While the stage is set for the FIFA World Cup 2026 commencing on June 11, the mood in the host nations is not entirely euphoric. In Mexico’s capital, where the first match is to be held, teachers associated with the CNTE union have toppled statues of football players and disrupted traffic in their protests for better wages…
NAMAKKAL: The Tamil Nadu Lorry Owners’ Association (TNLOA) has resolved to raise freight rates by 25% with effect from June 15, citing increasing diesel prices. The decision was announced by state president C Dhanraj after an executive committee meeting here on Wednesday.During the meeting, members reviewed concerns such as the rise in diesel costs, freight…
Good news can arrive from an unexpected corner today. Extra earnings, a bonus, a side payment, or some overdue amount may land more easily than you thought. Luck is walking beside you, thanks to a helpful Jupiter influence and a Moon that supports gains beyond the ordinary route.Still, your mind may not stay calm for…
COIMBATORE: The Podanur police in the city on Wednesday arrested four men, including two policemen, on charges of kidnapping two young men and demanding a ransom of Rs 50 for their release. Ironically, the two kidnapped young men were also arrested at the end as police investigations revealed that they were involved in illegal online…
NEW DELHI: Richa Ghosh produced a sensational counterattacking knock but her valiant effort ultimately went in vain as England held their nerve to register a thrilling five-run victory over India in a Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match on Wednesday.After defeating West Indies by 26 runs in their first warm-up game, India came agonisingly close…
The Tamil film industry is in utter despair over the death of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja. Bharathiraja, popularly known as the ‘Iyakkunar Imayam’, changed the face of Tamil cinema with his realistic storytelling and memorable characters. For several decades in his professional career, he made movies focusing on village life, human emotions, and culture. His movies…
Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following the nightclub incident in London, with Joe Root set to lead the side as interim captain.Stokes has been left out of the squad along with fast bowler Gus Atkinson after the pair breached the team’s midnight curfew in the early hours…
Smoke billows after an army Mi-17 helicopter crashed due to a technical fault, in Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, on June 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP An Mi-17 helicopter of the Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday (June 10, 2026), killing all personnel on board, the army said. “There were…
Construction site at Annanagar in Chennai With construction costs rising, homeowners and architects are increasingly exploring material-efficient alternatives that reduce expenses and environmental impact. From filler slab ceilings that use terracotta pots to cut concrete consumption; to fly ash bricks with high recycled content for internal walls, several design choices can significantly lower the use…
Walk carefully today, in body and in speech. The stars ask for caution, especially while driving, crossing busy roads, climbing stairs in a hurry, or handling tools and machinery at work. Mars throws a bit of impatience into your movements, and one rushed moment can create needless trouble.There could be negative news that is in…