California Gov. Gavin Newsom. File | Photo Credit: AP California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday directing state officials to explore the feasibility of imposing a mandatory “kill switch” for the most advanced AI models. Mr. Newsom, widely seen as a possible Democratic presidential contender in 2028, said he was making the move…
Chennai: A 25-year-old man was found dead with a head injury at a vacant plot near Bhavani Amman Temple in Thandalam on Saturday morning. Police arrested three suspects, while the fourth is on the runPolice said V Vignesh, alias Vicky, of Sirukalathur, had a quarrel with his friends, who assaulted him with stones. On hearing…
General:This week begins with a strong sense of steadiness, and that suits you very well. Monday brings fulfilment, useful progress, and the quiet satisfaction that comes when things run as they should. Students can settle into studies with real focus, and those in business or service are likely to feel that their effort is being…
Dharmapuri: Residents of K Agraharam village in Koothapadi panchayat, Pennagaram taluk, refused to use muddy water supplied under the Hogenakkal Combined Drinking Water Scheme on Saturday morning, fearing health risks.The scheme is the locality’s primary drinking water source. Residents said the water was mixed with silt and feared it could cause diarrhoea, fever and respiratory…
‘Girls are the best’: Anil Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and other celebs congratulate Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh on their second baby; fans add, ‘luckiest parents’ Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second daughter on September 19, 2026. The couple shared the happy news on Instagram with a joint post that read, “Welcome, baby…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi; and Indian contingent at the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony. (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the 20th Asian Games officially opened in Aichi-Nagoya, urging the athletes to give their best and shine as India begins its medal…
Army personnel stand amid the rubble following an explosion inside the police headquarters at Kohat in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on September 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP At least 31 died from an explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan, a senior police official told AFP on Saturday (September 19,…
AI-based facial age progression technology used Chennai: A 39-year-old history-sheeter, absconding since 2007 after being released on bail in a murder case, was arrested after 19 years with the help of AI-based facial age progression technology, police said.In 2007, Sheik Abdullah, of Kaladipet, Thiruvottiyur, was among five people arrested in connection with the murder of…
General:Scorpio, this week begins with your sleeves rolled up. Nothing falls into your lap for free, and you know it. Early days demand effort, courage, and a willingness to keep going even when results are not immediate. The good part is that your determination is strong enough to carry you. Support from younger siblings, cousins,…
COIMBATORE: The Valparai unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has accused the Tamil Nadu govt of neglecting the hill town and urged chief minister C Joseph Vijay to initiate measures to address the long-pending issues faced by residents and tea estate workers.In a representation submitted to the chief minister, the party alleged that…