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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
In Independence Day speech, Stalin reiterates Union government continues to snatch rights of State governments
In his Independence Day speech, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday (August 15, 2025) reiterated that the Union government has been attempting to snatch the rights of the State governments. 'The State Governments are forced to depend on the Union government due to the discrimination in devolution of funds and in welfare programmes though Central Acts and court judgments,' Mr. Stalin contended. Finding a Constitutional remedy was only solution for this issue, Mr. Stalin said adding that would help in getting due authority and devolution of funds from the Union government. The existing situation of moving the courts to get the funds due to the State was not in line with the federal principles of the country, he said. 'This would affect the State's development. It would also affect India's integration,' Mr. Stalin said. While the States increasingly needed more power, the rights of the State governments were indeed being snatched in key sectors such as education, medicine, among others. Nine announcements The chief minister also made nine announcements, including expansion of free bus travel for persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, children of construction workers, among others. Earlier, Mr. Stalin hoisted the national flag. During his speech, Mr. Stalin said that the Vidiyal Payanaathittam (free bus travel) would be expanded to benefit persons with disability in routes in hilly areas. In a bid to benefit ex-servicemen from Tamil Nadu, a hostel would be constructed in Madhavaram in Chennai spread over 33,000 at a cost of ₹22 crore. The State government would impart the skill training programme at a cost of ₹15 crore for the benefit of college-going children of construction workers who are registered members of the welfare board, Mr. Stalin said. The monthly aid for ex-servicemen from the State who served during the World War II would be increased to ₹15,000, he said. The monthly pension for freedom fighters would be increased to ₹22,000 and the monthly family pension for families of freedom fighters would be increased to ₹12,000, Mr. Stalin said. A driving school would be set up in each of the districts, he said. Besides, two driving academies in every zone and a State-level driving academy would be set up. Later, the Chief Minister presented various awards. IUML leader K.M. Kadhar Mohideen received the 'Thagaisal Thamizhar Award' and ISRO chairman V. Narayanan received the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award. Arjuna Award recipient Thulasimathi Murugesan received the Kalpana Chawla Award for Courage and Daring Enterprise.
Daily Mirror
29-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Diver's horrifying death after stabbing himself in heart while lost in underwater labyrinth
A tragic death underwater was initially shrouded in mystery — with the end explanation revealing suicide as the cause The untamed beauty of Croatia's Adriatic Sea is a haven for divers, swimmers and fishermen. The island of Šolta, which has a small population of only 1,700, boasts secluded coves including the rarely visited bay Poganica. The bay, which features a cave, is encased in mystery including legends of pirates and mythical sea monsters and locals often give the area a wide birth. Poganica Cave became infamous for a harrowing tragedy in September 2002 when a diver died as he explored the depths of the underwater cavern. The man, identified only as M.K. was one of several divers off the back of a sailing trip who entered the water on Tuesday, September 10 but he would never resurface. He entered the water after a night of fun at around 9.15pm with a 15-liter air cylinder and a dive computer. M.K. descended slowly, the cave entrance beckoned to the diver at nine meters (29.5 ft). The Bay of Poganica Cave lay open, a two-meter wide funnel gradually swallowing light into its dark belly. At 15 meters of depth, it forked out into two labyrinths – one shallow, the other a treacherous plunge into the depths. M.K., oblivious to the danger, chose the latter, the deep gallery descent which dropped down 57-meters. Unknown to the diver, the cave wasn't a normal underwater tunnel with fine silt lining the walls. This could turn the crystal-clear water into a dirty mess if stirred by careless fins. If the silt was disturbed, the murky after effect saw powerful flashlights prove so useless even your own hands couldn't be seen a foot away from your face. Time became a silent enemy for the diver as what started as a carefree dive saw the clock tick by and soon he had used almost half of his tank's air, which contained a total for one hour of diving. This meant he barely had enough for a safe ascent, let alone the decompression stops crucial to avoid the agonizing bends. The darkness and an impaired judgment fuelled by the evening's drinks proved to be a lethal cocktail for M.K. The diver continued on, oblivious to the growing panic that would soon grip those on the surface. According to Cave Diving Accident, at around 10.30pm, over an hour since M.K. entered the water, his friends started to get worried. Two of the divers frantically explored the cave's belly but the vast labyrinth revealed no clues. By 11.41pm, long after M.K.'s air had run out, they was very worried. An emergency call reached the authorities in Split who sent two police divers at dawn, equipped and determined to locate the wayward diver. The pair entered the water to search for M.K. but their dive would also end in tragedy as one of the officers vanished into the deep chasm and drowned. The other policeman managed to get to the surface and broke the water gasping for air. Driven by a sombre resolve, a team of divers re-entered the labyrinth where they relocated the body of the missing police diver at around 24 meters. They continued down to the 54 meter mark where they discovered M.K. still in his gear but with disturbing details painting a grim picture. His regulator was ripped from his mouth, his mask lay abandoned but most disturbingly, a knife was lodged in his chest. The police initially treated the situation as a crime scene and considered homicide as a potential cause of death. A thorough investigation was conducted, which saw every piece of the diver's gear forensically scrutinised. Two crew members were arrested as the truth was sought, other people present when M.K. embarked on his fateful dive were denied the opportunity to leave the country until the investigation concluded. M.K.'s dive computers revealed plenty of data thanks to a history of 37 prior dives. This treasure trove of information provided a glimpse into M.K.'s diving experience, potentially revealing his comfort level and level of expertise. The autopsy results revealed an 11-centimeter stab wound had pierced his chest, puncturing his aorta. The water in his lungs confirmed the grim truth, that he had drowned, succumbing within minutes of the attack. The blood alcohol level added another layer of complexity. While exceeding the legal driving limit, it wasn't necessarily incapacitating. Investigators ruled out several possible scenarios including that he was murdered on the surface, the dive was a premediated murder that happened underwater or an ear injury. Ultimately, police believed the death was caused by suicide. The forensic team's reasoning for his suicide was that the diver found himself in a extremely dangerous situation. The fear of a drawn-out, agonizing death by drowning could, in a panicked state, make self-infliction appear preferable and logical. The death of M.K., alongside the rescue diver, tragically validates the dangers of scuba diving and the challenging environment underwater of the Poganica Bay Cave.