News from October 30, 2025

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Drydocks World, Cochin Shipyard ink pact to enhance ship repair cluster in Kerala
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Drydocks World, Cochin Shipyard ink pact to enhance ship repair cluster in Kerala

Drydocks World, a DP World company, and Cochin Shipyard Limited have signed an Agreement of Heads of Terms to evaluate and develop India’s first ship repair cluster at the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) in Kochi. The MoU was exchanged between Rado Anotolovic, CEO, Drydocks World, and Madhu S Nair, Chairman and Managing Director, Cochin Shipyard during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai. Strategically located along major international shipping routes, the ISRF features a state-of-the-art ship lift system and modern docking facilities capable of servicing a wide range of vessels. CSL and Drydocks World will together evaluate and explore potential models of cooperation within the ship repair cluster ecosystem. The collaboration will facilitate future growth in India’s maritime capabilities and contribute to the nation’s position as an emerging hub for global maritime services. Rado Anotolovic stated, “By bringing together Drydocks World’s international expertise and CSL’s deep local experience, we are developing an advanced ship repair ecosystem built on efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. Together, we aim to make Cochin the region’s preferred destination for ship repair and maritime services, supporting India’s ambition to become a leading global maritime hub.” Madhu S Nair, Chairman and Managing Director, Cochin Shipyard Limited, said, “Leveraging our complementary strengths, we aim to elevate India’s ship repair and maintenance standards to global benchmarks and position Cochin as a centre of excellence serving regional and international fleets.” The agreement represents a major step towards advancing the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, which positions Kochi as a key location for developing next-generation ship repair infrastructure. By combining CSL’s proven shipbuilding and repair expertise with Drydocks World’s global experience in high-end vessel repair and maintenance, major conversions and offshore EPC, the partnership will create a modern, globally competitive ecosystem that enhances local capability. Published on October 30, 2025

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LIVE: Dominica National Youth Rally 2025
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LIVE: Dominica National Youth Rally 2025

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Iran ready for fair and respectful talks: Araghchi
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Iran ready for fair and respectful talks: Araghchi

“We have never had any problem with negotiation, but negotiation is different from dictation, ordering, and bullying. Whenever the parties to the talks are ready to negotiate on an equal footing, aiming to reach an agreement based on mutual respect and free from threats and intimidation, the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready too,” Araghchi said on Thursday, IRNA reports. He made the remarks while addressing local officials in East Azarbaijan Province, northwest Iran, during a meeting in the provincial capital, Tabriz, on economic diplomacy. “The flag of negotiation and diplomacy in Iran has never been lowered, and negotiation only has meaning when it is based on mutual respect and shared interests, free from threats and pressure,” he noted. The top diplomat emphasized that whenever the other parties are ready for “fair and respectful dialogue,” Iran is also prepared to take steps toward constructive negotiations. Araghchi, who arrived in East Azarbaijan on Wednesday afternoon to attend a national seminar on Iran’s diplomacy and territorial integrity, also touched upon other issues during his meeting with local officials. He elaborated on the measures being taken by President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration to delegate greater authority to provincial officials and to extend national economic diplomacy to the provincial level as part of efforts to boost economic growth. He said the Foreign Ministry has been tasked with removing obstacles to economic growth, adding that the main obstacle is sanctions, which the ministry is working to lift or circumvent through expanding economic relations. Iran has been hit by economic sanctions over its dispute with the West, particularly the United States, regarding its peaceful nuclear energy program. The US insists that Iran should not have a uranium enrichment program, while Iran strongly rejects this stance, saying it has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. Tehran and Washington were engaged in talks to resolve the dispute when Israel, backed by the United States, launched a war of aggression against Iran in June this year. The US also entered the war by bombing three major Iranian nuclear sites. Now, Iran says that as long as threats and pressure continue, holding any talks would be meaningless.

Nippon Life India Asset Management Q2 net down 4% on fall in other income
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Nippon Life India Asset Management Q2 net down 4% on fall in other income

Nippon Life India Asset Management has reported a four per cent drop in net profit at ₹345 crore in the September quarter, against ₹360 crore logged in the same period last year. The fund house has declared an interim dividend of ₹9 per equity share. While revenue was up at ₹658 crore (₹571 crore), other income dipped by 69 per cent to Rs 37 crore (Rs 121 crore). Expenses increased 16 per cent to ₹239 crore (₹206 crore). The board has approved the proposal to appoint Sundeep Sikka (who is currently the Executive Director & CEO) as the Managing Director & CEO for five years from April 2026 to April 2031, not liable to retire by rotation. The average assets under management were up 19 per cent at ₹6.56 lakh crore (₹5.49 lakh crore), even as equity assets slipped marginally to 47.6 per cent (48.2 per cent), while debt increased to 15 per cent (14 per cent). Systematic transactions were up at ₹10,720 crore in the quarter under review, against ₹9,770 crore logged in the June quarter. Average AUM of ETFs was up at ₹1.83 lakh crore, with gold ETF accounting for ₹23,900 crore. Sundeep Sikka, ED & CEO, NAM India, said the fund house continues to gain market share with net equity sales and SIP market share well above the equity AUM market share. SIP flows remained robust as industry flows touched another all-time high in September, he said. Nippon MF’s AUM from ‘Beyond the Top 30 cities’ was up 15 per cent at ₹1.32 lakh crore and accounted for 20 per cent of the fund house’s AUM. Nippon India AIF’s total commitment increased 30 per cent to ₹8,720 crore across schemes. Published on October 30, 2025

