Syrian Court Sentences Assad and Brother to Death Over War Crimes
Former Syrian President Bashar Assad, Brother Maher Sentenced To Death In Absentia For War Crimes | X – HassounMazen A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his younger brother Maher to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria’s 14-year conflict, which left about half […]
Tamilnadu Petroprofits Surges 127% in Profit, Revenue Rises 68% in Q1 FY27
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited reported a significant increase in its consolidated net profit, which rose by 127.23 percent year-on-year. | Mumbai: Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited announced on 11 August 2026 that its consolidated net profit after tax increased to Rs 80.11 crore for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, up from Rs 35.25 crore in the year-ago […]
Kangana Ranaut Slams Naseeruddin Shah Over Silence on Jharkhand Protests
Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has lashed out at veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah over his silence on the ongoing Jharkhand students’ protest, after actor Piyush Mishra questioned him about his earlier remarks on celebrities not speaking up during the CJP protests. Piyush addressed Shah, recalling his criticism of celebrities who remained silent during the […]
Vande Mataram Mandate Sparks Criticism from Tharoor Over Respect and Practicality
Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the new requirement to sing the full version of the national song Vande Mataram at the beginning and conclusion of official functions, in addition to the National Anthem. Tharoor said the move, introduced through an amendment to the law, could end up […]
Small-Cap Funds Lead July Inflows Despite Overall Equity Drop
Equity mutual fund inflows moderated in July, declining 15% to ₹24,697 crore from ₹28,973 crore in June, according to industry data. Despite the overall slowdown, small-cap funds continued to attract strong investor interest, recording their highest-ever monthly inflow. Small-cap funds received ₹7,767 crore during the month, followed by mid-cap funds with inflows of ₹6,192 crore. […]
CSK Teases McCullum as Next Head Coach with Cryptic Post
Chennai Super Kings have added to speculation over Brendon McCullum becoming their next head coach with a cryptic social media post. The five-time IPL champions shared an old scorecard from their game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with McCullum’s name blacked out and asked fans to “Guess the Super King.” The hidden name was McCullum, further fuelling […]
India’s Economy Ranks Sixth with $3.92 Trillion GDP, IMF Reports
New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook for April 2026 noted India’s nominal GDP at USD 3.92 trillion for 2025-26, which makes India the sixth-largest economy in the world, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. “The IMF’s rankings are based on nominal GDP measured at prevailing US Dollar exchange rates. Consequently, […]
AR Ameen Survives Minor Car Accident in Chennai
AR Rahman’s son and singer AR Ameen met with an accident early Monday morning in Chennai. He and his friend were rushed to the hospital, and they sustained minor injuries. Ameen, on his Instagram story, shared a note and opened up about his accident. He wrote, “Yesterday, on the way to the airport, I was […]
Syrian Ex-President Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death for War Crimes
Damascus: Former president and ousted dictator of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, and Atef Najib, the former head of political security in the southern province of Deraa, were sentenced to death by a criminal court in Damascus on Tuesday. Bashar Al-Assad was convicted over charges related to “war crimes” and “crimes against humanity” during Syria’s 14-year conflict […]
Kia Prepares to Launch Factory-Fitted CNG Version of Sonet
In October 2025, Kia took the plunge and launched a CNG-equipped version of the Carens. It wasn’t a surprising move, given Kia’s sister brand, Hyundai, is already one of the biggest players in CNG cars. However, to our surprise, Kia did not simply borrow Hyundai’s tech. Instead, they launched a dealer-level retrofitted kit for the […]