Month: April 2026

Industrial Hub on Edge as Protests Turn Violent Noida’s industrial belt witnessed intense unrest as thousands of factory workers took to the streets demanding a minimum monthly wage of ₹20,000, triggering clashes, arson, and large-scale disruption. The protests, which began as a wage agitation, quickly escalated into violence with vehicles

Milan, April 14, 2026 – Dolce & Gabbana announces a pivotal power play in its executive suite, with former Gucci executive Stefano Cantino stepping in as Co-CEO. This move follows co-founder Stefano Gabbana’s resignation as chairman and comes amid reports of €450 million debt restructuring, signaling a bold shift for the

Mumbai, April 14, 2026 – Ranveer Singh’s action-packed thriller Dhurandhar 2 continues its unstoppable run at the Bollywood box office, smashing records on Day 26. The film, also starring Rakesh Bedi and Sanjay Dutt, has outperformed megahits like Jawan and Stree 2 in its fourth week, racing towards the coveted ₹1100 crore mark worldwide. Dhurandhar 2 Day

Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas warmly reacted to WWE icon John Cena’s Instagram tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on April 12 at 92, calling her simply “Queen” alongside fire and heart emojis. Cena shared a striking image of Bhosle in a white saree, microphone in hand,

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s debutant pacer Praful Hinge stunned IPL 2026 by taking three wickets in his opening over against Rajasthan Royals, dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for a golden duck on the very first ball of RR’s chase at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Hinge, Player of the Match with 4/34, disclosed he had “manifested”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged cross-party consensus on the Women’s Reservation Bill ahead of Parliament’s April 16 session, calling any postponement a “gross injustice” to India’s women and democracy’s vibrancy. In an op-ed and X post, Modi described the 33% quota in Lok Sabha/State Assemblies as a “21st-century milestone,” stressing

Uttar Pradesh Labour Department revised minimum wages across unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled categories following protests in Noida and surrounding industrial belts, incorporating Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) based on CPI index 425. Daily rates now stand at ₹435.14 (unskilled), ₹478.65 (semi-skilled), and ₹536.16 (skilled) for 74 scheduled employments, up from prior

US Vice President JD Vance revealed “a lot of progress” emerged from the 21-hour Islamabad peace talks with Iran, but Tehran fell short of crossing key red lines, placing the onus on them to advance toward a deal. In a Fox News interview, Vance—leading alongside Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner—said

April 13, 2026 Highlights – US naval blockade of Iran commenced amid $103 oil surge; Israeli jets hit Tehran missile sites, killing 12 IRGC; Iran fired 50+ drones at US bases in UAE, all intercepted. Key Developments Oil volatility grips markets; India secures Gulf LNG amid Jaishankar’s UAE thanks.

Talks Fail, Markets React Swiftly Global oil prices surged sharply above the $100 per barrel mark after high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran ended in a stalemate, reigniting fears of prolonged conflict in West Asia. The breakdown of negotiations has intensified geopolitical tensions, sending immediate shockwaves through global