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Nearly 95 per cent of India’s trade by volume and around 70 per cent by value moves through maritime routes, underscoring the sector’s pivotal role in the country’s economy and competitiveness. A government press release cited by the agency highlighted that the maritime sector remains the backbone of India’s global trade and growth story.From crude…
BENGALURU: Isro Sunday moved the LVM-3 launch vehicle slated to launch the CMS-03 or Gsat-7R satellite meant for the Indian Navy, to the launchpad in Sriharikota.The satellite, which was initially expected to be launched in late 2024 was delayed. Utilising multiple bands to transmit voice, video and data between naval ships, submarines and aircraft, the…
Mohsin Naqvi had the Asia Cup trophy removed from the podium when India refused to take the silverware from him in Dubai. (Image credit: AP) The Asia Cup trophy controversy continues to unfold as the trophy has been moved from the Asian Cricket Council headquarters to an undisclosed location in Abu Dhabi. The dispute began…
CHENNAI: Music composer Ilaiyaraaja, fighting a copyright battle against a batch of music labels, informed Madras high court on Wednesday that yet another Tamil movie, ‘Dude’, starring director-turned-actor Pradeep Ranganathan, used two of his songs in the film without his authorisation.“I am being cheated by the music companies who continue to exploit my compositions without…
India’s Smriti Mandhana plays a shot during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match between India and England in Indore, India, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has consolidated her position at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batter Rankings, extending her lead to 83 points following consecutive half-centuries…
The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area. The emergency request followed a judge’s order blocking the deployment of Guard members from Illinois and Texas to assist immigration enforcement for at least two weeks. A federal appeals court refused to suspend the…
MacKenzie Scott cuts Amazon stake by 42%: Report While Jeff Bezos’ mother made a small fortune from her son’s Amazon dream back in the 1990s, looks like his ex-wife MacKenzie Scott is on an entirely different mission — one that involves giving her fortune away faster than most billionaires can make it.Back in 1995, Bezos’…
MUMBAI: The rupee gained 26 paise to close at 87.82 against the dollar — a month’s high — on Thursday. The domestic currency opened at 87.90, rose to a high of 87.70, and hit an intraday low of 87.93.The local unit has strengthened as strong central bank intervention in the previous session and renewed optimism…
Taylor Swift’s new song, “Ruin the Friendship,” is believed by Jeff Lang’s mother to be a tribute to her late son. The track explores themes of regret and unspoken love, with Swift revisiting painful memories. Her fiancé, Travis Kelce, has provided quiet support as she channels her grief through music. Taylor Swift’s storytelling has always…
Actress Archana Kavi married Rick Varghese, announced by TV host Dhanya Varma on Instagram. Archana previously hinted about finding “the best man during tough times.” This is her second marriage after divorcing comedian Abish Mathew. She recently returned to films with Identity, featuring Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan. Actress and social media star, Archana Kavi…
