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Chennai: In the bustling streets of Tamil Nadu, where the spirit of resilience and progress defines daily life, a new chapter of governance under Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay is quietly transforming promises into tangible realities. Just months into his tenure, the actor-turned-leader’s commitment to women’s safety—a cornerstone of his election campaign—is manifesting in heartening ways that are winning the trust of the people. During his poll campaign, Vijay passionately vowed to make Tamil Nadu a state where…

From Our Business Desk In the bullion market this week, both gold and silver registered notable declines amid a stronger US dollar, shifting expectations around US interest rates, and easing geopolitical concerns. Domestic Market (MCX) Gold futures for the August contract fell 2.6 per cent to settle at ₹1,43,478 per 10 grams. Silver futures for the September contract dropped a sharper 6.2 per cent to close at ₹2,22,664 per kilogram. International Market (COMEX) Gold futures for the August contract eased…

New Delhi: An Indian national remains missing following an attack by Iranian forces on the Cyprus-flagged commercial vessel GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman. The ship reportedly caught fire after the assault, forcing crew members to abandon the vessel in a dramatic evacuation. According to official confirmation, 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board have been successfully rescued, while search and rescue operations continue for the one missing crew member. The Indian government…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Auckland on Friday evening, marking the first official visit by an Indian leader to New Zealand in 40 years. The reception was warm: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon personally welcomed him at the airport, and the itinerary promises bilateral talks on trade, defence, education, and deeper strategic ties. Yet the headlines leading up to and surrounding the visit have been dominated less by diplomacy and more by the extraordinary security and logistical cocoon…

By Suresh Unnithan The appointment of Nitin Nabin as National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in January 2026 was projected as a vibrant generational reset. At 45, the Bihar MLA was positioned as a youthful leader capable of rejuvenating the organisation and connecting with newer demographics. Barely six months later, this narrative lies in tatters. Far from emerging as a decisive chief, Nabin stands exposed as an ineffective figurehead — a pawn in the dominant Shah-Modi combine, unable to curb the party’s…

The Indian Navy is all set to commission its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, Mahendragiri (F38) into its Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh today. The ceremony will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. It will mark another significant milestone in India’s journey towards defence self-reliance and indigenous warship construction. Addressing the naval personnel in Visakhapatnam during Barakhana on the eve of the commissioning ceremony, the defence minister reaffirmed India’s…

Chennai : Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd. {formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Ltd.} ("Axis Max Life"/ "Company"), has launched Axis Max Life Smart Retirement Income with Sustained Earnings Plan (UIN: 104N160V01), a retirement product that combines guaranteed annuity component with a benchmark-linked component tied to the NIFTY 50 Index, allowing customers to secure stable retirement income while leveraging growth potential. The plan allows policyholder to customize their retirement timeline by selecting a…