French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (October 18, 2026) voiced the public’s “anger” and “shame” over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 1,800 people have been arrested. “Those who looted will have to pay back for the damage, and those who sought to bring…
Shoppers throng NSC Bose Road during a brief respite from the rain ahead of Ayudha Pooja. Chennai: Chennai residents can celebrate Ayudha Puja on Monday without worrying much about rain spoiling the festivities, as Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast reduced rainfall over the city and suburbs. The upper-air cyclonic circulation that triggered heavy rain on…
Mark your calendars for October 19, a day primed for self-expression and cultivating new connections. The influence of the Aquarius Moon nurtures creative thoughts and adaptive reasoning. Individuals will find that each birth number offers distinct strategies to tap into the day’s potential. Engaging in conversations and welcoming fresh viewpoints could unlock valuable opportunities, making…
Pakistan cricket team (AP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will dedicate the fourth ODI between Pakistan and England on October 25 to breast cancer awareness, using the international fixture to highlight the importance of early detection and timely treatment.Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will take on a pink look for the occasion as the PCB organises…
Several actors have expressed shock after shots were fired at Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai, raising concerns about safety in the entertainment industry. Ahsaas Channa, Nishant Malkani, Amol Parashar, Apoorva Arora, Alam Khan and Riva Arora reacted to the incident on Sunday. While Tiger Shroff escaped without gunshot injuries, two people were hurt in the…
Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneswar Kumar New Delhi: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has welcomed Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the T20I squad for the New Zealand tour and believes fellow veteran Mohammed Shami has done enough to earn a recall in the longer white-ball and red-ball formats.India begin a demanding New Zealand tour…
Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi has spent decades in Iran’s defence industry and has held senior roles in its aerospace and missile sectors. File photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters. Iran’s parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as Defence Minister on Sunday (October 18, 2026), ending months of interim leadership at the ministry and placing a former…
Ranipet: The mortal remains of music composer ‘Thenisai Thendral’ Deva were laid to rest with full state honours, accompanied by a 72-gun salute on Sunday at his farmhouse in Sakkaramallur, near Arcot in Ranipet district.Following public homage in Chennai, where chief minister C Joseph Vijay, political leaders, and film personalities paid their respects, the mortal…
People born on the 19th are often characterized by their strong independence and quick adaptability in various situations. They tend to embrace new beginnings after significant life changes, often recovering faster than others from setbacks. This numerological connection with the numbers one and nine influences their decision-making and approach to challenges. While their independence is…
Babar Azam reached another milestone in his international career on Sunday, becoming the fifth Pakistan batter to score 16,000 international runs during the first ODI of the tri-series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.Babar entered the match with 15,993 runs and needed seven more to reach the 16,000-run mark. He achieved the feat in the fourth…