Seoul stocks set record peak amid hopes of peace talks, tech rally

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:49 PM

Seoul, April 21 (IANS) Around two months after an extreme rout caused by the Middle East crisis, South Korea's stock market showed a dramatic return on Tuesday by setting a new record high amid hopes for the US-Iran peace talks and the revival of a tech rally.

Pakistan yet again delays decision on 17-year-old Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bypass project

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:44 PM

Islamabad, April 21 (IANS) Pakistan’s federal government has delayed a decision on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s offer to provide Rs 4 billion in bridge financing for the long-pending Peshawar Northern Bypass project, even as the crucial infrastructure initiative continues to face setbacks. Despite the provincial government stepping forward with financial support to push the project ahead, the Centre has indicated that the 30-km road project will not meet its June 30 completion deadline this year, according to local media reports.

Delhi HC grants injunction in favour of Allu Arjun in personality rights case

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has granted an ex parte ad-interim injunction in favour of Telugu film star Allu Arjun, restraining multiple entities from unauthorised commercial exploitation of his name, image, voice and other personality attributes, including through artificial intelligence (AI) tools and deepfake technologies.

India's Anudeep Reddy eyes LA28 Olympic dream as lacrosse team prepares for 2026 Asiad

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) India’s Anudeep Reddy is not only pursuing an Olympic dream but also actively contributing to the development of lacrosse in the country. As the national team prepares for the 2026 Asian Games, he mentioned that he is working to establish a system that will elevate India into a lacrosse powerhouse within a few years.

Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' shooting wrapped up!

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:11 PM

Chennai, April 21 (IANS) The shooting of director Nelson Dilipkumar's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Jailer 2', featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, has now been wrapped, its makers announced on Tuesday.

Tehran will not negotiate under threat or force: Iranian envoy

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:01 PM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said on Tuesday that negotiations cannot take place under threat or coercion, underscoring Tehran's stance amid ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the United States.