South India State News
A vigilance probe at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has uncovered a ₹55 crore procurement scam, where dupattas supplied to the temple over nearly a decade were found to be 100 percent polyester instead of the pure mulberry silk mandated in the tender. The dupattas are traditionally offered during rituals and to donors, making quality […]
International
Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of ORF America and son of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, told a US congressional panel that Washington’s engagement with Pakistan’s military remains a sensitive issue for New Delhi. He made the remarks during a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia. India Watches US–Pakistan […]
Business
Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) has completed its ₹25,000-crore rights issue with an overall subscription level of 108 percent, reflecting strong investor confidence. The company received bids for 14.95 crore shares against 13.85 crore shares on offer. Public Portion Oversubscribed The public portion of the issue saw significant interest and was oversubscribed by around 30
Business
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced that it will acquire Coastal Cloud, a US-based Salesforce consulting and cloud services firm, in an all-cash $700 million deal. This marks TCS’s biggest acquisition since its 2004 IPO. The transaction is expected to close by January 31, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals in the United States. What Coastal […]
International
The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump confirmed while speaking to the media. The operation was conducted by US federal agencies and maritime units in the Caribbean Sea as part of ongoing enforcement of sanctions against the Nicolás Maduro government. Dramatic Footage Released by Authorities […]