British maritime security group Ambrey “assessed” that the incident “was likely the result of U.S. operations to blockade Iranian ports. File picture from vesseltracker.com Three Indians went missing after an attack on oil tanker Settebello, northeast of Sohar, Oman, on Wednesday (June 10, 2026), the External Affairs Ministry said. Twenty-one Indian seafarers were rescued from…
Chennai: Social activist Geetha V stands at the entrance of a crumbling old building at Pursaiwalkam in Chennai. Before the 74-year-old begins her day’s work, fighting for the cause of unorganised workers, she must first face her own uphill battle: two flights of steep, narrow stairs. Her ailing knees do little to help. Leaning on…
The day starts with leaks from the bucket. Money seems to disappear quicker than it is able to come in and by the time you get home, you might wonder what happened to the majority of it. The Moon is arousing your spending zone today while Saturn is focused on practical issues so little indulgences…
Coimbatore: The Federation of Coimbatore Industrial Associations (FOCIA) has urged the Tamil Nadu govt to relax certain conditions under the capital subsidy scheme for MSMEs, alleging that genuine micro and small entrepreneurs are denied benefits by district industrial centres due to procedural hurdles.In a petition submitted to MSME minister Madan Raja, FOCIA said the state’s…
The South film industry witnessed several major developments today, ranging from a heartfelt farewell to a legendary filmmaker to key updates in a high-profile legal battle. Other highlights included an initiative drawing comparisons with Vijay‘s Bigil, praise from one actor for another’s performance, and a meeting between some of the industry’s most popular faces. Tamil…
Referee Omar Artan, center, of Somalia, is confronted by players after calling a penalty kick during the CAF Champions League final soccer match between AS FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo) Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was set to become the first official from his country to…
While the stage is set for the FIFA World Cup 2026 commencing on June 11, the mood in the host nations is not entirely euphoric. In Mexico’s capital, where the first match is to be held, teachers associated with the CNTE union have toppled statues of football players and disrupted traffic in their protests for better wages…
NAMAKKAL: The Tamil Nadu Lorry Owners’ Association (TNLOA) has resolved to raise freight rates by 25% with effect from June 15, citing increasing diesel prices. The decision was announced by state president C Dhanraj after an executive committee meeting here on Wednesday.During the meeting, members reviewed concerns such as the rise in diesel costs, freight…
Good news can arrive from an unexpected corner today. Extra earnings, a bonus, a side payment, or some overdue amount may land more easily than you thought. Luck is walking beside you, thanks to a helpful Jupiter influence and a Moon that supports gains beyond the ordinary route.Still, your mind may not stay calm for…
COIMBATORE: The Podanur police in the city on Wednesday arrested four men, including two policemen, on charges of kidnapping two young men and demanding a ransom of Rs 50 for their release. Ironically, the two kidnapped young men were also arrested at the end as police investigations revealed that they were involved in illegal online…