U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) the U.S. government was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals in South Africa. The policy targets “foreign nationals who are responsible for, or complicit in, the enactment or implementation…
Smita Goel, COO, RTP Global Chennai: Early-stage global venture capital firm RTP Global announced the elevation of Smita Goel to chief operating officer (COO) of its Asia operations, formalising an expanded role that builds on her existing responsibilities across the firm’s finance and operations in the region. Over the last four years, Smita has been…
General:Not every day feels bold and bright, and this one may ask for extra heart. Confidence can dip, and you may need moral support from someone who knows how to steady you without lecturing. The Moon works on your inner world, while Saturn presses on self-doubt and expenses. So if you feel slower or less…
Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America has plunged into chaos after all four of his opening acts and his touring band, abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore.The move came within hours of Sheeran weighing in on Macklemore being dropped as his opening act after the rapper made pro-Palestinian comments onstage during…
FBI Director Kash Patel defended on Tuesday (September 16, 2026) a recent policy change to allow some applicants who have engaged in prostitution and bestiality to be considered for employment, insisting that the move was made to enable victims of those acts to apply for a job without fear of automatic disqualification. The subject arose…
Bar council chair of TN and Pondy Chennai: Advocate and newly elected member of the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, K Kathiravan, was declared elected as chairman of the Bar Council on Tuesday. Advocate E Balamurugan was elected vice-chairman, while advocate P S Amalraj has been elected as the member representing Tamil Nadu…
Today’s energy encourages a proactive approach toward resolving home and financial concerns. Take the time to reflect on a crucial question regarding your living situation or budget that needs clarity. Don’t let pride keep you from embracing essential changes. With Saturn in Pisces, there is a call for responsibility regarding shared financial commitments. Addressing insecurities…
A Paris court on Tuesday awarded 1 euro ($1.15) to Kim Kardashian for having been the victim of an armed robbery in the French capital in 2016, the amount of compensation she had asked for, according to a lawyer involved in the case. Kim Kardashian issues statement Kardashian has sought to move on since the…
A sailor handles munitions on the flight deck of the USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea, on September 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. war against Iran has cost the Department of Defence more than $38 billion through August 1, and will continue costing up to $3 billion a month or more…
Chennai: Madras high court on Tuesday dismissed a plea challenging the election of revenue minister K A Sengottaiyan from Gobichettipalayam constituency in the 2026 assembly election.Justice G K Ilanthiraiyan passed the order while rejecting the election petition moved by AIADMK candidate for the constituency V B Prabhu on the ground that no sufficient materials were…