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Chennai: Sundaram Home Finance (SHF) reported a 69% rise in net profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, at Rs 74.68 crore, up from Rs 44.15 crore in the same period last year. Total disbursements increased 9% to Rs 1,681 crore from Rs 1,543 crore a year ago.Assets under management grew 21% to Rs 18,572 crore as of September 30, 2025, compared to Rs 15,405 crore a year earlier.The company's Emerging Business (EB) segment -- catering to small-ticket and affordable housing loans -- saw dis ...Read More >
* Negligent riding by a drunk biker likely caused the bus fire in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh * The biker appeared drunk in CCTV footage shortly before crashing into the luxury bus * The bus caught fire after the crash, killing 19 passengers who were asleep and the biker Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Hyderabad: Negligent riding by a drunk biker is suspected to have caused the bus inferno that left 20 people dead in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool yesterday. CCTV footage ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27: Air Liquide announces today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the India operations of NovaAir, a leading industrial gas producer and supplier, from PAG, an Asia-focused private equity firm. This acquisition represents another investment for the Group in the country and a strategic milestone in its Indian growth story. Also Read | Nothing OS 4.0 Beta Rolls Out for Phone 3a Pro and Phone 3a Models; Check Details on Visual Upgrades, Lock Glimpse Featur ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms at many places and isolated heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Mahe during October 25 to 28. Thunderstorm with lightning is expected over the region during the next four days, and strong surface winds with a maximum speed of 50 kmph are likely over littoral Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema, the IMD bulletin states. The bulletine also predicted light to moderat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The driver of the double-decker sleeper bus that went up in flames killing 20 and injuring many others in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh was arrested, police said Sunday. The accused was found to have secured his heavy vehicle driving licence using forged educational certificates. According to police, the investigators have found that the driver, who studied only up to Class 5, managed to get a heavy vehicle driving licence with a fake Class 10 certi ...Read More >
A high-level German business delegation met with the Kerala government to explore new cooperation opportunities, described as a "win-win" situation. A meeting between the Kerala government and a high-level German business delegation has opened new possibilities for cooperation between the southern Indian state and Germany. The delegation, led by German Consul General Achim Burkart, described the relationship as a "win-win situation" for both sides. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source S ...Read More >
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the loss of gold from Sabarimala temple conducted searches at the prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty's Bengaluru apartment and a jewellery shop in Ballari. Gold bars were seized from the shop, owned by Govardhan, who reportedly funded the temple's Sreekovil door frame gold-plating work sponsored by Potty. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the loss of gold from the Sabarimala temple conducted searches at the apartment of prime accused Unnikri ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 26 (ANI): BJP Andhra Pradesh State President PVN Madhav on Saturday called on his Telangana counterpart N Ramchander Rao at the state party headquarters. The meeting was a courtesy call where the two leaders discussed strengthening the party in both states, strategies for the upcoming elections, coordination of activities, and programs to boost morale among party cadres. Madhav was accompanied by Jammalamadugu MLA Adinarayana Reddy and BJP Andhra Pradesh C ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday declared that the party would continue its day-and-night protest over the Sabarimala gold scam until V Vasavan resigns as Devaswom Minister. He also demanded that the state government dissolve the Travancore Devaswom Board. The saffron party launched the protest outside the state secretariat on Friday, with BJP leaders and workers, including Chandrasekhar, staging a sit-in on the road and raising slogans against the gover ...Read More >
The IMD had earlier placed Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts on red alert, but later withdrew it and placed them on orange alert. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Kerala's Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts on Wednesday. The IMD had earlier placed Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts on red alert, but later withdrew it and placed them on orange alert. A yellow ...Read More >
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that a conference of Urban Development Ministers from all South Indian States will be held in Bengaluru on October 30. The meeting will be chaired by Union Minister for Energy, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar. When asked if Karnataka would seek Central assistance for Bengaluru's development, Mr. Shivakumar said, "We will ask. The Union Urban Affairs Minister will participate in the conference, and we will place our demands bef ...Read More >
Manipal: A comprehensive study, conducted by Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, has found no evidence of a decline in semen quality among Indian men from southern states over the past 17 years. The findings, published in the American Journal of Men's Health, challenge global concerns about a steady fall in sperm counts.The research analysed semen profiles of nearly 12,000 men who visited the University Andrology Laboratory for fertility evaluation between 2006 and 2022. Covering key parame ...Read More >
The Border Security Force (BSF) has inducted two native Indian dog breeds, the Rampur Hound and the Mudhol Hound, into its canine units. The two indigenous dog breeds have emerged as key assets for Indian security forces, who proved to be a "terror" for terrorists and Maoists. According to ANI, 150 of these native dog breeds have been deployed across multiple operational areas, including the western and eastern borders. All about these dog breeds: Rampur Hound A native Indian dog breed origin ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 23 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said that Union Urban Development Minister Manoharlal Khattar has agreed to hold the meeting of Urban development ministers of South Indian states in Benglauru on October 30. While speaking to reporters, he also said that a memorandum on Bengaluru development will be submitted to Khattar during the meeting. "We have already submitted our appeals to Union ministers and the PM several times in the past," Shivakuma ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu will continue to witness heavy rain in the coming days as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not predicted any respite soon. Heavy rain has been pounding parts of the state for the past few days. The rain activity is expected to continue till Tuesday, the IMD said in its bulletin. On Thursday, five districts, including Chennai, are likely to experience heavy rainfall, prompting the IMD to issue a yellow alert. "Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai ...Read More >
