Krishnagiri: TASMAC shops in Krishnagiri district remained closed for the second consecutive day on Saturday as employees continued their protest.An agitation was held in front of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation outlet at Billankuppam village near Veppanahalli, under the banner of the Krishnagiri District TASMAC employees association. Led by state organisation secretary Manickam, the…
Iran attacked U.S. military bases in Kuwait on Thursday (September 3, 2026), despite President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a fresh flare-up six months into the war. The new clashes, which began with U.S. raids on Sunday (August 30, 2026), deepen the ongoing impasse in the war, as Iran maintains a stranglehold on the…
COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore zone Central Intelligence Unit (CIU) executed two back-to-back operations in Kerala, seizing a total of 8,500 litres of spirit and arresting six people over the past two days.Following confidential intelligence received, CIU Coimbatore inspector and his team coordinated with local authorities in Kerala. In the first operation in Kannur in Kerala on…
Chennai: The Bureau of Indian Standards has granted four international ISO Management System Certifications to Osmania University, Hyderabad, according to a release issued on Wednesday. The certifications — ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organisations Management System), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management System) and ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management System) — were awarded after…
Actress Sanam Shetty has found herself at the centre of a fresh controversy after an appearance at a protest against alleged NEET examination irregularities in Chennai. The event took an unexpected turn when she was interrupted while speaking, and videos from the venue quickly spread across social media. Soon after, Sanam met the media outside…
Turkish riot police enter the headquarters of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) to evict its ousted leadership, after authorities ordered enforcement of a court ruling removing the party’s leadership from the building, in Ankara, Turkiye, on May 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way…
India Women continued their impressive run in the T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 95-run victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday. Powered by a dominant opening partnership from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, India posted 209/5 — their highest total in Women’s T20 World Cup history — before bowling out the Dutch side for 114…
Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above. We keep hearing about Google Maps fiasco from across the globe where it directed people…
Protest over NEET paper leak case in Mumbai (left), and Manu Bhaker Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has voiced concern over students protesting against alleged exam paper leaks, saying every child deserves access to education, safety and a fair chance at life.In a post on social media, the Indian shooter said the issue goes beyond…
Iniyan topped both the Rapid and Blitz sections, scoring an impressive 6.5 points out of seven games in each format. Coimbatore: Grandmaster P Iniyan from the city, won two gold medals at the Commonwealth Chess Championship which concluded in Sri Lanka on Tuesday.The championship featured three formats- Rapid, Blitz and Classical. Iniyan topped both the…