Soori's 'Mandaadi' to hit screens on September 4

IANS | June 11, 2026 7:07 PM

Chennai, June 11 (IANS) The makers of director Mathimaran Pugazhendi's much-anticipated upcoming sports action drama 'Mandaadi', featuring actor Soori and Mahima Nambiar in the lead, have now announced that the film will hit screens worldwide on September 4 this year.

World Bank lifts India growth outlook despite Gulf war

IANS | June 11, 2026 7:00 PM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) India will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy despite the economic shock from the conflict in the Middle East, with the World Bank on Thursday raised its growth forecast for the country even as it cut projections for much of the global economy.

Trump threatens new strikes as US disables third tanker linked to Iran

IANS | June 11, 2026 6:57 PM

Washington, June 11, (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened fresh military action against Iran and said the United States could eventually take control of key Iranian oil infrastructure, hours after US forces disabled a third commercial tanker accused of violating Washington's blockade against Tehran.

Piyush Goyal to visit Switzerland to push trade and economic pact

IANS | June 11, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is set to visit Switzerland’s capital Berne from June 12-13 for discussions with senior representatives of the Swiss Government and leaders of the Alpine country’s pharmaceutical industry, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.