FEATURE STORY
Halford E. Luccock once quoted “No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it” One was reminded of glancing at the specter of a collective creation, Khadi-a Canvas that opened its door to Kolkata audiences on 13th February, 2026. The show curated by Lavina Baldota…
Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Monday ‘recused’ himself from hearing an FIR against LoP Rahul Gandhi over his alleged British citizenship filed by BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir.
In a surprise move, the government is reportedly set to appoint former railway minister and veteran politician Dinesh Trivedi as high commissioner to Bangladesh.
In a significant de-escalation of the 2026 conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran following a formal mediation request from Pakistan. The decision, revealed just hours before the initial two-week truce was set to expire on April 22, provides a critical window for diplomatic negotiations in Islamabad. While Trump has halted active combat operations, he maintains a strict naval blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz, demanding a “unified proposal” from Tehran’s leadership before a permanent settlement is reached. Despite the temporary reprieve, the region remains on edge as high-level diplomatic visits, including a planned trip by Vice President J.D. Vance, have been paused pending Iran’s formal response to the latest peace framework.
Indian equity markets succumbed to heavy selling on Wednesday as the NSE Nifty 50 dropped nearly 200 points to settle at 24,378.10, led by a brutal 3% meltdown in the IT sector. A pessimistic revenue guidance from HCL Technologies triggered a wave of profit-taking across tech majors, while global crude prices flirting with $100 per barrel added to the inflationary gloom. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump extending an indefinite ceasefire with Iran, geopolitical “wobbliness” and news of potential Chinese military shipments to Tehran kept the risk premium high. While broader markets showed some resilience through solar and realty gains, the headline indices remained under pressure from a “higher-for-longer” interest rate outlook and weakening global discretionary demand.
Kolkata Knight Riders are back in the winning column after a dramatic four-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals. Led by a brilliant 53* from Rinku Singh and a career-best spell from Varun Chakaravarthy, the Knights overcame a shaky start to chase down 155 at Eden Gardens, finally ending their 22-day wait for a victory.
