U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., on August 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States on Thursday (August 20, 2026) warned allies and China to join President Donald Trump’s new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, vowing that Washington would “collapse this regime” in…
Coimbatore: Thanjavur-based startup Pullinam Aerospace Technologies has signed a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Coimbatore-based Skyworks Aviation International to supply 100 light aircraft in a deal valued at Rs 175 crore to Rs 200 crore.The agreement covers Pullinam’s PAT-LSA01, an indigenous two-seater Conventional Take-Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft currently under development in both electric…
Panchang Today is your day’s quiet compass, a practical guide rooted in the Hindu calendar’s old wisdom. It helps you plan with precision, not guesswork, by aligning daily choices with the Moon’s mood, the Nakshatra’s nature, and the day’s shifting auspicious and inauspicious windows. In busy India, where family, work, and faith run side by…
COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore district police arrested three men in connection with two separate murder cases reported in Karumathampatti and Sultanpet police station limits on Wednesday.The first murder occurred near Ramachiyampalayam around 3.30pm. S Devadass, 35, of Salem, who was residing at Karanampettai in Tirupur district, was stabbed to death near the Noyyal river. Preliminary inquiries…
Taylor Swift fans are convinced that the pop superstar has a big announcement on the cards.Just a month after her marriage to NFL star Travis Kelce, Swifties noted mysterious green ‘TS’ logos appearing at various locations. While the spottings were first brushed aside, the buzz picked up after the Empire State Building turned green on…
A Messi shirt gifted to former Manchester United masseur Rod Thornley has sold for more than six times the price of a Ronaldo jersey from the same collection/Credits: MatchWornShirt A Lionel Messi shirt from his Barcelona days has sold for £48,608 ($66,107) at auction, comfortably exceeding the price paid for a Cristiano Ronaldo shirt sold…
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat salutes during the flag-hoisting ceremony at the RSS headquarters in Nagpur | Photo Credit: ANI Officials of a U.S. advisory body on religious freedom have called for sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and asked the American government not to extend diplomatic courtesies to its leaders or…
Mid-size SUVs accounted for 18.2% of domestic PV sales in the first quarter of FY27 Chennai: Indian car buyers’ love for SUVs is moving up the price ladder. After years in which compact SUVs powered the country’s shift away from hatchbacks and sedans, mid-size SUVs are now taking a bigger slice of the passenger vehicle…
There is fire in your step today, Libra. You may feel brave enough to attempt something unusual, take initiative, or say yes to a short trip that breaks the routine.Mars lends courage, but the Moon makes reactions quick, so use that strength with care. This is the kind of day where confidence can help you…
COIMBATORE: A 62-year-old man in Coimbatore district was cheated of Rs 24.93 lakh in a part-time online job scam.According to police, V Subburaj, 62, of Pollachi received an advertisement on the Telegram messaging app offering a part-time job involving hotel booking and writing reviews on hotels. A cyber fraudster, using the Telegram handle @Miaaaana577, enticed…