Vijayakumar

Amith Urang, an Assam native, was apprehended for the murder of businessman Vijayakumar and his wife in Kottayam. Motivated by revenge for a prior complaint of theft and fraud, Urang confessed to the crime. Evidence including fingerprints, CCTV footage, and a stolen phone led to his arrest in Thrissur, revealing a premeditated plan and subsequent attempts to conceal evidence.

The Vazhapadi police arrested Elavarasi on charges of murdering her children. She was remanded in judicial custody.

In Kottayam, businessman Vijayakumar and his wife Dr. Meera Vijayakumar were found murdered in their home. Police suspect a former employee, Amit, whom Vijayakumar accused of fraud, is involved. Amit was seen with bloodstained clothes near the crime scene. The couple's son had died mysteriously years ago, and CBI is investigating any connection to the current murders.

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.

Foreign investors injected Rs 17,425 crore into Indian equities during April 21-25, driven by positive global cues like stable US markets and easing trade tensions. India's strong economic fundamentals, moderating inflation, and promising monsoon forecasts further boosted investor confidence. Despite earlier outflows this month, renewed interest stems from a weakening US dollar and India's resilient growth prospects.

N Ramachandran, a 65-year-old resident of Kochi and a Gulf returnee, was killed in a terror attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. He was vacationing with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren when the tragic incident occurred.

Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack, are casting a shadow over Dalal Street. Market sentiment will also be influenced by foreign fund trading patterns, quarterly earnings from Indian and US companies, and overall trends in US markets.

Built at an estimate of Rs 36 crore in the first phase, the PSG GRD Museum of Science & Technology has dedicated space for various concepts.

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

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, rallied strongly in trade on Monday. While BSE Sensex went above 80,300, Nifty50 crossed 24,350 intraday.

The popular Tamil television serial, Nee Naan Kadhal, concluded after airing 384 episodes since its premiere in November 2023. Starring Prem Jacob and Varshini Suresh, the show captivated audiences with its exploration of love, family dynamics, and second chances. The lead actors' chemistry and the satisfying climax were praised by fans.

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.

Following India's sanctions after the Pahalgam terror incident, the Pakistan Stock Exchange plummeted, with the KSE-100 index dropping 2.12%. India halted the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Wagah-Attari border, and revoked Pakistani citizens' visa privileges.

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: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, crashed sharply in trade on Friday before recovering partially to close in red. While BSE Sensex dipped over 1,000 points intraday, Nifty50 went below 24,000.

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.