The mechanical elephant would be used to conduct ceremonies at the temple safely PUDUCHERRY: Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, his son Ayaan Sood, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) India and People for Cattle in India (PFCI) have donated a life-size mechanical elephant – Airavatham — to Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Temple at Avadi in … Read more
For four decades, Maruti Suzuki built its empire on a simple creed: localise deeply, control costs, and engineer relentlessly for India. But its electric future is being powered by a radical break from that philosophy. In a move that reshapes India’s EV supply chain, Maruti has chosen to import BYD’s full Blade battery pack from … Read more
Amazon, Temu, and other major online shopping platforms based in the US and China have reportedly warned customers in the Middle East about longer delivery timelines. This follows disruptions to air and sea routes caused by the conflict between Iran, and the US and Israel. The situation has affected shipment movement to the region and … Read more
Shia LaBeouf’s legal woes deepen after a Mardi Gras night brawl in New Orleans, with a court mandating substance-abuse evaluation and treatment. Sources say he allegedly rejects the notion of a problem, but insiders warn that if his drinking persists, the consequences could be severe. Shia LaBeouf faces fresh legal trouble after a Mardi Gras … Read more
Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav (BCCI Photo) A blistering 97* from Sanju Samson powered India to a thrilling five-wicket win over West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, sealing their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals. Under pressure and with his spot in the XI questioned after a lean run, Samson delivered when … Read more
Amid the escalating Iran–US–Israel conflict, a viral video circulating online appears to show an Iranian missile evading multiple interceptor rockets over Jerusalem before striking its target.The footage, reportedly recorded from a terrace, captured around 10 interceptors heading toward the incoming missile. A spark is seen mid-air before the missile continues its trajectory and hits. The … Read more
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD reported its steepest monthly sales decline in six years in February, citing intense competition in the domestic market. According to a stock exchange filing on Sunday, global sales fell 41.1% year-on-year, marking the sixth straight month of decline and the sharpest drop since February 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted … Read more
After banning use of social media for children below 16 years of age, Australia may be preparing to tighten rules on artificial intelligence platforms as well, Reuters report. The country’s internet regulator has warned that search engines and app stores could be asked to block AI services that fail to verify users’ ages. The move … Read more
PV Sindhu. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) HYDERABAD: With several airlines suspending flights to and from parts of the Middle East until at least 3 pm on Monday following fresh attacks in the UAE, it may be difficult for former world champion PV Sindhu to reach Birmingham in time for the All England Championships. The … Read more
Drone Debris Hits Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi as UAE Intercepts Aerial Threat amid Iran-US-Israel clashes In a stark reminder of how the Iran–US–Israel war is spilling over into the United Arab Emirates, drone debris from an intercepted aerial threat struck the Etihad Towers complex in Abu Dhabi, injuring a woman and her child and causing … Read more