8 dead, 18 still missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Cyprus
Nicosia, Sep 1 (IANS) The death toll rose to eight as rescuers continued searching for 18 people missing after a Turkish ferry capsised and sank off the northern coast of Cyprus, Turkish Cypriot authorities said. The double-hulled ferry, carrying 259…
TASMAC revenue crosses record Rs 50,000 crore mark in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Sep 1 (IANS) Revenue from the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) crossed the Rs 50,000 crore mark for the first time in 2025-26, underlining the state government’s continued dependence on taxes collected through liquor sales.…
Drugmakers pledge billions for US plants
Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) Nine pharmaceutical companies have committed $19.6 billion for manufacturing and other operations in the United States as President Donald Trump presses the industry to move medicine production back into the country. The pledges…
Trump says Iran has no clear leader
Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said Iran does not appear to have a clear leader after renewed American military action, claiming that the country’s armed forces have been reduced to a fraction of their previous strength. Trump…
Shivaleeka Oberoi comes out in support of Katrina Kaif after actress gets body-shamed post pregnancy
Mumbai, September 1 (IANS) Actress Shivaleeka Oberoi has come out in support of Katrina Kaif after the actress faced body-shaming on social media following her recent public appearance. Shivaleeka took to her social media account and shared a post…
US puts tariffs, Iran risks at G20 centre
Asheville, Sep 1 (IANS) The Trump administration has used a meeting of G20 finance ministers in Asheville to press for stronger economic growth, fairer trade and regulatory reform, while warning that Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz poses a risk to…
Australia recall Marsh, Head; Labuschagne left out for Zimbabwe, South Africa ODIs
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Australia have strengthened their one-day plans ahead of the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, recalling several senior players for a six-match tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa later this month. The reigning world champions…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrates Rakhi with brother Aditya, Aaradhya and family, SIL shares rare pic
Mumbai, September 1 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her brother Aditya Rai and her family, offering fans a rare glimpse of the actress away from the spotlight. The picture, shared by her sister-in-law…
Handscomb, Ashes-winning quicks picked for Australia A India tour; Labuschagne misses out
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Peter Handscomb has been handed another opportunity to revive his Test career after being named in Australia A’s squad for their upcoming tour of India, with Brendan Doggett and Jhye Richardson adding pace and experience to the…
Sea level rise could affect millions in Kolkata, Mumbai: UN
United Nations, Sep 1 (IANS) Kolkata and Mumbai could be severely ravaged by rising sea levels affecting millions of people, a report by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns. The report released on Monday is studded with red flags…