April 1, 2026 NEW DELHI – Major parts of India are expected to experience above-normal temperatures and an increased number of heatwave days during the upcoming hot weather season from April to June 2026, according to the latest seasonal outlook from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Most parts of eastern and northeastern India, along with…
With an increasingly unpredictable US, the Philippines looks closer to home for strategic partnerships The Philippines marks 80 years of official ties with Australia, and 70 years with Japan. These anniversaries come amid an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment in the Asia Pacific. Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug tells us, the Philippines is entering into new agreements…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has been a huge box office hit since its release in theatres on March 19. This spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, is getting lots of praise from fans and stars on social media. Joining the list of stars singing praise of the film and the performances was…
Spring coastal defence works are under way in Sussex, shifting shingle and installing £250,000 of timber to protect 3,000 homes through 2027. Major coastal defence works are under way along the Sussex coastline as the Environment Agency begins its annual spring programme to protect thousands of homes and businesses from flooding. Part of a major…
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has officially opened the registration window for the Institute of National Importance Super Speciality (INI‑SS) July 2026 session entrance test. This exam offers admission into highly sought‑after postgraduate super‑speciality medical courses such as Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) across premier institutes…
MUMBAI: In a move that will buy more time for exporters, the Reserve Bank of India extended a pandemic-style leniency on trade finance, allowing pre- and post-shipment export credit to run for up to 450 days for all disbursements made until June 30, 2026. The measure, effective immediately, is meant to cushion firms grappling with…
HUNT VALLEY, MD. — McCormick & Co., Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire much of Unilever PLC’s Food business unit. The combined company is expected to have approximately $20 billion in sales. Under the terms of the agreement, Unilever and its shareholders are expected to receive shares equating to 65% of the fully…
April 1, 2026 NEW DELHI – A sudden rush of devotees at a temple fair in Bihar’s Nalanda turned deadly on Tuesday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others injured after barricades reportedly collapsed during prayers. The incident unfolded during the weekly Tuesday gathering at the Sheetla Mata Temple, which also coincided with…
From the chilling horror of ‘Bramayugam’ to the sensitive drama ‘Kaathal – The Core’ and the gripping thrillers ‘Unda,’ ‘Kannur Squad,’ and ‘Kalamkaval,’ his versatile performances are captivating audiences. ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ also showcases his unique acting prowess. Mammootty remains one of the most respected and versatile actors in Indian cinema. Although the actor had…
NEW DELHI: Cooper Connolly starred with a fine unbeaten half-century as Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets in their opening Indian Premier League match on Tuesday, but it was a post-match celebration that grabbed just as much attention.A video of Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer’s sister Shresta Iyer performing bhangra went viral on…
