A World Cup of Records, Redemption and Remarkable Stories New York New Jersey Stadium shook on Sunday night, 82,500 voices rising as one. Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute, and Spain were world champions again after 16 years. Across the pitch, Lionel Messi, most likely playing his last World Cup match, at the end…
Flash floods in eastern Afghanistan have killed 20 people, injured about 80 more and left more than 100 missing, Afghan authorities said Monday (July 20, 2026). The floods struck the eastern Province of Nuristan, said Yousaf Hammad, spokesman for the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority, adding that a search and rescue operation was underway to…
Chennai: Private sector Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) on Monday reported a 45% rise in net profit at Rs 756 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, against Rs 521 crore during the corresponding quarter last year. Its advances crossed Rs one trillion during the quarter and stood at Rs 1,04,680 crore, which is a…
Roll up your sleeves. Today asks for effort, not shortcuts. Mars pushes you to act, and Saturn tests whether your courage can carry the load when comfort doesn’t. The good part is this, your hard work won’t vanish into thin air. It will show.You may feel that others are moving too slowly or that tasks…
ERODE: A woman was arrested on Monday on charges of murdering her newborn granddaughter in a private hospital in Bhavani in Erode district. The arrested woman has been identified as Thangamani,47, of Kottapalayam in Salem district. Thangamani’s husband, Balakrishnan, died a few years ago. Her daughter, Priyadarshini, 25, wife of Selvakumar of Kottapalayam, was admitted…
The first reactions to Nitesh Tiwari‘s much-awaited ‘Ramayana‘ trailer are slowly trickling in, and they are overwhelmingly positive.Ahead of the global release of the ‘Ramayana’ trailer, several filmmakers and industry insiders who attended a special screenings in New Delhi and Mumbai, have praised the film’s scale, visual effects and performances, calling it a ‘landmark moment’…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) walks between Spain players during the medal ceremony (AP/PTI photo) Spain’s players produced one of the defining moments of sportsmanship after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026, forming a guard of honour for Lionel Messi and the Argentina squad as they collected their runners-up medals following the final at MetLife Stadium.Moments…
Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday (July 20, 2026) announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport, threatening another vital waterway for global shipping…
Jairam Varadaraj, managing director, Elgi Equipments Chennai: Global air compressor manufacturer Elgi Equipments has unveiled a new five-year strategic business plan targeting consolidated revenue of Rs 6,615 crore by FY31, up from Rs 3,951 crore in FY26, implying an annual growth rate of about 11%—more than three times the expected expansion of the global air…
The day starts with the Moon placed in the sign of Libra, making for a harmonious atmosphere for discussions. Virgo natives may become clearer about commercial planning, budgeting and business-related decisions. What to Do Today Take this day to carefully review your finances with a clear head. Check income, outgoings, payments, savings and any money…