

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Live scores | Indian Premier League 2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians made two changes, bringing in Ishan Kishan and Alzarri Joseph for Yuvraj Singh and Lasith Malinga.

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100 years later: The many meanings of Jallianwala Bagh

The day the sun began to set on an empire that liked to pretend it had brought in ideas of ‘fair play’ and ‘law and order’ to an unruly nation

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Didi maligned Bengal with scams, denied people of central scheme benefits: PM Modi

Addressing a rally at Rash Mela ground here, he alleged that Ms. Banerjee had let loose goons in the State, dashing the hopes of people.
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I-T department searches 50 locations of people linked to MP CM Kamal Nath

The Income Tax Department on Sunday launched pre-dawn searches at least 50 locations in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh against people linked to State chief
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Plea filed in SC to bring political parties under RTI

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to declare all registered and recognised political parties as “public authority” un
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Wife of ex-Nissan boss Ghosn leaves Japan to appeal to French government

Carlos Ghosn, who holds French, Lebanese and Brazilian citizenship, has denied charges against him and called on the French government for help.
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General election 2019 live | Didi fast losing political ground: PM Modi

Here are the day's election-related developments at a glance.
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Maldivian Democratic Party poised for landslide win

President Solih is widely credited with holding the coalition together despite growing differences.
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At the International Border, a ‘Modi wave’ flies above BJP flags

Voters speak of Pulwama, Balakot, and representatives who did not return
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Is the Army a tool for fighting an election, asks Navjot Singh Sidhu

Congress only alternative as the BJP govt. has failed on all fronts: Punjab Minister
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Former AIADMK MLA, 2 others killed in accident

Sundaravelu was on his way to Chennai for treatment
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Only Muslim family in Lisad village says it will vote for ‘security’

2013 riots forced over 300 Muslim families to flee the area
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A new year with new beginnings for a lot of things

Venue of Ugadi fete abuzz with activity
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Morning digest: State-wise popularity trends point to a close election, UAE upset over India not negotiating air services deal, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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‘File charge sheet against bishop’

If a charge sheet is not filed against Bishop Franco in the appropriate court in accordance with the instructions of senior police officers, Save Our
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More land for Water Metro terminals

Biggest terminal to come up at Vyttila Mobility Hub
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Election observers arrive in district

They will take direct complaints from political parties and public
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2,840 held under ‘Connect to Commissioner’ initiative

Surveillance intensified in city; crackdown to continue
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Chinmaya, Toc H win GK Quiz contest

Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Bhavan’s Adarsha Vidyalaya become runners-up
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Technical glitches force cancellation of Cusat exam

CAT called off at Alappuzha and Kollam centres
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Collector submits report on allegations against Raghavan

Seeks probe to find out if the MP had violated ECI rules
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Call for setting up equal opportunities commission

‘Time to stop marginalisation of backward communities’
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Two militants and a soldier killed in two separate incidents in Kashmir

Two millitants, soldier killed in KashmirTwo militants and an off-duty soldier were killed in separate incidents in Kashmir on Saturday. The police sa
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Shatrughan joins Cong.,to contest against Prasad

Says BJP is one-man show, two-man army
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60-year-old, 3 boys held for sexual abuse of minor

A nine-year-old girl from Coimbatore was sexually assaulted for over a year by her 60-year-old relative, a cousin and two neighbours, all minors, for
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BJP is the virus infecting India, says Chennithala

EC urged to take action against U.P. Chief Minister
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Committee formed to inspect blood banks

The Directorate of Medical Education has formed a committee to inspect blood banks in Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts in the wake of deaths due t
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Senior IAS officer issues legal notice to DoPT

Calls for removal of CVC, action under SC, ST Act
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Services of two trains curtailed

Line block and power block for deep screening work between Chinnababu Samudram and Puducherry stations has resulted in partial cancellation of two tr
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Ramadass seeks Sushma’s help in getting 18 fishermen released

Sri Lankan Navy arrested them on April 4 near Kodiakkarai
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Balakrishnatakes part inTDP roadshow

People in large numbers thronged the roadshow of TDP Hindupur MLA and actor N. Balakrishna in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Mr. Balakrishna along with hi
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AIADMK govt. will fall after LS poll: Stalin

DMK chief confident of the Congress-led coalition winning a majority
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