NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a veiled jibe at China’s Belt and Road Initiative as he said that connectivity loses its trust and meaning if it bypasses sovereignty.While speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in China’s Tianjin, PM Modi pointed to the SCO Charter and said that connectivity should always…
The HSBC report indicated that substantial domestic demand continued to support significant increases in factory orders. (AI image) In a big boost for the Indian economy, the manufacturing sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to a 17.5-year high in August.The manufacturing sector demonstrated increased growth in August, with PMI rising to 59.3 from July’s 59.1,…
FIDE updates dress code, allows jeans for Grand Swiss events Nagpur: The World Chess Federation (FIDE) made a couple of announcements, punishing a Grandmaster for cheating and respecting players’ demands on the dress code. Ukraine’s Kirill Shevchenko, who became a Grandmaster in 2017, had his GM title revoked by FIDE on Saturday. At the Spanish…
Ashwin Kumar’s animated film, Mahavtar Narsimha, has become a surprise hit of 2025, grossing Rs 183.79 crore and surpassing Housefull 5 at the Hindi box office. Its strong storytelling and emotional connect resonated with audiences, leading to positive reviews and sustained collections. The film’s success highlights shifting audience tastes and opens doors for more ambitious…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen sharing light moments and walking hand-in-hand during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on Monday, while Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif looked on as the leaders passed him during the group photo session.PM Modi, Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping…
Peter Navarro (File photo) US President Donald Trump’s advisor Peter Navarro renewed his criticism of India, accusing the country of indirectly funding Russia’s war in Ukraine through discounted oil purchases—and claiming that Brahmins are profiting at the expense of Indians.“Look, Modi’s a great leader. I don’t understand why he’s getting into bed with Putin and…
Sanju Samson delivered another outstanding performance in the Kerala Cricket League, scoring 83 runs off 41 balls for Kochi Blue Tigers at the Greenfield International Stadium. This marks his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score in the tournament, coming at a crucial time following his selection in the 2025 Asia Cup squad, where he faces competition for…
Pop icon Justin Bieber gave a bride the memory of a lifetime when he showed up at her wedding in Los Angeles. Photos and videos from the celebrations have since gone viral, showing the 30-year-old singer casually strolling into the venue with a wide smile as he greeted the bride and her friends, all dressed…
NEW DELHI: The over 2-lakh objections seeking the exclusion of ‘ineligible’ electors from Bihar’s draft electoral roll, received till 3 pm Sunday, are essentially on behalf of those who had filled and submitted their enumeration forms as part of ‘SIR’ while already registered as a voter in a different polling booth, constituency or state, EC…
Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao on Sunday flagged off a walkathon on cyber security awareness at Sukhna Lake here, stressing that banking services, especially digital platforms, are designed for public convenience and must be used responsibly.The walkathon, organised by the Bankers’ Club, Chandigarh, saw enthusiastic participation from bankers across the region,…
