A weekend attack by militants affiliated to the Islamic State group killed 48 people in the Menaka region of eastern Mali, a lawmaker told the Associated Press on Tuesday (October 20, 2026). Fighters from Islamic State in Sahel Province, or ISSP, attacked on Sunday (October 18) night into Monday (October 19) morning, and casualties included…
Chennai: A drug trafficking gang forced young women to buy and peddle drugs after blackmailing them using photographs taken after getting them addicted to narcotics. The racket came to light after Kilpauk police arrested three people, including two women, and seized 50g of methamphetamine near Egmore.Police said the gang procured narcotics from Bengaluru and Hyderabad…
Today, Venus retrograde in Scorpio influences feelings in relationships and may lead to misunderstandings. People are encouraged to communicate concerns directly and avoid making assumptions about their partners’ actions. Zodiac signs like Scorpio and Aquarius may experience intensified emotions, leading to jealousy or misunderstandings. Taking time to process feelings before reacting can help maintain trust…
Actor and director SJ Suryah has shared an interesting story about how he got the name he is known by today. The filmmaker, whose original name is S. Justin Selvaraj, recalled how director Vasanth suggested the name SJ Suryah. His recollection also mentions a connection to superstar Rajinikanth, adding an interesting detail to his early…
Lionel Messi’s latest botanical honour takes his Guinness World Records tally to six species, including animals, fossils and fungi. A sage plant discovered in the Peruvian Andes has become the sixth species named after Lionel Messi, extending a record already shared by a lizard, spider, fossil brachiopod, condor and fungus. The newly described Salvia messii…
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives for the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting on October 20, 2026 | Photo Credit: ANI There can be no justification for terrorism and no double standards in tackling the menace, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday, called on the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation…
COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore corporation on Tuesday launched a six-day special medical camp drive in the city following recent heavy rainfall, with 1,813 people receiving medical assistance on day one.The camps were conducted on Tuesday at 33 locations associated with the respective urban primary health centres.A three-member team, comprising a doctor, a nurse and an assistant,…
A tense alignment between Venus in Scorpio and Pluto in Aquarius highlights potential power struggles within relationships. Those influenced by this aspect are urged to reassess deep-seated habits that perpetuate inequities. The Moon in Aquarius further ignites questions about old expectations and societal norms. As this energy affects both love and career segments, a careful…
Krishnagiri: A 51-year-old man murdered his wife following a domestic dispute and later died by suicide in Chinna Elasagiri near Hosur in Krishnagiri district in the early hours of Tuesday.The deceased have been identified as Lakshmayya, 51, and his wife Vinodha, 46, of Balaji Nagar in Chinna Elasagiri. The couple hailed from Jesurajapuram near Anchetty…
Former Australian cricketer David Warner questioned the lack of attendance (Image: IANS) The ongoing Test series between South Africa and Australia has sparked a debate over the popularity of red-ball cricket, with former Australian opener David Warner expressing disappointment over the lack of spectators at the venues. Despite featuring the world’s top two Test teams,…