Chennai: Madras high court on Monday directed state govt to respond to a PIL seeking effective implementation of the Tamil Nadu Lok Ayukta Act in the state. The petition alleged that the act which came into force in 2018 has not been properly implemented.Admitting the plea moved by V Jeevakumar, the first bench of Chief…
United States’ Malik Tillman (17) celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal against Belgium. (AP Photo) Malik Tillman produced a moment of history with another superb direct free-kick at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but it proved to be little consolation as the United States crashed out of the tournament following a comprehensive 4-1 defeat…
Chennai: A 65-year-old man was stabbed to death by his friend following an argument while the two were under the influence of alcohol in Virugambakkam on Sunday night. Police have arrested the suspect.Police said the deceased, Karunakaran, 65, of Virugambakkam, was a construction worker, and, Rajendran, 65, also of Virugambakkam, operated a pushcart tiffin stall….
Folarin Balogun chases the ball during the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium. (AP Photo) After days of intense debate, political intervention and unprecedented controversy over his red-card suspension being overturned, Folarin Balogun’s return to the United States lineup ended with little to show as Belgium stormed to a convincing 4-1 victory in…
Chennai: The Madras Bar has produced many doyens both to the Bar and the Bench, said, Justice V Mohana, judge, Supreme Court, adding that the developmental activities being carried out by the Madras Bar Association (MBA) would help the younger generation in the Bar.Inaugurating the Madras Bar Association lecture series in memory of M K…
Belgium’s Youri Tielemans (8) reacts after Belgium won a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against the United States in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Belgium produced a ruthless attacking display to defeat tournament co-hosts United States 4-1 at Seattle Stadium, booking their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals…
Crackdown on child labour Chennai: Three minors were rescued during two surprise inspections carried out by the Chennai district administration’s Child and Adolescent Labour Prevention Task Force in different parts of the city over the past week.The inspections were conducted on July 3 and 6 on the directions of S Malathi, Chennai District Collector, as…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) Cristiano Ronaldo has said Portugal’s historic UEFA Euro 2016 triumph holds the same emotional value to him as winning the FIFA World Cup, despite the World Cup being widely regarded as football’s ultimate prize. The Portugal captain made the remarks after his country’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the…
Chennai: A new STEM lab, with emphasis on electrical and electronic circuits; additional do-it-yourself experiments for students and story modules to teach science and math concepts are among the upcoming latest additions to the city’s State Resource Centre (SRC) for school students.Launched in Jan this year at the DPI campus, the facility — which is…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s remarkable FIFA World Cup journey came to an emotional end on Monday as Portugal were knocked out by Spain in the Round of 16, bringing the curtain down on the legendary forward’s sixth and final appearance at football’s biggest tournament. The 41-year-old left the pitch visibly emotional after…