U.S. Military carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites

Earlier President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely”. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. military said it carried out “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely”. The strikes were…

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DMK slams TVK govt for `renaming’ Thayumanavar welfare scheme | Chennai News

Chennai: Former minister S S Sivasankar and DMK organisational secretary R S Bharathi on Friday alleged that the TVK govt has renamed the Thayumanavar scheme launched by former chief minister M K Stalin to deliver ration commodities at the doorsteps of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.Addressing reporters at Anna Arivalayam, Bharathi said the Nilgiris…

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Rain, rust and neglect: Javelin machine bought with medal ambitions lies unused at JLN stadium | More sports News

New Delhi: A specialised javelin-throwing machine that was procured to sharpen India’s elite throwing edge is lying unused in the open at Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) stadium, exposed to Delhi’s monsoon after months without installation.TOI visited the stadium premises on Tuesday afternoon and found the equipment behind the boys’ sports hostel/residential complex, wrapped in polythene, lying…

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West Asia war LIVE: White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he was “losing faith” in Tehran, alleging that Iranian authorities routinely breach commitments even as bilateral discussions persist between both nations. Addressing a televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Mr. Trump asserted that Iran lacked credibility due to its recurrent failure to abide by its pledges. “They do lie,…

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Delhi HC denies Vinesh Phogat entry to World Championships trials: ‘Not inclined to grant interim exemption’ | More sports News

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to allow wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the women’s selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Championships, declining her request for an interim exemption from the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, in a late-night interim order, said…

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What every zodiac sign needs to know this week August 16 to 22, 2026 and 3 simple ways to align with the universe

Aries Your vibe this week is “Pause before you promise.”Your first instinct will be to say yes and figure everything out later. Don’t. Give yourself enough time to understand what you’re signing up for. One thoughtful pause will save you from a commitment you never needed. Taurus Your vibe this week is “Protect what matters.”You’ve…

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Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay says father encouraged him to build his own identity, addresses family rumours: ‘People make assumptions about us’ |

Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay says father encouraged him to build his own identity, addresses family rumours: ‘People make assumptions about us’ Jason Sanjay, son of actor-turned-politician and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, has opened up about his father’s historic election victory, his directorial debut, and the constant public scrutiny surrounding their family.Jason, who recently made…

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