India’s campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, will enter its final day on Saturday, with athletes competing across 10 disciplines.Indian athletes will have several opportunities to add to the medal tally, with events in archery, cricket, hockey and wrestling among those to watch. As the competition comes to a close for India,…
Russian aerial attacks forced the partial closure on Friday (October 2, 2026) of three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor said, in Moscow’s latest effort to disrupt life in the city. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s top diplomat said officials have received separate proposals for a partial truce with Russia from the United…
COIMBATORE: Backward classes welfare minister V Sampath Kumar on Friday launched Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) govt’s expanded women’s free bus travel initiative, ‘Vetri Payanam’, at Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand in Coimbatore, and said people had delivered a fitting rebuke to those who mocked the scheme as “osi payanam” (free journey).The launch, held on Gandhi Jayanti,…
Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar (AP Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has predicted that Virat Kohli will finish his international career with 98 centuries.In a video posted by Cricinfo on X, Chopra was asked how many centuries Kohli would have by the time he retires. He replied 98. Kohli, who only plays ODI now,…
Komal Rani Swarnkar HITS BACK at Divya Khossla and Kashmera Shah amid affair rumours with Govinda; says, ‘We will continue to be seen together, if that bothers anyone, let them burn’ Komal Rani Swarnkar, who is at the centre of the controversy over her alleged affair with actor Govinda, has responded to the criticism. On…
Arjun Prasad turns promise into IGPL title, Ganapathy finishes runner-up NEW DELHI: Arjun Prasad did not have to wait long for his first Indian Golf Premier League title. Just his second appearance on the IGPL and his first in India was enough for the young professional to turn promise into a trophy at the \…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met last week for a summit aimed at easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The meeting produced agreements on trade and rare earths, along with unusually warm public messaging from both sides. But major differences over Taiwan, technology and the broader strategic rivalry remain….
The roadshow drew crowds along several stretches, with people gathering outside their homes and at junctions to catch a glimpse of Vijay. MADURANTAKAM: With just four days left for the Oct 6 bypolls, Tamil Nadu chief minister and TVK president C Joseph Vijay on Friday took his campaign through more than 30 villages in Madurantakam…
Venus goes retrograde on October 3, which impacts love, beauty, and financial decisions. Several actions are advised against, including rekindling old relationships and making significant changes in appearance. Additionally, engaging in expensive shopping sprees should be reconsidered during this period. The retrograde phase also suggests avoiding major commitments such as engagements or co-signing loans. This…
Yash Rathod (PTI file photo) Yash Rathod and Shams Mulani batted for more than 36 overs in a crucial eighth-wicket partnership as India A held on for a thrilling draw against Australia A on the fourth day of the second and final four-day match in Puducherry on Friday.India A won the two-match series 1-0 after…
