Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. File | Photo Credit: AP Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signed into law a measure that would introduce a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants as part of a government peace effort with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK. The measure was published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday…
Chennai: We The Leaders founder K Annamalai on Tuesday condemned the TVK govt over the arrest of a volunteer associated with his organisation for responding to allegedly abusive remarks by a TVK functionary.In a post on X, Annamalai said the TVK functionary had abused the volunteer’s family. “The fact that a We The Leaders volunteer…
On August 19, 2026, today’s career forecast emphasizes the importance of flexibility and ambition. Early decisions may lead to significant opportunities, while later in the day, focusing on achieving set targets will be crucial. Job seekers should tailor applications with precision, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to negotiate firmly. While some zodiac signs should exercise caution,…
COIMBATORE: Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) sleuths arrested a female bill collector of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation on Tuesday on charges of accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a man for issuing approvals related to vacant land tax.The arrested bill collector has been identified as Yamuna Devi, 59.A DVAC officer said Prakash…
FDA’s Tukaram Mundhe warns Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff could face Rs 10 lakh fine over elaichi ad: ‘Legal action can be taken’ Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has said that Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff could face a fine of up to…
Pakistan suffer a major setback ahead of the first Test against England as newly reappointed captain Babar Azam is ruled out with a finger injury. Babar injures the middle finger of his right hand while batting against the West Indies and aggravates it during a warm-up game in Beckenham.“Pakistan captain Babar Azam is unavailable for…
“Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, immediately seek a safe place in the closest secure building,” UAE’s Interior Ministry said in the phone alert. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a brief phone alert for “potential missile threats” on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) with the Ministry of…
Uday Narang, founder and chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility Chennai: Electric vehicle maker Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has entered into a partnership with ELECTRA AI to integrate battery intelligence technology across its EV portfolio.The partnership will provide real-time battery health monitoring, predictive analytics and State of Health (SoH) insights to help improve vehicle performance, battery life…
Twenty years ago, people would ask for your address to stay connected. Today, they ask for your mobile number.That shift says more than we realise. A mobile number is no longer merely a combination of ten digits. It has become the digital identity of modern life. From your bank account to Aadhaar, grocery shopping to…
Tirupur: The Union govt has earmarked a 100% stall fee subsidy for 60 micro and small enterprises participating in the 24th edition of the KnitShow textile technology exhibition, scheduled to be held at the Top Light venue in Tirupur Aug 21 to 23. Eligible firms will also receive an incentive grant of up to Rs…