Vijayakumar

In Kottayam, businessman Vijayakumar, 64, and his wife Meera, 60, were found murdered in their residence early Tuesday morning. The housemaid discovered the bodies, revealing that Vijayakumar was in the drawing room and Meera in an inner room, both with head injuries and torn clothes, suggesting a violent assault.

The wildly popular IPL T20 league, the final of which is on May 25, magnifies the worrying impact of online betting, especially among youths, as counsellors see a surge of those struggling with a habit gone out of hand

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have returned to Indian equities, injecting nearly Rs 8,500 crore last week, signaling renewed confidence in India's economic resilience. This inflow comes amidst expectations of subdued growth in the U.S. and China, while India is projected to grow at 6 per cent, attracting FPI interest in domestic consumption-led sectors.

Investors are keenly awaiting corporate earnings from HCL Technologies, Axis Bank, and Maruti, alongside global tariff developments from the US, which are expected to influence market sentiment. FII inflows, driven by a weakening dollar, and India's strong growth outlook are providing support. However, potential negative surprises regarding US tariffs could introduce volatility.

For the MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone Programme. The grand premiere was attended by noted celebrities.

Indian benchmark indices surged for the fourth consecutive session, with the Sensex soaring over 1,500 points and the Nifty50 closing above 23,850. The rally was fueled by strong buying in financial stocks, driven by positive sentiment from US-Japan trade talks and weakening dollar.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Monday. While BSE Sensex went above 79,600 intraday, Nifty50 crossed 24,150.

Four emerging Indian filmmakers are showcasing their talent at the 2025 MAMI Select program in Mumbai, using iPhone 16 Pro Max cameras. Mentored by Konkona Sen Sharma, Vikramaditya Motwane, Lijo Jose Pellissery, and Vetri Maaran, they've created short films in multiple languages. These films leverage iPhone's advanced features and MacBook Pro editing, demonstrating the power of accessible technology in filmmaking.

Foreign Portfolio Investors have withdrawn a significant Rs 31,575 crore from Indian equity markets in April, influenced by global uncertainties arising from US tariffs. This outflow contributes to a total of Rs 1.48 lakh crore withdrawn in 2025. Experts suggest that India's strong fundamentals and potential for growth may attract FPIs back once global market turbulence subsides.

In Chennai, a 17-year-old student, Kishore, tragically jumped from his apartment building after enduring bullying from classmates who mocked his appearance. He and his mother had reported the harassment to the school earlier that day. Distraught after returning home, Kishore leaped from the fourth floor.