Armed men abducted over 60 worshippers from a mosque in Nigeria’s north-central Niger state during Friday (August 21, 2026) prayers, police said on Saturday (August 22, 2026), in the latest mass kidnapping in a region plagued by violent gangs. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said the attackers stormed Kpenya Mosque in the Dekara district of the…
TN’s GATE, JAM training programme for college students sees huge surge in interest this year Chennai: Following the success of Tamil Nadu’s residential training programme for basic science students to crack entrance tests for prestigious institutions such as IITs, NITs and IISERs, there has been a huge surge of interest this year. As many as…
The celestial arrangement today inspires a deep reflection on inefficient practices and the optimization of daily activities. As professionals reassess their strategies, they might uncover new pathways to success. While some zodiac signs should remain vigilant with their communications and finances, others, particularly Sagittarius and Aries, may enjoy significant career advancements and rapid developments. This…
The campaign, inaugurated by corporation commissioner Katta Ravi Teja on Friday, aims at encouraging residents to hand over their textile waste to sanitation workers. COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation has launched a textile waste collection pilot campaign called “Maru Nesavu” (re-weaving) in Ward 33 of the west zone. The campaign, inaugurated by corporation commissioner…
In 1983, ‘Masoom’, Shekhar Kapur’s debut directorial, couldn’t even fill two seats in the opening days, but later everything changed.(Image Credit: Instagram) Released in 1983, ‘Masoom’ marked a new era in Bollywood’s history. In 2 hours and 14 minutes, this movie unraveled the tale of a family that faced anyone’s worst nightmare. It showed how…
India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopich (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand’s run to a historic bronze medal at the BWF World Championships was no accident. It was the result of six weeks of targeted work, tactical tweaks and an unwavering emphasis on patience, said chief national coach Pullela Gopichand on Saturday.The…
The latest lawsuit focused on allegations that TikTok and its China-based parent company ByteDance violated a federal law that requires kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13. File | Photo Credit: Reuters TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending…
Chennai: India must become a creator of artificial intelligence rather than just a consumer, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) on Saturday.Delivering the 41st convocation address in Vellore, she said the Union govt was investing substantially in the fields of semiconductors, computing infrastructure, defence and robotics through the India…
AQUARIUS Weekly Horoscope – Innovation, Stability, and Purpose Lead You Toward Meaningful Success (AI Image) The week opens with mixed weather in your mind, Aquarius. One part of you wants to move ahead boldly, especially with practical matters, while another part keeps pausing and asking, “Am I missing something?” Trust that feeling.Early in the week,…
COIMBATORE: Tamil Nadu Association of Cottage and Micro Enterprises (TACT) has urged electricity minister R Nirmalkumar to immediately put on hold TNPDCL’s ongoing drive to collect additional security deposits from micro and small enterprises, citing severe financial stress on the sector.In a petition, TACT Coimbatore district president James said Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited…