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India and the US are poised to soon firm up the much-awaited trade agreement that will be both “beneficial” and “sustainable” and will advance the mutual interests of both nations, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday while asserting that the overall bilateral ties are set to witness an upward trajectory.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and Maharatna PSU, has intensified fuel supply and distribution operations across smaller towns, semi-urban markets, and regional geographies to ensure uninterrupted availability of petrol and diesel amid a recent surge in demand across parts of the country.

In a landmark achievement for India’s maritime sector, the Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited have recorded a combined all-time high cargo throughput of 107 million metric tonnes (MMT) for the financial year 2025–26. Announcing the milestone, Chennai Port Authority Chairman S. Viswanathan and KPL Chairperson and Managing Director Irene Cynthia highlighted the robust operational and financial performance of both ports.

ICICI Lombard General Insurance has launched Service Assure, a new feature under its IL Smart Assist programme, promising to reach private car customers within 30 minutes in case of breakdowns or accidents. The service is currently available across eight metro cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai.

ENTERTAINMENT

The blockbuster success of Karuppu, starring Suriya and directed by RJ Balaji, continues unabated, with the film reportedly crossing the â‚č300 crore mark at the worldwide box office. Released on May 15, the film has emerged as one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year, maintaining a strong theatrical run well into its third week. Trade reports indicate that the film’s consistent performance across domestic and international markets…

COLUMNS

Delimitation Bill was a grand plan to balloon the Lok Sabha from 543 to a cool 850 seats. While the fiery speeches about federalism and north-south wars hog the headlines, the real Tamil Nadu weekend chuckle lies in the small print nobody wants to admit