New Delhi: Author and columnist Shobhaa De has made a stunning revelation about the scale of Mumbai's luxury dining scene, citing the extraordinary earnings of Shilpa Shetty's flagship restaurant, Bastian At The Top. Speaking on the YouTube podcast Inside Out With Barkha Dutt, De claimed the upscale venue in Dadar reportedly generates Rs 2-3 crore in revenue every night. "There is one single restaurant in Mumbai which has a turnover of Rs 2-3 crore a night. On slow nights, it's Rs 2 crore and o ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 22 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Kerala's Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts on Wednesday. The IMD had earlier placed Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts on red alert, but later withdrew it and placed them on orange alert. Also Read | Amit Shah Birthday: Indian Cinema Stars Form Bee-Line to Wish Minister of Home Aff ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 22 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Kerala's Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts on Wednesday. The IMD had earlier placed Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts on red alert, but later withdrew it and placed them on orange alert. A yellow alert has also been issued for Kasaragod, Kannur, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram, war ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 17 (PTI) Aircraft MRO services operator Haveus Aerotech on Friday announced its entry into the defence manufacturing sector and its listing as a subcontractor with a leading defence public sector enterprise. Under the new operational scope, Haveus Aerotech will undertake Assembly and Testing of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) through insourcing and critical functions that play a key role in ensuring aerospace reliability, performance and safety, the s ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu is bracing for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms through October 19, with heavy showers predicted for coastal and interior districts, including the Western Ghats. Chennai anticipates moderate rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures around 31-32°C. Residents are advised to remain alert to sudden storm activity. Tamil Nadu is likely to experience partly cloudy skies with moderate rain and thunderstorms across Chennai and several interior districts. Daytime temperatures in the cap ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The northeast monsoon has strengthened across Tamil Nadu, triggering widespread rainfall and atmospheric disturbances across southern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the intensified monsoon has led to the formation of a persistent low-pressure trough over southern Kerala and adjoining Comorin Sea regions, while a deep depression over the southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area continues to hover in the same zone. According to Amudh ...Read More >
Mumbai: Urdu lovers gathered at Hajj House in the city on Saturday evening to pay tribute to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of the educational institution that became the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), for his contribution to the cause of higher education among south Asia's Muslims. The programme, organised by the Ahtesaab Foundation, MLA Rais Shaikh, Urdu Caravan, and the AMU Old Boys (Alumni) Association, Mumbai branch, also felicitated the annual awardees of Maharashtra State Urdu Sahity ...Read More >
A Russian‑Indian joint venture has showcased the first design of a new high‑speed sleeper coach at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition in New Delhi. Kinet is a joint venture between Russian rolling stock companies and Indian government-owned Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for the manufacturing and maintenance of 120 Indian 'Vande Bharat' high-speed trains. The venture is expected to unveil the first prototype in June 2026, with manufacturing set to begin by the end of December, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The northeast monsoon remained vigorous over Tamil Nadu on Saturday bringing widespread rainfall to several districts and neighbouring Puducherry and Karaikal regions. As many as 40 locations recorded heavy rainfall, while very heavy rain was reported at five stations across Tamil Nadu. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, the widespread rainfall was because of a well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Arabian Sea and the Lakshadweep region under the influ ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, appointed Congress observer for the Bihar elections, said that the Mahagathbandhan comprising the Congress, RJD and Left parties was poised for a sweeping victory in the upcoming polls. As part of his election tour from Patna, Srinivas Reddy participated in the filing of nomination papers of Congress candidate Amit Giri from the Noutan Assembly constituency in West Champaran district on Saturday. Addressing a meeting of activists, Srinivas R ...Read More >
Panaji: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended its yellow alert for Goa until Oct 20, warning of thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds. The alert forecasts thunderstorms with wind speeds of 30-40kmph, gusting up to 50kmph in South Goa, and light to moderate rain in North Goa.These weather disturbances are attributed to an upper air cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area, extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level and tilting southward wi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Tanishq, a Tata Group jewellery brand, has maintained its reputation for over two decades with high-quality craftsmanship and innovative design. Renowned for blending tradition with modern aesthetics, Tanishq continues to set benchmarks in the jewellery industry. Understanding Indian women's love for heritage-inspired yet contemporary designs, Tanishq creates collections that celebrate both tradition and modern elegance. With over 500 showrooms across 300 cities, the brand is known for ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 18 (Maxim News) Two simultaneous low-pressure systems are developing over the seas surrounding peninsular India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, warning of potential intensification over the next 48 hours. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp According to the latest IMD bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area persists over the Kumarakom coast and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal. At the same time, a cyclonic circulation has been observed over the southeast Ara ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two simultaneous low-pressure systems are developing over the seas surrounding peninsular India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, warning of potential intensification over the next 48 hours. According to the latest IMD bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area persists over the Kumarakom coast and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal. At the same time, a cyclonic circulation has been observed over the southeast Arabian Sea and the Lakshadwee ...Read More >
It's an extremely rare interview that was months in the making. Channel 2's Karyn Greer sat down one-on-one with Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian. As Georgia's largest non-government employer, Delta has an impact on our entire state. This year, the company is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Greer spoke with Bastian about Delta's legacy, the company's challenges, and what's ahead. Delta's impact on Georgia "It really is a very, very great time for the airline business. And Delta is leading ...Read More >
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