Star weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu gave India its first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after winning the women’s 48kg title in Glasgow on Sunday.The 31-year-old lifted a Commonwealth Games record 85kg in the snatch before registering a Games record 105kg in the clean and jerk. She finished with a total lift of 190kg…
A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran said on Sunday (July 26, 2026) it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border. The…
RTI appeals pile up as info panel’s disposal rate slumps Chennai: The number of pending RTI petitions and appeals by the Tamil Nadu Information Commission has shrunk in the last six months compared to last year, despite the panel working with its full complement of nine commissioners.According to the latest data available, the commission said…
July 26th has a special energy, especially for those of us who believe in manifestation, numerology, signs, and all that jazz. This date can be seen through the “7-3-1” Synchronisation, a simple spiritual code associated with Intuition, Expression and Physical Action.The number 7 represents inner wisdom, spiritual insight, research, silence, and hidden truth. Number 3…
Coimbatore: A 27-year-old man, who went missing from his home a few days ago, was found dead on the Perur bypass road in the city, on Saturday.The deceased has been identified as V Manikandan, 27, of GM Nagar in South Ukkadam in the city. He worked at a local workshop in Kottaimedu.Police said the deceased…
Since marrying his longtime friend Gauri Spratt earlier this month, Aamir Khan has found himself at the centre of controversy. While many criticised it, fatwa was also issued against the actor. Adding to the discussion, actor Hina Khan recently spoke about how multiple marriages are often perceived negatively by society. Speaking on the latest episode…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) India’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced his arrival on the international stage in emphatic fashion, winning both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards after starring in India’s 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe in Harare. Sooryavanshi finished as India’s highest run-scorer in the series with 151…
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. File | Photo Credit: AP Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russia has sought an extra 30,000 troops and missile launchers from North Korea to fight his country. Preparations for the extra troops are being made in Russia’s Voronezh region near the frontier with Ukraine, Mr. Zelenskyy said in a…
Ashadha Purnima 2026: Purnima is one of the most sacred days in Hindu religion and this is the most fortunate day. The day has its own importance in Hindu religion and holds a great religious and spiritual significance. Lord Vishnu is often worshipped on this day with immense devotion and purity. The day is considered…
Krishnagiri: Sleuths from the directorate of vigilance and anti-corruption (DVAC) on Friday, arrested a tax officer in Hosur for demanding and taking a bribe of ₹1,00,000 from a local business owner.The arrested official has been identified as J Kalaiyarasan, state tax officer attached to the Hosur North-1 Circle in Krishnagiri district.According to DVAC officials, the…
