South Cinema

Fahadh Faasil admits he has reservations about dealing with religion in his films, says Malayalam audience isn’t ready for ‘harsh reality’

Actor Fahadh Faasil said that he is wary of touching the theme of religion in his films after the commercial failure of Trance.

5 die while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

The French authorities have discovered the bodies of five people, including a child, who were trying to cross the English Channel.

Putin Annexes Ukraine Village in Donetsk Region As Zelensky Waits For U.S’ $61bn Aid

In a major boost to Putin’s men, the Russian military has liberated Novomikhailovka village in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Russia’s announcement came as the United States Congress approves $61bn military aid for Ukraine. The Russian defence ministry announced that its forces had captured the settlement of Novomikhailovka in Donetsk. Putin Annexes Ukraine Village in Donetsk Region As Zelensky Waits For U.S’ $61bn Aid

Bonus Issue: Suzlon's peer, after a 462% rally in a year will give free shares on Thursday

The board of Inox Wind Ltd. will meet on Thursday, April 25, to consider the issue of bonus shares, it said in an exchange filing. This is the first such corporate action on record that the company will be undertaking.Record date for the proposed bonus issue of shares is yet to be determined.Companies issue bonus shares to capitalise on their free reserves, increase their Earnings Per Share (EPS) and paid-up capital, along with reducing the...

Infosys shares worth Rs 44 lakh! Home Minister Amit Shah to make THIS amount from Rs 28 dividend

Amit Shah Infosys Dividend 2024: Home Minister Amit Shah has also invested in IT major Infosys, owning 2970 equity shares of the company. As of April 15, 2024, Shah’s holding in Infosys is worth Rs 43.6 lakh. Recently, the company declared its quarterly earnings for the January-March 2024 quarter and announced its highest-ever dividend payout.

'Congress, INDI Alliance went into panic mode after...': PM Modi on his 'infiltrators' remark

Two days after his comments triggered an uproar among the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the "truth put forth the nation" created panic in the INDIA bloc and Congress."The day before yesterday in Rajasthan I put forth some truth in front of the country and the entire Congress and INDI alliance went into a panic. I put forth the truth that Congress is plotting to snatch your property and distribute it to their...

Apple announces May 7 “let loose” iPad event — here are all the details

Apple's Let Loose iPad event is coming a month before WWDC 2024.

Russia cuts oil price forecast to $65/barrel

Russia has faced myriad sanctions from the West over the conflict in Ukraine, including restrictions on Russian oil purchases as well as a price cap of $60 per barrel. The downward revision is likely to put more pressure on Russia's budget, which saw a shortfall of $6.56 billion, or 0.3% of gross domestic product, in the first quarter.

Ghazipur landfill fire: MCD douses 90% of fire, operation still on, FIR registered | Top 10 updates

Ghazipur landfill fire continued on Tuesday morning. Delhi MCD Mayor Shelly Oberoi informed that the Ghazipur landfill fire is under control and appropriate action will be taken after the inquiry.

BJP names Tashi Gyalson as Ladakh candidate, drops sitting MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Tashi Gyalson as its candidate from the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday, April 23, replacing sitting MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. Gyalson, the chairman-cum-chief executive councillor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council in Leh, will contest in the upcoming elections scheduled for May 20.Reacting defiantly, Namgyal asserted that he will soon announce his next course of action. He expressed...

Mid-Air Collision: Malaysian Navy Helicopters | Tragic Loss of 10 Crew Members

Meta official gets 6-year jail in absentia by Russia for ‘terrorism’. 5 things to know about Andy Stone

The charges against Meta communications director Andy Stone stem from his remarks in 2022 following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24 that year

Hip-hop artist Chris King tragically killed in Nashville, mourned by Justin Bieber, Trippie Redd, Machine Gun Kelly & many others

Renowned rapper Chris King, founder of Snotty Nose Records and close friend of Trippie Redd and Justin Bieber, tragically loses his life in a fatal shooting in Nashville. The incident occurred during a robbery attempt in the early hours of Saturday morning, leaving the music community in shock and mourning. Tributes pour in on social media from friends and collaborators, highlighting King's impact on their lives and careers.

5 takeaways from the first day of Trump hush money trial

Former US President and the Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump is once again in news as he faces his first criminal trial in Manhattan.

