Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, May 18, 2026. File | Photo Credit: AP Russia on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) began massive manoeuvres of its nuclear forces featuring practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles in drills that come amid surge in Ukrainian…
City in distress: Kovai’s suicide numbers climb More than 300 people attempt suicide every month in Coimbatore, says Dr M Helena Selvakodi, director and founder of the city-based Anandham Mind Care Foundation. “And most are under the age of 40.”As per data from the crime records bureau of Coimbatore city police, the first four months…
COIMBATORE: A 41-year-old labourer was found bludgeoned to death near Achankulam in Neelambur on Monday morning. The Neelambur police arrested one suspect on Monday evening and launched a manhunt for another.The deceased has been identified as V Saravanan of Ariyalur district. He was working as a daily wage earner at a private container cylinder company…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Tuesday continued his extraordinary rise in IPL 2026 by becoming the first Indian batter in tournament history to smash 50 sixes in a single season. The 15-year-old achieved the landmark during a breathtaking innings for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai…
Rhea Chakraborty has decided to take a step back from social media, revealing that the constant noise and pressure of staying connected online have started to feel overwhelming.On Tuesday, the actress shared an emotional note on social media, admitting that she has been missing her old self and wants to reconnect with reality by living…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year’s Wimbledon after failing to recover fully from a wrist injury, ending hopes of another title run at the All England Club. The Spanish star confirmed that he is also withdrawing from the Queen’s tournament as he continues rehabilitation following the injury suffered…
Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. | Photo Credit: AFP Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s far-right Finance Minister, said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) he was informed that the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in the Hague has requested a “secret” arrest warrant against him. Mr. Smotrich, speaking at a press conference, did not specify who…
The Siruvani dam, located in the Palakkad district, is operated and maintained by the Kerala state. COIMBATORE: The delay by the Kerala govt in finalising a rectification method for seepage at the Siruvani dam could worsen leakage and threaten Coimbatore’s drinking water supply. As seepage increases, storage efficiency may decline, reducing dependable water availability for…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has opened up about struggling with “impostor syndrome” despite being one of the most successful cricketers in the world. Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru, Kohli admitted that self-doubt still affects him even after nearly 20 years at the top level of cricket.“As players, you’re always…
Tom Hanks, the acclaimed actor known for films like ‘Forrest Gump,’ ‘A Man Called Otto,’ and ‘The Terminal,’ was all smiles as he supported his wife Rita Wilson at the opening night of the new comedy play ‘Celebrity Autobiography,’ which she has produced. Tom Hanks suits up for the opening night of ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ Dressed…