North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) European members scrambled on Friday (May 22, 2026) to get clarity from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop shifts by Washington, as they sought to placate President Donald Trump’s ire on Iran ahead of a July summit. Mr. Trump left heads spinning as NATO foreign ministers gathered in…
Chief minister C Joseph Vijay and Ku Pa Krishnan CHENNAI: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday appointed Ku Pa Krishnan as chairman of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB).The chairman post had remained vacant, and the chief minister issued orders appointing Krishnan to head the board for implementing its various welfare schemes…
For Scorpio Ascendant, Jupiter’s transit into Cancer in 2026 is one of those sky events that deserves close attention. Jupiter becomes exalted in Cancer, and for Vrishchik Lagna, that means a naturally auspicious planet grows even stronger in the 9th house of fortune, dharma, father, guru, blessings, higher education and long-distance spiritual movement.Why does this…
Powerloom weaver wage reduced by textile owners over 2 months COIMBATORE: Powerloom owners in Coimbatore and Tirupur districts, who weave on job-work basis for textile manufacturers, have alleged that wages have been cut for the past two months, causing heavy losses. They have demanded that the recently signed wage revision be enforced with legal backing.Speaking…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial do-or-die IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, with star wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi being ruled out of the remainder of the tournament.KKR issued an official update on Raghuvanshi, who has been one of their standout performers in IPL 2026.“Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled…
Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri and Dharna Durga star in Maa Behen, a chaotic family drama directed by Suresh Triveni. The trailer shows conflict, crime, and comedy after a sudden death. Ravi Kishan and others join the cast. The film streams on Netflix on June 4. Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri and influencer Dharna Durga are coming…
Vijay Shankar and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, ending a professional journey that saw him represent the national side in both ODIs and T20Is, including at the 2019 ODI World Cup.A dependable performer in domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu, Shankar played 12…
Heavy smoke rises from an industrial area of the MOL petrochemical plant, where an explosion occurred, in Tiszaujvaros, Hungary, May 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters An explosion at a petrochemical plant in Hungary on Friday (May 22, 2026) killed one person and injured several others, according to a statement by Hungarian energy company Mol…
CHENNAI: Former Greater Chennai Corporation commissioner J Kumaragurubaran has been posted as secretary to govt, commercial taxes, registration and religious endowments department, as the Tamil Nadu govt on Friday reshuffled several IAS officers.Kumaragurubaran replaces Shilpa Prabhakar Satish, who has now been posted as commissioner of labour. Dr S Swarna has been redesignated as principal secretary,…
Astrologically speaking, June 2026 is already looking to be one of the biggest months of 2026 with a series of major planetary movements that are set to affect relationships, career choices, money, communication and your personal growth. Astrologers say the month could bring new opportunities but also get people thinking about where they’re headed in…