A commercial vessel passes through an international shipping lane off Yemen’s Hanish Island in the Red Sea. File. | Photo Credit: AFP A Minister in Yemen’s internationally recognised government on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) accused Houthi rebels of working under Iranian guidance to establish a system to impose fees for ships transiting the Red Sea…
Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss was unanimously re elected as PMK president for another year at the party’s general council (GC) on Wednesday. The incumbent general secretary Vadivel Ravanan and treasurer M Thilagabama will also continue as general secretary and treasurer for another year.This was the first GC meeting held after PMK founder S Ramadoss…
This is a day when ambition is present, but it is important to be careful with ego. The Day of Jia Chen (Yang Wood Dragon Day) in Chinese Astrology falls on July 29, 2026. It creates a strong desire for public attention, planning, progress and growth. This daily Chinese horoscope indicates that progress will be…
While Sanjeev Kumar is popular for being one of the best actors in Hindi cinema, fans continue to feel his void as he passed away too soon. He passed away in November 1985 at the age of 47. Sachin Pilgaonkar once shared the heartbreaking story of what was supposed to be his final meeting with…
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career that spanned more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Venezuela’s Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana, ending…
Smoke rises following an Israeli controlled-explosion on the village of Kfartibnit as seen from Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on July 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP The Israeli military accused Hezbollah of a “blatant violation of the ceasefire” in Lebanon on Wednesday (July 29, 2026), saying the Iran-backed militant group had fired a drone at…
Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister participated during a special lecture on “The Art of Doing Economic Reforms†held at M O P Vaishnav College for Women, Nungambakkam, Chennai on Wednesday. Chennai: Reforms in the process for reclaiming underlying shares and unclaimed dividends have led to a significant clearance…
This month, you could feel inspired to start something that truly matters. But excitement can make you forget practical boundaries. August will reward imagination when it is backed by discipline. Sawan will be from the 30th of July to the 28th of August 2026. Its spiritual mood will help you direct emotional energy to prayer,…
COIMBATORE: Coimbatore corporation commissioner Katta Ravi Teja on Wednesday ordered suspension construction work on a sewage treatment plant (STP) near Chinnavedampatti lake.This decision was prompted by concerns raised by residents and farmers who have been protesting against the project. The corporation commissioner inspected the site and interacted with the residents of that area on Wednesday.During…
Sunny Deol has been making headlines following the launch of the trailer for his upcoming film ‘Batwara 1947’. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the Partition-era drama also stars Shabana Azmi and Preity G Zinta and is slated to hit theatres on August 14, 2026.The trailer launch turned into an emotional affair when Santoshi recalled veteran actor…