JCRA assigns landmark ratings to Adani Ports, Adani Green and Adani Energy Solutions

IANS | January 30, 2026 11:23 AM

Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (IANS) In a significant milestone for the Adani Group’s global credit journey, Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) has initiated ratings of three Portfolio companies — Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ), Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL) — assigning long-term foreign currency credit ratings with a ‘Stable’ outlook to all three companies, it was announced on Friday.

S. Korea launches nanosatellite for satellite constellation project

IANS | January 30, 2026 11:16 AM

Seoul, Jan 30 (IANS) A South Korean nanosatellite was launched into orbit on Friday as part of the nation's project to create a satellite constellation for Earth observation by 2027, according to the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA).

Aditi Rao Hydari on silent film ‘Gandhi Talks’: Something so new for all of us

IANS | January 30, 2026 11:10 AM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari’s latest film, Gandhi Talks, hits the screens today and she described it as “something so new for all of us.”

Chennaiyin FC sign Spanish Forward Inigo Martin ahead of the new season

IANS | January 30, 2026 11:00 AM

Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Spanish attacker Inigo Martin, with the 26-year-old set to embark on his first stint in Indian football.

NZ add Sears in T20 WC squad as travelling reserve

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:56 AM

Wellington, Jan 30 (IANS) Pace-bowler Ben Sears will join the New Zealand squad as a travelling reserve for the ICC T20 World Cup, starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, NZC said on Friday.

Akshay Kumar presents Vidya Balan as a fun birthday surprise for Priyadarshan

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:54 AM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar had a playful twist up his sleeve for director Priyadarshan on his 69th birthday. The actor surprised the veteran filmmaker with actress Vidya Balan.

Sabarimala gold theft case: Actor Jayaram questioned by SIT, likely to be arraigned as witness

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:48 AM

Thiruvananthapuram/Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold heist case questioned actor Jayaram, a move that investigators describe as crucial in establishing the alleged diversion of gold plates meant for the hill shrine.

Gold, silver prices dip after aggressive profit booking from record levels

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:48 AM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Gold and silver prices fell on Friday, after hitting record highs in the previous session as investors booked profits and the US dollar gained strength.

From preparing for fatherhood to tough scenes, Nakuul Mehta calls Shriya Saran his ‘mentor’ in all sense

Rasika Deshpande | January 30, 2026 10:47 AM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Television actor Nakuul Mehta, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, recently spoke about how his Space Gen co-star and actress Shriya Saran played the role of a mentor not just on set but also in his personal life too. The actor recalled moments that deepened his respect for her, both as a senior artiste and as a person.

CPI to increase marginally by 20-30 bps with new base year: Report

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANS) The Consumer Price Index (CPI), with the new base year 2024, will increase marginally by 20-30 bps and in the months when food inflation is higher, the new CPI will be low by 20-30 bps, according to an SBI Research report.