Cyclone Michaung: DMK MPs demand Rs 5,000 crore interim relief for TN from Centre

Lok Sabha Elections: First Phase Voting, Exclusive Insights with KV Lakshmana| Oneindia News

As India's initial voting phase begins, it offers a chance to contest for 102 seats, with Tamil Nadu emerging as a pivotal battleground boasting 39 seats. Senior Journalist KV Lakshmana shares insights on the DMK and BJP's prospects in the state. Additionally, the whereabouts of the AIADMK in the electoral fray are also discussed. #loksabhafirstphase #loksabhafirstphaseand #loksabhapollstamilnadu #loksabhatv #loksabhaelection #loksabhasurvey2024maharashtra #Electionslive #PMModi #Stalin #Modi #Politics #RahulGandhi #Oneindia #Oneindia news ~PR.152~ED.102~GR.125~HT.96~

PM Modi Targets DMK with Jayalalithaa Reference Amid BJP's Solo Fight in Tamil Nadu | Oneindia News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes a swipe at the DMK by invoking the memory of J Jayalalithaa, as the BJP faces the challenge of making inroads in Tamil Nadu's political landscape dominated by Dravidian parties. Explore the BJP's strategy in Tamil Nadu as it navigates a solo electoral battle in a traditionally challenging terrain. Stay informed with the latest updates on Tamil Nadu's political dynamics ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. #PMModi #Jayalalithaa #DMK #BJPTamilNadu #MKStalin #TamilNadu #TamilNaduNews #LokSabhaElections2024 #LSElections24 #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.101~HT.98~

Katchatheevu Island: DMK Fires Back at EAM Jaishankar: Saravanan Annadurai's Rebuttal |Oneindia News

Watch DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai react to External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar's allegations of DMK's lack of responsibility on the Katchatheevu issue. With tensions escalating, Annadurai's response sheds light on the ongoing political debate surrounding this contentious matter. #SaravananAnnadurai #Katchatheevu #KatchatheevuIsland #KatchatheevuIslandDispute #KatchatheevuIslandIssue #LokSabhaElections #LokSabhaElections2024 #BJPvsDMK #BJP #DMK #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.102~GR.125~HT.96~

Deadly Storms Forecast to Cross 1,000 Miles of the US

Deadly Storms , Forecast to Cross , 1,000 Miles of the US. 'Newsweek' reports meteorologists have warned that a life-threatening storm could impact millions of people across the central United States this week. On April 23, AccuWeather issued a warning regarding , "one of the most widespread severe weather events so far in 2024.". According to AccuWeather, the incoming storm , "will unleash tornadoes, hard-hitting hail and damaging winds across a dozen states.". On April 25, the first storm of the system is set to arrive, closely followed by subsequent storms expected to last throughout the weekend. AccuWeather warned the storms are expected to pose a , "significant risk to lives and property.". All modes of severe weather are likely with the multiple-day event in the central U.S, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'. Two storms, off the Pacific coast on Tuesday, will swing across the West and cause moisture to surge northward from the Gulf of Mexico while, at the same time, temperatures surge, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'. 'Newsweek' reports that the states at greatest risk are:, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. According to AccuWeather, the storm is expected to cross an estimated 1,000 miles on April 26, passing into central Texas all the way from southern Minnesota. . In addition to dangerous storm conditions, the National Weather Service has warned that critical fire weather conditions, "will also be present across parts of the Southwest into the southern High Plains."

Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns

Tennessee Passes Bill , Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns. The Tennessee House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 68-28 on April 23, CBS News reports. The legislation would grant some teachers and staff the right to carry concealed handguns at public schools. The bill will now be sent to Republican Gov. Bill Lee to either sign or veto. . If signed into law, the legislation would represent the largest expansion of gun access in Tennessee since the deadly shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville last year. Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police. Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police. Other teachers and students' parents would not be privy to the information. . If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. . If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. . School districts would need to grant permission as well. A background check and 40 hours of training would also be mandatory. However, school staff would be prohibited from carrying their guns during events at stadiums, gymnasiums or auditoriums. . Protesters shouted "Blood on your hands" after the bill was passed by the House on April 23

Memphis Mass Shooting: Multiple casualties as gunfire erupts during party in Orange Mound| Oneindia

A tragic incident unfolded in Memphis, Tennessee, where two individuals lost their lives and fourteen others sustained severe injuries during a mass shooting at a block party. Interim Police Chief CJ Davis informed ABC24 that the shooting occurred around 7 p.m. local time on Saturday at the intersection of Carnes Avenue and Grand Street, near Orange Mound Park. #MemphisShooting #OrangeMoundTragedy #GunViolence #CommunitySafety #EndViolenceNow #StopTheShootings #MemphisStrong #PrayForOrangeMound #JusticeForVictims #SafeCommunities ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~HT.96~

This Day in History: Martin Luther King Jr. Is Assassinated

This Day in History: , Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Is Assassinated. April 4, 1968. King was shot and killed as he stood on the second-floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. The “apostle of nonviolence” had gone to Memphis in support of a sanitation workers' strike. Widely recognized as the most prominent face of the American Civil Rights Movement, Dr. King was just 39 years old. In a prophetic speech the night before his murder, King stated that, “I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you.". Petty criminal James Earl Ray was arrested two months later and eventually pleaded guilty to King's assassination. After being sentenced to 99 years in prison, Ray recanted his confession. Questions of a conspiracy to assassinate Dr. King continue to linger. King's death sparked riots in more than 100 American cities. On April 9, tens of thousands of mourners lined the streets of Atlanta to pay their respects on the day King was laid to rest