SALEM: The water level in the Mettur dam rose by nine feet over the past 14 days — from Aug 4 to 17 — to 81.85 feet though the left bank remained dry. Storage in the dam rose by 8.57 tmc feet in the period.The full reservoir level of the dam is 120 feet, with…
The official cause of Hayden Panettiere’s death is yet to be confirmed, with an autopsy pending. Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Scream and Heroes, has passed away at the age of 36. The initial investigation into her death has found no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances, according to…
New Delhi: There was a time when Ashmita Chaliha could only watch while fellow players were training, travelling and discussing their next tournaments.The Assam shuttler was confined to rehabilitation for a career-threatening medial meniscus tear in her right knee that she sustained during the 2024 Korea Open in Aug. She was repeating the same exercises…
Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike. | Photo Credit: AFP A Russian attack targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Izmail district in the southern region of Odesa overnight, Ukrainian authorities said on Monday. Fires caused by the attack have been extinguished, the authorities added on the Telegram messaging app. Russia’s Defence Ministry…
Puhazh Gandhi PEvery monsoon in South India revives India’s oldest interstate river dispute — the Mullaperiyar. Kerala seeks decommissioning of the 130-year-old masonry dam, citing the safety of nearly a crore people living downstream; Tamil Nadu maintains it remains structurally sound after repeated court-directed strengthening, and that its water sustains agriculture and drinking water for…
On August 17, 2026, a Gui Hai Day, emotions run high, prompting a need for sensitivity and intuition regarding personal security. Pay attention to the messages conveyed, as they may contain vital truths wrapped in subtlety. Those born under the Snake and Monkey signs should tread cautiously in their communication and decision-making, whereas Rabbits and…
Those engaged in the illegal activity, abandoned the vehicles and fled on seeing the police approaching Krishnagiri: An earthmover and three tractors which were involved in illegal sand mining near Nagarasampatty in Krishnagiri district, were seized during the early hours of Monday.According to an officer, sand was being illegally excavated from the Nagaleri Lake under…
Debutant filmmaker Uday Chauhan’s Telugu film Pallaburusu, starring Sudhakar Reddy and Murlidhar Goud, has received high praise from renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Backed by Nagarjuna’s production banner, the film was released in theatres on August 14 and has been receiving a positive response from audiences. Anurag Kashyap calls the film unmissable Anurag Kashyap took to…
Team India (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India head coach Craig Fulton has urged his side to show greater composure and sharpen their defensive discipline against Pakistan after England exposed their weaknesses in a 2-4 defeat in their second Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup on Monday.India produced a strong first half…
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked what they described as a Saudi military ship and four escort vessels in the Red Sea with missiles, according to the group’s military spokesperson Yahya Saree on Telegram on Monday (August 17, 2026). There was no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities. Mocha is a Red Sea port near the Bab el-Mandeb…