Israeli operations in Gaza have killed 1,257 Palestinians since October last year, when the two sides agreed to a ceasefire backed by Mr. Trump, according to the territory’s Health Ministry. File | Photo Credit: AP Hamas said on Saturday (August 8, 2026) it remained ready to proceed with a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan and urged…
Road shrinks pond, workers ruin the rest Chennai: A freshwater pond two decades ago, Mangani Kuttai today has little resemblance to a waterbody. The 1.4-acre pond on the Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Radial Road, located barely 3km from Pallavaram Periya Eri, has been reduced by road expansion, dumping and encroachment, with its remaining portion now being used to…
The day calls for effort, not for quick cuts. Mars is your ruler and is pressing you at a practical angle this morning, and the Moon stimulates work and obligation therefore even the simplest tasks could feel more difficult than typical.Still, this pressure has a purpose. If you place your shoulders on the steering wheel,…
COIMBATORE: Volunteers on Saturday launched a pilot initiative at Sulur Periyakulam (big tank) to convert water hyacinth into organic manure on site, aiming at tackling the invasive weed while cutting removal costs for local bodies.The initiative is being led by C Prasanth, director of Recompose-Recycling Pvt Ltd, along with colleague Saranraj, in coordination with Noyyal…
Veteran actor Tej Sapru has opened up about a memorable incident involving Rajesh Khanna, revealing that the Hindi cinema legend once unexpectedly abused him on a film set. He also clarified that Rajesh later apologised and made amends. Sapru described Khanna as a man of contradictions, someone who could be arrogant at the peak of…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that UEFA funds were used to finance a severance package for a former employee with whom he allegedly had a relationship during his time as UEFA general secretary.The allegations, published in an investigation by The Daily Telegraph, claim the…
Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage, repeatedly attacking ships it accuses of attempting to circumvent its preferred route. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The UAE accused Iran on Saturday (August 8, 2026) of targeting a tanker belonging to its state-owned oil company in the Strait…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt has reconstituted the state law commission and named Justice D Krishnakumar, former chief justice of Manipur high court as its chairperson. The commission has been tasked with suggesting suitable modifications or amendments to plug loopholes in existing laws and recommend social and economic legislative measures. It will also suggest ways and…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 9, 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…
Aimed at creating public awareness against drug abuse, the marathon organised by the district police was held on the Madukkarai – Madampatti West Bypass Road in Coimbatore Coimbatore: More than 12,000 people took part in an awareness marathon organised by the Coimbatore district police at Madukkarai on Saturday morning.The marathon was organised to emphasise on…