Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: Amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region, the Indian govt has set up an inter-ministerial group that’s monitoring the situation particulary to assess any hurdles in India’s trade and shipping.“We have set up an inter-ministerial group that meets on a daily basis and is closely monitoring…
US President Donald Trump on Monday set the tone for his upcoming meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, saying the two countries would strike a “fantastic deal” — and warning that failure to reach an agreement could see China face potential tariffs of 155%.“I think we’re going to end up having a fantastic deal with…
RJ Balaji has clarified that his upcoming film ‘Karuppu,’ starring Suriya, was exclusively written for the actor and not reworked from a script intended for Vijay. Balaji emphasized that Suriya was the sole choice from the outset, with the actor quickly approving the project. The director also expressed excitement about the Suriya-Trisha pairing, anticipating lively…
The United States and Bangladesh on Monday reached an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade as both sides seek to deepen their “bilateral economic relationship”. Under the arrangement, Bangladesh’s exports to the American market will face a 19% tariff, slightly below the earlier rate of 20%. The signing brought together US trade representative Jamieson Greer and Bangladesh’s…
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday urged central banks to prioritise tackling inflation even at the cost of growth, warning that the global fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran will inevitably bring economic “pain”, PTI reported.“A word of caution upfront: this being a classic negative supply shock, demand adjustment is unavoidable. We cannot go…
Pop sensation Chappell Roan is winning hearts of her Desi fans with her cute Diwali videos. The Grammy-winning singer, known for her eccentric fashion and hit songs like ‘Good Luck Babe’, was seen putting on a dazzling lehenga as she got into the festive spirit. The star joined her friends for a private pre-Diwali bash…
Following a disappointing Holi concert, Punjabi star Karan Aujla is offering a free “Mumbai 2.0” return show on April 12, 2026. Ticket holders from the March 3 event will receive complimentary entry, with some categories upgraded. Organizers promise an enhanced experience, aiming to rectify past issues and deliver a spectacular performance for his dedicated fanbase….
NEW DELHI: CPI(Maoist) central committee member Modem Balakrishna, killed in a counter-Naxal operation in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh on Thursday, was arrested thrice – at Bhadrachalam in 1984, in Mahabubnagar in 1987 and in Kurnool district in 1993.Balakrishna is the sixth central committee member to be neutralised this year. The others eliminated are Chalapathi (in…
Vijay at CBI headquarters NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday in connection with the September 27, 2025, Karur stampede, which killed 41 people and injured more than 60, officials said. He left around 6:15 pm after being asked questions related to the…
Nvidia on Thursday said that it will invest $5 billion in Intel and partner with the struggling chipmaker to build artificial intelligence infrastructure and personal computer products, in what the companies called a “historic collaboration.”As part of the agreement, Nvidia will buy Intel common stock at $23.28 a share, subject to regulatory approvals, AP reported….
