Times of India

The Bombay High Court has officially disposed of the commercial appeal regarding the 2002 film 'Kaante', following a settlement between Pritish Nandy Communications and White Feather Films. As per the consent terms approved on April 21, 2026, Sanjay Gupta’s production house will pay a lump sum of Rs. 2.55 crore to PNC within 60 days. This settlement resolves a 2016 arbitration dispute that originally involved a claim of Rs. 3.52 crore. Failure to pay within the stipulated window will result in the resumption of original litigation proceedings.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Centre after the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026, asking students to “Google” the current posting of the former NTA Director General linked to the NEET-UG 2024 controversy. In a strongly worded X post, Gandhi alleged that the BJP government protects and promotes officials associated with examination irregularities. His remarks came hours after the NTA cancelled NEET-UG 2026 and ordered a fresh examination amid allegations of paper leaks and widespread irregularities.

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and the former New York Times’ popular NFL insider, Dianna Russini, have remained distant from each other ever since their affair rumors sparked outrage among millions around the world. As Dianna Russini stays at home after resigning from her position at The Athletic, all eyes have been on her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt.

Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to field as Sunrisers Hyderabad faced Gujarat Titans. The Titans sported a special lavender jersey to support cancer awareness. Both teams, with identical points, retained their playing XIs for the crucial IPL 2026 encounter. Captains Cummins and Gill expressed confidence in their strategies.

Persistent foreign fund outflows and the rupee sliding to record lows have further dampened sentiment, prompting investors to stay cautious and intensify selling across equity markets.

Mohammad Kaif criticized Axar Patel for publicly singling out teammate Kuldeep Yadav during Delhi Capitals' challenging IPL 2026 season. Kaif emphasized that experienced captains avoid public criticism, especially of proven performers like Kuldeep, advocating for team-focused accountability instead. Despite this, Axar played a crucial captain's knock in a recent win.

Dianna Russini and her husband Kevin Goldschmidt sparked intense online speculation after photos of the couple kissing outside their New Jersey home went viral. The public display of affection came amid ongoing rumours linking Russini to Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, leading many social media users to question whether the moment was staged. Some even floated theories about an alleged open relationship, though no evidence supports those claims. The controversy surrounding Russini and Vrabel continues dominating online conversations.

Speculation about Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar's marriage intensified as they reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram, with Suraj's account now appearing deactivated. Adding to the buzz, Mouni's friend Disha Patani also allegedly unfollowed Suraj. Fans expressed concern over the alleged separation, recalling the couple's 2022 wedding.

Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated that Vinesh Phogat's participation in wrestling trials is under the current WFI administration's purview. He defended his tenure, asserting the WFI never barred athletes without valid reasons. Phogat was declared ineligible by the WFI until 2026 due to ongoing disciplinary proceedings, a decision she disputes, citing international clearance.

President Trump's China visit occurs amid a US-Iran stalemate, with analysts suggesting Xi Jinping holds more leverage. Many in Beijing view Trump as a symptom of liberal democracy's instability and American decline, validating Xi's "rise of the East" worldview. This perception of US weakness could lead China to miscalculate and test Washington.

Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar are facing divorce rumours after fans noticed Mouni unfollowed him on social media. Suraj is a Bengaluru-born businessman and investment banker based in Dubai. The couple married in January 2022 in Goa and have launched two business ventures together including a restaurant called Badmaash.

Israel has reportedly deployed its Iron Dome air defence system to protect the UAE, a significant development following recent Iranian drone and missile attacks on the Gulf nation. This cooperation, confirmed by US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, highlights deepening ties between the two Abraham Accord signatories. The UAE has faced extensive aerial assaults, prompting this strategic military assistance.

Tamil Nadu's trust vote for CM-designate Vijay is overshadowed by a potential AIADMK rupture. Senior rebels are questioning party chief Palaniswami's leadership, accusing him of seeking an understanding with the rival DMK. This internal strife could signal the AIADMK's terminal decline as its MLAs consider shifting loyalty.