Asian Games badminton: PV Sindhu (Image: Reuters) PV Sindhu once again showed her ability to raise the intensity when it mattered most, overcoming Japan’s Riko Gunji in straight games to storm into the women’s singles quarter-finals of the Arctic Open 2026 on Thursday.The sixth-seeded Indian, a two-time Olympic medallist, prevailed 21-15, 21-15 in 49 minutes…
Tens of thousands of people thronged a Paris square on Thursday (October 8, 2026) demanding better education and less police brutality, as students protested nationwide despite government attempts to ease a crisis that has rocked the country for more than a week. Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country, with…
Chennai: Restricting night events, vehicular movement, and bonfires at beaches 200m from a turtle nesting site, creating ‘no-entry buffer zones’ 3m from eggs, and frequent monitoring have been mandated in the Tamil Nadu forest department’s standard operating procedure (SOP) for marine turtle conservation.The SOP, which was released by forest minister R V Ranjithkumar at the…
On October 8, 2026, Yi Mao Day encourages patience and open dialogue. Individuals of all Chinese zodiac signs should refrain from rushing through dilemmas. Each sign will encounter distinct energies impacting their social exchanges today. Those linked to the Goat, Pig, and Dog may discover fortune in their relationships. Careful strategizing and nurturing growth are…
Two of the relatives fell at the feet of those blocking the way and pleaded for permission ERODE: Dalits of a village near Perundurai in Erode district were forced to fall at the feet of non – dalit residents to get access to a common burial ground for their relative’s funeral on Oct 5, villagers…
Temba Bavuma of South Africa looks on prior to day 3 of the ICC WTC final match between South Africa and Australia at Lords Cricket Ground on June 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) WTC champions South Africa will face current World Test Championship points table leaders Australia in Durban on Friday, with the…
Salman Khan cancels his Mumbai event and flies to Pune following Nana Patekar’s death: ‘Rest in peace, Bhau’ Salman Khan has called off a high-profile Mumbai event following the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar. The event was cancelled on Thursday as a mark of respect for the late star, who died at the age…
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is headed for a showdown, with secretary general Pramod Kumar convening a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Oct 24 to move a no-confidence motion against president Ajay Singh, even as Singh said the federation’s priority must remain the preparation…
The PKK on Thursday (October 8, 2026) accused the Turkish state of doing little to pursue the peace process that began in 2024, despite the Kurdish group having withdrawn all its combat forces from Turkiye. Turkiye’s parliament in August voted through a law offering limited amnesty for militants from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in…
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday alleged that chief minister C Joseph Vijay was struggling to save his minority govt while failing to maintain law and order in Tamil Nadu.Palaniswami said murders and violent incidents were taking place in streets across the state, likening the situation…