The defence ministry on Thursday sealed a Rs 62,370 crore deal with the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to procure 97 Tejas MK-1A light combat aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
EC streamlines counting process of postal ballots
In a bid to prevent the possibility of any manipulation, the Election Commission has streamlined the process of counting of postal ballots in Lok Sabha and assembly polls.
Centre blames Sonam Wangchuk for unrest
An uneasy calm prevailed in Ladakh on Thursday as police and paramilitary troops strictly enforced a curfew in Leh town, a day after clashes between security personnel and protesters demanding statehood and constitutional protection left four people dead and more than 80 injured.
Study reveals rheumatoid arthritis begins years before symptoms appear
Scientists have discovered that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) silently starts years earlier, long before symptoms appear, an advance that may pave the way for earlier treatment and prevention. RA is a debilitating autoimmune disease that causes painful joint inflammation and damage.
Right – Review:
Right opens with a compelling setup at the Kovalam Police Station on a quiet day, which quickly descends into chaos. The story kicks off when an elderly man (Arun Pandian) arrives seeking help to find his missing son, last seen after a night at a pub.
Jockey: A unique tale from the heart of Madurai
PK7 Studios is set to present JOCKEY, a film directed by Dr. Pragabhal, who previously helmed Muddy, India’s first full-length film on mud racing. This new venture explores another thrilling and culturally rich subject – the traditional Madurai Goat Fight.
Yashika Anand plays the lead in TOSS
On behalf of Black Diamond Studio, produced by Syed Jaffer and directed by Sagu Pandian, the film TOSS stars Rathan Mouli, Yashika Anand, Vijay TV fame Yogi, Teja Sri, Sanjay Shankar, and several others. The pooja and launch ceremony of the film was held with grandeur in Kovilpatti, attended by the entire cast and crew. Former Minister and Kovilpatti MLA, Mr. Kadambur C. Raju, graced the occasion and extended his best wishes to the team.
Madhavan begins second schedule for biopic ‘GDN’
R. Madhavan is set to portray engineer Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu in the upcoming biopic GDN. The film has recently entered its second production schedule in India. Madhavan shared the update on his Instagram Stories, featuring a poster of the film with the message, “Seeking all prayers as we gear up for our second Indian schedule.”
Economic battle
The recent visit of Representative Adam Smith to China underscores a growing recognition that the post-World War II economic order, largely shaped and led by the United States, may no longer fully reflect the realities of the 21st-century global economy.
Rajeshwari Cinema in Vadapalani begins demolition
Chennai’s iconic Rajeshwari Cinema in Vadapalani, which entertained movie lovers for over five decades, has begun demolition work, evoking nostalgia and sadness among locals. For nearly 50 years, Rajeshwari Cinema was a landmark in Vadapalani, known for offering an affordable movie experience to thousands of Chennai residents.

