Shine Jacob

Shine Jacob

Shine Jacob is a senior journalist, with experience of over 15 years across print and electronic media. He has covered a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, logistics, and the automobile industry. He has previously worked with the Times of India, Moneycontrol, Livemint, Cogencis, in addition to regional Malayalam media. Currently based in Chennai, he has also worked as a business journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.

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Operation Vijay: TVK breaks Dravidian duopoly in Tamil Nadu after 50 years

But falls short of absolute majority

Updated On: 04 May 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

A turn of fortune for Jana Nayagan: Art imitates life in Tamil Nadu

According to a report by digital content platform Pinkvilla, the film - a political drama - may see worldwide release on May 8

Updated On: 04 May 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

MGR moment: Actor-turned-politician Vijay steals the Tamil Nadu show

Vijay officially started his political party in Feb 2024. However, his shift into politics was not sudden, as he had been doing groundwork since 2009, when he launched his fan club - VMI

Updated On: 04 May 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Pixxel, Sarvam to build India's first orbital data centre satellite

The partnership will see Pixxel build and operate the Pathfinder satellite, while Sarvam provides the AI backbone, enabling real-time data processing in orbit using hyperspectral imaging and GPUs

Updated On: 04 May 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Milky Mist raises ₹482 crore from Temasek subsidiary in pre-IPO round

The dairy company raised ₹357 crore via primary infusion and ₹125 crore through secondary share sale, with Temasek arm Jongsong Investments anchoring the pre-IPO funding round

Updated On: 04 May 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

Bahwan CyberTek launches CloudXcel to introduce AI-driven cloud engineering

CloudXcel brings together Cloud automation, governance, FinOps intelligence, and architecture validation into a single AI-powered portal

Updated On: 04 May 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Dry cell battery makers struggle to recharge under new recycling rules

India's stricter battery recycling targets under EPR rules are forcing dry cell makers to seek relief, explore new collection models, and tackle rising costs and ecosystem gaps

Updated On: 04 May 2026 | 12:06 AM IST

Route to power, or a rout? Election results for 4 states, 1 UT on Monday

From anti-incumbency to development, here are a few things to watch out for

Updated On: 03 May 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

Delhi to Bhubaneswar: Soaring LPG costs burn deeper into restaurant margins

Soaring commercial LPG prices are squeezing restaurant margins, forcing eateries to consider menu hikes, switch fuels or absorb rising costs

Updated On: 03 May 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Space startup GalaxEye puts world-first OptoSAR satellite into orbit

Mission Drishti to capture imagery in all weather conditions, day and night

Updated On: 03 May 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

UPI transactions dip 1.7% by value in April after record March

UPI transactions dipped in April after March highs, but rising daily volumes signal steady growth in India's digital payments ecosystem

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Infosys to scale up Vizag ops, to set up 7K-seater campus on 20 acre campus

The state government on Thursday said that land has already been allotted for the project

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 6:07 PM IST

Renault moves NCLT to restructure India ops, eyes €2 bn exports by 2030

French automaker moves tribunal to streamline India structure, boost exports to €2 billion annually by 2030, and strengthen the country's role as a key manufacturing hub

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Google kicks off $15 bn project in 'AI-patnam': Work begins on 1 Gw centre

Project includes 1 GW data centre, subsea cable landings and digital infrastructure, positioning Visakhapatnam as a major global AI and connectivity hub

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Google to power AI corridor in Andhra with $15 bn Vizag project, 200K jobs

Tech major begins work on full-stack AI ecosystem in Visakhapatnam, aiming to boost infrastructure, local sourcing and job creation under India's digital push

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 7:54 PM IST

Proton therapy expansion to put India high on global cancer care map

Rising capacity, cost advantage, and new centres position India as a key destination for advanced cancer care, though access gaps and affordability remain challenges

Updated On: 27 Apr 2026 | 9:21 PM IST

TN poll promises of free appliances raise fiscal sustainability concerns

Currently, domestic consumers in Tamil Nadu receive the first 100 units of electricity free of charge

Updated On: 26 Apr 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

Skyroot's Vikram-1 rocket heads to Sriharikota for launch later this year

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket, flagged off from Hyderabad for Sriharikota, marking a milestone for the country's growing private space-tech sector

Updated On: 25 Apr 2026 | 7:01 PM IST

Stellantis India hits 50,000 vehicle milestone at TN manufacturing unit

Stellantis India marks the rollout of its 50,000th vehicle from the Thiruvallur plant, underlining India's role in global manufacturing, exports, and engineering excellence

Updated On: 25 Apr 2026 | 12:30 AM IST

Shriram Finance reports 41% growth in Q4 profit, announces dividend

Shriram Finance reports a 41% jump in Q4 net profit to Rs 3,020.95 crore, with steady income growth and improved asset quality, and announces a total dividend of Rs 10.80 per share

Updated On: 24 Apr 2026 | 11:36 PM IST