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,…
Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha stays on the hot seat NEW DELHI: For those unfamiliar with India’s iconic quiz show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC), hosted by legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, the term “hot seat” may evoke a bizarre image. But, in reality, it is where contestants sit opposite Bachchan in the Indian version of “Who Wants to…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu state pollution monitoring body has dropped action against the Tata Electronics’ Hosur plant after sample analysis failed to indicate water contamination, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has dropped any further action on the showcause notice after satisfactory response from the company, it…
France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Kylian Mbappé entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an opportunity to add another chapter to…
Chennai: A magistrate court in Chennai sent Raheema Khatun and her boyfriend Ashraf Ali to three days of police custody in connection with the murder of her husband Ameer Ali, whose torso was found inside an abandoned suitcase at Perambur railway station on June 5.Immediately after the order, police brought the duo to the Otteri…
Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams of the US (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File) Serena and Venus Williams are set to reunite on the doubles court at Wimbledon after receiving a wild card entry from the All England Club. The tournament begins on June 29, and the sisters will be teaming up again for the first…