War in Gulf, layoffs hit discretionary spends

MUMBAI: Consumers seem to be cutting back on discretionary spends, allocating more budgets to essentials and value purchases as a mix of war-driven uncertainty and layoffs have nudged people to tighten their purse strings and save more. Even as the US and Iran agreed upon a two-week ceasefire last week, the prospects of a peace…

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West Bengal polls: NIA detains Congress nominee, 3 others over Malda unrest | India News

MALDA: The NIA has detained Congress’ Mothabari candidate Sayem Choudhury, gram panchayat member Golam Rabbani, and two others for questioning in connection with the April 1 violence in Mothabari, where seven judicial officers were confined for eight hours at the Kaliachak-II block office in Bengal’s Malda, reports Subhro Maitra. Sources said Choudhury and Rabbani were…

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‘1,000 crore BJP deal’ video real, admits Kabir; TMC questions PM Modi | India News

KOLKATA: Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir has acknowledged that a video released by the party – purportedly showing him seeking Rs 1,000 crore from BJP and calling Muslims “gullible” – is authentic but alleged it was selectively edited from a 51-minute recording. The admission has handed Trinamool fresh ammunition against BJP ahead of Bengal polls…

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Is Stephen Curry playing tonight vs the Los Angeles Clippers? Latest update on the Golden State Warriors star’s injury report (April 12, 2026) | NBA News

Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James vs Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (Image via Getty) The Golden State Warriors are heading into an important game against the Clippers as the regular season comes to an end. Both teams are still fighting for better position in the standings, so this game matters for what comes next.One of…

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TSBIE Inter results 2026: 66.20% pass in 1st year, 70.58% in 2nd year as over 9.9 lakh students sit for exams

The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has declared the TS Inter results 2026 for first-year and second-year students today at 11:00 AM. The results were announced at the board office in Hyderabad.Students who appeared for the Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) 2026 in general and vocational streams can now check their marks memo online…

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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ emerges as highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026 with USD 629 million haul; ‘Dhurandhar 2’ slips out of top 10 list at North American box office |

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters.The Universal and Illumination sequel added USD 69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. That brings its running domestic total to USD 308.1 million. The film performed exceptionally well across…

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‘Help, they will kill me’: UP woman’s screams caught on video as father-in-law attacks her over ‘2 bigha of land, Rs 20 lakh’ dowry demand | Kanpur News

An alleged case of dowry-related cruelty by a railway-retired father-in-law against his daughter-in-law has come to light in Kanpur after a video of the woman’s screams and the assault went viral on social media. KANPUR: An alleged case of dowry-related cruelty by a railway-retired father-in-law against his daughter-in-law has come to light in Kanpur after…

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Virgo Horoscope Today, April 13, 2026: Avoid buying things to reduce stress

Today, family connections flourish, ushering in positive updates and a newfound sense of order. Beneath the calm, romantic feelings are brewing, fostering candid discussions. Scholars will thrive academically, and entrepreneurial endeavors are poised for success. While financial opportunities abound, exercising caution is paramount. A steady daily rhythm will contribute to your overall health. A message…

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