India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, right, and KL Rahul run towards the same end (AP Photo) Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed in bizarre circumstances during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday, after a confusing mix-up with KL Rahul left both India batters stranded at the same end.The incident occurred when Keshara Nuwantha bowled a…
Russian Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov. | Photo Credit: AP Russia believes the United States is deeply involved in Ukrainian attacks against it and has raised the issue with Washington, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in comments broadcast on Friday (August 14, 2026). He said that the alleged U.S. support included the supply of intelligence. “We…
A skywalk connecting the Kilambakkam bus terminus and the upcoming Kilambakkam railway station is under construction in Chennai, where railway station works are also progressing simultaneously to improve commuter connectivity | File photo Chennai: Southern Railway’s work on the new halt railway station at Kilambakkam, which will provide rail connectivity to the Kilambakkam bus terminus,…
Today may feel like walking through a patch of fog. You need moral support, and confidence can dip without any one big reason.The Moon raises doubts in your mind and Saturn pushes you to spend more money and energy. It can make minor setbacks appear to be more important than they really are. Don’t fall…
NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series in Galle on Saturday.Gill said the pitch looked good and the weather conditions were also favourable for a full day of cricket.“We’re gonna bat first, looks like a good wicket…
‘Haiwaan’ actor Saif Ali Khan stabbing case reaches key stage as court frames charges against accused more than a year after attack, trial likey to begin soon – Report More than a year after Saif Ali Khan was attacked inside his Bandra residence, the case has reached another significant stage. A Sessions Court has reportedly…
Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India began Independence Day with a special moment in Galle as head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Shubman Gill and the Team India players gathered to hoist the Tricolour ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka. The occasion was even more special for Indian cricket as…
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Israel’s Defence Minister called on Friday (August 14, 2026) for the police to take over law enforcement in the occupied West Bank from the military, which has come under fire from the right-wing for trying to remove settlers harassing Palestinians. The measure, if implemented, would…
CHENNAI: “Is carrying the national flag in a procession a sinful act?” wondered Justice V Lakshminarayanan of the Madras high court on Friday. He questioned whether Coimbatore, where permission for a procession was denied by the local administration, was part of Pakistan or Afghanistan, as restrictions were imposed against carrying the national flag during the…
Your public image gets a boost today. Seniors, mentors, or authority figures are more willing to support you, and that support can steady your whole day.The Sun and Jupiter energise your career zone, so respect comes through visible effort and mature behaviour. If you’ve been waiting for recognition, this is a promising day to show…
