In Vellore’s Sri Vanchiyamman Temple, the presiding deity was decorated in Mahalakshmi attire using currency notes worth nearly Rs 30 lakh. The special adornment was part of a tradition for the auspicious third Friday of the Tamil month of Aadi. Devotees thronged the Sri Vanchiyamman Temple in Vanchur village near Katpadi in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore … Read more
Despite beating Q2 estimates, the company expects near-term challenges before a gradual demand recovery. The company expects 2026 adjusted EPS of about $1.50 and a 5% net yield decline. CFO Mark Kempa said Norwegian Cruise Line’s turnaround efforts remain in early stages, with weak bookings pressuring near-term results. The company expects Q3 yield declines and … Read more
The first-ever air shipment of one metric tonne of Neelam and Totapuri mangoes from Karnataka to the Maldives was flagged off, a move praised by Union Minister Piyush Goyal as a milestone for expanding Indian horticultural produce in global markets. The first-ever air shipment of Neelam and Totapuri mangoes from Karnataka to the Maldives has … Read more
Microsoft added a record $450 billion to its market cap on Thursday, thanks to a nearly 16% post-results surge in the stock. Analysts and retail traders praise Microsoft’s results, particularly the sharp growth in its cloud unit. Microsoft stock is coming off a difficult stretch; it was the worst-performing Magnificent Seven stock in H1 2026. … Read more
The Favara-UPI cross-border payment corridor between the Maldives and India has gone live. The integration allows individuals in the Maldives to transfer funds in real time to beneficiaries in India, marking a milestone in bilateral cooperation. The Favara-UPI cross-border payment corridor went live on Thursday between the Maldives and India following the integration of the … Read more
BJP MP Raghav Chadha hailed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, as India’s first anti-paper leak law. He launched a scathing attack on Congress, citing past and present paper leaks in Karnataka and under the UPA government. BJP MP Raghav Chadha, following the passage of the landmark Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament, hailed … Read more
The Association of National Exchanges Members of India (ANMI) has urged the government to either reduce the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) or abolish the Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax to boost retail participation in the stock market. ANMI Recommends Tax Relief to Boost Retail Investment The Association of National Exchanges Members of India (ANMI), a … Read more
Indian hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh calls the new orange jersey a ‘team strategy’ to avoid a visual clash with the blue Astroturf. Hockey India confirmed the technical reason, noting the saffron colour also symbolises national pride. Indian hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh expressed his thoughts on the new Team India jersey for the FIH Men’s Hockey … Read more
The MEA detailed its deportation protocol, confirming 1,273 Indians were deported from the US in 2026. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said India is monitoring a US sanctions bill on Russian oil, stressing its focus on energy security. MEA on Deportation Protocol The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday underlined its protocol on handling deportation cases, … Read more
ICEA, with government stakeholders, outlined a roadmap under the Semicon 2.0 programme. It aims to build competitive Indian fabless semiconductor firms by focusing on priority chips, IP creation, startup support, and turning designs into products. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) on Friday outlined a roadmap for building globally competitive Indian fabless semiconductor companies, … Read more