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
DMK will remain in power with absolute majority, says Vaiko
MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Saturday said that the DMK would get absolute majority in the 2026 Assembly election in the State. Speaking to reporters here, he said the question of a coalition government would not arise as the people of the State would not accept such an idea. He did not want a coalition government either. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin would continue to lead the Dravidian model government by winning the upcoming Assembly election. The MDMK, after holding intensive consultations with its decision-making bodies, aligned with the DMK to defeat the communal forces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP, the RSS, and other Hindutva forces were working hard to make inroads in the State, he alleged. 'They cannot be allowed to succeed. The MDMK will have no change in its stand in continuing the alliance with the DMK, and the party will work towards the success of the alliance,' he added. Asked to comment on Home Minister Amit Shah's statement that the National Democratic Alliance would form the government in Tamil Nadu, Mr. Vaiko said the former was a person to be sidelined in politics in the country. 'He is a backbone of the Hindutva forces. The people of the State will never accept a coalition government. The electorate will give its overwhelming support to the DMK alliance, and Mr. Shah will witness it,' he asserted. When his attention was drawn on the strong objections raised by the AIADMK for his comment on aligning with it in the past, Mr. Vaiko said he had said that it was a mistake to forge an alliance with the AIADMK that put him behind the bars for 19 months under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). However, he did not utter a word criticising the AIADMK and its leaders M.G. Ramachandran or Jayalalithaa, Mr. Vaiko said.
MTV Lebanon
12-06-2025
- MTV Lebanon
Photos: Drug dealer arrested, drugs found on him
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of ongoing efforts by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution across various Lebanese regions, the Information Division obtained intelligence about an unidentified individual involved in drug trade and promotion in the city of Sidon. Following thorough investigations and surveillance, the division was able to identify the suspect and arrest him on 05-06-2025 in the Haret Saida area. He was identified as: M. K. (born in 1997, Lebanese) Upon searching him, authorities found 11 wraps of crack cocaine, a quantity of marijuana and weed, in addition to a mobile phone. During interrogation, he confessed distributing drugs in the city. The necessary legal procedures were carried out, and he was referred along with the seized items to the competent judicial authority.
Newsweek
10-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Quadruple Rise in Uncommon Cancer Seen in Older Millennials
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new study has found a striking increase in appendix cancer in Americans born after 1945, with older millennials experiencing the most dramatic rise. Appendix cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute, is fortunately very rare, affecting only about 1–2 people in every million annually. However, the study led by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, found that appendiceal adenocarcinoma (AA) diagnoses have more than tripled in those born around 1980 and quadrupled in those born around 1985. While older millennials were those with the highest number of diagnoses, researchers believe that as higher-risk birth cohorts continue to age, it is likely that AA incidence rates will increase in the future. The study was based on data from the National Cancer Institute SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) Program, with the researchers analyzing the incidence of AA in people aged 20 or older from 1975 to 2019. In total, they examined 4,858 confirmed cases. A stock image shows a doctor pressing on a young woman's appendix. A stock image shows a doctor pressing on a young woman's appendix. getty images According to the Cleveland Clinic, sex and age are risk factors for appendix cancer; women are more likely to develop AA, are are those aged 50 and over. Other factors include smoking, a family history of cancer and health conditions such as atrophic gastritis (where the stomach lining becomes chronically inflamed), pernicious anemia (an autoimmune condition which affects the red blood cells) and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome (in which tumors cause ulcers in the stomach and upper small intestine), which have all been linked to a higher risk. Symptoms of appendix cancer vary from person to person—and sometimes can be asymptomatic. When present, symptoms usually include appendicitis, bloating, fluid buildup in the abdomen, increase in waist size, pain in the abdomen or pelvis, changes in bowel habits, nausea, vomiting and a tendency to feel full. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), risk factors for cancer in general include alcohol usage, HPV and obesity, which is associated with a higher risk of 13 types of cancer. These include adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, breast, colon/rectum, uterus, gallbladder, upper stomach, kidneys, liver, ovaries, pancreas, thyroid, meningioma, and multiple myeloma. Do you have a tip on a science story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have a question about appendiceal adenocarcinoma? Let us know via science@ Reference Holowatyj, A. N., Washington, M. K., Goldberg, R. M., & Murphy, C. C. (2025). Birth cohort effects in appendiceal adenocarcinoma incidence across the United States. Annals of Internal Medicine, 178(7).
