The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded an index level of 123.3 in August, compared with 114.2 in the same month a year ago NEW DELHI: India’s industrial production grew 8 per cent year-on-year in August 2026, accelerating from the revised 7.4 per cent growth recorded in July, according to data released by the Ministry…
The J. Paul Getty Museum has acquired a long-lost 17th-century portrait by Spanish painter Diego Velázquez, bringing the first work by the Baroque master into the museum’s permanent collection. The oil painting, titled Portrait of the Count-Duke of Olivares, was officially announced by the Los Angeles museum on 23 September 2026. Before its recent discovery…
While many Indian sweets have travelled far beyond their place of origin, some remain deeply tied to the state that made them famous. Here are 14 iconic sweets that capture the flavours and heritage of different parts of the country. Source link
The boxing world of ‘Sarpatta Parambarai’ is set to return to the big screen, with Arya and director Pa Ranjith coming together once again for ‘Sarpatta Parambarai Round 2’. The film has been in the works for some time, with the team completing its initial preparations before moving into production. The latest update has now…
Astrologers delve into the degrees of planets to gain insight into their maturity and expression within a chart. Each planet emits energy at varying intensities based on its developmental stage, categorized in Vedic astrology as young, mature, or deceased. Modern degree theory further enriches this analysis, providing depth into how planetary energies are interpreted. By…
The 70th General Body Meeting of the South Indian Artistes’ Association (Nadigar Sangam) was held at Valluvar Kottam in Chennai on September 27, with several issues concerning the association and its members discussed. Senior actress Latha was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, while five theatre artistes were also presented with special awards. President Nassar…
India’s Gulveer Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh continued his impressive campaign at the Asian Games 2026, winning his second silver medal in Japan with a personal best performance in the men’s 1500m final on Monday.Gulveer clocked 3:36.72 to finish second behind Japan’s Kazuto Iizawa, who clinched gold, while another Japanese…
MP HC disposes of Muslim petitioners’ appeals after agreement with civic body NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh high court on Monday disposed of two appeals related to the Shahi Masjid case after Muslim petitioners cited an agreement reached with the Ujjain civic body, news agency PTI reported.The court’s order came amid heightened tensions in Ujjain, where…
Income tax audit date extended by CBDT by 21 days NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Monday extended the due date for filing income-tax returns for Assessment Year 2026-27 by certain taxpayers subject to audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961.The deadline for filing the Return of Income has been extended from…
Representative Image of the African Water Facility’s impact on water supply and sanitation access across Africa (AI Generated Image) Since 2006, the African Water Facility has provided grants and other support for 148 water and sanitation projects across Africa. The facility says those projects have improved access to water supply for 23.2 million people, provided…
