Times of India

Vijay, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and a renowned actor, is often seen as the archetype of the protective brother on-screen. This character resonance stems from a profound personal loss—the death of his younger sister at just two years old. His mother shared that this tragedy shaped Vijay's personality, making him quieter and more introspective.

President Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring 65 distinguished individuals. The ceremony recognized achievements across various fields, including arts, sports, and medicine. Notable recipients included actor Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik, and cricketer Rohit Sharma. Dr. Padma Gurmet, awarded for his work in preserving Himalayan medical traditions, expressed immense pride for his community.

South Korea's stock market experienced a dramatic plunge, with the KOSPI tumbling nearly 10% after hitting record highs. Investors rushed to sell chip stocks, particularly Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, amid concerns of excessive speculation and the impact of leveraged investment products. This sharp sell-off follows a strong year for the market, with attention now turning to US chipmaker Micron's earnings for sector direction.

India is enhancing its air defence with innovative solutions beyond traditional AWACS. Drones like the MQ-9B offer persistent surveillance, detecting low-flying threats. However, aerostat-based radar systems are emerging as a more cost-effective and dedicated option. These tethered balloons can provide continuous, wide-area coverage, complementing existing assets to create a robust, layered early warning network against modern aerial challenges.

During the legal proceedings, Telegram faced accusations of failing to adequately curb misinformation spread through its channels, allegations the company has rejected. While the ban was lifted on Tuesday, users will remain unable to access the platform's message-editing feature until June 30. India is Telegram's largest market with more than 150 million users.

Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia and Amazon don’t trade on Indian exchanges, and for investors looking to diversify beyond the rupee and beyond Indian equities, the US market remains the deepest and most liquid in the world.

Director Laxman Utekar's 'Eetha' stars Shraddha Kapoor as legendary Tamasha artiste Vithabai Narayangaonkar. The teaser, which premiered with 'Cocktail 2', shows Vithabai giving birth backstage mid-performance and returning to the stage — a true story of extraordinary courage. The film releases worldwide on August 28, 2026.

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has come to the defense of young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging against excessive criticism following an on-field incident. Ashwin emphasized the need to differentiate between constructive feedback and personal attacks, highlighting that Sooryavanshi is still developing. He encouraged allowing the talented youngster to play freely, free from undue pressure, as he prepares for a potential India debut.

Around Rs 4.61 lakh crore in investor wealth was wiped as the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies dropped to about Rs 475 lakh crore. BSE Sensex ended around 900 points down, dropped to levels just above 76,200. Nifty50 also dropped below 23,850.

India's Sree Charani has become the No. 1 ranked bowler in Women's T20Is after an outstanding Women's T20 World Cup campaign. The 21-year-old tops the ICC rankings after taking 10 wickets in three matches, including match-winning spells against the Netherlands and South Africa. Charani displaced England's Linsey Smith, while Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur also climbed the batting rankings.

Israel expresses deep concern over new US-Iran understandings potentially legitimizing Tehran's influence in Lebanon and restricting Israeli military actions against Hezbollah. Concerns arise from recent talks and a memorandum of understanding that Israeli officials believe may increase scrutiny on Israeli strikes and pressure for troop withdrawal, potentially weakening prior agreements.

A trek to Lohagad Fort, initially thought to be a tragic accident, has been revealed as a murder. Police arrested a woman and her alleged lover for allegedly pushing her fiancé into a deep gorge. The victim, Ketan Vishal Agrawal, was lured to the fort under the guise of birthday celebrations. Investigators uncovered a conspiracy driven by the woman's alleged unwillingness to marry and her relationship with another man.

As of April 1, homebuyers in Chandigarh will encounter elevated costs linked to new collector rates for properties. These adjustments, notably affecting prime real estate, result in increased stamp duty and registration fees. Even if the purchase price remains unchanged, buyers must anticipate higher registration costs stemming from the government's revised minimum property valuations.

The Supreme Court has ruled that employees must update their permanent address with employers. An employee who failed to do so and claimed non-receipt of a disciplinary notice was denied reinstatement. The court emphasized that employers can only communicate using provided addresses and that employees bear the responsibility for informing changes.

England pacer Jofra Archer surprisingly named KL Rahul as the most challenging batter he's faced in the IPL. Archer highlighted Rahul's prime form, stating the Indian batter's ability to score freely anywhere on the ground made him incredibly difficult to bowl to. This high praise from a premier fast bowler underscores Rahul's exceptional batting prowess during his peak years in the league.

"Mohan Yadav, has become the mastermind of this loot. There is also talk that the "farming of news" against the chief minister has been orchestrated by the agriculture minister who went from MP to the center! It seems like infighting over the chair and shares in the loot," Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services plans a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, potentially costing Indian immigrants much more to become American citizens. The proposed increase for the primary application form could reach $1,330, with reduced-fee options and waivers being eliminated. This comes as Indians remain a major group seeking US citizenship.