U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor. File. | Photo Credit: ANI U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor on Saturday (August 1, 2026) discussed bilateral ties, trade and investment with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and called on Dhaka to join the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, local media reported. In a meeting with PM Rahman…
The renovation will enable the check dam to store up to 5.9 million cubic feet of water received through the Athikadavu–Avinashi scheme, besides rainwater during the monsoon. COIMBATORE: Renovation work on the Salaiyur check dam across the Kousika river in Coimbatore district began on Saturday morning. The project is being undertaken by Kousika Neerkarangal, an…
The week opens on a lighter note, Gemini, and you’ll feel it almost at once. A pressure that has been sitting on your chest begins to lift, especially around work and family responsibilities. If the past few days felt like walking through sticky heat, this week starts with a cooler breeze. Working conditions improve early,…
‘I was drawn to this film’s attempt to step into an untapped genre for Gujarati cinema’: Deepak Tijori reveals why he said yes to Gujarati film ‘Get Set Go’ after rejecting several offers – Exclusive Veteran Bollywood actor Deepak Tijori is a familiar face from the 1990s with notable performances in films like ‘Aashiqui’, ‘Jo…
Following Ben Stokes’ retirement from international cricket, England have turned to a familiar face to lead their Test side once again. While there had been widespread speculation that Harry Brook could take over the captaincy, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has instead entrusted the role to Joe Root, who is set to begin…
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay CHENNAI: The TVK IT wing on Saturday said chief minister C Joseph Vijay was handling the Cauvery issue keeping in mind the welfare of Tamil Nadu farmers and Tamils living in Karnataka as the priority. In a post on X, the TVK IT wing accused DMK of playing…
The week opens on a scratchy note, Aries. Early on, your mood may feel like a sky full of low clouds, heavy with irritation, expense and the sense that small things are getting under your skin. A younger sibling or someone who behaves like one may test your patience. At home too, words can turn…
Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Zakhm, drawn from his own life, faced months of censorship battles under the NDA government. He was disturbed when Asha Parekh, then CBFC head, suggested clearance from Bal Thackeray or LK Advani. The film underperformed initially but later became a cult classic, with its themes remaining relevant today. Mahesh Bhatt has…
Gianni Infantino (PTI Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has withdrawn his proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup after facing widespread opposition from football bodies across the world.The decision came after several major football organisations, including UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation, opposed the proposal. FIFA also…
Spanish soldiers find a migrant hiding in a tunnel at the Tarajal beach, after mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, on August 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters “The death toll in Spain‘s Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed to 67,” the Spanish…