Anti-Netanyahu Protests Turn Fiery: Families Of Hostage Accuse Bibi For Waging War To Stay In Power

Israelis organized a massive ‘passover’ protest against PM Netanyahu for falling the families of the hostages. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the gates of Netanyahu’s house in Caesarea and call out Netanyahu’s leadership out. They demand immediate release of abductees. Passover is a Jewish festival when families gather for dinner called Seder for 7 nights and it commemorates liberation of Jewish people from Slavery in Egypt.Anti-Netanyahu Protests Turn Fiery: Families Of Hostage Accuse Bibi For Waging War To Stay In Power

Indian Sikh pilgrim, 67, dies in Pakistan's Lahore

An Indian Sikh pilgrim died in Lahore on Monday due to cardiac arrest, a Pakistani official said.

'I Demanded Insulin Every Day': Arvind Kejriwal's Letter To Tihar Debunking 2 'False' Statements

Amid the row over insuline, Arvind Kejriwal wrote a letter to Tihar jail authorities, claiming that their statements that were published in the media were "false and misleading".

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

DETROIT: The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.When combined with other settlements, $1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women...

'The 'children' of Vishy Anand are on the loose' - remarks Garry Kasparov after Gukesh's triumph at Candidates

India's five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has spawned a chess culture in India and the country is reaping the rewards of the Grandmaster's success with thousands of youngsters, mostly in their teens, taking up chess. Gukesh's triumph entitles him to a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year.

Firing at Salman Khan's House: Mumbai Crime Branch searches Surat's Tapi river for gun

In a recent development regarding the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence on April 14, Mumbai Crime Branch has reached Surat to search for the gun which the accused used in firing at actor's house. During interrogation, the accused told the Crime Branch that after committing the crime, they had thrown the gun into the Tapi River of Surat. The two men, who came on a motorbike, fired four rounds outside the Galaxy Apartments, where the actor resides, around 5 am on the morning of April 14 and fled. CCTV footage showed that both accused sported caps and carried backpacks.

Baltimore bridge collapse: Cargo ship owner, manager accused of negligence

The owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month should be held fully liable for the deadly collapse, according to court papers filed on behalf of Baltimore's mayor and city council.

One Piece Episode 1102: Exact release date, time, where to watch and more

Keep reading to know the release date and time of One Piece Episode 1102

'Arrogant billionaire': Elon Musk, Australian PM clash over church stabbing posts

Elon Musk said Tuesday his social media platform X will appeal against an Australian injunction forcing it to take down videos of a church stabbing in Sydney. Australia's internet watchdog secured an injunction late Monday, forcing X to hide videos that allegedly show a Sydney bishop being slashed in the head during a live-streamed sermon. X ignored earlier Australian pleas to remove the images, and Musk had said the company would appeal against...

Meta AI on WhatsApp: Availability, features, how it works and everything to know in 5 points

Meta AI, Meta's general-purpose AI assistant, was unveiled at Meta Connect 2023. The AI tool has also been upgraded with Meta's advanced large language model, Llama 3, enhancing its capabilities across Meta's suite of applications and smart glasses.

IMD's severe heat wave warning for 5 states

IMD forecast: India faces a persistent heat wave with temperatures soaring up to 45°C in various regions, triggering heat wave warnings and forecasts of warm nights and hot weather conditions over the next five days.

Pedri Discloses What Xavi Told Team Before Barcelona 3-2 Win Over PSG In UCL Quarterfinal

Star Barcelona midfielder Pedri shared what manager Xavi Hernandez said to him prior to his substitution during his team's 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on April 10 in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. When Pedri entered the game, Barca was already behind. With a brilliant assist, the Spaniard set up Raphinha's goal to tie the score at 2-2.

Trump wants to scrap H-1B visa. His firms use it

Trump Media & Technology Group, led by Devin Nunes, applied for H-1B visas for Truth Social workers. Jared Kushner's firm also utilized the program. The H-1B visa system faces scrutiny for potential exploitation of foreign workers with Trump's conflicting stances.

TikTok's time in the US could soon be on the clock, and that's not the app's only problem

ByteDance will undoubtedly put up a legal fight over the law, and will also have a year to find a suitor before getting the boot.

Rs 1,500,000,000 Fraud At A North East Branch, Mahindra And Mahindra Financial Services Shares Plunge 8 pc

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services announced the postponement of its scheduled board meeting, originally slated for April 23.

Man raises concerns after a harrowing experience in Uber cab: ‘Passenger safety is a joke’

The man talked about Uber's lack of response after he faced a rude driver.

