The Tamil Nadu government initiated a tender for installing two doppler weather radars in Yercaud and Ramanathapuram to enhance cyclone tracking. These additional radars aim to cover regions currently outside the range of existing radars in Chennai, Karaikal, and Sriharikota, particularly the southern and north interior districts of the state.
Read MoreA sports turf in Pallikaranai was occupied by men charging ₹800 an hour without authorization from the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). Civic activist M Radhakrishnan discovered the issue when attempting to book the facility. Councillor Babu denied collecting money. The GCC has since removed the unauthorized signs and plans to appoint an official contractor...
Read MoreApple released an updated version of iOS 17.6.1, fixing an issue that prevented enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection. The update, almost 10 days after the initial release, has a build number of 21G101. Additionally, Apple launched the fourth public beta of iOS 18, featuring new functionalities and system improvements as the upcoming iPhone...
Read MoreUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s acceptance of a US “bridging proposal” to resolve disagreements for a Gaza ceasefire. Blinken urged Hamas to agree. The proposal aims to resume stalled ceasefire talks in Qatar. Despite optimism, significant challenges remain, with key issues unresolved over months of negotiation.
Read MoreKamala Harris, gaining traction in her presidential bid, turned to social media influencers for support at the Democratic National Convention. Over 200 influencers received special access to delegates and studio space, reflecting the campaign’s focus on digital outreach. Key influencers will speak at the convention to boost Harris’s momentum as she navigates complex political...
Read MoreRains severely impacted several parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad, causing waterlogging and traffic jams. Areas like Tolichowki saw knee-deep water. The IMD forecasted thunderstorms and issued a yellow warning. Two lightning-related deaths were reported in Jogulamba Gadwal. An RTC bus got stranded under a railway bridge in Nizamabad, affecting travel routes to Karimnagar and...
Read MoreThe Punjab and Haryana High Court granted the Centre a final opportunity to file a detailed response to a plea seeking the disqualification of convicted candidates from contesting elections, even for terms less than two years. The court had earlier deemed the Centre’s reply inappropriate and set a four-week deadline for a para-wise submission.
Read MoreThe review panel consists of six members, including Tom Harrison, the former chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, and Sana Mir, the former captain of the Pakistan women’s team. The panel will collaborate with independent consultants to conduct the review.
Read MoreTwo of Kannada cinema’s biggest stars, Yash and Shiva Rajkumar, recently had a heartwarming encounter on the sets of their respective films. Yash, while filming ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, crossed paths with Shiva Rajkumar, who was shooting ‘Shivanna 131’. Their unexpected meeting, captured on video and now viral, sparked excitement among fans...
Read MoreKrushna Abhishek is the only artiste allowed to impersonate Jackie, after the Delhi HC’s order to protect the latter’s personality rights.
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