CHENNAI: Congress made a comeback into govt in Tamil Nadu, ending its 59-year exile, with two of its legislators among 23 new ministers sworn in, as CM C Joseph Vijay Thursday expanded his cabinet in an exercise that rewarded loyalists, accommodated allies and signalled a bid to rewrite social engineering.With 21 TVK ministers taking oath…
As Ed Miliband took charge as the U.K’s new Foreign Secretary, officially the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on July 20, he stated that international development and tackling the climate crisis would be the core priorities of the U.K’s foreign policy under him. “We will work with others on tackling the…
Men ride a scooter past the rubble of buildings damaged in Israeli strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs on July 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters A U.S. military delegation met with Lebanon’s army in Beirut to discuss the implementation of Israel’s withdrawal from a “pilot zone” in occupied territory, a Lebanese military official told AFP…
Axar Patel creates history in Manchester (Image: BCCI) India all-rounder Axar Patel etched his name into the record books during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, becoming the first Indian spinner to claim 100 wickets in T20I cricket.The milestone came with the prized wicket of England captain Harry Brook, who was threatening…
Chennai: The board of private lender City Union Bank (CUB) on Tuesday gave its nod to raise Rs 500 crore through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).In a regulatory filing, the bank said the board had approved raising additional capital of up to Rs 500 crore (including premium) through a QIP. The proposal will be included in…
COIMBATORE: Pelting trains with stones by miscreants and juveniles continues to pose a grave threat to passenger safety, railway property and smooth train operations, prompting the Salem division of Southern Railway to intensify preventive measures and awareness campaigns. According to railway officials, 38 cases of stone-pelting were registered in 2025, leading to the arrest of…
The day opens with a bright spark, Aries, and you’ll feel it early. The Moon supports your learning zone, while Jupiter throws a generous glance toward confidence and recognition. That’s why even ordinary errands, a morning commute, a quick family call, a class discussion, all seem to move with less friction.There is joy around you,…
A file picture of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket standing ready for launch. | Photo Credit: AP A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test at the launch pad on Thursday night (May 28, 2026), shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket exploded during…
‘Fairytales are real, I saw one today’: Tamannaah Bhatia and Trisha Krishnan turn bridesmaids at Avantika Sundar’s Goa wedding Actor Tamannaah Bhatia gave fans a closer look at the wedding celebrations of actor-politician Khushbu Sundar’s daughter, Avantika Sundar. Avantika married Shravan Sreenivasan in an intimate ceremony held in Goa on June 25.Tamannaah was one of…
According to Hindu calendar, Jyeshtha month occurs during May or June, when the hot summer at its peak. Jyeshtha means the eldest of all that’s why this Purnima tithi is considered as one of the most prominent Purnima’s of the year. The day is also known as Full Moon. This is the powerful time period…