Indian shrimp exports are expected to decline by 15-18 per cent this fiscal year after a steep hike in US import tariffs, according to a Crisil Ratings report. The increase, which took effect on August 27, has raised the overall duty burden on Indian shrimp entering the US to 58.26 per cent. The ratings agency…
NEW DELHI: Canada’s high commissioner-designate Christopher Cooter arrived in India on Thursday, amid efforts by both sides to rebuild the relationship after ties nosedived over the killing of a Sikh separatist in 2023. India and Canada had recently announced the names of their respective high commissioners, following the understanding reached between PM Narendra Modi and…
Mohammed Siraj of India (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images for Surrey CCC) India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for August following his match-winning display in the final Test against England at The Oval. Joining him on the shortlist are New Zealand pacer Matt Henry and…
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting companies are reluctant to lay off workers even as the economy loses momentum. For the week ending 23 August, applications for jobless aid dropped by 5,000 to 229,000, the US Labour Department reported on Thursday. The figures come at a time when the jobs…
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially declared the results of the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-9) Stage-1, held on 14 September 2025. The highly competitive examination witnessed participation from thousands of nursing aspirants across the country. According to the results, 19,334 candidates have successfully qualified for Stage-II,…
Dulquer Salmaan’s vision has come to fruition with his film ‘Lokah,’ which now sits proudly at the top as Kerala’s highest-grossing film, raking in an impressive Rs 300 crores worldwide. This fantasy drama, spearheaded by director Dominic Arun, has eclipsed previous film records, earning the title of All-Time Blockbuster. Dulquer Salmaan’s production venture ‘Lokah’ has…
‘Saiyaara’, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, topped OTT with 5.5 million viewers on Netflix. It beat Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’, which had 4.7 million on Amazon Prime Video. ‘Inspector Zende’ and ‘Kingdom’ saw varied viewership, while Maalik ranked fifth with 2 million viewers on Amazon Prime Video. ‘Saiyaara’, featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, was the…
Bharat Takhtani, previously married to Esha Deol, has announced a new relationship. He introduced Meghna Lakhani as his partner in a recent post. This comes after Bharat and Esha’s amicable split in 2024, ending their 11-year marriage. The couple, who have two daughters, had renewed their vows during Esha’s pregnancy. Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani’s…
Ahead of Sridevi’s 62nd birthday, Khushi Kapoor shared a rare 1990s photo of her mother on Instagram, touching fans deeply. The late actress, India’s first female superstar, passed away in 2018. Khushi and Janhvi continue to honor her legacy while Khushi builds her acting career in Bollywood. Just before what would have marked Sridevi’s 62nd…
Asaduddin Owaisi and PM Narendra Modi (PTI) AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi questioned India’s decision to play cricket with Pakistan in the Asia Cup despite suspended diplomatic ties following terrorist activities, including the Pahalgam massacre. Speaking at a rally in Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra on Monday, Owaisi criticized the government’s stance while clarifying he had no issues with…
