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.

Cummins looked like a player nearing the completion of his rehabilitation, says McDonald

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:45 AM

Perth, Nov 24 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said skipper Pat Cummins ‘looked like a player nearing the completion of his rehabilitation’ after bowling at full tilt in Perth, but added that a final decision on his participation in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane will be taken late.

President Murmu administers oath of office to CJI Surya Kant

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), marking the beginning of his 14-month tenure in the country's highest judicial office.

Sonu Sood highlights PM Modi’s initiative to support small businesses to tyre repairman

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:42 AM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Actor-philanthropist Sonu Sood, during an interaction with a tyre repairman in Dalkhola near Siliguri, highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to encourage small businesses.

Gold prices slide 1 pc on MCX as Fed Rate cut hopes fade

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:31 AM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Gold prices fell sharply on Monday as weak chances of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and easing geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment.

Rupee up 26 paise at open as RBI support boosts sentiment

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:10 AM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) The Indian rupee opened stronger on Monday, rising by 26 paise against the US dollar, as currency experts said the improvement may be due to support from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

US, Ukraine showing ‘meaningful progress’ on Trump peace plan, officials say (Ld)

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:10 AM

New York, Nov 24 (IANS) Facing pressure from US President Donald Trump to agree to a peace deal soon, Ukraine’s negotiators have met with US officials on a 28-point Washington peace plan, and both sides reported progress towards a deal.

Smriti Irani on Ashlesha, Sandeep's wedding: Some love stories take interesting turns

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:09 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Actress-politician Smriti Irani has shared a loving note for her “Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” co-stars Ashlesha Sawant and Sandeep Baswana as the longtime couple finally formalised their relationship.

Urvashi Dholakia: To be a woman is to play a thousand roles

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:09 AM

Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Popular television actress Urvashi Dholakia has summed up the essence of womanhood.

Kiren Rijiu-led delegation leaves for Bhutan to bring home sacred Buddha relics

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, on Monday departed for Bhutan to lead the delegation facilitating the return of Lord Buddha's sacred relics to India, following their public exposition in the neighbouring country.