A devastating flash flood has struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving at least eight people dead and hundreds reported missing. The disaster swept through the Bhote Koshi River basin, causing widespread destruction to villages, roads, bridges and major hydropower projects. Authorities say hundreds of travellers are unaccounted for, including foreign tourists from…
Freehand founders Abhijeet Manohar and Nitin Jayakrishnan Chennai: Freehand, an AI startup focusing on autonomous supply chain management, has closed $75 million. It aims to capture enterprise spending on legacy software and outsourced labour in the supply chain with its autonomous agents that make decisions and take action. Agents can negotiate rates, enforce contracts, manage…
One of the most common questions people ask about astrology is this:“If two people are born on the same date, at the same time and in the same city, shouldn’t their lives be identical?”On paper, it sounds logical. After all, the horoscope is the same. The planetary positions are the same. The Ascendant is the…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during the ‘Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace & Prosperity’ (P4M) Summit in New York. Photo credit: @DrSJaishankar/X via PTI External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for stronger multilateral cooperation and reforms in global institutions, warning that the international order is facing growing pressure from intense competition, geopolitical tensions…
‘Maharaja Hostel’ cast react to online negativity, says, ‘Theatre response has been very positive’ The team behind the Malayalam horror-comedy ‘Maharaja Hostel’ has spoken out against what they describe as a negative campaign targeting the film on social media.In a video shared on Instagram, the film’s newcomers appealed to audiences to watch the movie in…
ICC Rankings: Joe Root reclaims top Test batter spot (Image: ANI) Joe Root has returned to the summit of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings, reclaiming the No. 1 position in the latest rankings released on June 24, 2026. The England batting stalwart dethroned teammate Harry Brook, who had occupied the top spot for just…
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Kylian Mbappe underlined why he remains one of football’s biggest match-winners, scoring twice as France eased past Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 to draw level with Lionel Messi at the top of the tournament’s Golden Boot standings.The France captain now has six…
Chennai: The state cyber crime wing secured another key suspect linked to an international network that trafficked Indian nationals to cyber scam units operating in Cambodia, police said.The accused, Syed Hassain, 37, from Wallajah in Vellore district, allegedly acted as a local recruiter and intermediary for overseas cyber scam operators.Another accused connected to the same…
Sanjiv Goenka and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: The announcement of India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka triggered a wave of praise on Thursday, with Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka leading the tributes for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Badoni.The BCCI named Tilak Varma captain of the 15-member squad for…
Coimbatore North railway station COIMBATORE: As part of redevelopment of Coimbatore North railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), the Salem Railway Division is planning to shift the existing goods shed at the station to Thudiyalur. The move is expected to create additional space at Coimbatore North and facilitate the planned passenger-oriented redevelopment…