India and the US are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with negotiators reporting significant progress and only a few issues remaining. Discussions are described as positive and productive, focusing on market access and tariff alignment. This potential deal, aimed at boosting trade between the two nations, is expected to be a win-win, marking a key…
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab is heading into an 18-month refurbishment, a move that has drawn attention across the tourism sector. The sail-shaped luxury hotel, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, is expected to close during major renovation work. A staff member confirmed the shutdown period, while the owner, Jumeirah, outlined phased upgrades led by…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Prince Yadav (AP Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: It was not long ago that Prince Yadav would get a frequent thrashing from his father for loitering around in the neighbourhood playing tennis-ball cricket. Till the age of 17, Prince played every tennis-ball cricket match in Dariyapur Khurd, a village beyond Virender Sehwag’s birthplace, Najafgarh,…
US equity markets retreated slightly on Monday, trimming some of their recent record-setting gains, even as oil prices moved higher amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. The increase in crude prices was more restrained compared to earlier phases of the conflict. The S&P 500 declined 0.2% from its record high, shedding 16.92…
Actor Dhanush is reportedly planning to return to direction with a new film, even as he continues focusing on his acting projects. After ‘Idly Kadai’ did not meet expectations, he shifted his attention to his next film ‘Kara’, slated for release on April 30, and another project directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy. Now, fresh reports indicate…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Grasim, State Bank of India (SBI), and Navin Fluorine International Limited have been picked by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan as the top stock recommendations on April 21, 2026. He shares target and stop loss levels:Grasim: Buy in the range between Rs…
The US military on Monday released a video showing a machine gunner in a helicopter warning a cargo vessel to turn back after it was detected near Iranian ports, as US forces continue enforcing a maritime blockade amid escalating tensions with Iran.The footage, shared by United States Central Command on X, shows a US serviceman…
Novak Djokovic lauds Virat Kohli at Laureus awards 2026 (Screengrab/X) Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, expressed his admiration and affection for Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, where he was hosting alongside freestyle skiing sensation Eileen Gu. Djokovic spoke about his love for Indian fans and revealed…
NEW DELHI: India is looking to renegotiate its free trade agreement with South Korea to address the widening trade deficit and make the pact more contemporary, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.“All options are on the table… we may even consider rewriting it into a completely new FTA because it should be…
Carrie Bickmore, one of Australia’s most recognisable media personalities and a familiar face from her years on television and radio, has revealed she needs plastic surgery following a painful head injury sustained at home. The 45-year-old media personality described the incident as looking like a “crime scene” and has since been dealing with a slow…