Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te, right, holds talks with U.S. House Representative Young Kim in Taipei, Friday, July 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP A U.S. lawmaker urged Taiwan on Friday (July 31, 2026) to approve a drone spending proposal, warning that “time is short” for the island democracy as it faces the threat of…
Chennai: To curb tender irregularities and prevent officials from bypassing mandatory approval norms, the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) has barred urban local bodies from splitting a single project into multiple smaller estimates to evade state govt’s administrative and financial scrutiny.Officials said that for projects above ₹10 crore, the local body must get the approval…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 1, 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…
COIMBATORE: A corporate bond awareness programme for industrial units was held at the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Coimbatore, on Friday with participation from SEBI and stock exchange officials, chamber office-bearers and entrepreneurs.SEBI chief general manager K Saravanan, speaking at a press meet ahead of the event, said corporate bonds offer more advantages…
Another eventful day in the South film industry saw several major developments that kept fans and the film fraternity talking. From industry disputes and promotional updates to heartfelt tributes and viral social media reactions, here are the biggest stories that made headlines in the entertainment world today. SIFCC’s demand to Dhruv Vikram The South Indian…
Scott Simmons, Gulveer Singh Three years ago, Gulveer Singh could not keep up with two-time Olympic medallist Paul Chelimo in training.“His actual top-end speed could not even match world-class women,” said Scott Simmons, Gulveer’s long-time coach.Today, the Indian has rewritten history.On Tuesday night, Gulveer became the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s…
India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi (left) met with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor (right) in Dhaka. Photo: X/@USAmbIndia. India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Friday (July 31, 2026) met with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, in Dhaka. Mr. Gor is on his first visit to Bangladesh in his capacity…
Chennai: DVAC arrested two people in connection with its ongoing investigation into suspected large-scale irregularities in the functioning of Tasmac between 2021 and 2025. The suspects — Karthik and his associate Ramesh from Karur district — were produced before a Chennai court on Friday and remanded in judicial custody.The arrests followed the registration of a…
Action can be good in this fast-paced day, but emotional speed needs to be regulated. July 31, 2026, is Bing Wu Day, or Yang Fire Horse Day in Chinese astrology. It creates a desire to act quickly, certainty, strong responses and movement. According to the daily Chinese horoscope, courage will help you, but anger will…
Coimbatore: Two men were arrested on Friday, in connection with the murder of their friend in a drunken brawl near Bharathiar University on Thursday.Vadavalli police have identified the arrested as S Thilak Surya, 24 and S Akash, 22. Police said the two were friends with the deceased T Sasi Kumar, 25, of Kalveerampalayam. Akash was…