Lionel Messi has hit back at critics questioning Argentina’s run to the FIFA World Cup final, insisting the defending champions have earned everything through their performances and not because of favourable officiating or outside influence.Argentina came from 1-0 down after the 85th minute to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semifinal and book a place in…
Chennai: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay continued with his war cry against corruption on Thursday while presiding over the second cabinet meeting since TVK formed the govt.Vijay reiterated his warning against corruption in govt departments and said that anyone found involved in irregularities would face severe action.He directed ministers to ensure that their departments remained…
Jude Bellingham urges England fans to stay united (Image: X England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has broken his silence following England’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, urging supporters to remain united despite the disappointment. Bellingham enjoyed an outstanding World Cup campaign, finishing as England’s top scorer…
Then chief minister M K Stalin burned a copy of the delimitation bill Chennai: DMK organizational secretary R S Bharathi said on Wednesday that DMK will take a call on the delimitation issue after seeing the revised draft the proposed bill, which is likely to be tabled by BJP govt in the upcoming monsoon session…
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backed Rohit Sharma despite the opener’s poor returns in the ongoing ODI series against England, saying there is no pressure on a player of his stature and that he could produce a different innings in the series decider at Lord’s.Rohit’s struggles were visible in the second ODI in Cardiff on…
Sports Scenario: Anbumani praised Aadhav Arjuna for performing “efficiently” as the sports minister and said he could see a visible change after Aadhav took charge as sports minister. Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday has urged chief minister C Joseph Vijay to lead an all-party delegation to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get…
Joe Root overtakes Virat Kohli (Image: X) Joe Root produced another chasing masterclass to guide England to a four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Cardiff, finishing unbeaten on 99 and helping the hosts level the three-match series 1-1. And goes ahead of Virat Kohli in average while chasing. Walking in on the…
Chennai: A 32-year-old meat shop worker was beaten to death by his friends near Somangalam in Kancheepuram district on Wednesday night.The victim, Rajesh of Sethuputtu near Somangalam, was married and had two children. Police said Thangam and Anandajothi, who lived in the same locality, took him in a car on Wednesday night to consume alcohol.When…
India captain Shubman Gill cut a disappointed figure after his side squandered a commanding position to suffer a four-wicket defeat against England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Thursday, July 16, 2026.After cruising to 180/3, India endured a dramatic middle-order collapse to be bowled out for just 233, a total England chased…
Binod Kumar, Indian Bank MD & CEO Chennai: Public sector lender Indian Bank is contemplating entering the life insurance and asset management company (AMC) businesses. The Chennai-headquartered bank is planning to launch two joint venture (JV) subsidiaries for the respective verticals to tap opportunities in the life insurance and wealth management segments.“It is our long-term…