Politics
Vijay Cutouts Campaign in Tamil Nadu as Actor Skips Electioneering
With actor Vijay absent from campaigning due to police-imposed conditions, his party's candidate in Tiruverumbur uses life-sized cutouts to draw voter attention in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
World
Trump Threatens to Erase Iranian Civilization Over Strait of Hormuz Ultimatum
US President Donald Trump has issued an extreme ultimatum to Iran, threatening to erase its 5000-year-old civilization if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday night, sparking global alarm and comparisons to Hitler.
Entertainment
South Cinema Buzz: Allu Arjun-Atlee Tease 'AA22xA6', Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' Countdown Begins
April 7 brought major updates from South Indian cinema, including Allu Arjun and Atlee's mysterious 'AA22xA6' poster reveal, SS Rajamouli's epic 'Varanasi' starting its one-year countdown, and Trisha Krishnan shutting down viral rumors with humor.
Business
India Confident on Fiscal Deficit Target Despite Middle East Crisis Strain
Government sources indicate India's 2026-27 fiscal deficit target of 4.3% GDP remains intact despite Middle East conflict pressures. Capital expenditure on infrastructure projects continues as top priority while austerity measures are considered.
Sports
Lifestyle
Technology
OnePlus Nord 6 India Launch: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 4 Android Updates
OnePlus Nord 6 debuts in India featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a promise of four Android OS updates until 2030, enhancing performance and longevity for users.
Xiaomi 17 Review: Compact Phone with Impressive Camera
The Xiaomi 17 offers a feature-rich flagship experience in a compact design, excelling with smooth performance, impressive photography, and long battery life.
World Health Day 2026: AI Chatbots vs. Human Doctors
As World Health Day 2026 approaches, experts highlight the limitations of AI chatbots in healthcare, emphasizing why they cannot replace human doctors despite growing dependency on artificial intelligence in India.
Abound AI Autopilot for NRIs Launched by Times Group
Abound, a financial app for NRIs supported by The Times of India Group, introduces an AI Financial Autopilot. This system automates remittances, bill payments, and investments for Indians abroad, handling over $125 billion annually.
Roman Concrete's Self-Healing Secret Outlasts Modern Buildings
MIT and Harvard research reveals Roman concrete's lime clasts enable self-healing cracks, explaining why ancient structures like the Pantheon endure while modern concrete deteriorates within decades.
