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Severe weather concerns disrupted FIFA World Cup festivities in Toronto on Thursday after organisers evacuated and cancelled activities at the city’s Fan Festival due to the risk of lightning, just…
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar believes that a person should take retirement only a few seconds before their death and must strive to “work” to live a long life. At the…
The wait is finally over. The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially kicked off in Mexico on Thursday evening with a grand opening ceremony that saw a power-packed performance by global…
With his versatile acting and singing skills, Diljit Dosanjh has established a huge fan base over the years, including many from the film industry. In fact, several filmmakers consider him…
The FIFA opening ceremony witnessed a spectacular fusion of contemporary pop and classical music as popular K-pop singer Ejae joined forces with renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli for a memorable…
The FIFA opening ceremony witnessed a spectacular fusion of contemporary pop and classical music as popular K-pop singer Ejae joined forces with renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli for a memorable…
Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut extended her well-wishes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on achieving a “historic milestone” by surpassing the tenure of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Speaking to the…
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas dedicated a heartfelt post to her late father, Dr Ashok Chopra, remembering him on his death anniversary. Priyanka took to her Instagram handle and shared rare…
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has reacted to his recent snub at the Oscars for ‘The Smashing Machine’. In a recent interview, Johnson noted that his performance in ‘The Smashing Machine’…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced that a “great settlement” has been made that could end the conflict with Iran, saying the deal was close to being…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with President Donald Trump, expressing appreciation for the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Netanyahu welcomed Trump’s commitment that the final agreement will include the…
World Bank President Ajay Banga on Thursday (local time) congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister. Banga praised India’s development under PM Modi, highlighting…
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei condemned the US attacks on “Indian commercial vessels” that killed at least three Indian nationals, calling them “armed robbery and state piracy”. He extended…
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India and Russia share a “special bond” that has withstood the test of time. Misri highlighted the growth of the countries’ strategic partnership and said…
For three decades, Ashok Karki’s family has tended to the towering Elaeocarpus ganitrus or Rudraksha trees that define the landscape of the Makalu Himalayan region. Once a product sold primarily…
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate a dialogue between the Telangana and Maharashtra governments on the utilisation of Godavari waters for irrigation and drinking…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday hailed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of India, Nagaland, and Assam as a “historic moment”, stating that…
Several parts of Delhi witnessed heavy rainfall late on Wednesday night, with showers continuing until midnight, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong…
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) says it is monitoring developments in the region after Iran attacked airbases throughout the Middle East. Retaliatory air strikes targeted military facilities in Bahrain,…
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed all medical and dental colleges across the state to establish dedicated ‘Dharmantaran Roktham Cells’ (Religious Conversion Prevention Cells). Providing details on the implementation…
Manipur BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi was elected unopposed to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state. Candidates for Rajasthan’s three Rajya Sabha seats were also elected unopposed. After…
Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan said that all AI-generated videos, graphics and audio content must undergo mandatory review by the Tamil Development Department before being released, following errors detected…
In an effort to ease travel for candidates of NEET-UG re-examination on June 21, the Odisha government on Thursday announced that it will provide free bus service for the candidates.…
A lone-warrior knock from wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh went in vain as England Women pulled off a thrilling five-run victory over India in their final warm-up match of the Women’s T20…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026, starting from June 11 and set to be held across the US, Canada and Mexico, will feature more teams, players and matches than any…