Spread the love 3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 21, 2026 09:22 PM IST Actor-politician Vijay on Tuesday attended his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s rally in Chennai ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections. During his speech, Vijay slammed those who dismiss him as just being an actor. The Jana Nayagan actor also spoke about the Karur stampede, where 40 people lost their...
Limited economic impact? How Iran war is impacting job market and your household bills
Spread the love The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has triggered ripples for economies and sectors across the globe. Even so, India’s economy still appears firm, with only a few early signs of pressure, according to a recent report by HDFC Bank’s treasury research team.The report, Macro Billboard: 40 Charts, Early Signals dated April 20, 2026, says that spending...
‘Submit public apology’: BJP moves EC against Kharge over ‘terrorist’ remark
Spread the love NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday wrote to the Election Commission of India (EC) seeking action against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his “terrorist” remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The party called Kharge’s remark a “grossly derogatory” statement and a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).In a formal complaint to the...
Izabelle Leite reacts to Kohli ‘like’ row, says it’s been 12 years
Spread the love Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has once again found himself trending online—this time not for his performance on the field, but for ‘liking’ a German vlogger LizLaz’s Instagram post. While the internet oscillated between memes and mild criticism, it was his ex-girlfriend, Brazilian model-actor Izabelle Leite, who offered a rare reaction.An Instagram page recently shared a collage featuring...
‘Thought I had understanding with Xi’: Trump says ship seized by US had ‘gift from China’ for Iran
Spread the love . President Donald Trump said the US seized a ship on Monday “that had some things on it” that were not “very nice,” calling it a “gift from China.”He did not say where the ship was seized, whether it was Chinese flagged, or what its cargo was. Watch U.S. Forces Storm Sanctioned Ship In Indo-Pacific; Trump Says...
Iran’s military cuts off Khamenei from own govt, tightens grip over state functions
Spread the love <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130421085,imgsize-151270,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/irans-military-cuts-off-khamenei-from-own-govt-tightens-grip-over-state-functions-report.jpg" alt="Iran's military cuts off Khamenei from own govt, tightens grip over state functions – Report" title=" IRGC ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly assumed control over key state functions, sidelining President Masoud Pezeshkian and pushing him into a “complete political deadlock” as the military tightens its grip on the country’s...
After 80 yrs, Japan opens its weapons sector to world – what it means for India
Spread the love Japan, shifting from its pacifist constitution, is now poised to export lethal weapons. This significant policy change, driven by regional security concerns, allows Tokyo to leverage its advanced defense technology. The move opens new avenues for its burgeoning defense industry, potentially transforming Japan into a major global arms supplier. The Japanese government under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi...
10 Numbers that tell the ‘story’ of Tim Cook’s 15 years as Apple CEO
Spread the love Tim Cook, after fifteen years of leading the one of the world’s most influential consumer tech giant, is officially stepping down as CEO of Apple. Cook, who famously succeeded co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, handing the reins to hardware chief John Ternus. He leaves behind a company that has...
Leave, holidays and encashment: What India’s changing labour laws mean for employees
Spread the love National and festival holidays are largely decided at the State level. Employers are expected to follow notified holiday lists. (AI image) Leave is often seen as a simple workplace benefit – an approved absence from work. In reality, it is one of the more structured and regulated aspects of employment in India. With the implementation of new...
‘Release these women’: Trump’s offer to Iran for ‘great start to talks’ after military warning
Spread the love US President Donald Trump urged Iran to release eight women that it reportedly preapres to execute, saying that it would be a “great start to our negotiations”. This comes after Trump warned that the US was ready to “go militarily” as Iran talks in Pakistan remains in limbo.“To the Iranian leaders, who will soon be in negotiations...
