A 19th-century painting by renowned Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma has set a new benchmark in the global art market, selling for 1.67 billion rupees ($17.9 million) at an auction in New Delhi on Wednesday, April 2, 2026. The sale marks the highest price ever achieved for an Indian artwork, surpassing the previous record held by a work from modernist painter MF Husain. The painting, titled Yashoda and Krishna, is an oil-on-canvas masterpiece created in the 1890s, during the peak of Va

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken a major step toward becoming a publicly traded company, filing confidentially for an initial public offering on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The move could position the aerospace and technology firm among the most valuable companies globally, with an expected valuation exceeding $1 trillion. The IPO filing allows SpaceX to begin discussions with regulators while keeping detailed financial disclosures private during the early stages. Reports indicate the c

Tesla reported its first-quarter 2026 vehicle production and delivery figures, revealing a mixed performance as deliveries fell short of expectations while showing modest year-over-year growth. The company delivered 358,023 vehicles during the quarter and produced 408,386 units, according to its latest report. Analysts had projected approximately 370,000 deliveries, while a company-compiled consensus published on Wednesday, March 26, 2026, estimated 365,645 deliveries. Following the r

 powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Molucca Sea near Indonesia’s Ternate island at 06:48 AM local time on Thursday, April 2, 2026 (22:48 GMT on Wednesday, April 1, 2026), leaving at least one person dead and prompting widespread panic across the region. Authorities confirmed that a 70-year-old woman in North Sulawesi died after being crushed by falling debris, while another individual was injured after jumping from a building during the tremors. The earthquake, whic

Mizoram police have successfully dismantled several drug smuggling operations, seizing narcotics worth ₹25.01 crore over the past week. The drugs, primarily heroin and methamphetamine, were recovered in multiple locations across the state. One of the major operations took place on March 25, when a CID team intercepted a truck near Tuirial Bridge, Aizawl. The driver, a 23-year-old from Champhai district, was arrested. Between March 27 and 29, police seized 4.46 kg of hero

Indian boxers Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin Siwach advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 after impressive performances on Day 3 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In the men’s 50kg category, Vishvanath Suresh displayed excellent control and technique to register a dominant 5-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan’s Bekzat Ergeshov. He will next face Kazakhstan’s Sanzhar Tashkenbay, the reigning world champion, in a high-stakes quarterfinal bout. In the men’

The Allu Arjun Fans Association (AAFA) has taken a significant step in supporting the HPV vaccination drive, inspired by the words of Icon Star Allu Arjun. Allu Arjun encourages his fans to do at least one good deed every year, and AAFA has embraced this philosophy by launching awareness programs to educate the public about the importance of the HPV vaccine. The HPV vaccine, which can protect young girls from Cervical Cancer, is available for free to girls and women

Chelsea Football Club reported a record pre-tax loss of £262.4 million ($349.3 million) for the financial year ending Monday, June 30, 2025, the club confirmed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The announcement comes despite a successful period on the field, where the London-based club secured two major trophies within the same 12-month span. During the reporting period, Chelsea won the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States and lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League title, becoming

The Super Mario Galaxy movie has arrived in theaters, bringing back one of gaming’s most iconic characters and expanding the franchise into a space-themed adventure. The sequel follows the massive success of the previous Mario film, which earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide and became one of the biggest releases of 2023. This latest installment introduces new fan-favorite characters, including Yoshi and Rosalina, while continuing the story of Mario, Luigi, and Bowser. The plot

​WASHINGTON — A surge in political spending tied to artificial intelligence interests is reshaping congressional races in Texas, highlighting the growing influence of the tech industry on U.S. elections and policy debates. In the lead-up to the March 2026 primary elections, Republican candidate Chris Gober was promoted in a television ad as a “Trump conservative” and “MAGA warrior,” though the messaging avoided direct references to artificial intelligence despite backing from AI-link

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a direct warning targeting major U.S. technology companies operating in the Middle East, signaling a potential escalation in geopolitical tensions that could extend into corporate and digital infrastructure. In a statement released on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Guard declared that at least 18 international companies would be considered “legitimate targets” following recent U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran. The

An attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union argued before the U.S. Supreme Court that historical precedent supports granting citizenship to individuals born on American soil, referencing births during World War II-era Japanese internment as a key example. During an exchange with Justice Amy Coney Barrett, ACLU lawyer Wang pointed to the treatment of children born in U.S. detention camps, emphasizing that such individuals were widely recognized as American citizens under existing law.

Australia is experiencing the ripple effects of a growing global fuel crisis linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning that the economic disruption could persist for months. In a rare national address, Albanese emphasized that while Australia is not directly involved in the conflict, its economic consequences are already placing pressure on households and businesses across the country. The most immediate impact has been a sharp increase in petrol and d

The world is once again looking at the Moon with excitement. After more than 50 years, humans are preparing to travel around the Moon again, and the NASA Artemis II mission is ready to make history. This mission will send four astronauts into space, taking them around the Moon and back to Earth. It is not just a space journey—it is the beginning of a new era of space exploration. What is Artemis II Mission?

India national football team have climbed five spots in the latest FIFA rankings, moving from 141st to 136th after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Hong Kong national football team in their final match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qua

Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain said on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, that early indicators suggest the 2026 model year is shaping up to be more challenging than initially expected, as economic uncertainty and external pressures weigh on the U.S. auto market. Speaking at the company’s manufacturing facility in Vance, Alabama, Chamberlain indicated that conditions in the opening months of the year have proven tougher than anticipated. He cited a range of factors influencing the market, in