Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan, released in theatres on 11 September 2026, brings together Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in a Hindi remake of the director’s own 2016 Malayalam film Oppam. Marketed as a crime thriller, the film attempts to blend suspense, drama and the familiar comic touches associated with the filmmaker’s work. The result is a … Read more
The Madhya Pradesh Economic Offences Wing is investigating an alleged procurement fraud valued at approximately Rs 10.99 crore in the state’s Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department. The case centres on the purchase of computers and related equipment through the Government e-Marketplace, with investigators pointing to collusion among four firms, the supply … Read more
Representing the curved surface of the Earth on a flat sheet of paper or screen has challenged mapmakers for centuries. The fundamental problem is mathematical: it is impossible to project a three-dimensional sphere onto a two-dimensional plane without introducing some form of distortion. Every flat map must sacrifice accuracy in at least one property — … Read more
The United Arab Emirates is accelerating the expansion of ports and related infrastructure along its eastern coastline to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. Senior officials have stated that the country intends to ensure its energy exports and broader trade are not held hostage by disruptions in the waterway. The strategy centres on facilities … Read more
In the hierarchy of economic indicators that drive financial markets, particularly the debt market, GDP growth currently occupies a surprisingly low position. According to Sandeep Yadav, Head of Fixed Income at DSP Mutual Fund, factors such as inflation, government finances, and geopolitics command far greater attention. In a recent discussion, Yadav described the much-discussed 7.8 … Read more
ASUS is making a stronger push into India’s small-business technology market as it looks to bring enterprise-grade computing closer to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The company has announced a long-term collaboration with MSME expert and Quantum Leap founder Rajiv Talreja, with a clear focus on educating business owners about purpose-built business computers. The move … Read more
Air India has terminated the employment of the pilot-in-command of a Phuket-Delhi flight after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance. The airline’s action followed the release of a preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau that flagged the result as a serious concern. The Incident on 4 August On 4 August 2026, Air … Read more
India’s merchandise exports delivered a strong performance in the April-June quarter of 2026, rising 15 per cent year-on-year to 129.32 billion dollars and providing meaningful support to overall economic growth. Non-petroleum, non-gems and jewellery shipments grew 12 per cent to 99.04 billion dollars, comfortably above the roughly 6.5 per cent average recorded in the previous … Read more
The Supreme Court of India has made it clear that the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils do not have the authority to initiate disciplinary action against law students. In a significant ruling, the Court held that the regulatory powers of the Bar Council begin only after a person is enrolled as an … Read more
For the second time in two weeks, Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi occupied centre stage in Pune’s political conversation. The first occasion was his own Chhatron Ki Goonj event on August 22. The second came inside a BJP state executive meeting, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the party’s top leadership … Read more