Following an uproar in the Tamil Nadu Assembly over recent murders, CM C Joseph Vijay said the police should be protectors of people. He stressed that law is equal for all and his government is determined to end the state’s drug culture. The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed an uproar at the outset of Monday’s proceedings, … Read more
At the 250th US independence anniversary celebration in Bengaluru, Ambassador Sergio Gor launched the TRUST Fellowship, a new public-private partnership to advance research in critical technologies like AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing. United States Ambassador Sergio Gor marked the 250th anniversary of American independence at the US Mission’s National Day reception in Bengaluru on Sunday, … Read more
Mariska Hargitay won two Emmys for her directorial debut, ‘My Mom Jayne,’ a documentary about her mother Jayne Mansfield. She won for Outstanding Documentary and Directing at the 78th Creative Arts Emmys. The film premiered at Cannes and Tribeca. Actor and filmmaker Mariska Hargitay won two Emmy Awards for her documentary ‘My Mom Jayne: A … Read more
India’s gold lending industry is projected to witness approximately 28 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over FY26-28E, driven by the formalisation of credit and low monetization of household holdings, according to a report by Motilal Oswal. The segment has now overtaken personal loans to rank as the second-largest consumer lending category for banks … Read more
Indian markets start the week in red as Brent Crude reaches fresh highs amid heightened geopolitical conflict in West Asia and concerns over US interest rates. The BSE Sensex stood at 76,408.05 points, shedding 107.38 points or 0.14 per cent, while the NSE Nifty 50 traded at 23,883.15 points, down 14.55 points or 0.06 per … Read more
Amid a BJP call to ‘seize’ the legislature, heavy police deployment has been put in place for the Telangana Assembly session. Security is strengthened around the premises as the ruling Congress and opposition parties are set to raise several issues. Heavy Security for Assembly Session Heavy police deployment has been put in place outside the … Read more
India’s gold lending sector is set for a 28% CAGR by FY28, becoming the second-largest consumer loan category after home loans. The growth is fueled by the formalization of credit and the vast, untapped pool of household gold holdings. India’s gold lending industry is projected to witness approximately 28 per cent compound annual growth rate … Read more
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met key Saudi leaders in Riyadh. Discussions focused on strengthening India-Saudi cooperation in labour, manpower, and climate action, reflecting the growing strategic partnership. Meetings on Labour, Manpower and Climate Action Minister of State of the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Sunday met key … Read more
Israeli PM Netanyahu said the Iranian government’s downfall is near as it struggles for survival. He highlighted Israel’s immense strength, its success in removing existential threats, and its status as the Middle East’s premier superpower. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Iranian government’s downfall is approaching while it struggles for survival, adding that … Read more
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh calls for a probe into the Satya Niketan building collapse where the death toll has hit six. As rescue ops continue, political leaders questioned the safety of student accommodations in the national capital. Following the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday called for … Read more