U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday (August 2, 2026) he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The President added that a plan was in place for U.S. forces to carry out…
Ex-SBI officials among 8 convicted in bank fraud case, get 10 years RI Chennai: Nearly 15 years after the State Bank of India (SBI) was defrauded of ₹1.97 crore, a special CBI court has convicted eight people, including two former bank officials, sentencing each to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposing fines ranging from…
The Pisces Moon will increase sensitivity, imagination and awareness of unspoken emotions. Practical work can be affected by wandering minds, but people may prefer a more relaxed pace. Today’s lucky number and colour forecast provides a fresh approach for managing personal needs, discussions, everyday choices and duties across all zodiac signs. Aries Lucky Number: 4…
Neel Patel (Pic credit: Cricket NSW) Indian-origin opening batter Neel Patel has earned one of the biggest opportunities of his young career after being named in Australia’s Under-19 squad for next month’s multi-format tour of India.The New South Wales youngster is among 16 of Australia’s brightest emerging cricketers selected for the four-week tour, which will…
Phil Collins opens up about the life-threatening hospitalisation in 2024. (Image credits: Instagram) Phil Collins, the Genesis frontman, recalled how his health deteriorated in 2024 after suffering complications related to alcohol abuse. The 75-year-old has been candid about his struggles, including Type 2 diabetes and the aftermath of spinal injuries. Recently, the singer-drummer remembered bordering…
Mirabai Chanu (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: There is little left for Saikhom Mirabai Chanu to conquer at the Commonwealth Games.A record-extending third consecutive CWG gold medal in Glasgow has only strengthened her status as the undisputed queen of Commonwealth weightlifting. Add the silver she won in her debut Games in 2014, and Mirabai now…
Rescuers carry the body of a killed resident at a site of a house destroyed by a Russian air strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine on August 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukrainian attacks on Russia killed at least nine people on Sunday (August 2, 2026), while Russian attacks on Ukraine…
TN to withdraw cases against students booked during NEET protests Chennai: TVK govt said on Sunday that it will withdraw all cases registered against students who took part in protests demanding a ban on NEET.School education minister A Rajmohan said on X that the decision was taken based on directions from chief minister C Joseph…
The first Sawan Somwar of 2026 will be on Monday, 3 August. Sawan Somwar is devoted to Lord Shiva. Many devotees keep a fast on this day, perform Jalabhishek, and recite Shiva mantras. Numerology makes this occasion more interesting. The complete date of August 3, 2026, adds up to 21, which reduces to Number 3….
Tom Holland has added yet another page to the box office history books with his latest release ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swinging off to a blockbuster start at ticket windows. The latest Marvel superhero film, stormed to an estimated USD 927 million worldwide opening weekend, making it the second-biggest global opening in box office history,…