Oleksandr Syrsky. File | Photo Credit: AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday (July 22, 2026) sacked his Soviet-trained army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following a political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular, young and tech-savvy defence minister. The Ukrainian leader announced he was appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty in his place. Mr….
Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s intensified tuberculosis surveillance identified 48,469 patients in the first six months of 2026, after 93,203 cases were diagnosed in 2025, health minister K G Arunraj said on Wednesday, urging greater community participation to eliminate the disease. A total of 2,390 village panchayats were certified TB-free in 2025, underscoring progress in the state’s…
Erode: The Erode district police seized 450 kg ration rice near Bhavanisagar on Wednesday morning. Based on a tip-off that rice meant for the public distribution system (PDS) was being smuggled, Bhavanisagar police and officers from the civil supplies CID conducted a raid in the old public works department (PWD) quarters area.They seized 450 kg…
Salman Khan backs students’ protest against paper leaks, says they deserve full credit for peaceful movement: ‘It should not be hijacked politically’ Bollywood star Salman Khan has voiced his support for students protesting against paper leaks, calling the issue “very serious” and urging that the movement remain focused on education rather than politics.Taking to Instagram,…
The North American odyssey is over. Here are the stars who put their best foot forward.Pedro Porro (ESP, Defender) One of the tournament’s most attack-minded full-backs, Porro has balanced defensive discipline with constant overlapping runs. His accurate deliveries and relentless energy have given Spain width, while his recovery pace has helped neutralise dangerous wingers in…
Top officials and Ministers in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have recently posted about friendship and unity on social media, signalling a rapprochement months after a public fall-out between the two largest Arab economies. On Tuesday (July 21) evening, Saudi General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh posted a picture of the kingdom’s defence…
Lack of seriousness, non-implementation of policy leave mental health initiatives in limbo in schools Chennai: The school education department’s efforts towards the psychological well-being of school students are being stalled due to the non-implementation of the mental health policy introduced three months ago, the lack of qualified counsellors, and irregular tracking of existing mechanisms.There are…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 23, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
COIMBATORE: Students should always protect the unity and integrity of the nation, said Vice-President of India CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters at the Coimbatore International Airport, Radhakrishnan said, “Today, India is in a position to dictate the terms and give a fitting reply to international forces, which is possible only through unity.”Radhakrishnan was…
Friends star Lisa Kudrow recalls eerie moments after her mother Nedra Stern’s death, says she believes her late mom ‘texted’ her from beyond: ‘It happened three times’ Friends star Lisa Kudrow has shared a deeply personal experience that she believes could have been a sign from her late mother, Nedra Stern, after her death in…