India’s Priya Ghanghas added another gold to the country’s remarkable boxing campaign, defeating Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh by a 4-1 split decision in the women’s 60kg final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday. The victory marked India’s fourth boxing gold medal of the day, continuing the nation’s dominance inside the ring at Glasgow 2026. Al-Ahmadieh…
Sri Lanka’s police personnel stand guard after a riot outside the Mahara Prison complex on the outskirts of Colombo on August 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP At least one inmate was killed, and another six were taken to hospital after a riot at a prison outside Sri Lanka’s capital on Saturday (August 1, 2026),…
Employers to verify community certificates within initial years of an staff’s service ‘Cannot tolerate the use of delayed procedures as a dangling sword’ Chennai: A full bench of Madras high court has held that verification into the genuineness of a community certificate or caste status of a govt employee remains legally permissible even after their…
The week opens with a strange mix of fire and fog. Early on, you’ll feel brave enough to attempt something others may avoid, and that can be useful if you’ve been putting off a call, a visit, or a small but important errand. Short trips, quick meetings, and back and forth movement are likely. Still,…
COIMBATORE: Coimbatore corporation rewarded four residents of ward 38 with silver gifts for implementing the four-bin source segregation system. The newly introduced Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management Rules 2026 mandate segregation of waste into four categories — wet, dry, sanitary, and special wastes. Interestingly, west zone has appeared to be the forerunner in implementing the…
Naseeruddin Shah revealed he’s turned down multiple lifetime achievement awards, saying he doesn’t consider his work done. Speaking at a success party for “Main Vaapas Aaunga,” which crossed 50 days in theatres, he thanked audiences for their support. The veteran actor, known for “Sparsh” and “Iqbal,” continues to earn acclaim in his latest films. Naseeruddin…
Indian Para athletes script history (Images: Agencies) India’s para athletes delivered their finest-ever performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, matching the country’s cumulative medal tally from all previous editions in a single campaign. The 28-member Indian para contingent concluded its Glasgow campaign with seven medals, three gold, two silver and two bronze making it India’s…
The Indian government has over the last few months been walking a tightrope between maintaining its strategic objectives and encouraging more trade and investment from the two largest economies in the world — the U.S. and China This balancing act has seen gradual and incremental relaxations in several long-held policies of the government — whether…
Children enjoy a rainy Saturday evening, playing in the showers in Chennai. Chennai: After a hot day when temperatures climbed nearly 3°C above normal, evening rain brought relief to many parts of the city and its suburbs on Saturday. While IMD has forecast light to moderate rain over the city and the suburbs only on…
This week has a rising rhythm for you, Scorpio. It begins with confidence, and for many of you, that confidence is not loud. It is the quiet certainty that you know what you are doing. Early in the week, studies go well, work feels purposeful, and your energy is high enough to handle both responsibility…