Violators will have their cellphones smashed and face punishment under the law, the order said. | Photo Credit: AFP Afghanistan’s Taliban government has ordered a nationwide ban on civil servants’ smartphone use, a military court order showed, prompting warnings from rights activists that the move could further restrict access to information. The court order seen…
Actor Dhanush has honoured athlete Vidhya Ramaraj for her impressive achievements on the international stage. The actor invited the Tamil Nadu athlete for a special meeting and personally congratulated her for bringing pride to India and the state. Vidhya, who hails from Coimbatore, has been representing India in athletics and has overcome several challenges to…
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The India-U.K. Double Contributions Convention (DCC), allowing temporary Indian and British workers an exemption from paying social security contributions in their host countries for 60 months, is not retrospective, i.e., it will not apply to Indians already working in the U.K. and Britons working…
Namakkal: The Namakkal east district congress committee has opposed a state government proposal to establish a bird sanctuary at Idumbankulam lake in Mohanur Taluk, citing risks to the region’s poultry industry.Committee president Dr P V Senthil submitted a memorandum to the district collector L Madhubalan warning that a bird sanctuary near the poultry cluster could…
Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has planned a slew of measures to bring out-of-school children back into classrooms and prevent dropouts. The measures include psychological counsellors in resettlement colony schools, socio-economic surveys to identify vulnerable children, special camps for Aadhaar and birth certificates, and stronger coordination with neighbouring districts to improve access to schools.The plan…
Wiaan Mulder plays for Texas Super Kings in the Major League Cricket. (Image Courtesy: TSK) NEW DELHI: The packed calendar of modern cricket is extremely demanding, and South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder believes the era of cricketers thriving across all three formats is slowly coming to an end. The 28-year-old, who is playing for Texas…
This week highlights the influence of Venus retrograde and Mars on work decisions and communications. Each zodiac sign faces unique challenges and opportunities related to finances and career growth. The New Moon in Libra facilitates fresh agreements and planning for new contracts. Individuals should remain mindful of their decisions, as actions taken now may carry…
Families and relatives of miners who were arrested on suspicion of illegal mining wait outside a hospital where their bodies are stored in Minna, Nigeria, September 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Police in Nigeria fired tear gas at dozens of people who gathered Friday (September 18, 2026) to protest the deaths of 37 miners…
Not every day sparkles, and today proves it. Expenses rise, and your mood can dip without a clear reason. The Moon’s position this morning could cause your emotions to be more intense than usual, like background noise that is difficult to ignore. Things that seem minor can impact your emotions more strongly, particularly when situations…