New Delhi, September 9 — Voting is currently underway in Parliament to elect India’s 15th Vice President, following the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21 due to health concerns. The contest pits National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee CP Radhakrishnan, former Governor of Maharashtra and senior BJP leader, against B. Sudershan Reddy, a retired Supreme…
New Delhi, Copper futures prices rose 0.11 percent to Rs 904 per kg on Monday due to increased spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for October delivery rose by Rs 1 or 0.11 percent to Rs 904 per kg in a business turnover of 1,703 lots. Analysts attributed the rise in copper…
In one of the most anticipated partnerships in Tamil cinema history, Kamal Haasan has formally announced that he will work with superstar Rajinikanth on a new movie. At a recent awards ceremony, Kamal made the news while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor. He declared, “We will come together,” ending years of conjecture and igniting…
NEW DELHI, Sept 8 — India’s Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran has cautioned that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) could shrink by up to 0.6% in the current fiscal year due to punitive tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Nageswaran described the 50% tariff hike…
MILAN/NEW DELHI, Sept 8 — As the world mourns the passing of legendary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani at the age of 91, tributes continue to pour in from across the globe, celebrating a legacy that redefined elegance, craftsmanship, and cinematic style. Armani’s influence spanned over five decades, transforming the fashion landscape with his minimalist…
PORT BLAIR, Sept 8 — The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, forecasting heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on September 10 and 11. The advisory warns of isolated heavy showers, with rainfall expected to range between 7–11 cm at one or two locations across…
Vodafone Idea shares jumped nearly 13%, the biggest jump in a day since April 1. It reached an intraday high of ₹ 7.45 per share. There are reports that the central government is looking for an investor who is willing to invest about ₹ 8,800 crore in this debt-ridden telecom company. The Economic Times quoted…
In a major boost to Tamil Nadu’s industrial and innovation landscape, UK-based Hinduja Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state government to invest ₹7,500 crore in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The investment will focus on cell and battery manufacturing, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and EV charging stations, and is expected…
Global fashion retailer H&M has unveiled its latest designer collaboration for Fall 2025, teaming up with acclaimed Mexican designer Lorena Saravia to launch a 29-piece collection inspired by modern Western aesthetics and rich cultural heritage. The capsule, set to release on October 16, blends Saravia’s signature masculine-meets-feminine silhouettes with handcrafted details and desert-toned palettes, offering…
Port Blair, September 6 — Authorities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have intensified anti-poaching operations following a major crackdown that exposed the growing threat posed by foreign poachers targeting the region’s marine biodiversity—particularly sea cucumbers. In the latest operation, 22 suspected poachers from Myanmar were arrested in the dense jungles of Nappi Ghope, and…
