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- TNPL: Kovai Kings have it easy against Super Gillies
Ambrish’s three-wicket haul restricted Super Gillies. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU Vida Kovai Kings made short work of Chepauk Super Gillies on Tuesday, winning the first TNPL-10 fixture at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium by five wickets. The Kovai outfit was always in control of the contest, apart from when Ram Arvindh (63, 32b, 7×4, 4×6)…Read More “TNPL: Kovai Kings have it easy against Super Gillies” »
- Trial of Sriram Venkitaraman in death of journalist to be deferred
The Kerala High Court has directed the Additional Sessions Court- IV, Thiruvananthapuram, to postpone further proceedings in the trial of Director of the Department of Agricultural Development and Farmers’ Welfare, Sriram Venkitaraman, in connection with the death of journalist K.M. Basheer. The court noted that C. Jaseela, the widow of Mr. Basheer, had amended her petition…Read More “Trial of Sriram Venkitaraman in death of journalist to be deferred” »
- Houthis target refinery in southern Saudi Arabia: Media
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis targeted an oil refinery on Saudi Arabia’s southern Red Sea coast Tuesday (August 18, 2026), rebel media reported, as the group ramps up attacks on the kingdom after announcing a maritime blockade. Yemen, embroiled in more than a decade of civil conflict, in July became the latest country to be dragged into…Read More “Houthis target refinery in southern Saudi Arabia: Media” »
- Ivan D’Souza urges 2% reservation for Christian community
Legislative Council member Ivan D’Souza demanded the creation of a separate sub-category for the Christian community within the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category and sought 2% reservation for the community. Speaking in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, he said the Christian community was unable to obtain adequate benefits in government employment and education through the…Read More “Ivan D’Souza urges 2% reservation for Christian community” »
- Grenade attack near school in Afghan capital wounds numerous children, authorities sayA hand grenade attack near a school in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Monday (August 18, 2026) afternoon wounded multiple children, authorities said. Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said late Monday (August 18) that “several children” had been wounded and said an investigation was underway. He did not provide further details. Richard Bennett, the United…
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- India’s economic growth to slow to 6.8% FY27 amid West Asia crisis, El Nino impact
Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India Ratings & Research on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) projected India’s GDP growth to slow down to 6.8% in the current fiscal year, as against 7.6% in the previous year, citing risks from fuel and food inflation stemming from West Asia conflict’s uncertainty, weak currency,…Read More “India’s economic growth to slow to 6.8% FY27 amid West Asia crisis, El Nino impact” »
- A day to cherish for Lalremsiami
Lalremsiami has become the first Indian woman to score in three successive World Cups. | Photo Credit: File photo: Getty Images It was truly a day to remember for India forward Lalremsiami. She scored India’s fifth goal in the 6-1 thrashing of South Africa here at the Wagener Stadion at the hockey World Cup. With… - Government to allocate additional 200 SCM gas in latest push for domestic PNG
A piped natural gas (PNG) regulator. File | Photo Credit: Siddhant Thakur Seeking to further fuel its push for adoption of piped natural gas (PNG), the government on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) evening announced eligible city-gas distributors (CGDs) would be allocated an additional 200 standard cubic metres (SCM) of the lower-priced Administered Price Mechanism (APM)…Read More “Government to allocate additional 200 SCM gas in latest push for domestic PNG” »
- Škoda Auto India unveils new Slavia sedan
The Skoda logo on the wheel cap of an Octavia RS during the launch of the Skoda Slavia facelift in Mumbai, India, August 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Škoda Auto India on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) unveiled the new Slavia, its sedan, even as the Indian market has shifted toward SUVs Today, over 60%… - Puducherry’s Pro-tem Speaker Anbalagan does not rule out presiding over Budget session
A. Anbalagan addressing the media on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Pro-tem Speaker A. Anbalagan has not ruled out the possibility of him chairing the Budget session of the Legislative Assembly starting from August 24 in Puducherry. “There is no rule which does not allow the pro-tem Speaker to chair the regular session of…Read More “Puducherry’s Pro-tem Speaker Anbalagan does not rule out presiding over Budget session” »