Qatar’s Interior Ministry said an explosion resulting from a “technical accident” occurred on Sunday (June 21, 2026) at a factory in Ras Laffan, an industrial city north of the capital Doha and site of the country’s core LNG processing operations. It said several injuries were reported but no leak that “threatens safety”. The Ministry did…
Fishing ban comes to an end Chennai: The first Sunday after the seasonal fishing ban was lifted brought large crowds to Chennai’s Kasimedu harbour. However, celebrations were short-lived as a dramatically thin catch drove fish prices to punishing highs.Species such as sankara, aiyla, vanjiram, nethili, paarai, soorai, crab, and squid arrived in meagre quantities, triggering…
Some days carry a little polish, and this is one of them for you, Virgo. Honor, respect, and social goodwill are easier to attract now because Jupiter supports your public image, while the Moon helps others notice your effort. Doors open with less pushing. Nice change, isn’t it?Still, there’s an odd undercurrent. You may feel…
Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar’s pre-wedding festivities: Shanaya, Arjun, Janhvi and Khushi join family celebrations (Image credits: Instagram) Ahead of her wedding to fiance Rohan Thakkar, Anshula Kapoor’s pre-wedding celebrations have begun in full swing, bringing together members of the Kapoor family for an intimate gathering filled with love and tradition.Shanaya Kapoor recently shared a…
People vote in a runoff between right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda, in Barranquilla, Colombia, June 21, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Colombians began voting in a presidential runoff on Sunday (June 21, 2026), choosing between a hard-right, White House-backed lawyer and a leftist senator to decide the fate…
For much of Sunday, govt hospitals in Chennai were dealing with the fallout of the ammonia leak near Periyapalayam, as workers suffering from exposure were brought in for treatment and their families scrambled for information.The leak claimed two lives and both were reported at a private hospital in Tiruvallur district. As news of the incident…
Steady steps bring a bright day, Taurus. The Moon gives mental clarity, and Jupiter adds grace to your efforts, especially in study, work, and public dealings. You’ll notice that things which felt stuck last week now begin to loosen, like soil after the first proper rain.There’s also a pleasant social current around you. A family…
Seema Kapoor recalls Om Puri’s affair during her pregnancy, losing her baby after their split (Image credits: Instagram) Late actor Om Puri’s first wife, writer-director and author Seema Kapoor, has opened up about the most painful chapter of her life, revealing how their marriage fell apart after another woman entered the actor’s life, how she…
The wife of the former Sri Lankan intelligence chief arrested in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings has alleged harassment by the Criminal Investigation Department. Suresh Sallay, a retired major general and former head of Sri Lanka’s State Intelligence Service, was detained by the police on February 25, as part of a reopened investigation into the…
Pulled up for non-compliance of orders Chennai: Tamil Nadu State Information Commission pulled up the revenue officers of Sholinganallur taluk and South Chennai revenue divisional office for non-compliance of the commission’s orders even after a year in connection with different second appeals and complaint petitions.Information commissioner P Thamarai Kannan (since retired), in his orders dated…