When Ahmad Vahidi was appointed deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in December 2025, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, then Iran’s Supreme Leader, wrote in his decree that the Brigadier General’s elevation was aimed at “enhancing operational readiness and addressing the spiritual and material needs” of the IRGC. Gen. Vahidi’s appointment came months after…
Chennai: Residents across Chennai city, Tambaram and Avadi can now submit their household details online as the self-enumeration process for the first phase of Census of India 2027 has begun ahead of the door-to-door house-listing exercise scheduled from Aug 1.Self-enumeration can be done through the Census portal using a mobile phone or computer. Once the…
A bright, brisk sort of day opens for you, Aries. The Moon gives support to your fire, and Jupiter casts a helpful glance on learning, confidence, and public presence. That is why you won’t feel stuck in small worries. You’ll be moving with purpose, and people will be able to see the vibrancy in your…
Priyanka Chopra calls Nick Jonas ‘Babu’; actress says, ‘My hands don’t work when Nick is at home’ Global star Priyanka Chopra is celebrating her 44th birthday today. The occasion has also brought renewed attention to one of her recent appearances on the Jonas Brothers’ podcast, where she shared amusing details about her relationship with husband…
Hello and welcome to Day 38 of this sprawling World Cup.There is a hilarious scene in Yes, Minister when the Right Hoodwinked, sorry, Right Honourable Jim Hacker asks whether nuclear weapons are absolutely necessary. Surely, if push came to shove, the United States would protect Britain from Russia?A flabbergasted Sir Humphrey Appleby declares that Hacker…
This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The story so far: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday (July 16, 2026) issued an order announcing amended immigration rules that blamed the so-called “Duration of Status loophole”, which allegedly allowed “foreign students, exchange visitors and media representatives to remain in the…
CHENNAI: The Chennai city police on Saturday arrested two more men in connection with the alleged ₹35crore bribery attempt targeting TVK MLA N Ilaiyaraja, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 14. Police also seized ₹2.82 crore in unaccounted cash from the two men during the investigation.The latest to be arrested have…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 19, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Two LPG cylinders exploded sending thick smoke into the air and creating panic in the locality Coimbatore: LPG cylinders in two neighbouring houses exploded at Yamuna Nagar in Thoppampatti Pirivu near Thudiyalur on Friday night. The incident took place in a line of houses that share the same roof and are connected by wooden rafters…
Arun Govil recalls being rejected for Lord Ram before landing iconic role in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan; opens up on playing King Dasharath in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Veteran actor Arun Govil revisited the role that transformed his life as he attended the grand Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday. The…