Kayadu Lohar: Rebecca from 'Pallichattambi' will always be one of the characters that will be close to my heart!

IANS | April 20, 2026 10:15 AM

Chennai, April 20 (IANS)Actress Kayadu Lohar, who plays the lead along with Tovino Thomas in director Dijo Jose Antony's recently released period Malayalam film 'Pallichattambi', has now penned a note of gratitude in which she has said that her character in the film, Rebecca, would always be one of those characters that were close to her heart.

‘Congress must face consequences for opposing Women’s Reservation Bill’: Kiren Rijiju

IANS | April 20, 2026 10:11 AM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party and its allies during an event at the Parliament complex marking the installation of a statue of Jagajyothi Basaveshwara in Delhi, saying they “must face consequences” for opposing the Women’s Reservation Bill.

Ajith Kumar's Racing team does country proud; secures second place win at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium!

IANS | April 20, 2026 10:00 AM

Chennai, April 20 (IANS) Ajith Kumar Racing, the car racing team owned by actor Ajith Kumar, has done the country proud by securing a second place finish at the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in the 24H Series – GT3 Pro-Am race.

Office absorption in India up by 20 pc in Jan-March amid rapid GCC expansion

IANS | April 20, 2026 10:00 AM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Despite a slowdown in new completions, office absorption increased by 20 per cent to 21.53 million square feet in Q1 2026 (January-March quarter) compared to the same period last year, highlighting sustained occupier demand amid the West Asia conflict and global macroeconomic challenges, a report showed on Monday.

Crude oil prices near $100 as Iran tightens Hormuz control, ceasefire doubts rise

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:57 AM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Global crude oil prices rebounded on Monday towards the $100 per barrel mark amid fresh escalations in the West Asia conflict.

Man shot dead in Delhi over parking dispute; police launch hunt for accused

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:52 AM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) A 34-year-old man was shot dead in the wee hours of Monday following a dispute over parking in Delhi's Preet Vihar, officials said.

Zaheer Iqbal regrets not listening to wife Sonakshi Sinha's advice

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:49 AM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha was recently seen sharing a video in which her husband, Zaheer Iqbal, admitted that he regretted not listening to her advice.

Akshay Kumar reveals Twinkle Khanna checked his family's Kundali & medical reports before marrying him

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:36 AM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, in a recent episode of Wheels of Fortune, revealed how his wife and actress Twinkle Khanna has checked the kundali of his entire family, including their medical reports before marrying him.

'Feeling blessed': Rajnath Singh offers prayers at Subramanya Swami temple in TN

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:35 AM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offered prayers at the Subramanya Swami Temple in Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, on Monday. Reflecting on his visit, Rajnath Singh stated that he felt "blessed to experience the divine energy" of the ancient temple.

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade amid fresh West Asia jitters

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:32 AM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks traded in negative territory early on Monday over fresh US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, despite positive cues from global markets and positive earnings from banking firms.