The head of the US Small Business Administration (SBA), Kelly Loeffler, says the agency is preparing a nationwide push to tackle fraud in federal programmes, promising investigations across all 50 states.Speaking on the podcast “Pod Force One,” Loeffler said the effort would focus on identifying misuse of taxpayer funds and supporting a federal initiative led…
Hansika Motwani had tied the knot with businessman husband Sohael Khaturiya in December 2022. However, rumours of their divorce were ongoing since last year but the actress maintained silence on them. Now, the duo have officially ended their marriage, with the Bandra family court in Mumbai granting them a divorce. The actor had filed for…
CHENNAI: Manufacturing units across Tamil Nadu’s key industrial corridors such as Sriperumbudur and Oragadam warn they may be forced to shut operations if the LPG shortage persists for seven to 10 days more.In the auto component industry, LPG is used in several processes, including forging, casting, heat treatment and fabrication. LPG-fired furnaces provide precise and…
The government’s move to relax foreign direct investment rules for China and other nations sharing land borders with India has drawn support from experts, who say the step attempts to strike a balance between attracting capital and protecting strategic interests. They also noted that the proposal for a 60-day fast-track approval window for investments in…
Shwetha Menon has received relief from the Kerala High Court after the court quashed criminal proceedings initiated against her over allegations that she acted in obscene films and advertisements for financial gain. Justice C. S. Dias allowed the actress’ petition seeking the quashing of the First Information Report (FIR) and all related criminal proceedings filed…
AI image (Picture credit: OpenAI via ChatGPT) Arctic sea ice is on track to record one of its smallest winter peaks since satellite monitoring began four decades ago, raising fresh concerns about climate change and its geopolitical implications, according to data reviewed by news agency AFP.Figures from the National Snow and Ice Data Center show…
Farooq Abdullah (File photo) NEW DELHI: Firing was reported at a function attended by former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, who was accompanied by J&K Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Officials said a gunman opened fire on Abdullah’s vehicle in Jammu as he was returning from the marriage…
Kiran George (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan)( NEW DELHI: India had a mixed day at the Swiss Open on Wednesday, with some impressive wins but several early exits. The biggest highlight came from Kiran George, who stunned former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in straight games. Ranked 42nd in the world, Kiran edged past the…
Actress Kavya Kalyanram is reportedly set to marry singer and composer Kaala Bhairava. Reports suggest their families have approved the union. Kavya Kalyanram is known for her roles in ‘Masooda’ and ‘Balagam’. Kaala Bhairava is the son of M. M. Keeravani and contributed to the Oscar-winning song ‘Naatu Naatu’. An official announcement is anticipated soon….
If you’re looking for ten kilos of embroidery or a viral designer lehenga, you won’t find it here. Instead, Kritika chose something far more interesting: a classic red Chanderi saree. It wasn’t just a style choice; it was a personal one. Gifted by her mother and woven specifically for her, the saree came from Cinnabar…
