Iyyappanthangal – Porur canal Chennai: With the northeast monsoon nearing, stretches of the canal network running through Porur, Iyyappanthangal, Kummananchavadi and Kolathuvanchery show signs of a system under pressure — sections of the waterways are narrow, with silt, plastic and other solid waste accumulating along the bed, thereby reducing flow. The network is a crucial…
Behrampore: Sagardighi MLA and industrialist Bayron Biswas was stable on Sunday following a fire at his Dhulian residence.Biswas’s brothers Nipon and Milton, who were away for work, returned to Dhulian after learning of the incident.Milton said: “His condition has improved and he was able to eat a light meal of rice and fish broth. He…
The incident took place at the Jaipur centre of Kalam Academy on October 2. (imgae-Social Media) JAIPUR: Students of a coaching institute in Jaipur staged a protest on Sunday after a teacher allegedly assaulted a student inside a classroom. The institute subsequently removed the teacher from service.The incident took place at the Jaipur centre of…
Jaishankar said India and Russia had maintained strong relations since the 1950s. NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted India’s longstanding ties with Russia, saying the country had stood by us when New Delhi’s security and territorial integrity faced threats and much of the world preferred backing a military regime.Speaking at the…
Arizona man to be resentenced after court rejects AI video of road-rage victim forgiving him. An Arizona man convicted of fatally shooting a motorist during a road-rage confrontation will be resentenced after an appeals court ruled that an AI-generated video of the victim addressing him should not have been shown in court.Gabriel Paul Horcasitas, 55,…
Several factors have contributed to the decline in gold prices from their record highs seen in January this year. Is gold losing its shine as a safe haven asset? After its record breaking rising spree in 2025 to early 2026 when it hit record highs, gold prices have been on a downward spiral. In the…
Salman Khan’s ‘Maatrubhumi’ to be screened by CBFC this week; war drama likely to arrive on Diwali or Christmas this year – Report Salman Khan‘s war drama ‘Maatrubhumi’, which has made headlines over its title change and delayed release, may soon get a release date. The Apoorva Lakhia directorial is likely to hit screens this…
Ri Song Gum of North Korea had a sweep of world records at 49kg on 94-121-215. (AP Photo) The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has defended the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games as a success, pointing to 54 world records, strong viewership and a nearly 20% increase in revenue despite persistent logistical problems that marred the…
Delhi Police detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, including Delhi unit president Saurabh Bhardwaj. NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Sunday detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, including Delhi unit president Saurabh Bhardwaj, while they were marching towards India Gate to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demand his resignation.Bhardwaj was among those detained…
Chennai: As many as 4,592 dengue cases have been reported within Greater Chennai Corporation limits so far this year, including 1,293 cases in Sept, said health secretary Darez Ahamed on Saturday. No dengue deaths have been reported in the city this year, he added.The health secretary, who inspected dengue-control measures in the city, said that,…
