Amidst signs of easing trade tensions, the US chief negotiator is set to arrive in India tonight, paving the way for renewed trade discussions starting tomorrow. This visit follows recent social media exchanges between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump, indicating a potential thaw in relations previously strained by US tariffs on Indian imports, particularly…
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for widespread heavy rainfall across India, even as the southwest monsoon retreats. Manipur is currently facing a severe flooding emergency, displacing thousands, with continued rainfall expected to worsen the situation. Extremely heavy rainfall is also anticipated in Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada, raising concerns about floods and landslides.
Andhra Pradesh faces shrimp export order cancellations. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu says US tariffs caused Rs 25,000 crore loss to the aquaculture sector. He requests Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, and Rajiv Ranjan Singh for support. Naidu wants relaxed GST rules and a corpus fund. He also seeks infrastructure improvements and campaigns to boost domestic…
Dhanush’s upcoming film ‘Idli Kadai’ is set for release amidst controversy. During the audio launch, Dhanush shared about his childhood desire for idlis, sparking criticism regarding his family’s financial status. However, a resurfaced video from 2020 features late filmmaker Visu, who clarifies Dhanush’s modest upbringing. Visu recounts Kasthuri Raja’s early struggles, confirming the family’s humble…
India’s Mohammed Siraj has been named ICC Player of the Month for August 2023 after his match-winning performance against England, helping India level the series. Ireland’s Orla Prendergast also received the award for her outstanding performance in a T20I series against Pakistan and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier.
Infosys has announced a record Rs 18,000 crore share buyback, executed through a tender offer at Rs 1,800 per share, an 18% premium over the current market price. The buyback, pending shareholder approval, coincides with a new tax regime where proceeds are treated as dividend income for investors, impacting high-income individuals more significantly.
Mysuru geared up for Dasara with the first cannon fire rehearsal at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds. Elephants, including the howdah carrier Abhimanyu, and horses from the Mounted Cops, were acclimatized to the sound of cannons, essential for the 21-gun salute during the procession.
