Border region between Thailand, left. Myanmar, centre, and Laos, right. File | Photo Credit: AP Myanmar’s military claimed on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) to have recaptured a town on the Thai border, expanding the frontier trade crossings it claims to control in the grinding civil war. The southern Myanmar border town of Mawtaung is a…
Chennai: Residents in the suburbs are facing delays in getting LPG cylinder refills, with many saying they have been waiting for more than 25 days. The shortage has disrupted life in Tambaram and Avadi Corporation areas, forcing many to rely on induction stoves or buy cylinders on the black market.As demand rises and supply remains…
Today you are feeling upbeat, and that will show in your face. Jupiter provides strong support while the Moon brings emotional ease, so even routine activities such as commuting or household tasks should bring joy and enthusiasm!A social gathering or family function may come up. Go if you can. It will lift you, and you…
Coimbatore/Tirupur/Nilgiris: Coimbatore recorded improved pass percentage in the Class X board exam this year, but its ranking slipped by one spot. Meanwhile, Tirupur and the Nilgiris improved both their pass percentage and ranking.Coimbatore district recorded a 97.09% pass rate in the Class X public exam this year, with 36,742 of the 37,844 students who sat…
Robin Minz and Deepak Chahar NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians’ miserable IPL 2026 campaign summed itself up perfectly during their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, when a comedy of errors in the field left skipper Hardik Pandya visibly frustrated.The moment came in the 10th over of KKR’s chase. Pandya bowled a…
Mohanlal is all set to return as Georgekutty in Drishyam 3, the much-awaited third installment of the blockbuster thriller franchise directed by Jeethu Joseph. The film has generated extraordinary excitement ahead of its theatrical release on May 21. Advance booking trends indicate a sensational opening. Worldwide pre-sales have already crossed ₹21 crore gross and continue…
Protesters hold placards during a demonstration to call for the start of the impeachment trial against Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte and the arrest of Philippine Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa outside the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila, on May 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP The Philippine Supreme Court refused on Wednesday…
Chennai: In a midnight crackdown, Chennai city police detained 234 rowdies, history-sheeters, ganja peddlers and suspected offenders. Police also seized 21.4kg of ganja and 1,070 narcotic tablets during the operation. The drive — titled Operation Special Drive — began on Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday morning across all 12 police districts in the city….
Keep your eyes open today, especially outside your home. The Moon creates distractions and Mars pushes speed, so travel, road movement, and workplace activity need alertness. Leave early, check your bag twice, and don’t rush through signals.You may hear something disappointing, or a plan may not go as you hoped. Don’t make it a personal…
Coimbatore: A representation has been submitted to the Union finance minister seeking additional directions to ensure uniform relief to suppliers after the Centre invoked the Force Majeure clause due to the West Asian war situation.In a representation, the Railway Suppliers Equipment Association has welcomed the office memorandum dated April 29, 2026, which allows re-fixation of…