A drone strike by the Sudanese army killed 53 people at a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan, local authorities said on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), the latest in a wave of deadly attacks. Authorities in Abyei district said the strike hit Amiet market on Monday (October 19). They accused the…
Chennai: In view of visa-related issues in the US and difficulty finding jobs in the UK, city students are increasingly looking to East Asian countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Malaysia for higher education and internships. These countries are attracting students with post-study work visas, affordable fees and advanced research.“Due to the…
General:A few days just fall into place, and today feels like one of those. Success arrives from multiple angles simultaneously, matching your lively air‑sign temperament. Mercury, your ruling planet, is especially keen today, while Jupiter boosts your confidence, making your plans encounter far less opposition than normal.Calls connect. Replies come. You won’t need to push…
COIMBATORE: The state govt’s move to grant a 60-day parole for five convicts of the 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blasts case last week has triggered a backlash from BJP.BJP leaders in Tamil Nadu accused the TVK govt of ‘minority appeasement’ and linked the parole decision to TVK’s alliance with IUML. However, VMS Mustafa, a TVK…
Mariah Carey has won a legal battle after a judge dismissed her brother Morgan Carey’s defamation lawsuit over her memoir. (Photo: Facebook) Mariah Carey has won a legal battle against her brother, Morgan Carey, after a judge dismissed his defamation lawsuit over the singer’s 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. According to reports by…
Devender Kumar leads India’s historic 1-2-3 finish in men’s discus throw (Image: X) India scripted a memorable podium sweep at the Asian Para Games, with Devender Kumar, Rakesh and Pardeep Kumar claiming gold, silver and bronze, respectively, in the men’s discus throw F43/F44/F62/F64 final. Devender led the Indian charge with 781 Raza points, while Rakesh…
Palestinians walk past buildings destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza City on October 20, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four Palestinians, including a married couple and a 17-year-old, in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday (October 15, 2026), health officials said. Medics said an Israeli…
CHENNAI: Baby Sahana Ravi did not take up para table tennis in pursuit of medals or rewards. She wanted to prove a point. As a young basketball she was teased by her able-bodied peers for the way she walked and for leading her team in school. The 22-year-old from Tamil Nadu was determined to show…
The Devil Tarot card for October 20 highlights the importance of questioning attachments and dependencies in relationships. Venus square Pluto introduces tension between desire and control, urging a closer examination of motives. The Sun in Libra emphasizes the need for balance and mutual respect in any bond. Open communication is vital for couples to address…
Kanthavelan has performed the last rites of more than 1,800 victims of road and train accidents, whose bodies were not claimed, destitute patients and elderly people abandoned by their families. COIMBATORE: Relatives and others initially mocked him, calling him ‘Vettiyan’ (gravedigger). But S Kanthavelan never let the taunts deter him. He, in fact, wears the…