U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks with the media in Srinagar. | Photo Credit: Reuters As U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor avoided any high-profile meetings in Ladakh, the embassy on Friday (August 21, 2026) termed the three-day tour of the envoy as a sign of “growing U.S.-India partnership through meaningful dialogue and cultural…
Chennai: A war of words broke out in the assembly on Friday between HR&CE minister S Ramesh and former minister P K Sekarbabu over the handling of temple administration. While Ramesh accused the previous DMK govt of leaving projects worth ₹418 crores pending, Sekarbabu hit back, stating that succeeding govts should complete, not cancel, projects…
You’ll need sharp eyes and a quiet mouth today, Gemini. The Moon causes anxiety and Mars at an angle that is difficult makes small dangers seem more significant than they really are. Secret rivalries such as office politics or those who smile at you when they are trying to test your patience can appear through…
G A Pathanjali, managing director of High Energy Batteries, inaugurated the four-day event in the presence of Codissia president Rangaswamy and National Institute of Solar Energy director general Mohammad Rihan. COIMBATORE: The eighth edition of Elektrotec, an exhibition of electrical and electronic products organised by the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (Codissia), began at the…
Laapataa Ladies actor Satendra Soni has filed a Zero FIR against Paid Paalki filmmaker Pushpendra Singh and Pragati Chauhan over alleged assault, threats, wrongful confinement and unpaid dues, with AICWA extending support and demanding a fair investigation. Actor Satendra Soni, who is known for his role in Aamir Khan-backed Laapataa Ladies, has filed a Zero…
Neeraj Chopra, of India, competes in the javelin during the World Athletics Diamond League athletics meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, Friday, August 21, 2026. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP) Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage edged out Neeraj Chopra by just nine centimetres in Lausanne, securing his third victory over the Indian star this season and tightening his…
Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister on Friday (August 21) alleged that her brother was being tortured and subjected to isolation in prison, as she detailed his deteriorating health and ongoing treatment for a retinal haemorrhage. Source link
Chennai: DMK MLA P H Manoj Pandian on Friday questioned the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation’s (TNMSC) role in procuring gold rings for newborns, asking whether the corporation had the mandate or expertise to scrutinise tender bids for gold for the Thaimaman Thanga Modhiram scheme.Participating in the Assembly discussion, Pandian said the procurement should have…
There’s a soft, promising current running through your day, Taurus. Venus supports emotional ties, and Jupiter opens doors through people, not pressure. News may come through a call, family elder, or mutual contact that makes the future feel more settled. For some, that means a marriage proposal. For others, a meaningful reunion after a long…
COIMBATORE: C Dorairaj, proprietor of Pazhamudir Nilayam, has been unanimously elected as president of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, for the 2026-2028 term at its 92nd annual general body meeting held on Aug 19.Dorairaj heads Pazhamudir Nilayam, a family-run venture started in 1965 that retails fruits, vegetables, fresh juices, groceries and operates…