The fertiliser ministry has sought a 100% increase in the fertiliser subsidy budget for FY27 as the West Asia conflict drives up global fertiliser prices and import costs, according to government sources, PTI reported.Sources said the Department of Fertilizers has approached the Finance Ministry seeking a doubling of the fertiliser subsidy from the budgeted Rs…
Chinmay Mandlekar’s unfiltered view on AI The debate around the use of AI in the creative domain takes a new turn every day. In our recent conversation with ETimes, actor-filmmaker Chinmay Mandlekar also shared his viewpoint on the use of AI. He acknowledged that it can be of great assistance; however, one must not rely…
US stocks advanced on Tuesday as technology shares tied to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom extended their recovery from last week’s sharp sell-off, while lower oil prices eased pressure on investors.The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, moving back within 2% of the record high it touched a week ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 291…
The excitement surrounding Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated next movie, tentatively titled Thalaivar 173, has reached a fever pitch following viral reports about his character. Directed by hitmaker Ashwath Marimuthu and backed by Kamal Haasan’s prestigious Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI) banner, the upcoming Tamil film will reportedly feature the veteran actor in a never-before-seen full-fledged…
Rising oil prices, higher fertiliser costs and supply disruptions linked to the Iran war are beginning to cloud India’s economic outlook, with economists warning that prolonged tensions could push up inflation, slow growth and strain government finances.India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, imports about 90% of its crude oil requirements, making it among…
Ariana Grande, the acclaimed singer renowned for her impeccable vocals, has been performing on her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour with a lavish production and her signature ponytail. The clips of the 32-year-old’s opening night went viral on Instagram after she started performing on June 6 in Northern California. Seven years after her last stage performance with…
In the three months since the conflict began, Russia has continued to be the dominant player in India’s crude oil imports. (AI image) US President Donald Trump announced in February that India would stop buying Russian crude oil and step up energy ties with the United States of America. Four months after that, India’s Russian…
Since the past few weeks, several reports have been circulating about ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups,’ starring Yash. Rumours claimed the actor was unhappy with certain portions of the film and that the makers were planning an extensive reshoot schedule. The speculation quickly spread across social media, leading to questions about the film’s progress and…
In a step towards introducing market-based coal trading, the government on Tuesday notified rules for setting up coal exchanges aimed at improving price discovery, boosting transparency and modernising the country’s coal supply chain.The ministry of coal on Tuesday said the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 have been published, creating a regulatory framework for establishing and operating…
Actor Salman Khan, along with members of his family, attended the funeral of their longtime family friend Kumod Raney on Tuesday. Salman was accompanied by his brothers Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan, as well as his mother Salma Khan, as the family paid their final respects. The actor appeared visibly emotional after he attended her…