India’s overall merchandise exports increased 13.8 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, largely supported by petroleum exports. (AI image) India’s import burden started climbing in April 2026, with the country’s merchandise trade deficit widening to $28.4 billion, compared with nearly $27 billion in April 2025 and $20.7 billion in March 2026. The expansion in the…
File photo: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (left) and S Semmalai NEW DELHI: Senior All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader S Semmalai on Monday resigned from the party, citing dissatisfaction over recent developments within the party and expressing concern over its current state.In his resignation letter addressed to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi…
Snake Canyon is unique in many senses. It is not like any ordinary hiking trail but perfectly combines swimming, trekking and sliding, making it an all-in-one adventure site. The canyon also features narrow passages where adventure seekers often squeeze their way between towering rock walls rising nearly 40 metres up. It’s the much-needed adrenaline rush…
‘Peddi’ has become one of the most eagerly awaited films of 2026. The excitement around the film has intensified after producer Naga Vamsi shared his response to the trailer ahead of its official release.The producer took to X and compared Ram Charan’s powerful screen presence to the dominance of Virat Kohli on the cricket field….
MUMBAI: Veteran banker KV Kamath is now the chairman of Jio Financial Services, helping guide its expansion in a crowded market. Kamath, credited with turning ICICI from a staid development financial institution into an aggressive retail powerhouse, remains upbeat on India and technology. Excerpts:PM Modi’s appeal to defer gold purchases and conserve fuel is seen…
NEW DELHI: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Monday took a jibe at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Joseph Vijay, saying he became Tamil Nadu chief minister by “influencing children through Instagram.”Speaking at a wedding reception in Thanjavur, the DMK president said, “TVK leader Vijay became CM by influencing children through Instagram, without…
London commuters brace for 4 days of tube strike disruption / Image: File London is preparing for another week of major travel disruption after talks between Transport for London (TfL) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) failed to stop planned Tube strikes. The industrial action is now officially set to go ahead across…
Remember the time when we watched Black Mirror and went all googoo gaga? Well, the reality is some of it might be happening to us now. Why Bumble wants AI to find your soulmate now The dating app era may officially be entering its weirdest chapter yet. For years, modern romance has basically depended on…
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers and key details from the series ‘Euphoria‘. Reader discretion is advised if you haven’t watched it yet.In the ‘Euphoria’ universe, it’s all about what you make out of the painful scars etched in your mind. After the mind-boggling cliffhanger about Rue and the polo mallet in the previous episode,…
Your next petrol, diesel and CNG refill is set to cost more! Fuel prices have once again come under pressure after a recent hike of Rs 3 per litre in petrol, diesel and CNG rates, pushing everyday transport and household fuel costs back into focus. The increase comes amid a sharp rally in global crude…
