India and the UK on Tuesday discussed the key issues delaying the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), as both sides reviewed progress under the trade pact signed in July last year.The issues came up during a meeting between Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal and UK Permanent Secretary Amanda Brooks.“Engaged in extensive discussions…
Beneath the restless waters of southern China, something vast is slowly taking shape, far from public view and yet reshaping how entire cities may soon connect. It is not visible from ships passing above the Pearl River Estuary, nor from the coastline where ferries cut across busy routes every hour. But deep under the seabed,…
New Delhi: India’s energy investment is likely to reach a record $170 billion in 2026, driven by a push towards renewable energy capacity addition, strengthening of transmission and distribution networks, and deployment of storage systems to support the grid and reduce curtailment, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest report.The power sector accounts…
In the film industry, producers usually gift stars after a film’s success. However, superstar Rajinikanth has once again shown his unique style by doing the opposite. After the successful re-release of his iconic film ‘Padayappa’, Rajinikanth personally invited producer Thenappan and gifted him a 5-sovereign gold chain. This thoughtful gesture has now gone viral on…
France have named a strong and attacking starting XI for their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Senegal, with Kylian Mbappé captaining a side packed with pace, creativity and technical quality in the final third. France XI: Mike Maignan; Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Lucas Hernández; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué,…
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have caused fuel shortage and resulted in rationing supplies. Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian oil refineries have triggered a deepening fuel crisis across Russia, with restrictions on gasoline purchases now imposed in 53 regions and motorists facing long queues and rationing, according to a Wall Street Journal…
Saudi Arabia’s PIF decision to end LIV Golf funding raises questions over strategy, while reaffirming continued support for UFC, WWE and boxing. Saudi Arabia’s decision to stop funding LIV Golf after the 2026 season has raised wider questions about the future of the kingdom’s massive spending across global sport, but executives at TKO Group Holdings…
Picture Credit: Instagram Sobhita Dhulipala is working on her upcoming Tamil movie ‘Vettuvam’ directed by Pa Ranjith. Recently, the actress spoke about the film sharing her excitement for the project. She also revealed that she will be seen in a “crazy” avatar in this “apocalyptic movie.” Sobhita Dhulipala calls it her best work In a…
The rupee rose against the US dollar for a second straight session on Monday, helped by a sharp decline in crude oil prices after a preliminary US-Iran agreement to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported.The currency also extended gains seen after the Reserve Bank of India’s June 5 measures to…
John Travolta is ready to introduce his daughter, Ella Bleu, to the world as a movie star. The actor and first-time director, 72, premiered his new film ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival earlier this month alongside Ella, 26, who plays a key role in the picture. The premiere marked a…