U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to discuss AI, trade, rare earths and economic issues when he meets with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York City this weekend, according to a source familiar with his plans. The…
Chennai: Health minister K G Arunraj inaugurated the pre-launch of Vizhitthirai Kaappom, a state-wide retinal-screening programme that will target people aged over 30 years and those living with diabetes or hypertension.The programme aims to ensure annual retinal examinations for the target population, helping diagnose diseases early and prevent damage to retina or vision loss. Those…
General:Move carefully today. Not fearfully, just carefully. The Moon can make you nervous, and Mars adds a bit of hesitance into everyday tasks like driving across a street, turning the car, descending stairs or carrying a heavy object at an accelerated pace. Be mindful of your speed while you commute and do not check your…
Karan Johar meets Prince William in London ahead of Earthshot Prize 2026 in Mumbai. (Photo: Earthshot Prize) Filmmaker Karan Johar recently met Prince William in London ahead of the sixth annual Earthshot Prize Awards Night, which will be held in Mumbai on November 17, 2026. During their conversation, the two discussed this year’s finalists, environmental…
Quimcy Dsouza. (Photo/Agencies) The Asian Games 2026 will officially begin on Saturday, with the opening ceremony scheduled to start at 2:30pm IST in Nagoya. However, a few competitions, including women’s cricket, soft tennis and teqball, have already got underway ahead of the ceremony. India’s schedule for Saturday (September 19): Teqball6:30am IST: Women’s singles semifinal —…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House on September 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (September 18, 2026) he was banning news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them without specifics of reporting “fiction…
Chennai: Madras high court has reiterated that community certificate of an employee can be scrutinised even after the employee has retired and that such verification is not barred merely because the certificate or appointment dates back to before 1995.“The law is settled that protecting service benefits merely because the employee has attained superannuation is akin…
General:The day begins with a smile, and you’ll feel it before. An awaiting message or an update on your payment or just a simple note of appreciation can boost your spirits prior to lunch.The Moon supports your luck sector today, while Jupiter casts a helpful glance on your efforts, so things move with less resistance…
Why ‘Dhurandhar’ lost to ‘Gondhal’ in Oscar race; jury member reveals Ranveer Singh starrer got just 4 votes Marathi thriller ‘Gondhal’ has been named India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards, but the selection has triggered fresh conversation around Ranveer Singh‘s ‘Dhurandhar’, which was also among the films considered. Vivek Vaswani, a member of…
Containers set up to house athletes from various countries participating in the 20th Asian Games, in Nagoya, Japan. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s karate team is heading to the Asiad without a dedicated coach while five equestrian riders in Tokyo are scrambling to get accreditation for their personal coaches. Some are even considering a two-hour…