The fire was triggered by an electrical short circuit in the godown Namakkal: A major fire broke out in a godown used for drying dyed baniyan (vests) in Samaya Sangili in Namakkal district’s Pallipalayam on Sunday, destroying goods and machinery worth several lakhs of rupees.The godown was rented by M Venkatesan of Gobichettipalayam in Erode…
Colombo: India’s Devdutt Padikkal gets medical attention on day one of the second test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Devdutt Padikkal continued his impressive run of form by scoring his second Test century against Sri Lanka, earning praise from former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Padikkal made 117 off…
Spoiler Alert: This article discusses key plot developments from ‘7 Dogs’. If you haven’t watched the film yet and want to experience the climax without spoilers, reader discretion is advised.The Saudi Arabian action thriller ‘7 Dogs’, helmed by Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi, has finally hit Indian screens. Led by Ahmed Ezz and Karim…
BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The 2028 India Open will be staged in Guwahati, with the Badminton Association of India (BAI) confirming that the tournament will temporarily move out of New Delhi due to Republic Day security arrangements.BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra said the Super 750 event, scheduled for the last…
Indonesianpolice on Sunday (August 23, 2026) arrested 72 people suspected of starting some of the recent forest and peatland fires as huge blazes in central and western parts of the country triggered a harmful cloud known as a choking haze. Indonesia has been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Nino pattern and a prolonged…
Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday demanded that TVK govt provide compensation to farmers whose paddy crops were damaged by rain in delta districts. “Around 2,000 acres of kuruvai paddy crops, ready for harvest, in Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and other delta districts were inundated by heavy rain over the past two days. Govt…
On August 24, 2026, love predictions highlight a day filled with confidence and emotional bravery in romance. Open expressions of desire will flourish, leading to genuine connections rather than arranged ones. Virgo and Pisces may require additional attention, while Sagittarius and Leo bask in favorable circumstances. Gemini and Capricorn should handle delicate matters with humor,…
Coimbatore: A local resident handed over a misplaced bag containing ₹1.75 lakh in cash to the police, which was subsequently restored to its rightful owner on Saturday night.According to police sources, Vijayanand, 39, of Five Corner, who runs a stamp pad shop nearby, spotted an unattended bag lying on the road in front of the…
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: “I don’t think this is a relevant question…” was India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak’s response, after a pause, when he was asked whether Kuldeep Yadav would have played had he been fit. Kotak further explained the timeline of events and asserted that the chinaman was unavailable due to a “viral” illness and…
Shaan has opened up about Arijit Singh’s decision to step back from playback singing, revealing that he once found himself contemplating a similar move. The singer reflected on his own career, his decision to sing across films and the advice he received from contemporaries Sonu Nigam and KK, while suggesting Arijit’s exit may not be…