Indonesia Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. File | Photo Credit: AP Indonesia’s Defence Minister said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that he had signed a letter of intent (LOI) last month with U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on granting U.S. military aircraft access to Indonesian airspace, but said no commitment was made. “The letter of intent…
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Reuters Brent crude oil briefly topped $100 per barrel for the first time since May as increased fighting in West Asia threatens to slow the global flow of crude. The price for a barrel climbed 6.2% to $99.94 and briefly topped the century mark, the first time…
India’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Virat Kohli added another milestone to his glittering career during the second ODI against England, moving past Australian great Ricky Ponting to become the fifth-most capped player in the history of international cricket. The match marked Kohli’s 561st international appearance, taking him ahead of Ponting’s tally of 560 matches. Only…
India’s 99th chess Grandmaster Rathanvel VS (Designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, felt as though the wait was almost over. Nearly a decade after the end of the ten-year Trojan War, he and his crew were finally within reach of home, only to find themselves on the verge of losing all…
During his address as leader of opposition in the assembly on May 12, Udhayanidhi Stalin called for the “eradication” of sanaatana dharma ‘Speech outside loses immunity, but not automatically an offence’R S RaveendhrenA statement by leader of the opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, on May 12 on the floor of the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly has reignited…
Chennai: A 35-year-old man was run over by a speeding train near Chengalpet on Sunday.The victim was identified as Mutharasan, from Kundrathur. He was crossing the railway track between Tambaram and Chengalpet railway stations when the accident occurred.Tambaram railway police received information and rushed to the scene. The body was recovered and sent to Tambaram…
Govind Mohan (right), Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Major General Min Thu (left), Deputy Minister, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, at the conclusion of the 23rd National Level Meeting between India and Myanmar. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Myanmar has assured India that the former’s territory would…
Today calls for patience, responsibility, and purpose. In Chinese astrology, July 26, 2026, is a Xin Chou Day, or a Yin Metal Ox Day. It develops a sense of responsibility, discipline, sharp focus and slow pressure. This daily Chinese horoscope advises using simple language but not being too harsh. Please verify all information before confirming…
Poet Puviyarasu (right) with actor-politician Kamal Haasan Actor kamal presenting Ilaya Thalaimurai Award to Puviyarasu in Coimbatore. Photo – J Jackson Well-known Tamil poet, translator, screenwriter and actor Puviyarasu died in Coimbatore on Tuesday, due to age-related illness. He was 96.He was among the few Indian litterateurs to win the Sahitya Akademi Award twice, for…
Netflix’s recently released cop drama Kartavya, starring Saif Ali Khan, introduced audiences to Yudhvir Ahlawat, who won praise for his portrayal of teenage character Harpal. While many viewers assumed he was a teenager in real life, Yudhvir is actually 33. The actor has now revealed that even Saif Ali Khan was initially convinced he was…