Music director Santhosh Narayanan challenges rapper Arivu to a debate as 'Enjoy Enjaami' controversy resurfaces

IANS | March 13, 2026 5:05 PM

Chennai, March 13 (IANS) The controversy over the credits for the hugely popular chartbuster 'Enjoy Enjaami' refuses to die down even after four years, with another strong exchange of words taking place between music director Santhosh Narayanan and rapper Arivu on social media over the credits and royalties for the number.

India’s data centre capacity jumps 4-fold since 2020 to 1,500 MW: Minister

IANS | March 13, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) India’s data centre industry is witnessing steady growth, with the country’s total capacity rising from around 375 MW in 2020 to nearly 1,500 MW by 2025, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

India’s coal production hits record 200 million tonnes on March 11: Govt

IANS | March 13, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Captive, commercial and other coal mines crossed the landmark of 200 million tonnes (MT) of coal production on March 11 during FY 2025-26, Coal Ministry said on Friday.

Fitch raises India growth forecast to 7.5 pc despite geopolitical tensions

IANS | March 13, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) India’s GDP is expected to grow 7.5 per cent in the fiscal year ending March 2026 higher than 7.4 per cent forecasted earlier, due to resilient domestic demand even as activity showed tentative slowing in January and February, a report said on Friday.

'It's for league in England, this is franchise's own decision: Rajeev Shukla on Sunrisers Leeds signing Pakistan spinner in The Hundred

IANS | March 13, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the Indian cricket governing body has no say in the acquisition of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by franchise Sunrisers Leeds in the Hundred Auction, saying the move pertains to an overseas league and not the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Manasi Joshi Roy opens up on delivering 'Lakshmi Niwas’ monologue in one take

Akshay Acharya | March 13, 2026 4:19 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Actress Manasi Joshi Roy, who essays the titular character in the television show ‘Lakshmi Niwas’, has spoken up on her long monologue in the show.

OMCs working to maintain LPG supply despite global disruptions: CPIL CMD

IANS | March 13, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Oil marketing companies (OMCs) or firms that involved in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply are making continuous efforts to maintain smooth distribution across the country amid global tensions triggered by the Iran war, Nitin Khara, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Confidence Petroleum India Limited (CPIL), said on Friday.

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh plants sapling in Chile under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative

IANS | March 13, 2026 4:17 PM

March 13 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday planted a sapling of Pyrus calleryana at Plaza de la India in Chile's Santiago, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative while also highlighting the global relevance of Mission LiFE.

Rising debt threatens Pakistan’s growth, job creation: Report

IANS | March 13, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s central government debt rose by over Rs 7 trillion in 2025 marking an increase of nearly 10 per cent — a trend that risks diverting resources away from private investment, job creation and public services, a report said on Friday.

Sensex, Nifty drops nearly 2 pc amid escalating Middle East tensions

IANS | March 13, 2026 3:58 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended sharply lower on Friday as rising tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment and triggered broad-based selling across sectors.