US manufacturing roaring back, says Scott Bessent

IANS | September 10, 2026 8:48 AM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared that American manufacturing is “roaring back”, presenting President Donald Trump’s economic agenda as a combination of tax cuts, trade deals and deregulation that is driving new investment and job creation.

Harish Kalyan releases Aegan, Sridevi-starrer Haiku's teaser

IANS | September 10, 2026 8:32 AM

Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) Actor Harish Kalyan has released the teaser of director Yuvaraj Chinnasamy's upcoming romantic entertainer 'Haiku', featuring actors Aegan, Sridevi and Femina George in the lead, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

US still blows up drug boats, depends on threat it poses, says Rubio

IANS | September 10, 2026 8:15 AM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) The United States continues to destroy suspected drug-trafficking vessels when necessary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, while stressing that each operation is reviewed by lawyers and conducted under agreements with regional partners.

'Pointless trade war': Trump’s Canada tariffs draw Senate fire

IANS | September 10, 2026 8:10 AM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) Five Democratic US senators have accused President Donald Trump of deepening a “pointless trade war” with Canada, warning that new tariffs would raise prices, hurt American businesses and push a key ally towards other trading partners, including China.

Mohanlal's #L370 makers caution public of fake audition calls

IANS | September 10, 2026 8:06 AM

Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) The makers of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's upcoming film, tentatively being referred to #L370, have now cautioned the public of fake audition calls that were doing the rounds and have clarified that they had not authorised or announced any auditions or casting requirements for their film at this point in time.

US birthright citizenship debate puts visa families in focus

IANS | September 10, 2026 8:04 AM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) The citizenship rights of US-born children of temporary visa holders came under renewed scrutiny as Republican lawmakers advocated restrictions and Democrats said the 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship at birth.