Weather live: Bridges close, rivers rise as heavy rain moves from Kaikōura to Wairarapa
What you need to know: It will be wet and miserable for the next two days in the capital and surrounding areas, MetService warns. The weather is moving from Kaikōura…
Not all eligible families receiving promised fuel relief payment
Just 60 percent of families who are meant to benefit from a weekly fuel relief payment have received it to date. In the wake of soaring petrol prices driven up…
Indian PM Narendra Modi visit: Specialist police seconded for major security operation
A “well-advanced” security operation is underway ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s New Zealand visit, with specialist police staff being flown into Auckland from around the country. The visit,…
“Honour to serve people of Venezuela”: India thanks Venezuela for recognising ‘Operation Amistad’
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Wednesday thanked Venezuela for acknowledging India’s humanitarian assistance following the June 24 double earthquake, saying the relief mission reflected the…
India, Indonesia reaffirm commitment to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across defence, trade, maritime sectors
India and Indonesia on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto holding wide-ranging talks covering political, defence,…
North India monsoon: Heavy rains bring relief to Delhi as Orange alerts issued across several states
A significant monsoon spell has swept across North India, offering a welcome reprieve from sweltering heat in the national capital while triggering high-alert warnings for neighboring states. In New Delhi,…
NHPC to release additional water from Parbati-II Dam, public advised to stay away from riverbanks
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) on Tuesday issued a public advisory announcing that additional water will be released from the Pulga Dam of the 800 MW Parbati Hydroelectric Project…
Reserve Bank hikes official cash rate to 2.5 percent
Bigger mortgage payments ahead? The Reserve Bank just raised interest rates. For the first time in more than three years, the official cash rate is going up. The central bank…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland reach first WC quarterfinal since 1954, beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties
Switzerland marched into the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after the match ended in a goalless draw despite being taken to extra time at Vancouver on…
FIFA World Cup 2026: A look at the quarterfinal fixtures following Argentina, Switzerland wins
Following Argentina’s epic comeback win over Egypt in the round of 16, which saw Lionel Messi deliver some magic once again, and Switzerland prevailing in the clash against Colombia 4-3…
“Felt I let team down…”: Messi reflects on missed penalty during win over Egypt in FIFA WC RO16
Following his side’s win over Egypt in the round of 16 clash of the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Argentina icon Lionel Messi admitted he felt that he let the team…
Indian skipper Iyer slams “atrocious” batting display after 125-run loss to England at Nottingham T20I
Following a massive 125-run loss to England in the third T20I, Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer expressed that the team’s batting performance was “atrocious” and “unacceptable”, saying that the team needs…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ed Sheeran backs England to play final, performs secret gig for team at Kansas City base
The multi-time Grammy-winning singer Ed Sheeran performed am secret gig for the England squad at their Kansas City base during the ongoing FIFA World Cup and backs the Three Lions…
Jorge Jesus set to be next Portugal manager post FIFA WC exit: Report
Portugal were left heartbroken after another premature FIFA World Cup exit, losing to Spain 1-0 in the round of 16 courtesy of a late winner from Mikel Merino, which also…
After ‘Made in India: A Titan Story’, makers reunite for new series ‘The Tatas’
After the success of ‘Made in India: A Titan Story’, T-Series Films and Almighty Motion Picture have once again teamed up for ‘The Tatas’, a multi-season drama adapting Girish Kuber’s…
Kartik Aaryan feels “heartbroken” after Ronaldo’s exit from FIFA World Cup 2026
Actor Kartik Aaryan feels heartbroken after the exit of the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal team from the ongoing FIFA World Cup following their defeat by Spain on Tuesday (India time). Kartik…
Lauren McQueen to headline Michael J. Long’s British psychological drama ‘Crack’d’
Actor Lauren McQueen is set to lead the upcoming British psychological drama ‘Crack’d’, directed by Liverpool-based filmmaker Michael J Long, according to Variety. A first-look image from the film has…
DSGMC slams removal of ‘Satluj’ from ZEE5, announces public screenings and seminars on Jaswant Singh Khalra
The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) on Tuesday strongly objected to the removal of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer ‘Satluj’ from ZEE5, describing the move as an attempt to suppress the…
‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ release date preponed to July 25
The release date of the animated film ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ has been preponed to July. It was slated to premiere in October. Paramount has announced that the film,…
Akhil Akkineni expresses gratitude to Jr NTR for his support for upcoming film ‘Lenin’
Akhil Akkineni expressed his gratitude to Jr NTR for extending support to his upcoming Telugu film Lenin, which will hit theatres on July 10. Akkineni shared snaps from his meeting…
“Always in our hearts”: Jackie Shroff remembers Dilip Kumar on death anniversary
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff paid an emotional tribute to legendary actor Dilip Kumar on his death anniversary, remembering the cinematic icon whose legacy continues to inspire generations of actors and…
Salman Khan shares striking new look from ‘Maatrubhumi’, fuels excitement for upcoming film
Bollywood star Salman Khan has shared a new glimpse of himself from his upcoming film, ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace’, heightening anticipation among fans awaiting the project. Taking to…
Jay-Z adds London show to ‘Jay-Z 30’ concert series celebrating three decades in music
Singer and music composer Jay-Z has expanded his “Jay-Z 30” concert series with the addition of a London show, marking his only performance in the UK this year as he…
Raj B Shetty, Prajwal Devaraj starrer Karavali trailer out
The trailer of Raj B Shetty and Prajwal Devaraj starrer Karavali has been unveiled by the makers on Tuesday, which is written and directed by Gurudatha Ganiga. The three-minute and…