High Court to deliver verdict on landmark Dawoodi Bohra succession case today

After a decade-long legal battle, the Bombay High Court will deliver its verdict on the Syedna succession case within the Dawoodi Bohra community.

Australian Journalist Avani Dias Leaves India, Says Was Denied Visa Extension As Her Reporting 'Crossed Line’

Avani Dias, South Asia bureau chief of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation left India abruptly over visa extension issues, days after her reporting on YouTube was blocked. She left the country on April 19, although lobbying by Australian authorities got her visa extended for two months, a day before she left. Dias claimed that she was denied visa extension as her reporting "crossed a line." Talking about her departure from the country, Dias...

How China Responded To Muizzu’s Win In Maldives' Parliamentary Polls

China on Monday congratulated Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s People’s National Congress (PNC) which has secured an absolute majority in Sunday’s Parliament polls and expressed its willingness to deepen the ”comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership” between the two countries.Muizzu-led PNC won 68 out of 93 seats in Sunday’s polls and its coalition partners Maldives National Party (MNP) and Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) won one...

Columbia University witnesses massive faculty walkout after dozens of student arrests at pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia University faculty condemned the institution for calling the police on student protestors who'd set encampments for pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Gainers and Losers: 10 stocks that moved the most on April 23

On April 23, the Sensex closed 89.83 points, or 0.12 percent, higher at 73,738.45, and the Nifty was up 31.60 points, or 0.14 percent, at 22,368.00. About 2,267 shares advanced, 1,395 declined and 121 were unchanged. PSP Projects | CMP Rs 699 | Shares of PSP Projects gained more than a percent after the company launched a qualified institutions placement (QIP) offer to raise Rs 244 crore. The company has fixed a floor price of Rs 682.59 a share, though it may offer a discount of up to 5 percent to investors. The indicative issue price for the QIP is Rs 670. Tejas Networks | CMP Rs 1,088.25 | The Tejas Network stock jumped 20 percent and got locked in the upper circuit after the company reported strong Q4 earnings. The company's consolidated net profit came in at Rs 146.78 against a loss of Rs 11.47 crore a year ago. Vodafone Idea | CMP Rs 14.40 | Shares of Vodafone Idea rallied over 11 percent after the company's follow-on public offer (FPO) concluded with 6.36 times subscription. Investors sent in bids for 8,011.8 crore equity shares while the country's third-largest telecom operator had offered 1,260 crore shares in the Rs 18,000-crore FPO. Hatsun Agro | CMP Rs 1,108 | The Hatsun Agro stock advanced over 8 percent after the Chennai-based company's net profit doubled on year to Rs 52 crore in the January-March quarter. The strong bottomline was fuelled by healthy sales, retail expansion, increased procurement of milk and a solid margin expansion. KP Energy | CMP Rs 409.85 | Shares of KP Energy rose 5 percent to hit the upper circuit after the company received a wind power project. The company will develop a 9MW wind power project, a part of the wind-solar hybrid power project in Gujarat. Mahindra and Mahindra Finance | CMP Rs 263.45 | The M&M Finance stock fell over 5 percent after the company put off a board meeting planned for April 23 to discuss fourth-quarter results. The decision came after a fraud was unearthed at one of the company's branches in the Northeast region. It involved forging of KYC documents for retail vehicle loans, resulting in misappropriation of the company's funds. Bajaj Finance | CMP Rs 7,241 | Shares of Bajaj Finance declined after global brokerage firm UBS shared a "sell" call on the company, saying the listing of its housing finance arm would not add any considerable value. UBS analysts shared a target price of Rs 6,800, implying a 6 percent downside from current level. Indus Towers | CMP Rs 360.60 | The Indus Towers stock gained 3 percent after brokerage firm CLSA upgraded the counter to 'buy' and raised the target price to Rs 450 from Rs 335. The brokerage said Indus Towers could be a key beneficiary of Vodafone Idea’s fundraising effort and planned addition of around 48,000 sites for 4G and 5G technology. Inox Wind | CMP Rs 599.50 | Shares of Inox Wind jumped over a percent after the green energy firm said its board would take up a proposal to issue bonus shares. The company's board will meet on April 25 to consider and approve a proposal for issuing bonus equity shares, the company said. IEX | CMP Rs 152.90 | The Indian Energy Exchange stock surged more than 2 percent with strong volumes. Two crore shares changed hands compared to the monthly average of 97 lakh. The stock has gained 14 percent in the past month.

