Chennai: A 29-year-old man was arrested for murdering his friend following a quarrel over sharing alcohol near a lake in Kancheepuram on Friday night. Police said the accused forced the victim’s head into muddy slush, causing him to suffocate.The deceased was identified as Ayyar alias Manikandan, 28, of Koothirambakkam village near Kancheepuram. The accused, Arulmani,…
Staying out of politics feels like opting out entirely, but the decisions keep getting made regardless of who shows up to make them. Plato named that trap directly. “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors,” the popular version reads. Refusing to take…
Gandhinagar Civil Emergency Care Center at Civil Hospital Gandhinagar,capital city of Gujarat. photo: Manish Mistry Ahmedabad: Nineteen instruments worth Rs 10.2 lakh have been reported stolen from Gandhinagar Civil Hospital nearly three months after they went missing from the hospital’s sterilisation department. The delay has affected arthroscopy procedures at the hospital.A complaint was registered at…
Pezeshkian said the world recognised what he described as Iran’s victory Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the months-long war with the United States, saying Tehran is in a position of strength and dignity even as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.“It is better that we bring the war to an end now…
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami Chennai: Rebel AIADMK leaders S P Velumani and Natham R Vishwanathan upped the ante on Sunday accusing party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami of taking unilateral decisions that cost the party crucial alliance opportunities and contributed to its defeats in successive elections since 2021. The two also accused Palaniswami…
BENGALURU: Canara Bank plans to raise $2.3-2.5 billion through foreign-currency deposits under RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit swap window, its MD and CEO Brajesh Kumar Singh told TOI.The bank has already mobilised around Rs 7,300 crore through the scheme in July. Canara Bank’s loan book grew nearly 18% in the June quarter, outpacing the 11.6% increase in…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 25, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Bicholim: The Bicholim Fire Station responded to around 25 rescue calls between Saturday night and Sunday evening as heavy rain and strong winds caused widespread damage across Bicholim and nearby areas. Officials estimated the damage at around Rs 1.5 lakh, while firefighters saved property worth nearly Rs 20 lakh.Watch Room Operator (WRO) Sanjay Shetkar said…
The Demogorgonichthys arcanus was discovered in a well-known area monitored by biologists for decades (Photo: Matthew Niemiller) A clumsy fall into an underground pool beneath an active US military base has led to the discovery of a strange, eyeless fish named after a TV series monster.Matthew Niemiller, an associate professor of biological sciences at the…
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has started the first round of UGCET 2026 counselling, allowing eligible candidates to fill their course and college preferences. With option entry open until June 30 and seat allotment scheduled for July, students must carefully review the seat matrix, fee details and counselling guidelines before finalising their choices. The Karnataka Examinations…
