Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a session at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, before it dissolves ahead of the 2026 Israeli elections, in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israel’s Parliament dissolved early Friday (July 17, 2026) after passing a marathon of Bills in the last moments of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…
Chennai: B Vijaya Rani, a govt school teacher, was in for a shock last year when she met a doctor after prolonged throat pain. The doctor informed that her vocal cords were severely stressed, a phenomenon alluded to as ‘teachers throat’. And he gave her two options: change the job, or go on a one-month-long…
This day is all about partnerships, marriage, dealing with the public, agreements and one-on-one conversations. Today, the Moon is in Leo and is passing through Magha Nakshatra. This can make the behaviour of any other person easily noticeable. Aquarians may have to balance respect for shared decisions with independence. What to Do Today Utilise this…
Coimbatore: Two individuals including a former police constable were arrested on Friday, for cheating over 500 job aspirants of ₹7 crore by promising them overseas employment.Race Course police identified the arrested as C Devasirvatham, 61, a dismissed police constable from Avarampalayam, and Krishnan, 60, of Kuniyamuthur. Devasirvatham had been dismissed from service in 2003 for…
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed its “zero-tolerance” stance on corruption after former India Under-19 World Cup winner and Jaffna Kings co-owner Manjot Kalra was arrested over allegations of attempting to induce a player into corrupt practice during the Lanka Premier League (LPL).In a statement issued hours after Kalra’s arrest on Friday, the island nation’s…
As the controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh’s film ‘Satluj’ continues, veteran actor Annu Kapoor has shared a contrasting opinion, backing the government’s decision to block the film and urging its makers to seek legal recourse instead of criticising the move publicly.Directed by Honey Trehan, ‘Satluj’ which was originally titled ‘Punjab 95’ premiered on ZEE5 on July…
KOLKATA: Hockey India’s Ethics Committee has initiated a fact-finding inquiry into complaints filed against former India women’s hockey captain and Executive Board member Asunta Lakra.The development comes a day after it emerged that the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports had asked Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute a neutral, fair and transparent committee to…
Image for representation | Photo Credit: spukkato The story so far: Every year, May 3 is observed as World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness about the state of press freedom globally as well the responsibilities and perils of the job. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993, and since…
Dream runners half marathon 2024 Chennai: Over 7,000 runners from across the country will participate in the 15th edition of dream runners half marathon (DRHM) on July 19, of which The Times of India is the official media partner.The 21.1km category will be flagged off at 4.30am from Napier’s Bridge by P Kumar, deputy commissioner…
The Daily Nadi Horoscope for Pisces on July 17, 2026, emphasises the importance of work discipline, health, service, daily routine and small responsibilities. Today, the Moon is in Leo and is currently transiting through Magha Nakshatra. It may bring about a greater sense of responsibility. Pisces natives may have to face practicalities without letting their…