The trade deficit for the month of July 2026 has widened to a six-month high of $31.98 billion compared to $27.88 billion in July 2025, data released by the Commerce Department said. India’s goods imports surged 17.5 per cent to a nine-month high of $76.22 billion in July while goods exports rose 19.6 per cent … Read more
Stock markets on Thursday ended the trading day in a narrow range after a weak session of trade. Both the benchmark indices ended the trading day at mixed. The Nifty declined 0.16 percent and closed at 24,395.85 and the Sensex gained 0.15 percent and closed at 78,079.96. The Indian rupee closed at 95.44 to the … Read more
Markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed changes to the accredited investor (AI) framework. These included allowing investment managers to determine and record an investor’s accredited status as part of the onboarding process. SEBI also proposed recognising securities market assets as an additional eligibility criterion and extending deemed accredited investor status … Read more
Ugandan immigration authorities withheld the passports of three Taiwanese travellers, asking them to provide Chinese passports to get entry stamps. The incident was cited as being due to Uganda’s adherence to the ‘One China principle’. Ugandan immigration authorities reportedly withheld the passports of three Taiwanese travellers and asked them to provide Chinese passports, citing Uganda’s … Read more
BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao has demanded the Telangana government cancel the auction of 10.63 acres of disputed land in Raidurg Panmaktha, citing ongoing heritage, ownership, and legal disputes surrounding the property. BRS Demands Auction Cancellation BRS Deputy Floor Leader and former minister T Harish Rao on Thursday demanded that the Telangana government … Read more
Rahul Gandhi slammed the Modi govt’s diplomacy, saying it should focus on national interest, not ‘hugging politicians’. He also claimed the RSS has been co-opted by ‘large capital’ and no longer represents its original base. Gandhi on Modi’s Diplomacy Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised the Modi administration’s diplomatic approach, … Read more
Actor Arun Vijay has teamed up with director M Muthaiah for a rural drama titled ‘Irulan’. The makers released the first-look motion poster, showing Arun in a rustic look. The film also stars Mirnaa, Samuthirakani, and John Kokken in key roles. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 13 (ANI): Actor Arun Vijay has teamed up with … Read more
Hinduja Group has announced a Rs 2,500 crore investment in Tamil Nadu, signing an MoU with the government. The investment will focus on developing over 200 MW of renewable energy projects and expanding electric mobility solutions in the state. Hinduja Group has announced plans to invest Rs 2,500 crore in Tamil Nadu across renewable energy, … Read more
Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming Malayalam film ‘I’m Game’ will now release on September 3, postponed from its original August 20 date. The actor stated the delay is to accommodate a wider, simultaneous multi-language release across the country. Actor Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming Malayalam film ‘ GameI’m’ will now release later than planned. The film, which was earlier … Read more
SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a dagger at a gurdwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded, sustaining an injury on his forearm. A police officer was also hurt. Both are stable. The attacker has been taken into police custody. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal suffered a … Read more