TN Higher Education Minister Viswanathan said the govt will address demands from Bharathidasan University students & professors using a Rs 1,000 cr fund. He also announced filling 9,000 professor posts and a probe into an institute’s irregularities. Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Viswanathan on Wednesday said the government would ensure that what is needed is … Read more
Traders in Indore held a symbolic ‘No UPI Day’ to protest the proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. They warned the charge would increase consumer costs and inflation, threatening a return to cash transactions. Traders in Indore observed a symbolic ‘No UPI Day’ on Wednesday to protest against the proposed imposition of … Read more
Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ secured two wins at the 72nd National Film Awards: Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Production Design for Nitin Zihani, celebrating its ambitious cinematic vision. Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ added another milestone to its journey after receiving two honours at the … Read more
University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab projects 451,000 additional heat deaths worldwide from September 2026 to February 2027 as a Super El Niño drives 1.2°C above normal and 44% more extreme-heat days; India faces about 15,800, including 7,400 between December and February. The University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab (CIL) projects about 451,000 additional heat-related … Read more
President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the Indian women’s and men’s skeet teams for winning bronze medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. She praised the shooters’ skill and team spirit, with Mansukh Mandaviya also extending his wishes. President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday congratulated India’s women’s and men’s skeet teams on winning bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian … Read more
Qualcomm is looking to capture the growing demand for on-device and agentic AI. Analysts see new chip tiers helping smartphone makers differentiate devices as AI capabilities expand. Former Motorola executive Sergio Buniac will oversee Qualcomm’s mobile, compute and XR businesses. Retail sentiment remains bullish, with QCOM up 18% year to date. Qualcomm Corp. is drawing … Read more
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched 16 locations linked to McNally Bharat Engineering Company over suspected FEMA violations in its acquisition. In a separate case, the ED raided 26 premises linked to Tirupati Infraprojects. ED raids premises linked to McNally Bharat The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at 16 places allegedly linked to … Read more
Jason Calacanis bought small positions in WRD, PONY, LCID and RIVN, betting all four will be acquired within 24 months. The early Uber investor expects the four investments, as a group, to double in less than two years. Calacanis said progress by Tesla, Waymo and Uber could drive consolidation across autonomous transportation. WeRide and Pony.ai … Read more
Malayalam actor couple Vinu Mohan and Vidhya have reportedly ended their 13-year marriage by mutual consent. The separation follows a period of living apart, though the exact reasons remain undisclosed. The long-standing union of Malayalam actor couple Vinu Mohan and Vidhya is reportedly coming to an end. After 13 years of marriage, sources indicate that … Read more
Sunita Ahuja’s latest airport interaction has grabbed attention after she called humans “cheaters” while praising pets, amid continued buzz around her relationship with husband Govinda and their separate Ganpati celebrations. Sunita Ahuja’s latest airport interaction has caught attention after she made a candid remark about humans, pets and betrayal. Her comments come amid continued public … Read more