April 2026

File photo: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday urged banks to strengthen cybersecurity systems and adopt a more proactive approach to tackle emerging threats linked to advanced artificial intelligence models, particularly amid concerns over Anthropic’s “Claude Mythos”.Chairing a high-level meeting with bank chiefs alongside IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sitharaman directed lenders…

Among the myriad of actions performed exclusively by humans, crying appears to be the most enigmatic. While no other animals are known to cry, humans shed emotional tears from birth throughout life. As suggested by some scientists specialising in evolutionary biology, rather than being an act of vulnerability, crying is, in fact, a highly developed…

Kajol opens up about parenting nysa amid social media pressures, recalling early clashes when nysa turned 12. She shifted to calmer, more rational talks, learning to listen instead of instruct. After three tough years, their bond strengthened through long conversations. Kajol credits this change for making their relationship “okay today.” Kajol recently shared insights into…

But a big astrological shift is expected after April 2026, bringing a major karmic reward era for a few zodiac signs. Experts say it is a ‘turning point’ of growth, healing and long-awaited success.The five signs about to enter a beneficial karmic cycle are Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio and Capricorn, and you may start to…

Odisha schools to close from April 27 as heatwave worsens All government, government-aided and private schools in Odisha will remain closed for summer vacation from April 27, the state government said in its latest update, according to ANI.The government clarified that while regular classes will stop, previously scheduled examinations, census-related work and other official duties…

What children often remember is not the lecture, the correction or the well-meaning warning delivered across a kitchen table. It is the feeling behind it. In many homes, parents pour out advice with love, urgency and fear, hoping to protect their children from mistakes they have already made. But children are not only shaped by…

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar NEW DELHI: Both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans are coming into today’s IPL 2026 match after facing defeat in their previous games. Defending champions RCB lost their last match against Delhi Capitals by six wickets at home in Bengaluru, while GT’s three-match winning streak also ended at…

PM Modi vs Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent “jhalmuri” break during a campaign visit, alleging that the episode was staged.Addressing a poll rally at Bowbazar, Mamata claimed that arrangements at the roadside stall in Jhargram had been pre-planned, including security…

US President Donald Trump on Thursday doubled down on his claim that prescription drug prices had been cut by more than 100 per cent, a mathematically impossible assertion, while defending what he described as a “different way” of calculating reductions.Speaking at an event announcing a deal with drugmaker Regeneron, Trump said his administration had reduced…

Consumer goods companies in India are facing a sharp rise in input costs due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Surging raw material prices are forcing firms to track costs on a near-daily basis, review pricing frequently, and focus on short-term decisions instead of long-term planning.As firms are struggling with volatile input costs,…