Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike at al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on August 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Gaza’s civil defence agency and medical sources said Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory on Saturday (August 1, 2026) killed two people and significantly damaged a hospital’s medical supply warehouses….
Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss dubbed the Tamil Nadu govt’s decision to approach the Supreme Court over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute a “delayed but correct step”. In a statement on Saturday, he cautioned the state against engaging in bilateral negotiations with Karnataka on the river dispute or the proposed Mekedatu dam project.Anbumani noted that the…
The Chinese horoscope for the week shows a special change in the Chinese calendar. The week begins with the energy of metal. Metal energy is all about sharp words, discipline and rules. Then water energy makes for emotions, private thoughts, and deeper conversations. According to Chinese astrology, the week recommends the Chinese zodiac signs to…
Gyanesh Kumar was speaking at the 30th convocation at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Coimbatore on Saturday. COIMBATORE: Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday said the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been carried out successfully in India while similar exercises in countries like the United States have not been implemented. He said…
Singer Sonu Thukral filed a police complaint alleging that a viral clip from his song “Jugni,” featuring Jacqueline Fernandez, was AI-doctored to show a wardrobe malfunction. He shared proof of the complaint on Instagram, promising to speak publicly soon. Neither Jacqueline nor others linked to the song have responded yet. Singer Sonu Thukral has lodged…
India’s Priya Ghanghas added another gold to the country’s remarkable boxing campaign, defeating Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh by a 4-1 split decision in the women’s 60kg final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday. The victory marked India’s fourth boxing gold medal of the day, continuing the nation’s dominance inside the ring at Glasgow 2026. Al-Ahmadieh…
Sri Lanka’s police personnel stand guard after a riot outside the Mahara Prison complex on the outskirts of Colombo on August 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP At least one inmate was killed, and another six were taken to hospital after a riot at a prison outside Sri Lanka’s capital on Saturday (August 1, 2026),…
Employers to verify community certificates within initial years of an staff’s service ‘Cannot tolerate the use of delayed procedures as a dangling sword’ Chennai: A full bench of Madras high court has held that verification into the genuineness of a community certificate or caste status of a govt employee remains legally permissible even after their…
The week opens with a strange mix of fire and fog. Early on, you’ll feel brave enough to attempt something others may avoid, and that can be useful if you’ve been putting off a call, a visit, or a small but important errand. Short trips, quick meetings, and back and forth movement are likely. Still,…
COIMBATORE: Coimbatore corporation rewarded four residents of ward 38 with silver gifts for implementing the four-bin source segregation system. The newly introduced Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management Rules 2026 mandate segregation of waste into four categories — wet, dry, sanitary, and special wastes. Interestingly, west zone has appeared to be the forerunner in implementing the…