CHENNAI: Indian govt is set to establish its first dedicated marine export zones (MEZs) as special economic zones (SEZs) to strengthen the country’s seafood exports ecosystem, with investments of around $1 billion in integrated export infrastructure.The five MEZs, to be developed across coastal Tamil Nadu as a pilot initiative, will serve as integrated clusters comprising…
‘I, Nobody’ box office collections day 2: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s thriller grows by 0.9%; India Net reaches Rs 4.42 Cr Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s ‘I, Nobody’ continued its box office journey with a stable performance on its second day. The Malayalam thriller witnessed a small increase in collections after opening in cinemas on Thursday. Day 2 collections see…
Mysterious, unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the US said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic.The strikes Thursday hit areas across southern Iran.The US military’s Central Command said Thursday around 6.30am local Iran time that it had concluded a round of strikes that hit…
Defence & Security Cooperation, Talent Mobility Also On Agenda NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland Friday for the first visit by any Indian PM to New Zealand in 40 years, looking to capitalise on the landmark FTA signed earlier this year, boost defence and security cooperation and address issues related to talent mobility…
Chennai: Despite concerns over a deficient monsoon in several parts of the country, demand for tractors has remained resilient. Domestic tractor sales recorded strong double-digit growth in June on both a year-on-year and sequential basis. The robust performance also lifted first-quarter volumes, which rose 19% year-on-year, indicating that demand for farm mechanisation has so far…
The Duchess of Sussex has long encouraged people to define themselves on their own terms rather than by others’ expectations.Image credit (Instagram) Meghan Markle has never stopped moving forward, even when the ground beneath her has shifted repeatedly and without warning. In recent years, she has launched a lifestyle brand, pursued independent creative ventures, and…
Ankara: Western leaders came to Turkiye to discuss security in an increasingly perilous world. They each left with a revolver and six rounds. The unconventional gift from the host of this week’s Nato summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was meant to showcase his country’s growing defence industry.But it left officials across the alliance scratching…
Mikel Merino’s late goal secured Spain’s World Cup semifinal place. This victory also matched Argentina’s record for the second-longest unbeaten run. Spain now holds a 36-game streak without defeat in international football. (AP Photo) Mikel Merino’s dramatic 88th-minute winner against Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday night sent Spain into the World Cup…
A writ petition for access to a life-saving breast cancer medicine, Ribociclib, filed before Kerala high court in June 2022 has been listed for final hearing 57 times since Jan 21, 2023, without the matter being heard.The working group on access to medicines has written to Chief Justice of India, requesting him to consider steps…
MUMBAI: Both sensex and Nifty ended 1% higher respectively on Friday, extending gains for the second day, aided by a rally in heavyweights Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, and positive global cues. Easing crude oil prices and buying in IT stocks propelled the rally. Sensex jumped 828 points to settle at 77,569. Source…
