Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces a new set of sanctions against Iran, describing them as “an economic D-Day”, in the Cash Room at the Treasury Department on August 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images via AFP. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday (August 24, 2026) laid out plans for the “economic asphyxiation”…
CHENNAI: With 12 out of 13 state universities under higher education department without vice-chancellors, the Tamil Nadu govt has appointed two senior-most professors in Alagappa University and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University as interim vice-chancellors.Professor J Jeyakanthan from the department of bioinformatics at Alagappa University has been appointed officiating vice-chancellor of Alagappa University. Professor S Prabahar from…
Today, success flows in from various avenues, lightening the workload. Bonds with friends and family thrive with authenticity and warmth. Both students and professionals harness heightened focus, enabling the completion of tasks with ease. Financial choices are guided by practicality, ensuring wise spending. It’s vital to prioritize health by getting enough sleep and practicing moderation…
NAMAKKAL: Two men died and three others suffered injuries after the car they were travelling in rammed a container truck parked on the roadside near Bommaikuttaimedu in Namakkal district in the early hours of Monday.The deceased have been identified as S Karthik, 34, a civil engineer working in Bengaluru, and his friend, V Rohithson, 26,…
Kriti Sanon recently caught the internet’s eye with her newest ad appearance. The actor featured in a jewellery commercial for Raksha Bandhan, sporting an Indo-Western ensemble that included a bralette-inspired blouse paired with a cape and a draped skirt. The look sparked controversy, as several users called out the outfit choice for feeling out of…
India vs Argentina (Photo by HI) India’s men’s hockey team bow out of the 2026 World Cup semi-final race after a 3-5 defeat to Argentina on Monday.Despite Argentina’s win over England keeping India’s qualification hopes technically alive, India needed a victory by at least three goals to make the last four.Instead, two early strikes leave…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his son Yair. | Photo Credit: AP Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (August 23, 2026) that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without offering further details. “Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt will provide sports jerseys to 23 lakh students studying in govt and govt-aided schools from Class IX to XII, school education minister Rajmohan announced in the assembly on Monday.During the debate on demand for grants for school education, he announced that there will be one period allotted to sports, arts and…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 25, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
The inscription was unearthed when villagers cleared the bushes around the temple KRISHNAGIRI: Four Jewish merchant guilds had come together to finance construction of a hall at the Thanthondreeswarar temple (Lord Shiva temple) at Anandur near Pochampally in Krishnagiri district, say historians citing a 13th century Tamil stone inscription discovered from the premises recently.The inscription…