Vijay’s TMK emerges as key force in Tamil Nadu NEW DELHI: Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is emerging as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu, with trends suggesting a dramatic rise for the debutant outfit, challenging established players like DMK and AIDMK in the state.According to early data from the Election Commission of…
Strong indirect tax collections work well for government finances, especially at a time when the economy is facing global headwinds. (AI image) NEW DELHI: GST collections grew 8.7% to Rs 2,42,702 crore in April, an all-time high, but was driven by a 26% surge in the mop-up from imports, which were estimated at Rs 57,580…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, saying that the military action on Pakistan reflected “India’s firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security.”In a social media post on X, PM Modi said that the armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve,…
The government has imposed restrictions on silver imports, according to an official order issued on Saturday, as authorities continue efforts to regulate bullion inflows and reduce pressure on the country’s external sector.In a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said the import policy for silver, including silver alloys with gold and platinum, has been…
The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited, on Friday, ceasing its operations as a bank, effective from April 24. “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence issued to Paytm Payments Bank Limited under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (‘BR Act’) effective…
Radhika Sarathkumar’s village drama ‘Thaai Kizhavi’ is set for its OTT release on March 26, following a successful theatrical run. The film, backed by Sivakarthikeyan Productions, garnered over Rs. 72 crore worldwide and is praised for its modern take on the genre. Viewers can now catch the acclaimed performance of Radhika as the spirited matriarch…
MrBeast (Image Via Getty) YouTuber MrBeast is reportedly in a legal fight with Toronto-based production company MHQ over his reality show Beast Games. According to a report by Toronto Life published on April 24, 2026, MrBeast’s company, MRB2024, LLC, has filed a lawsuit to recover $5 million that was paid to MHQ during the early…
The holiday-shortened trading week took a toll on the country’s top companies, with seven of the ten most valued firms collectively losing Rs 1.75 lakh crore in market capitalisation. Reliance Industries saw the largest share of the erosion, mirroring the broader weakness in equities. The downturn in stocks was reflected in the benchmark indices, with…
NEW DELHI: It’s not often that bowlers dominate in a format known for big hitting, but that’s exactly what happened at Chepauk on Sunday as Gujarat Titans outplayed Chennai Super Kings. On a pitch offering extra bounce, GT’s bowlers kept things tight and restricted CSK to 158/7.Batting first, CSK never really got going. Captain Ruturaj…
Bengaluru: Mangoes appear to be becoming less sweet, for both buyers and growers. Year after year, recurring issues have sharply reduced production in Karnataka, pushing up prices. With a dip in production of nearly 5 lakh tonnes expected this year, mango prices are likely to rise to Rs 150-200 a kg.In a good year, mangoes…
