India may soon feel a stronger impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with rising global crude oil prices likely to affect consumers if disruptions continue, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. Addressing the 12th high-level conference on the International Monetary System, organised jointly by the International Monetary Fund and the Swiss National Bank, Malhotra said the Indian government has so far absorbed much of the pressure caused by higher international oil prices.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay is gearing up for the release of Jana Nayagan, directed by H Vinoth. The film marks Vijay’s final acting project before his full-time transition into politics. Initially scheduled to release on January 9, 2026, the film was delayed due to certification issues. It later became embroiled in a piracy controversy. While several actors spoke out about the leak, Vijay chose not to comment on the issue. Now, during the film’s promotions, director H Vinoth has explained why the actor-politician remained silent.
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Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has confirmed that he will return to India by the end of the year or early next year. An appellate tribunal set aside most of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) findings and penalties against him and other appellants in the 2009 IPL South Africa Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) case.
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