Congress CM debate intensifies ahead of Kerala election verdict

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:20 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 (IANS) Even before the votes are counted, the Congress party in Kerala is grappling with a familiar problem, internal rivalry. With polling for the 140-member Assembly concluded on April 9 and results due on May 4, growing optimism about a possible United Democratic Front (UDF) victory has triggered an intense debate over who should be the next Chief Minister.

Seventh arrest in Mumbai concert drug death case; police uncover wider supply network

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:19 AM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) In connection with the deaths of two individuals due to a suspected drug overdose at a live concert in Mumbai, the Vanrai Police Station has arrested another accused, taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven, officials said.

Fatal Chhattisgarh incident again raises concerns over Vedanta's long-standing safety problems

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Mining major Vedanta’s industrial safety practices have come under renewed scrutiny after a deadly boiler tube explosion at its power plant in Chhattisgarh, where at least 14 workers have died and several others remain critical.

Vishal Jethwa preps for his next: Focusing on combination of bodyweight training, strength work

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:16 AM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Vishal Jethwa recently shared a glimpse of his palms covered in blisters, as he pushes his limits with an intense workout regime while preparing for his next film.

Sylvester Stallone shares picture with Samuel L. Jackson as ‘Frisco King’ is in production

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:16 AM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has revealed that the fourth season as well as a spin-off series of Tulsa King titled Frisco King is in production and even shared a glimpse of it on social media.

Zanai Bhosle recalls late Asha Bhosle’s lesson: Life must go on

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:13 AM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Legendary singer Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai Bhosle has recalled a learning that her late grandmother taught her.

Sundeep Kishan's film with Krishna Chaitanya titled 'Power Peta'

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:00 AM

Hyderabad, April 16 (IANS) Well known actor Sundeep Kishan's next film, which is to be written and directed by Krishna Chaitanya, has now been titled 'Power Peta', its makers announced on Thursday.

Ranveer Singh calls 'each and everyone' who was a part of Dhurandhar as a ‘true warrior’

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:55 AM

Mumbai April 16 (IANS) Bollywood heartthrob Ranveer Singh has called each and everyone who was a part of his blockbuster movie Dhurandhar, as a warrior.

Global imbalances rise amid West Asia conflict

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:52 AM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) As a fresh energy shock from the Persian Gulf conflict risks deepening vulnerabilities across major economies, the global imbalances are widening again, top officials from the IMF and policymakers warned.

Abhishek Banerjee to Rajkummar Rao: We all need friends who we can laugh with

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:49 AM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Banerjee has penned a note for his close friend Rajkummar Rao, with whom he has worked on a string of films such as the “Stree” franchise and Made In China, and now has a “very friendly appearance” in his latest, “Toaster.”