Seoul shares down sharply amid Middle East woes

IANS | March 30, 2026 9:16 AM

Seoul, March 30 (IANS) South Korean stocks traded markedly lower on Monday, led by a decline in large-cap tech shares, as an intensifying conflict surrounding Iran deepened concerns about global oil supplies and market uncertainties.

DMK vs AIADMK: Who offers more? Welfare race heats up ahead of polls

IANS | March 30, 2026 9:15 AM

Chennai, March 30 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, the ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK have released comprehensive election manifestos, packed with welfare-oriented promises aimed at key voter groups, particularly women, farmers, and low-income households.

Piyush Goyal emphasises importance of a balanced and responsive WTO

IANS | March 30, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised the importance of a balanced and responsive World Trade Organization (WTO) that effectively addresses the needs and aspirations of all members, particularly developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Basil Joseph-starrer Raawadi's shooting wrapped up

IANS | March 30, 2026 8:47 AM

Chennai, March 30 (IANS) The makers of director Vignesh Vadivel's bilingual comedy entertainer 'Raawadi', featuring Malayalam actor Basil Joseph and Tamil actor L K Akshay Kumar in the lead roles, have now announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped up.