Chennai: The 16th Finance Commission of India (FCI) has recommended more than ₹27,000 crore under three major grant categories for urban local bodies (ULBs) in the state for 2026-2031, besides a special infrastructure component and a one-time urbanisation premium.According to municipal administration and water supply (MAWS) department policy note for this financial year, presented by…
There’s a pleasant hum around your day, like a house where every fan is working and nobody is arguing. Happiness can come from more than one place. Both the Moon and Jupiter support good luck, good news and a feeling that everything is lining up.News from children can cheer you up. If you don’t have…
Kashmera Shah stands by Sunita Ahuja amid her divorce row with Govinda and his reported dating controversy with Komal Rani Swarnkar. The ongoing turmoil surrounding Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s marriage has once again put their family in the spotlight. Amid reports of a possible divorce, Sunita’s public remarks about her relationship with Govinda and rumours…
Two-time Asian Games gold medallist Rohan Bopanna has questioned the changes made to India’s tennis squad for the 2026 Asian Games, saying players who had earned their place through rankings were left out after the selection process was changed.The sports ministry’s guidelines limited the Asian Games tennis squad to players ranked among the top eight…
Mannar For about a decade now, successive governments in Sri Lanka have sought to tap Mannar’s strong winds to power the island’s transition to green energy. But renewable energy projects — existing and proposed — have left local communities increasingly fearful about the possible impact on their environment and livelihoods. Residents in villages across Mannar…
MADURAI: It will be a death of the witness box, the ubiquitous wooden structure one would see in Indian courts and cinema. It will not be even the ‘designated’ locations from where one could depose and get their statements recorded by trial courts.Madras high court has virtually freed witnesses from all procedural shackles, as it…
Today is all about nurturing home warmth and strengthening family ties, making it a great time for delightful outings and shared meals. Single individuals might get proposals, while lovers should openly share their emotions. Finish practical chores first, as students will thrive in calm study settings. Enjoyment spending is likely, though it’s wise to be…
COIMBATORE: The Kuniyamuthur police in the city on Sunday arrested a couple on charges peddling ganja and painkiller tablets. The arrested have been identified as S Fathima Sahana, 20 and her husband S Salman Khan, 26, of Kuniyamuthur.According to a police officer, a special police team tailed the two suspects named Manikandan and Sakthivel who…
From Raaz to the Sahyadris – Malini Sharma traded Bollywood for farming and a peaceful farmstay. Remember Malini Sharma, who appeared in Vikram Bhatt’s Raaz in 2002 alongside Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea? At a time when her career appeared to be gaining momentum, Malini chose to step away from the film industry.Her decision meant…
Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara reacts during her Round of 64 women’s singles match against Turkey’s Ozge Bayrak (REUTERS) NEW DELHI: It was Day 5 of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, but the smooth rhythm of the tournament was suddenly disrupted. Injuries to Thailand’s Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara, both suffering from knee problems,…