Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd CJI; takes oath in Hindi

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national Capital. In a significant departure from recent tradition, CJI Kant took the oath in Hindi, taking the name of God.

India's GDP projected at 6.5 this fiscal: S&P Global

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) India’s economy is expected to grow 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, driven mainly by strong domestic demand, recent tax cuts, and monetary policy easing, a new report said on Monday.

Papon: I don’t feel the need to take a break on my birthday

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:08 AM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Singer Papon, who chose to spend his 50th birthday this year entirely absorbed in his music rather than taking time off, said he doesn’t feel the need for a break when he can mark the day doing what he loves.

EPS picks Sengottaiyan’s stronghold to restart TN tour; signals firm grip on AIADMK

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:05 AM

Chennai, Nov 24 (IANS) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) will resume his statewide outreach tour on November 30, nearly 50 days after it was halted in the aftermath of the TVK rally stampede in Karur. In a move laden with political symbolism, EPS has chosen Gobichettipalayam in Erode district — the long-time bastion of former minister and nine-time MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan — as the launch point for the sixth phase of his tour.