They overpowered the home warden Chennai: Eleven juveniles lodged at Government Correctional Facility for Boys and Girls, Chengalpet, escaped on Friday night after overpowering the home warden, prompting a large-scale search operation by police. The juveniles had been remanded in connection with cases including theft, robbery, drug peddling and murder.Police said they pushed the home…
NEW DELHI: Social media has found a fun new way to bring the 1980s back, with AI turning modern-day pictures into vintage portraits. The trend has now reached the Indian cricket team, with several players enjoying a hilarious surprise ahead of their T20I series against Afghanistan in Delhi. Axar, Abhishek and Bumrah join the fun…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. File | Photo Credit: PTI Pakistan has stepped up its diplomatic engagement with Iran, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar inviting his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to Islamabad “at the earliest” for discussions. Also Read: West Asia war updates on August 4, 2026 The invitation, according to top officials familiar with the…
A machine operates near a residential building, which was damaged in a U.S. and Israeli strike, in Iran, on June 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters India on Monday (June 8, 2026) reiterated its warning to its nationals in Iran to avoid any travel to the country and exit the region by available means of…
Maduravoyal Police Arrest Man for Yamaha R15 Thefts, Recover Bike Chennai: Maduravoyal police arrested a 22-year-old man for stealing sport bikes and recovered one stolen vehicle. The case was registered after Tharun, 23, of Alapakkam complained that his motorcycle had been stolen after he parked it outside his residence on July 22 before leaving the…
The term ‘water manifestation’ is now a popular wellness trend for people who want to grow in positivity, emotional healing and mental clarity. The theory behind this practice is that words and intentions have energy and it consists of speaking affirmations to the water before you drink it. Followers say this conscious act helps to…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) argues with referee Francois Letexier, of France, during the World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo) The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has reportedly lodged a formal complaint with FIFA against referee Francois Letexier following Egypt’s 3-2 defeat to Argentina…
As Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel-starrer ‘Gadar’ celebrates 25 years since its release, the actress has reignited a discussion among movie buffs about box-office footfalls. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Ameesha shared screenshots of publicly available data to support her assertion that the ‘Gadar’ franchise attracted more cinema-goers than the ‘Dhurandhar’ films. Calling herself fortunate…
Daveigh Chase, the renowned ‘Lilo & Stitch’ voice actor, passed away on June 16, 2026, in Los Angeles at the age of 35. The actress, who struggled with homelessness and addiction, left behind a six-figure property after her unfortunate demise due to advanced-stage complications from Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The young star passed away without…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services will recruit women firefighters for frontline duties and implement a modernisation programme involving new fire engines, drones, high-rise rescue vehicles and specialised equipment during 2026-27, as part of measures to strengthen emergency response and rescue operations.Govt will replace ageing vehicles with 50 water tenders at a cost of…