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The relief experienced by sea erosion-hit residents of Chellanam panchayat may be short-lived, with the next new moon phase expected to begin by June 25. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement After enduring relentless battering by marauding waves for nearly a month, which left many without homes to return to, residents of Chellanam panchayat have now…
The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued a cautionary statement on Thursday regarding reports suggesting that the flight data recorder from the crashed Air India Flight 171 would be sent abroad for analysis. “It has been reported in certain media outlets that the CVR/DFDR from the ill-fated AI171 flight is being sent abroad for retrieval and…
Officials from the Drugs Control Administration carried out raids on multiple pharmaceutical dealers in Koti, Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Officials from the Drugs Control Administration (DCA) carried out raids on multiple pharmaceutical dealers in Koti, Hyderabad and uncovered counterfeit stocks of the cholesterol-lowering medications Rosuvas F 20 and Rosuvas F 10. These drugs…
Ahmedabad: There was no warning. No voice from above. No flashing sign. But for seven people meant to be on Air India Flight 171, something – a pause, a tug or a moment of doubt – kept them grounded. Hours later, that hesitation would be the only thing separating them from a tragedy that left…
Ever since US President Donald Trump took office, five months ago, his economic policies have unleashed widespread volatility across global financial markets, triggering investor pullback, a weakening dollar, and a sharp divergence in global stock performance.Here is a look at the financial roller-coaster rise:Wall streetAfter years of dominating global markets, US stocks are now lagging…
Sea incursion at Cheriyakadavu. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO A heated exchange erupted between the sea erosion-hit families in Chellanam panchayat and Revenue officials over the continuation of a relief camp at the parish hall of the Cheriyakadavu church on Thursday evening. Since the parish hall has been booked for a function on Sunday, the…
United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres on Thursday expressed concern over the declining state of globalisation, warning that foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to shrink amid worsening global economic conditions. His remarks came as the UN released fresh data highlighting a negative outlook for international investment flows.In its 2025 World Investment Report, the UN Conference on…
ITR filing: AIS allows the taxpayer to provide feedback on the transactions reported therein. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2024-25: When filing your income tax return for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26), the Annual Information Statement is an important document that every taxpayer should be aware of. Introduced a few years ago, the Annual Information Statement…
Looking past short-term measures, India is now working on a bigger plan to effectively utilise the Indus river system to its benefit. (AI image) Pakistan is finding it difficult to get through its kharif season with consistently lower levels of water in dams – a situation brought about by India’s suspension of the Indus Waters…
Hackers with suspected links to Israel have stolen over $90 million from Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in a high-profile cyberattack that analysts believe was politically driven, rather than financial.The group behind the breach, known as Gonjeshke Darande or “Predatory Sparrow”, leaked what it claimed was Nobitex’s complete source code and declared on Telegram, “ASSETS…
The ministry of civil aviation launched a comprehensive review of aviation safety, airline performance, and passenger support systems across the country on Thursday, in the wake of the recent Air India incident near Ahmedabad.Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu chaired a detailed video conference with airport directors nationwide to assess how airports are handling…
India is set to make a powerful statement in global railway manufacturing as it is set to began exporting more than 100 high-tech locomotives to West Africa.Built under the ‘Make in India’ initiative in Bihar, these locomotives come equipped with world class facilities to ensure pilot comfort. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the…
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday amid growing fears that the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict might drag in the US, pushing oil prices higher and worsening inflation in the UK. The bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee is predicted to hold the main rate at 4.25%, a two-year low, while…
India-UK trade deal: The successful completion of FTA negotiations was confirmed by both nations on May 6. (AI image) Did you know that the India-UK trade deal was sealed during a walk in the park, and over an ice-cream? The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the UK reached their conclusion during an…
Siemens Energy India listing: Market experts anticipate potential gains of up to 30% in the stock value, with price targets reaching Rs 3,700. (AI image) Siemens Energy India share price: The stock of Siemens Energy India, which demerged from Siemens Ltd, reached its upper limit of Rs 2,992.45 on the BSE during early trading on…
Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) Brent crude oil prices are projected to average around $70 per barrel in FY26 despite geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East, according to a report by Emkay Research. The agency said oil markets remain “fundamentally well supplied,” citing rising output from both OPEC+ and non-OPEC+ producers as key factors stabilising…
