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Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi turned back the clock once again as defending champions Argentina launched their FIFA World Cup title defence in emphatic fashion, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner scoring his first-ever World Cup hat-trick in a commanding 3-0 victory…

Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation has formed an 18-member panel headed by three IAS officers to ensure all street lights across the city work and there are no dark spots. The panel, which sureyed the city over Sunday night and the wee hours of Monday, identified 1,817 lights that were not working. The city has 3,11,285…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his storied career, scoring his first-ever World Cup hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria and move level with Germany legend Miroslav Klose atop the tournament’s all-time scoring charts.The…

Filling the Gaps: GCC commissioner G S Sameeran inspects SWD works in Anna Nagar Chennai: In the wake of key arterial stretches either having dug up roads or abandoned storm water drain pits, Greater Chennai Corporation has identified about 70km long storm water drain missing links across the city. GCC commissioner G S Sameeran has…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi waves to fans ahead of the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Lionel Messi added another milestone to one of football’s most decorated careers when he made his 200th appearance for Argentina during the nation’s opening Group…

Chief minister Vijay had defeated Irudhayaraj with a margin of 27,416 votes Chennai: With the limitation period of 45 days to file an election petition nearing, many DMK and AIADMK candidates, who lost in the Tamil Nadu assembly election, have approached the Madras high court.DMK candidate for Trichy East constituency, Inigo S Irudayaraj, has challenged…

India’s Harsh Dubey attends a training session in Lucknow. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Lucknow: It took Surendra Dubey and Jyoti Dubey nearly 24 hours to travel from Nagpur to Lucknow. A delayed train only added to the journey, but nothing could dampen the spirits of the proud parents, who had missed watching their son Harsh…

Cop attacked by history sheeter during vehicle check Chennai: A traffic sub-inspector was injured after being attacked by a history-sheeter during a vehicle check in Perambur on Monday evening. The suspect, identified as Shyam alias Suresh Babu, 21, of Vyasarpadi. He is also a history sheeter under category-C rowdy list.The incident occurred around 5pm on…

Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) celebrates his second goal of the match during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Iraq and Norway in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell) Norway’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup ended in celebration as Ståle Solbakken’s side defeated Iraq 4-1 in their…

Hajime Aota, chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group Japanese two-wheeler maker Yamaha expects a strong recovery in 2026 after a difficult 2025, projecting double-digit growth driven by resilient demand and easing supply-chain constraints. As it sharpens its focus on scooters, exports, premium products and electrification, Yamaha is looking to accelerate growth in India. Hajime Aota, chairman,…