Chennai: Madras high court has advised state govt to not invoke the penal clause pertaining to provocation with intent to cause riot while booking cases regarding social media posts on individuals, saying only defamation suits can be filed on such incidents.Justice Bharata Chakravarthy ordered notice to police on Thursday while admitting the petition moved by…
England’s Harry Kane (9) (AP Photo) England captain Harry Kane has refused to confirm whether the FIFA World Cup 2026 was his final appearance on football’s biggest stage, insisting it is too early to make a decision after his side’s heartbreaking semifinal exit against Argentina. England’s dream of reaching a first World Cup final since…
His family, however, claimed that he was falsely implicated in the gutka case and that he died following custodial assault. Chennai: Tension prevailed outside Selaiyur police station on Thursday after relatives of Balaji, 45, who died in Puzhal Prison while in judicial custody, staged a protest alleging foul play and demanding a fair probe.The deceased…
India’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Virat Kohli added another milestone to his glittering career during the second ODI against England, moving past Australian great Ricky Ponting to become the fifth-most capped player in the history of international cricket. The match marked Kohli’s 561st international appearance, taking him ahead of Ponting’s tally of 560 matches. Only…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu registration department has constituted a three-member inquiry committee to conduct a probe into the alleged irregularities surrounding the registration of a high-value land parcel belonging to the Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Mutt in Palani.The committee has been tasked with examining the allegations in detail and establishing the facts behind the controversial registration….
Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso holds a banner with the words “The Malvinas are Argentine”, referring to the Falkland Islands, while teammate Nicolas Otamendi gestures to him, at the end of World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo) The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s…
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday warned ministers that anyone found involved in corruption or policy irregularities would be removed from the cabinet, reiterating his govt’s commitment to “clean governance.“Chairing a cabinet meeting at the secretariat, Vijay directed ministers to ensure that there was…
Argentina fans burn England flags (Screengrabs) Argentina’s victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final sparked massive celebrations across Buenos Aires, but some fans drew criticism after burning England flags and displaying coffins decorated with the St George’s Cross. Videos and photos also showed supporters chanting songs linked to the Falklands War, while…
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday urged Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay to implement the proposed Nadanthai Vazhi Cauvery project, saying it would benefit farmers and improve drinking water supply to several districts in the state.In a statement, Palaniswami blamed the previous DMK govt…
KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul missed the second ODI against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff after falling ill. The visitors made one change to their playing XI, with Ishan Kishan coming in as Rahul’s replacement.England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to…