Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike. | Photo Credit: AFP A Russian attack targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Izmail district in the southern region of Odesa overnight, Ukrainian authorities said on Monday. Fires caused by the attack have been extinguished, the authorities added on the Telegram messaging app. Russia’s Defence Ministry…
Puhazh Gandhi PEvery monsoon in South India revives India’s oldest interstate river dispute — the Mullaperiyar. Kerala seeks decommissioning of the 130-year-old masonry dam, citing the safety of nearly a crore people living downstream; Tamil Nadu maintains it remains structurally sound after repeated court-directed strengthening, and that its water sustains agriculture and drinking water for…
On August 17, 2026, a Gui Hai Day, emotions run high, prompting a need for sensitivity and intuition regarding personal security. Pay attention to the messages conveyed, as they may contain vital truths wrapped in subtlety. Those born under the Snake and Monkey signs should tread cautiously in their communication and decision-making, whereas Rabbits and…
Those engaged in the illegal activity, abandoned the vehicles and fled on seeing the police approaching Krishnagiri: An earthmover and three tractors which were involved in illegal sand mining near Nagarasampatty in Krishnagiri district, were seized during the early hours of Monday.According to an officer, sand was being illegally excavated from the Nagaleri Lake under…
Debutant filmmaker Uday Chauhan’s Telugu film Pallaburusu, starring Sudhakar Reddy and Murlidhar Goud, has received high praise from renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Backed by Nagarjuna’s production banner, the film was released in theatres on August 14 and has been receiving a positive response from audiences. Anurag Kashyap calls the film unmissable Anurag Kashyap took to…
Team India (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India head coach Craig Fulton has urged his side to show greater composure and sharpen their defensive discipline against Pakistan after England exposed their weaknesses in a 2-4 defeat in their second Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup on Monday.India produced a strong first half…
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked what they described as a Saudi military ship and four escort vessels in the Red Sea with missiles, according to the group’s military spokesperson Yahya Saree on Telegram on Monday (August 17, 2026). There was no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities. Mocha is a Red Sea port near the Bab el-Mandeb…
The private school bus was carrying 15 students from Chennai airport when it collided with a container truck Chennai: Four students and the driver of a private school bus suffered minor injuries after the bus collided with a container truck near Sholavaram in Tiruvallur district on Monday morning.According to police, 15 students of a private…
The celestial energies today promote open and thoughtful conversations about delicate financial topics. Mercury’s alignment might lead to slight misinterpretations during personal discussions. It’s essential to pay close attention to others’ financial roles and requirements. The Libra Moon encourages facing personal anxieties calmly, and being open about finances can strengthen vital trust. The Moon remains…
The permanent expansion effectively boosts the train’s total passenger capacity from 530 to 1,128 seats per single trip, adding 598 additional seats. COIMBATORE: In a relief for inter-state commuters ahead of the Onam festival, Railways has permanently doubled the seating capacity of the highly patronised Nos. 26651/26652 KSR Bengaluru–Ernakulam Junction- KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express…