Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing. File | Photo Credit: AP The head of Myanmar’s military-backed government on Friday (July 31, 2026) marked his government’s first 100 days in office with a speech defending his record and outlining a five-year road map for his administration, which faces ongoing conflict and international criticism. President Min Aung Hlaing,…
Chennai: Former minister S S Sivasankar and DMK organisational secretary R S Bharathi on Friday alleged that the TVK govt has renamed the Thayumanavar scheme launched by former chief minister M K Stalin to deliver ration commodities at the doorsteps of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.Addressing reporters at Anna Arivalayam, Bharathi said the Nilgiris…
A patient seed grows quietly. Your better results also need steady care this month. As August begins, the opening days appear favourable for social activities, although your enthusiasm and confidence may feel lower than usual. Relationships with siblings, friends and relatives may remain average. You may also have to deal with concerns related to the…
Tirupur: Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) chairman Dr A Sakthivel has urged the Centre to roll out a proposed special scheme aimed at enabling easier and more flexible import of fabrics for Indian garment exporters.Sakthivel was speaking at a review meeting of Export Promotion Councils chaired by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on…
Karthi is back in action as the makers of ‘Sardar 2’ unveiled the much-awaited teaser of the upcoming spy thriller, offering a glimpse into a bigger and more ambitious sequel. Packed with explosive action sequences, international locations and high-stakes espionage, the teaser has already generated massive buzz among fans. Directed by P.S. Mithran, the film…
More than a decade ago, Inunganbi Takhellambam would spend nearly three days travelling to age-group national competitions without a reserved train berth, often sitting on the floor beside the washrooms.Along with fellow judokas from Manipur, she would first travel to Dimapur before boarding a train to Kolkata. From there, another train would take them to…
Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te, right, holds talks with U.S. House Representative Young Kim in Taipei, Friday, July 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP A U.S. lawmaker urged Taiwan on Friday (July 31, 2026) to approve a drone spending proposal, warning that “time is short” for the island democracy as it faces the threat of…
Chennai: To curb tender irregularities and prevent officials from bypassing mandatory approval norms, the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) has barred urban local bodies from splitting a single project into multiple smaller estimates to evade state govt’s administrative and financial scrutiny.Officials said that for projects above ₹10 crore, the local body must get the approval…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 1, 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…
COIMBATORE: A corporate bond awareness programme for industrial units was held at the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Coimbatore, on Friday with participation from SEBI and stock exchange officials, chamber office-bearers and entrepreneurs.SEBI chief general manager K Saravanan, speaking at a press meet ahead of the event, said corporate bonds offer more advantages…