The story so far: On July 8, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced indictment against three Punjab-linked transnational organised crime syndicates operating across India, Canada, the United States and Europe. Among the most significant allegations is that Lawrence Bishnoi (33), a Punjab-born gangster currently lodged in a high-security prison in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and his…
Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado speaks during a rally organized by Venezuelans who live in Panama City,on Saturday, May 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado announced on Saturday (May 23, 2026) that she plans to run for presidency again and intends to return to her home…
Today, the Moon is transiting the earthy sign of Virgo, asking you to focus on trust, private matters, shared money, health signals and hidden concerns. Facts may emerge slowly under Saturn’s aspect from Pisces. But they can help you make better decisions. What to Do Today Take this day to check items that are often…
Chennai: Power troubles continued for a third straight day on Thursday, as residents of Tiruvottiyur and Tambaram spent the night without electricity following major failures in the city’s distribution network. The outages came a day after similar disruptions struck Palavakkam and TondiarpetIn Tiruvottiyur, men and women blocked the high road that night, staging a protest…
Fabricated records to inflate student strength to avail govt benefits Ranipet: Principal District Judge V Thenmozhe sentenced a correspondent and a headmistress of a govt-aided private school to undergo four years of rigorous imprisonment on charges of fabricating school records to falsely show an inflated student strength to receive govt benefits. The judge also slapped…
Permits for high-rise buildings in Chennai to become faster Chennai: Obtaining planning permissions for high-rise buildings (HRB) is bound to get quicker, as the state govt has yet again delegated the authority to approve high-rise building projects in the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA) to the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA). The decision was announced through…
U.S. President Donald Trump. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israel shared intelligence with the United States this week about a new and “specific” plan by Iran to assassinate President Donald Trump, U.S. media reported Thursday (July 9, 2026). The reports come as renewed U.S. and Iranian attacks raise fears of a return to all-out war…
Nikhat Zareen (Image credit: X) PATIALA: Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen suffered a heartbreaking exit from boxing selection trials for the upcoming CWG and Asian Games on Thursday. But beyond the disappointment of defeat, Nikhat revealed the physical and mental toll of a chaotic two-week build-up that she described as “torturous” for boxers.Competing in the…
Chinese President Xi Jinping. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Brazilian counterpart on Monday (July 27, 2026) that he supports the country in “opposing external interference”, Beijing’s state media said, reporting a call between the leaders. Also read | China’s Xi urges Brazil’s Lula to jointly protect Global South interests…
AriesYou are unlikely to hide what you feel this week. Whether that is a good thing depends entirely on timing. Mars in Aries creates honesty, but honesty delivered too quickly can sound harsher than intended. Someone may finally understand your point of view after weeks of confusion. The irony is that it happens when you…