CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu govt on Wednesday announced a series of welfare measures for women, children, senior citizens and transgender people. They include an eight gram gold coin for eligible brides and the setting up of new elder care homes. The budget has allocated Rs 9,818 crore to the social welfare and women empowerment department.Among the…
Kolkata: National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Vijaya Rahatkar, right, with West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh during the ‘Sashakt Sakhi, Samriddh Bharat’, a capacity-building programme for Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), in Kolkata Kolkata: Before disbursing fresh loans, Bengal govt will conduct an audit of self-help groups that have taken such loans earlier, panchayats and rural…
Market participants said that any appreciation of the rupee beyond the 95-per-dollar mark is likely to trigger fresh demand for the US currency. The rupee strengthened to a one-month high on Wednesday, supported by lower crude oil prices. However, gains were trimmed after the Reserve Bank of India delivered its widely anticipated decision to keep…
President Donald Trump speaks as FIFA President Gianni Infantino listens at a reception at Trump Tower in New York, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) US President Donald Trump is reportedly prepared to do “everything possible” to help Gianni Infantino remain FIFA president as the football governing body’s chief faces the biggest leadership crisis…
Veteran actress Meena has won praise on social media after sharing a powerful message that encourages people to value character and humanity over identities determined at birth. Through her Instagram Story, the actress urged followers to take pride in their actions, kindness and compassion rather than caste, religion, place of birth or gender. Her thoughtful…
UK’s most wanted fugitive arrested in Spain. A Scottish man listed among the UK’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested in Spain over allegations of multiple sexual assaults spanning a decade, BBC reported.John Rocks, 37, was detained in Madrid on Saturday by Spain’s National Police. He is wanted by Scotland police in connection with alleged…
In a remarkable ecological initiative, over 140,000 invasive goats have been eradicated from three areas of the Galapagos Islands. This operation, costing $10.5 million, aims to rejuvenate the habitat for native wildlife. Using judas goats fitted with transmitters, conservationists pinpointed the remaining invaders. Following their removal, the area’s native plants are thriving once again, supported…
There was a time when grandparents did not need apps to remind them to slow down, practise mindfulness, or take care of their mental well-being. Their days followed a rhythm that seemed simple from the outside. They woke up early, spent time with nature, ate slowly, valued rest, and found meaning in small everyday rituals….
Your personal life may stir some impatience with the Moon in Aries. Mercury goes into Cancer; communication with partners and clients increases. Practical matters can become emotional ones if both sides speak before they understand each other. What to Do Today One domestic issue that needs a clear-cut decision. This could be repairs, housing, household…
The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, has declared the TN SSLC Supplementary Result 2026 today, August 5, 2026. Students who appeared for the Class 10 supplementary examinations can now check and download their scorecards from the official result portals using their registration number and date of birth.The supplementary examination was conducted from July…
