Spread the love NEW DELHI: The CPM on Tuesday said it would reconsider its support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu if the ruling party accommodates the rebel faction of the AIADMK in the Cabinet.Addressing a press conference in Tiruvarur, CPM state secretary P Shanmugam said, “I think the TVK will not go to that extent...
‘Forced to eat beef’: Woman alleges ‘love jihad’, claims she was barred from Hindu worship
Spread the love Man arrested after wife accuses him of ‘love jihad’ ULHASNAGAR: In an alleged case of ‘love jihad’ to have emerged from Ulhasnagar, a 27-year-old Hindu woman has accused a Muslim man of concealing his identity, posing as a Hindu to develop a relationship with her in order to marry her and forcing her after their marriage to...
How Vijay’s astrologer row put spotlight on politicians’ ‘star’ connection
Spread the love Vijay’s astrologer who predicted TVK victory a year ago was appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD), a decision which was later revoked. From scripted reel heroics performed with perfection to the unscripted challenges of real politics, it was baptism by fire for C. Joseph Vijay – who got a taste of realpolitik two days into office...
Suriya’s Karuppu makers apologise for Ilaiyaraaja jab, say scene will be modified or removed
Spread the love 4 min readNew DelhiMay 19, 2026 08:53 PM IST Suriya’s latest film Karuppu, which has been performing strongly at the box office since its release, has now landed in controversy over a scene referencing legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja and his long-running copyright disputes. Following backlash online, the makers of the film have issued a public apology and confirmed...
‘Was an hour away’: Trump on halting planned military attack on Iran
Spread the love AP file photo US president Donald Trump said the United States was just an hour away from launching a fresh military strike on Iran, with naval warships armed and ready, before a possible diplomatic opening prompted a pause.Speaking at the White House, Trump warned that the US could still deliver “another big hit” if negotiations to end...
Months after snubbing Trump, Nato weighs Hormuz mission to protect ships
Spread the love North Atlantic Treaty Organization is discussing the possibility of deploying forces to help protect commercial shipping through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz if the waterway remains blocked into July, Bloomberg reported, citing senior alliance and diplomatic officials.According to Bloomberg, the proposal has backing from several Nato members, though the alliance has not yet reached the unanimous...
‘Yeah… Mohsin’: Pant and Ian Bishop’s hilarious toss chat on Shami goes viral – Watch
Spread the love Ian Bishop, Rishabh Pant Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant found himself in an awkward yet funny exchange with commentator Ian Bishop during the toss ahead of LSG’s IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, after being asked about the absence of senior pacer Mohammed Shami from the playing XI.Rajasthan Royals stand-in skipper Yashasvi Jaiswal won...
India among economies driving carbon surge from construction boom
Spread the love India is among the emerging economies powering an unprecedented expansion of the world’s building stock at a moment when the sector’s decarbonisation has slowed sharply, according to the 10th edition of the Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction (GSRBC), released on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings...
CEA says India facing ‘live balance of payments stress test’: What it means
Spread the love India appears to be facing one of its toughest economic challenges in recent years. (AI image) India appears to be facing one of its toughest economic challenges in recent years. Oil, gold, fertiliser and other commodity prices are elevated. The foreign portfolio investors are continuing to sell. Imports remain unabated. Exports are facing headwinds. Remittances from the...
RBI transparency push: Banks may soon have to disclose liquidity & risk data
Spread the love The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday proposed a revised disclosure framework under Basel III norms that would require banks to publish more detailed information on capital adequacy, leverage, liquidity and risk exposure, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and market discipline, PTI reported.Under the proposed framework, banks would be required to make quarterly disclosures...
