Apple names John Ternus as next CEO, Tim Cook to become executive chairman

IANS | April 21, 2026 9:19 AM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) US tech giant Apple has announced that John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, will succeed Tim Cook as chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2026, concluding a long-running succession process that the board approved unanimously.

Rathna Kumar's '29 The Film' to hit screens on May 8

IANS | April 21, 2026 9:09 AM

Chennai, April 21 (IANS) The makers of director Rathna Kumar's eagerly awaited upcoming romantic entertainer '29 The Film', featuring actors Vidhu and Preethi Asrani in the lead, have now announced that the film would hit screens on May 8 this year.

Nuclear power, natural gas key to India-US ties: Expert

IANS | April 21, 2026 9:03 AM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) Nuclear power and natural gas could anchor the next phase of India-US energy cooperation, as both countries look to cut costs, diversify supply chains and strengthen long-term energy security, according to a US-based expert.

US Senate hearing warns of rising nuclear threat from China, Russia

IANS | April 21, 2026 8:52 AM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) The United States is confronting a “more dangerous era” marked by simultaneous nuclear competition with China and Russia, lawmakers and defence officials warned at a Senate hearing, as the administration pushed for accelerated modernisation of its nuclear arsenal.

FBI Director Kash patel sues Atlantic for $250 million in defamation

IANS | April 21, 2026 8:42 AM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and one of its journalists, alleging the magazine published a “sweeping, malicious, and defamatory hit piece” aimed at damaging his reputation and forcing him from office.