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"She’s doing more than our president" - Internet reacts to Billie Eilish donating $11.5M from her tour proceeds to support food equity & other causes
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"She’s doing more than our president" - Internet reacts to Billie Eilish donating $11.5M from her tour proceeds to support food equity & other causes

Billie Eilish is reportedly donating $11.5 million from her ongoing "Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour," which kicked off in 2024 after the release of her third album. This news came as the singer made an appearance at the 2025 Wall Street Journal Innovator Awards in New York on October 29, 2025.Comedian and late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert announced the donation during his speech at the awards ceremony, saying the money will reportedly go to organizations "dedicated to food equity, climate justice, reducing carbon pollution and combating the climate crisis.""I also have the privilege of breaking a little news to all of you tonight. And thank you Billie for allowing me to do this, this is extraordinary. Billie Eilish will be donating proceeds from her Hit me Hard and Soft tour to support organizations, projects, and voices dedicated to food equity, climate justice, reducing carbon pollution and combating the climate crisis.""That donation ladies and gentlemen, will be $11.5 million. That's wonderful. Billie on behalf of Humans thank you very much."Pop Base @PopBaseLINKBillie Eilish is donating $11.5 million from her ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour proceeds to support food equity, climate justice, reducing carbon pollution and combatting the climate crisis.Billie Eilish's donation was met with varied responses from netizens on X. One user claimed she was doing more than the president, writing:"She’s doing more than our president."໊ @buffysLINK@PopBase @billieeilish she’s doing more than our presidentOthers praised Billie Eilish for the donation, calling her "very cool."優木 せつ菜 🇯🇵 | Chiramune AOTS @NljigakuliveLINK@PopBase @billieeilish Massive W. Love when celebrities actually put their money where their mouth is. Mad respect for Billie for this⋆ ᵀᴬᴱ ⋆ @hard_tingzLINK@PopBase @billieeilish supporting her is so fun i get good music, she gets money and throws it to any good cause immediately. she’s just a good person!The Lie Lamaa 🏹 @BhaktBustersLINK@PopBase @billieeilish Finally, a pop star using tour money to cool down the planet instead of heating up private jets — Billie out here dropping beats and global temperatures. 🌍💞Chrischili @ChristinKrger1LINK@PopBase @billieeilish very cool of her, more rich people should do this (since fair taxing probably won't happen ever)Meanwhile, some wondered why richer celebrities with bigger tours didn't donate more. Eilish's net worth is believed to be $50 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.Cody👾 @codyfromtargetsLINK@PopBase @billieeilish $11.5 MILLION of her ticket sales from this tour alone going straight to charity my question is why dont you hear of artists with the highest grossing tour titles doing the same ?NOBLE @iamnoblefxLINK@PopBase @billieeilish Billie really said “saving the planet isn’t just an aesthetic” and dropped $11.5 million like it’s pocket change 😭 meanwhile half the billionaires still arguing over private jet offsets.However, some were unsure about the donation, claiming most of the money will go to "higher ups," while one user called it "performative."Pink Fairy Armadillo @Pink_Armadill0LINK@PopBase @billieeilish 97% of that money will go to the higher ups, the remaining 3% to the actual causes.sarah⸆⸉ (Ruin The Friendship) @sarahdaylightsLINK@PopBase @billieeilish Performative as alwaysBillie Eilish urged more billionaires to donateBillie Eilish received the Music Innovator Award at the 2025 Wall Street Journal Innovator Awards. During her speech, she advocated for sympathy in a "really really bad and really dark" world. She also encouraged more billionaires to donate their money, saying:“We're in a time right now where the world is really really bad and really dark and people need empathy and help more than kind of ever, especially in our country. And I'd say if you have money, it would be great to use it for good things and maybe give it to some people that need it.”"I love you all but there's a few people here that have a lot more money than me. And, if you're a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but yeah. Give your money away, shorties. Love you guys. Thank you so much."This is not the first time Billie Eilish has spoken up for good causes. The singer was one of the many artists performing at the FireAid benefit concert to raise money for the Los Angeles wildfire victims in January 2025.In August 2024, Billie Eilish and Charli XCX donated the unused undergarments from the music video of their song Guess to I Support The Girls, a nonprofit that collects and donates essential items, including undergarments and menstrual products.According to Billboard, the organization received approximately 10,000 pieces of underwear from the video. The music video also included a note about the donation during the credits.“All unworn undergarments will be donated to survivors of domestic violence through I Support the Girls," the note read.According to Green Queen, Eilish, a vocal ally of climate activism, used her "Happier Than Ever, The World Tour" to talk about sustainability and plant-based diets. She also has a tour partnership with REVERB, a non-profit that encourages musicians to practice sustainability. The partnership began in 2019 to help her tours reduce waste and raise awareness about climate crisis.Billie Eilish's next tour stop is in New Orleans on November 7 and 8.

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