Iran-Israel war LIVE: ‘Staggering’ Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty

“Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has recently been appointed as a special representative of the Islamic republic of Iran for China affairs,” Tasnim news agency reported, citing “informed sources”, with other media carrying similar reports. Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf appointed to oversee ties with China: media Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf appointed to oversee relations with China, enhancing…

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‘I feel exhilarated, not jealous’: Rajinikanth on Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu CM

Rajinikanth dismissed speculation that he was “jealous” of C Joseph Vijay’s political rise, saying he felt “exhilarated” seeing someone from the film industry become chief minister and take on both Dravidian majors and the BJP-led Union govt. CHENNAI: Rajinikanth dismissed speculation that he was “jealous” of C Joseph Vijay’s political rise, saying he felt “exhilarated”…

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NHAI urged to fast-track widening of Neelambur-Madukkarai bypass stretch in Coimbatore

Coimbatore: City industrialists have urged the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to expedite the long-pending widening of Neelambur-Madukkarai bypass stretch on NH-544, citing rising traffic congestion and frequent accidents on the 27km corridor.J Sathish, director, Kongu Global Forum, said the Salem-Kochi National Highway was a crucial route for the motorists travelling between Bengaluru and…

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IPL 2026, CSK vs SRH Preview: Chepauk test for ‘Travi-Shek’ as CSK chase playoff lifeline

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head (ANI Photo) CHENNAI: It’s knock-out cricket already for Chennai Super Kings, with two league games left and no margin for error. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, the equation is less desperate but hardly comfortable: seven wins have them within touching distance of the playoffs, yet a defeat at the MA…

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