Ricky Ponting has admitted he is worried about where ODI cricket is heading, with the former Australia captain fearing the 50-over format could gradually be squeezed out by the ever-growing presence of T20 franchise cricket across the globe.Ponting, one of the most successful ODI batters in cricket history with 13,704 runs in the format, believes…
A photograph shows the British consulate in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem on September 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Israel on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) ordered the closure of Britain’s consulate in Jerusalem as retaliation after London led Western sanctions over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Israel said it would…
CHENNAI: In the first major audit of the Union govt’s Smart City Mission projects worth ₹10,000 crore, the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) has flagged widespread violations, including diversion of funds, execution of unapproved projects, deviations from approved plans and works outside designated Smart City areas, in Tamil Nadu.The performance audit of seven of Tamil Nadu’s…
Navigating morning meetings calls for a delicate touch, while later conversations demand a careful approach to shared assets. It’s crucial to give clients and partners your undivided attention, and new contract terms should be examined thoroughly. Couples can start their talks on a practical note before evolving into more intimate discussions. For singles, it’s wise…
COIMBATORE: The Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) on Tuesday intercepted two men on a train at Tirupur railway station and seized 1,250 narcotic tablets and 2.5 kg of ganja from them.The arrested have been identified as S Sanjay, 22 of Kavundampalayam and K Sridhar, 24 of Kamarajapuram in Coimbatore.The operation follows a prior raid on Aug…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT as Associate Partners for India’s home cricket season, with the three brands signing two-season deals running through March 2028.The partnerships, which begin with India’s upcoming home series against the West Indies, have a combined value of more than Rs…
Nayanthara, who was recently seen on the big screen in Yash’s gangster action drama ‘Toxic’ and the romance drama ‘Hi’, is gearing up for her upcoming projects. The actress will reportedly be seen in a dual role in ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 Tamil film. According to the latest reports,…
Wasim Akram and Imran Khan Wasim Akram has become the latest high-profile cricketing figure to publicly voice concern over the health of his former Pakistan captain and close friend Imran Khan, insisting that his legal status should not come in the way of ensuring he receives proper medical care.Imran, 73, has been in jail since…
Landslides in eastern China have killed 13 people with three others still missing, state media said on Tuesday (September 8, 2026), days after heavy rains unleashed by Typhoon Saudel. A mudslide, which hit Mingkeng village in Jiangxi province on Saturday (September 5, 2026), left 12 dead and one missing, state news agency Xinhua said, citing…
Tamil Nadu’s registration department may be collecting more in stamp duty and registration fees, but the CAG compliance audit for the year ended March 2024 has flagged significant leakages caused by undervaluation, misclassification and suppressed transaction details. A test check of 114 of the department’s 647 auditable offices found 967 cases involving ₹95.97 crore, highlighting…