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Tata will use Chery’s platform to locally build EVs under its premium Avinya brand with plans for at ‌least two cars, the first of which will be launched in 2027

Gabriel Bonfim believes a win over former champion Belal Muhammad can establish him as a legitimate UFC welterweight contender. Riding a four-fight winning streak and coming off a statement knockout of Randy Brown, the Brazilian enters his second consecutive main event with growing confidence. Yet Muhammad's relentless pressure, wrestling and ability to thrive in long fights present a different challenge. For the former champion, it is a chance to halt a slide. For Bonfim, it is an opportunity to move closer to the title picture.

Minister Rajmohan paid tributes to Karunanidhi’s portrait on the Omandurar Government Estate premises

The Air India building, a 23-storey sea-facing commercial tower at Nariman Point in south Mumbai built in 1974 on State government-owned reclaimed land, has long been one of the city’s landmarks

Senior political journalist Rasheed Kidwai talks about his book on D. K. Shivakumar, and why he considers the new CM an astute regional strongman with national appeal

A recent surge in gold import duty has fueled a wave of smuggling, with illicit gold now available at discounts of up to Rs 10 lakh per kilogram. This creates a significant price disparity with legally imported bullion, mirroring trends seen after a similar duty hike in 2013. Industry experts warn of escalating unofficial imports.

AP Deputy Speaker K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju condemns a threat by some Telangana leaders against Pawan Kalyan and says a democracy has no place for threatening politics

Jairam Ramesh and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav have exchanged several letters over the issue, with the former slamming the government over the project and claiming it would cause great ecological damage

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a unique political formation born from an internet sensation, has appointed Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka as its official spokespersons. This move signals the party's ambition to reshape India's political discourse with a new generation of leaders.

In response to escalating regional tensions, IndiGo Airlines has suspended all its services to and from Kuwait, following a drone strike impacting the airport's passenger terminal. This closure of Kuwait's airspace has led to considerable disruptions for travelers.

In a post on X, Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan says his support for Telangana statehood sprang from conviction not politics, and traces it to his 2009 stand alongside Gaddar

​In a significant political message, the letter submitted to the assembly speaker referred to Mamata Banerjee as the party's chairperson, suggesting that the rebel camp is positioning its challenge against the current leadership of the legislature party rather than against the TMC chief herself. Sources aligned with the dissident group told news agency PTI that the legislators have also rejected any role for Abhishek Banerjee in determining the affairs of the legislature party.

SoftBank has surpassed Toyota as Japan's most valuable company, driven by massive investments in AI, particularly in OpenAI. Founder Masayoshi Son's pledge of €75 billion for European AI data centers fueled a significant stock surge. This shift highlights investor confidence moving from traditional manufacturing towards the burgeoning artificial intelligence sector.

Andhra Pradesh's new cash incentives for more children signal a policy U-turn, aiming to counter falling fertility and an ageing population. However, critics argue this approach ignores the high costs of raising children, gender inequality, and the need for robust social support systems, potentially reinforcing patriarchal norms rather than addressing demographic concerns effectively.

FWICE has withdrawn its non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh with immediate effect, following intervention by IMPPA, Producers Guild, and CINTAA. The rollback came after Ranveer served a legal notice to the body. The controversy stemmed from his exit from Farhan Akhtar's Don 3 over creative differences and production delays.

Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be making his debut in the Cabinet.

This will allow the couple to approach the Madhya Pradesh High Court since the FIR is registered in that State