Ukraine hit more oil facilities deep inside Russia in overnight attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday (August 6, 2026), as Kyiv kept up its campaign to undermine Moscow’s wartime economy and embarrass the Kremlin. The repeated strikes have caused fuel shortages and rattled Russians. Ukrainians, meanwhile, are enduring regular barrages that Kyiv’s depleted air defences…
Minister R Vinoth presents the agriculture budget in assembly on Thursday CHENNAI: The TVK govt’s first agricultural budget on Thursday set the goal of increasing Tamil Nadu’s annual foodgrain production from the present 121 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) to 131 LMT over the next five years. To achieve this, the govt plans to bring 52,600…
Mars and Moon in Taurus boost professional drive and business progress today. Saturn’s influence highlights accountability and private debts behind public triumphs. Leos in specific fields may experience accelerated commercial activity and should bargain wisely. Disciplined work done away from public attention will improve future public moves. Success requires patience, preparation, and clear boundaries for…
Coimbatore: Coimbatore-based farmers’ associations on Thursday said several announcements in the agriculture budget presented by minister R Vinoth were disappointing, alleging that they appeared to favour agricultural traders rather than cultivators. Tamizhaga Vivasayigal Sangam stated that announcements relating to protective covers for mangoes and banana bunches, seed sales, wildlife repellents, agricultural tonics, growth promoters, micro-irrigation,…
BENGALURU: In one of the most high-profile appointments of coaches in Karnataka cricket, the KSCA has roped in former Indian pacer and state skipper R Vinay Kumar as the head coach for the upcoming season.The 42-year-old, the most successful captain of Karnataka, is learnt to have been cleared by the Cricket Administrative Committee (CAC), which…
The quote of the day by Denzel Washington reads, “The real enemies aren’t the ones on the outside; they’re on the inside.”(Image credits: Instagram) With commanding presence, unmatched energy, and innate skills, Denzel Washington continues to impact the culture and landscape of cinema. Earning two Academy Awards, his inspirational filmography gives a voice to morally…
India’s captain Shubman Gill, (left), and head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session. (PTI) India will begin their preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka with a three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI, starting on Friday at the Nondescripts Cricket Club. The fixture comes just days before the opening Test…
U.S. President Donald Trump. | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump said on Thursday (August 6, 2026) that the United States has a vast supply of munitions and threatened those who suggested otherwise with jail terms as his frustration with the Iran war boiled over. The Republican leader lashed out on his Truth Social platform…
CHENNAI: Ishwer Dutt, IDSE, has assumed office as additional director general (projects) of Military Engineer Services in Chennai. The office of additional director general (projects) executes and monitors all the engineering-related services for the Army in the southern part of the country in addition to the DRDO and the Coast Guard.Ishwer Dutt is an officer…
August sixth, twenty twenty-six, brings an energetic atmosphere ripe for important decisions. The Yang Water Rat day enhances intuition but insists on careful verification of facts. While some zodiac signs should tread lightly, others could seize strategic gains. A well-thought-out plan will benefit Dragon and Monkey folks immensely, while Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Dog, and…