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Arshad Nadeem (AFP Photo) Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has blamed the cold Glasgow weather for his disappointing performance at the Commonwealth Games. The defending champion finished ninth after failing to make the final three rounds, saying the low temperature made his body stiff and affected his usually smooth run-up.Nadeem managed 77.41 metres with…

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu govt on Wednesday announced a series of welfare measures for women, children, senior citizens and transgender people. They include an eight gram gold coin for eligible brides and the setting up of new elder care homes. The budget has allocated Rs 9,818 crore to the social welfare and women empowerment department.Among the…

President Donald Trump speaks as FIFA President Gianni Infantino listens at a reception at Trump Tower in New York, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) US President Donald Trump is reportedly prepared to do “everything possible” to help Gianni Infantino remain FIFA president as the football governing body’s chief faces the biggest leadership crisis…

Udhayanidhi Stalin accused the ruling TVK government of diversionary tactics. CHENNAI: Leader of opposition and DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling TVK government, alleging that his recent arrest was a deliberate attempt to divert attention from key issues such as the Cauvery water dispute and the Mekedatu dam…

Michael Hussey, left, with MS Dhoni, during the Chennai Super Kings ROAR 2026, pre-season fan event, at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. (PTI File Photo) After ending his long association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), England Test head coach Stephen Fleming has reportedly approached former CSK batter Michael Hussey about joining his coaching staff…

CHENNAI: A total of 1,000 new air-conditioned electric buses would be inducted into MTC in Chennai under the gross cost contract, Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson announced on Monday while presenting the 2006-07 budget.To support the rollout of the new fleet, Rs 500 crore has been earmarked to upgrade electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the governing body’s leadership, accusing them of withholding money due to Jordan and calling it a form of “blackmail.“Prince Ali, who heads the Jordan Football Association, said the federation has still not received the prize…

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…

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…

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…