Death row inmate Christa Pike, convicted of murdering a schoolmate three decades ago, is due to be executed by lethal injection in Tennessee on Wednesday (September 30, 2026), becoming the first woman that state has put to death in more than two centuries. Pike, whose clemency petition highlighting childhood trauma and sexual abuse was denied…
Rajasthan Royals’ Ravindra Jadeja (ANI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja is expected to return for Rajasthan Royals in their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants after missing the previous game against Delhi Capitals due to a knee niggle. Jadeja’s absence during RR’s defeat to Delhi had raised concerns among fans, especially after captain Riyan Parag…
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun. File | Photo Credit: Reuters China and the U.S. hope to reach an agreement on lowering import taxes soon, a Chinese government spokesperson said Thursday (September 10, 2026), fuelling expectations that an announcement could come when the leaders of the two countries meet in two weeks. Also read |…
General:There’s a quietly promising tone to the day. Not loud fireworks, but the kind of luck that helps build safety for later. The Moon supports gains and practical choices, while Jupiter nudges you toward useful decisions. If you’ve been thinking long term, today listen.People respond well to you now. Your speech carries warmth, and even…
CHENNAI: The TVK govt in Tamil Nadu has renamed the chief minister’s breakfast scheme, launched by the previous DMK govt, after former CM K Kamaraj. The scheme will henceforth be called “Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Breakfast Scheme.” The change in the name of the breakfast scheme follows a few such changes. Recently, the TVK govt renamed Naan…
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and U.S. President Donald Trump. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed regional developments with U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah on Monday (September 14, 2026), Saudi state media said, amid escalating hostilities with Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis. The…
General:There’s some movement in the air this morning and for Gemini this is usually a favorable sign. The Moon is a catalyst for partnerships, and Jupiter offers the necessary support through a beneficial perspective, which is why negotiations, meetings, agreements and family talks are important now. Things that feel stuck may begin to loosen, especially…
Girish Wagh, MD & CEO of Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles Chennai: Tata Motors expects significant sourcing efficiencies and new product opportunities from its 3.8 billion euros acquisition of Italian truck and bus maker Iveco, with the transaction on track for completion in the second quarter of FY27.Iveco sold about 140,000 vehicles and reported revenue of…
CHENNAI: The Union govt has informed the Madras high court that individual states retain full discretion to decide when to render their state song during a govt function and may place it at any point in the programme.“Whenever a state song is rendered with the national song and national anthem, the national song (Vande Mataram)…
Terming protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as “enemies” like India, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said there will be no dialogue with them, even as the death toll due to clashes between demonstrators and security personnel rose to 20 on Wednesday (July 29, 2026). At least 20 activists of the banned Joint Awami Action…