Over 40 pro-Palestine protestors held at Yale University amid antisemitism row in US campuses

Police on Monday swarmed Yale University’s Connecticut campus early Monday and arrested "scores" of students staging pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Why Foxtrot And Dom's Kitchen Are Closing Stores Nationwide?

Nearly a decade into its startup journey, Foxtrot announced on Tuesday about closing its stores in parts of the United States. The Chicago-based grocery chain along with Dom's Kitchen decided to exit the market in Chicago, Austin, Dallas, and DC areas. Several of their customers were surprised after a shutdown sign was hanging outside their outlets with many of them took to social media to share their mixed reactions.

Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after legal battle

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Tamannaah Bhatia And Raashii Khanna-starrer Aranmanai 4 Gets New Release Date

Sundar C’s upcoming horror comedy Aranmanai 4 is one of the most awaited releases of 2024. The film stars Tamannaah Bhatia and Raashii Khanna in the lead roles. Now, the makers of Aranmanai 4 have announced a new release date for the film.Initially, the film was scheduled to hit the theatres on April 26. However, in a recent announcement, the makers announced the new release date of the upcoming horror flick. The makers of Aranmanai 4 took to...

Tata Stock, Share Price Under Rs 300: 250% DIVIDEND announced - Details

Tata Stock Dividend Announcement: Rallis India is a Tata Group stock. The company has announced a dividend payment of 250 per cent on each stock. Rallis India Dividend News, Rallis India Dividend Record Date

Ateez, aespa, Stray Kids, EXO's DO and others confirm Kpop comebacks of May 2024

Thus far, a diverse range of new K-pop comebacks have been announced for May 2024, featuring album releases from Ateez, aespa, NewJeans, EXO's DO and others.

'Will Write A Letter To You': PM Modi Promises Girl Who Carried His Photo During Chhattisgarh Rally — Watch

PM Modi In Chhattisgarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Chhattisgarh for a campaign rally in Dhamtari district, lashed out at the Congress and alleged that the grand old party encouraged violence to hide its corruption, and promised that he would "root out" Naxalism from Chhattisgarh. While addressing the rally, PM Modi paused his speech after a girl holding his photo caught his attention. A clip of the rally surfaced on the Internet...

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On April 23

Petrol and Diesel Prices On April 23, 2024: Even though the price of crude continues to fluctuate in the international market, there is no change in the fuel prices in India. The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market were last revised on March 14 and since then there has been no major revision in the prices.New petrol and diesel rates are released every day at 6 am in the country. Oil companies have also released new petrol and...

Taiwan hit by several earthquakes, believed to be aftershocks of deadly quake

The government of Taiwan said that the several earthquakes that rocked the island overnight and into Tuesday caused buildings to tremble. The tremors were believed to be aftershocks of a massive, fatal earthquake that struck the island more than two weeks ago.At 2:30 am (1830 GMT), the biggest earthquake—measured by the US Geological Survey to be 6.1 in magnitude—occurred. A few minutes later, a 6.0 earthquake struck.Their respective values were...

Alarming changes: 'Antarctica is behaving in a way we've never seen before'

Antarctica's iconic landscape is undergoing alarming changes, with sea ice levels reaching record lows, raising concerns about the future of this crucial ecosystem. Researchers are witnessing unprecedented shifts in the Antarctic's sea ice patterns, with potential long-lasting impacts on global climate systems.In recent years, the Antarctic sea ice...

Google fires 20 more over protests, says report. What is Project Nimbus & why are Googlers protesting?

Jane Chung, spokesperson for protest organiser No Tech for Apartheid said that those recently fired included ‘non-participating bystanders’, and that this takes the total number of fired employees to over 50.

How are new Covid variants generated? Hidden mechanism revealed

Scientists have now developed a new technology that has uncovered the underlying mechanism that has enabled them to calculate SARS-CoV-2's mutation rate.

Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag says the media are 'embarrassing' and a 'disgrace'

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag does not hold back on the media and called their comments about the Red Devils' FA Cup semi-final vs Coventry a 'disgrace' and 'embarrassing'.

OTT releases this week on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar

If you're anticipating watching movies and web series online, be sure to peruse the list of new releases on OTT platforms this week.

UP boy faints on seeing 93.5% marks in board result, admitted to ICU

A Class 10 student from Meerut, overjoyed after scoring 93.5% in his exams, fainted upon seeing his result. This sparked concern and he had to be admitted to the ICU.