The move comes days after the United States imposed fresh tariffs on China and 59 other countries, adding to a series of recent trade measures. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto China announced restrictions on drone exports to the United States and blacklisted six companies on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) in response to trade sanctions imposed…
CHENNAI: Leader of opposition Tamil Nadu assembly and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday took an identical stand in criticising the first budget of the TVK govt calling it a “big zero.”Speaking to reporters after the budget was presented, Udhayanidhi said no new schemes or projects had been announced in the budget. “The…
Loneliness can often make one feel disconnected even in a crowded room. The teachings of Krishna bring comfort by reminding us of our internal strength and the importance of self-awareness. When expectations go unmet, it can amplify feelings of rejection and distance from those we care about. The Bhagavad Gita encourages us not to seek…
Pradeep Rawat was given a final farewell in Mumbai on August 5, with several members of the film fraternity attending his last rites to honour the veteran actor’s memory. Among those who gathered to pay their respects were Aamir Khan, Ashoke Pandit, Akhilendra Mishra, Raj Arjun, Karan V Grover, Surendra Pal and Ruhanika Dhawan, along…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) Gianni Infantino has received public backing from a small group of national football associations as pressure continues to mount over his future as FIFA president following the collapse of the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal.While several major football nations and governing bodies have withdrawn their support after the…
The Dialogue was led by U.S. Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory LoGerfo. File photo Credit: X/@StateDeptCT The U.S. and Pakistan have expressed joint resolve to confront terrorist organisations in the region, including ISIS-Khorasan, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its affiliates, and discussed steps to strengthen border security. The Fourth U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue, convened on…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt has allocated Rs 23 crore in the 2026-27 budget for the preservation and promotion of traditional folk arts. It will cover 200 selected folk art groups, with financial assistance to support 100 days of performances annually.Presenting the budget in the assembly, finance minister N Marie Wilson said the govt wants…
Do you want to cleanse your energy? if yes then we are going to tell you 9 powerful spiritual rituals that you can perform daily and attract positivity into your life and release negativity. So, let’s check out the below mentioned rituals that will help you bring positivity in your life based on your birth…
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. (AP) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reportedly unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan in a five-match ODI series, even though England continue to play Afghanistan in ICC tournaments.The five-match ODI series between Ireland and Afghanistan began on Wednesday in Bready. According to a report in The Guardian, Ireland’s…
R Madhavan starrer ’GDN’ has received positive buzz following a special premiere screening ahead of its theatrical release on Friday (August 7). The biographical drama based on the life of inventor G.D. Naidu was screened for critics, media persons and select guests. The first reactions are creating buzz among cinema lovers. Some viewers pointed out…