Coimbatore: In its baby steps, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is expected to complete its final detailed land plan schedule (LPS) for the Coimbatore Metro project, which includes asset valuation for the two proposed corridors, within two months.The project encompasses Corridor-1, extending from Ukkadam Bus Stand to Coimbatore Airport near Neelambur, and Corridor-2, running from…
The India-US trade relationship faces challenges as Trump has increased tariffs from August. (AI image) Indian companies are betting on robust demand from smaller towns and villages to counter the impact of US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India. India’s GDP grew at a 5-quarter high of 7.8% in the April-June period. Private consumption…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming epic Love & War is shaping up to be one of the biggest cinematic events of 2026. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, the film promises an ‘epic’ love story set against the backdrop of war. While the makers are keeping much of the project under wraps, fresh details…
Visakhapatnam: At a time when even children sometimes drift away from parental care, Prof Shalivahan honoured his former teacher and research guide, Prof BB Bhattacharya (85), by inviting him to live with his family in Visakhapatnam, where he has been residing for the past four years. Their bond began over three decades ago, when Shalivahan…
NEW DELHI: Army on Wednesday released new video of the precision strikes carried out on terror sites in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. While it showed high-definition visuals of strikes on terror infrastructure, it categorically pointed out Lt Rajiv Ghai’s statement declaring ceasefire, after US President Donald Trump had announced the same on May 10.“After my…
In a major step to boost domestic supply chain resilience, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote recycling of e-waste and battery waste for extraction of critical minerals.The scheme, which is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), will run for six years from FY 2025-26 to…
NEW DELHI: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Wednesday is likely to have approved key changes to tax rates on footwear and apparel, providing relief to consumers and the industry, sources told news agency PTI.As part of the changes, footwear and apparel priced up to Rs 2,500 are likely to be moved into…
Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Irfan Pathan has once again found himself at the centre of a storm after an old interview clip linked to MS Dhoni resurfaced online, sparking heated debate across social media. In that interview, the former India all-rounder hinted that Dhoni used to smoke hookah and…
Wall Street steadied on Wednesday as Alphabet and other technology stocks lifted sentiment, helping the S&P 500 edge higher and break its recent losing streak. The benchmark index gained 0.5% and was on track to end a two-day decline that followed its latest record high. The Nasdaq composite rose 0.8%, while the Dow Jones Industrial…
Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni in action for India (Images via Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has reacted sharply after an old interview clip linked to MS Dhoni resurfaced online, sparking heated debate on social media. The video, from years ago, featured Pathan reflecting on his communication with Dhoni during his playing days…
