London: India’s dream of breaking their 44-year-old last four jinx lay shattered as Ireland registered a 3-1 win via shoot-off in the quarterfinal of the women’s hockey World Cup here on Thursday.
Idol smuggling arrest: Court asks some tough questions
She was arrested on charges of pocketing money and gold collected as donations for making idols for Sri Ekambareswarar Temple in Kancheeputam in 2015. Kavitha’s counsel Ramesh who moved the court for bail said no summon was issued to his client.
Next-gen fabric for Nexus’ incubation
New Delhi: A next-generation fabric that cleans itself from stains was among the three innovative ideas that were selected today for long-term incubation under the ‘Nexus’ programme hosted at the American Center here.
Rakul shoots for Suriya’s ‘NGK’
Rakul Preet will join the sets of Suriya starrer ‘NGK’ to begin the second leg of the shoot for the movie.
‘Kumki 2’ sequel fast progressing
Filmmaker Prabhu Solomon is currently busy shooting for ‘Kumki 2’. A sequel to his blockbuster ‘Kumki’, the movie has newbie Madhiyazhagan in the lead, and an elephant called Unnikrishnan playing the titular role. Search is still on for a leading lady.
GV Prakash in ‘Jail’
Actor-music composer GV Prakash plays the lead in a movie being directed by Vasantabalan. It has been titled ‘Jail’ and the first look poster was out in social media. Sources say that it would be an intense emotional action thriller.
Ghaziabad lawyers go on strike
Ghaziabad: Lawyers of a Ghaziabad court went on a strike today over the alleged beating of their colleague by police following an argument between the advocate and an eatery owner.
Anna University revaluation scam: Official, principal suspended
The cash-for-marks scam at Anna University witnessed yet another turn today, as the premier higher education institution’s former Controller of Examination G V Uma was suspended from professor post today.
Gunfight breaks out in J&K’s Baramulla
Srinagar: An encounter broke out between security forces and militants at Sopore township in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district today, police said.
Detained TMC delegation leave Assam
Silchar (Assam): Six of the eight-member Trinamool Congress delegation left Assam this morning after overnight detention at Silchar airport, an official said.