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Sundeep Kishan hails Jason Sanjay as directorial debut with Lyca sparks buzz
Actor Sundeep Kishan celebrated director Jason Sanjay's 25th birthday through social media posts. Kishan praised the young filmmaker's dedication and predicted future success for his work. Jason Sanjay serves as the son of Tamil cinema star Vijay and makes his directorial debut with this project. The actor expressed pride in working alongside the emerging director. Kishan described Jason's enthusiasm and calm demeanor as inspiring qualities. The untitled film carries the working designation JS01XSK31 and features prestigious production backing from the Lyca banner. Thaman S provides the musical score while National Award winner Praveen KL handles editing duties. Telugu actress Faria Abdullah appears set to play the female lead role...
Narendra Modi surpasses Indira Gandhi to become India's second-longest-serving PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a historic milestone by completing 4,078 consecutive days in office. This accomplishment places him as India's second-longest serving Prime Minister, surpassing Indira Gandhi's uninterrupted tenure. Modi holds the distinction of being the first Prime Minister born after Independence in 1947. His leadership spans eleven years of transformative governance across multiple sectors. The administration implemented major economic reforms such as the Goods and Services Tax system in 2017. Digital India initiatives revolutionized citizen services through online platforms and UPI payment systems. Infrastructure development accelerated with programs like Bharatmala and Sagarmala expanding national...
Kia net profit falls 23 percent as US tariffs bite despite global sales rise
South Korea's second-largest automaker, Kia, reported weakened financial performance during the April-June quarter. The company experienced a 23.3 percent decline in net profit, falling from 2.95 trillion won to 2.26 trillion won compared with the previous year. Operating profit decreased 24.1 percent to 2.76 trillion won, while revenue increased 6.5 percent to 29.34 trillion won. New United States import duties of 25 percent on foreign vehicles began affecting company earnings in April. Kia executives blamed higher promotional spending and competitive market pressures for reduced profitability. The tariff policy alone cut operating profit by 786 billion won during the first six months. Management announced strategic adjustments to...
LG Electronics profit dips on rising costs but beats estimates in Seoul quarter
LG Electronics exceeded analyst expectations despite facing multiple business challenges during its second quarter. The South Korean company posted a net profit of 609.7 billion won, down 3.1 percent from last year but well above the predicted 173.2 billion won. Operating profit fell 46.6 percent to 639.4 billion won, while revenue dropped 4.4 percent to 20.73 trillion won. Equity gains from affiliated companies helped drive better-than-expected results. Market analysts had significantly underestimated the company's quarterly performance. External pressures hurt overall profitability compared to the previous year. The home appliance division generated 6.6 trillion won in sales and 439.9 billion won in operating profit. Vehicle...
A R Rahman meets Sam Altman to collaborate on Secret Mountain virtual band
Academy Award winner A R Rahman announced his recent meeting with OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman through social media platform X. The renowned composer discussed his virtual global band project called Secret Mountain during their conversation. Their dialogue focused on methods to enhance Indian talent through artificial intelligence applications for solving long-term societal issues. Rahman shared details of the productive discussion that took place at Altman's office. The meeting explored opportunities for Indian creators to leverage advanced technology tools. Rahman expressed enthusiasm about future collaborations that could benefit his country's creative community. The celebrated musician continues work on multiple...
Monty Panesar questions Ben Stokes tactic as injured Rishabh Pant battles on
Former England spinner Monty Panesar raised concerns about Ben Stokes' bowling tactics during the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Rishabh Pant had suffered a toe injury from Chris Woakes on day one, retiring hurt at 37 runs. Medical reports suggested a fracture in his right foot. Pant returned to bat despite his condition, visibly struggling while running between wickets. The crowd cheered his brave return to the crease. Panesar praised Pant's courage but questioned Stokes' decision to target the injured batsman with yorkers. The former spinner compared the situation to Anil Kumble's heroic performance with a fractured jaw. Panesar described the tactic as ethically questionable given Pant's vulnerable state. The Indian...
Anil Agarwal hails India-UK FTA as historic, credits Modi’s leadership for the breakthrough
Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal attributes the UK-India Free Trade Agreement to strengthened bilateral trust fostered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. The business leader describes this pact as a historic achievement that will create mutual benefits for both nations. Britain brings centuries of industrial and technological expertise while India offers competitive advantages in textiles and consumer products. The agreement eliminates tariffs on nearly all traded goods between the countries. India will reduce barriers on 90 percent of British products while the United Kingdom removes duties from 99 percent of Indian exports. This framework could expand bilateral commerce to reach 30 billion dollars and potentially...
Rani Kapur urges Sona Comstar to defer AGM, alleges coercion and fight for control
Rani Kapur contacted Sona Comstar's board members and shareholders to prevent new director appointments and postpone the Annual General Meeting scheduled for Friday. The mother of deceased Sunjay Kapur claims others coerced her into signing documents that people misuse to seize company control following her son's death. She asserts her position as majority shareholder under her late husband Dr. Surinder Kapur's will grants her sole authority to represent family interests. Kapur requests a two-week delay to collect necessary information and demands full cooperation from company officials. Sunjay Kapur died June 12 in England at age 53 after suffering a heart attack during polo. The company quickly appointed Jeffrey Mark Overly as...
Reliance Power and Infrastructure shares hit the lower circuit after ED raids on Ambani firms
Enforcement Directorate raids on facilities connected to businessman Anil Ambani triggered steep declines in associated company stocks. Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power shares plummeted 10 percent across two trading sessions before reaching their maximum daily loss limits of 5 percent on Friday. Financial authorities searched more than 35 locations during their investigation into a 3,000 crore rupee fraud case involving Yes Bank loans. Both corporations released public statements attempting to distance themselves from the probe by emphasizing that enforcement actions primarily target Reliance Communications and Reliance Home Finance. These entities maintain no current business relationships with the affected companies...

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