Qatari Emir calls for de-escalation amid West Asia tensions in phone conversation with US President Trump
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time), discussing rising regional tensions and calling for urgent de-escalation,…
Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India calls West Asia conflict “individual war”, says Israel sought conflict for 40 years
Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, on Wednesday described the ongoing West Asia conflict as an “individual war,” alleging that Israeli leadership had long…
USS Spruance forces Iranian cargo vessel to turn back amid ongoing naval blockade: US Central Command
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said the USS Spruance, an Aegis guided-missile destroyer, forced an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel to turn back to Iran, marking the…
‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ held in Gandhinagar under Chairmanship of CM Bhupendra Patel
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while presiding over the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ in Gandhinagar, said that women-led development will help achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 by strengthening…
“She doesn’t believe that law should be equal”: Smriti Irani slams Mamata Banerjee over Women reservation
BJP leader Smriti Irani on Wednesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her opposition to the delimitation bill. “It is regrettable that on one hand, BJP’s male leaders…
Bill to implement women’s reservation from 2029 polls to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, opposition parties firmly against delimitation proposal
Three significant bills, including on implementing women’s reservation from 2029 Lok Sabha polls and on delimitation of constituencies, are slated to be introduced and taken up in the special sitting…
Union Health Ministry hosts first BRICS health working group meeting 2026 in New Delhi
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday chaired the First Health Working Group (HWG) Meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 in New Delhi. The meeting brought…
BJP will form government by winning over 160 seats, says Sukanta Majumdar
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government in West Bengal with over 160-170 seats while campaigning in support of the…
Women’s Reservation Bill will bring “new dawn” in J&K: BJP MLA Shagun Parihar
A padyatra led by BJP MLAs Shagun Parihar and Devyani Rana was organised from Chabutra Bazar to Gole Market on Wednesday celebrate the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. “We have organised…
“Women’s Reservation Bill hasn’t been brought just keeping elections in mind”: Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said the Women’s Reservation Bill is a “very important” decision taken by the government, adding that the bill hasn’t been brought just keeping the…
NZ fuel stocks drop again as one shipment held up in Singapore
New Zealand’s fuel stocks have dropped for a second update in a row, with officials warning that maritime delays are likely to become more frequent after revealing one shipment had…
PM Modi extends greetings on the occasion of Rongali Bihu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings on the occasion of Rongali Bihu, the Assamese New Year. Rongali Bihu is one of the most important and sacred festivals of…
CENTCOM says over 10,000 troops enforcing blockade on ships at Iranian ports
As tensions rise in West Asia, the US Central Command said more than 10,000 Sailors, Marines, and Airmen, supported by over a dozen warships and dozens of aircraft, are carrying…
“Blockade of Iranian ports has been fully implemented”: US CENTCOM
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday announced that a full blockade of Iran’s ports has been successfully implemented, with US forces asserting maritime dominance across key regional waterways,…
J-K: LG Manoj Sinha dedicates Tawi Riverfront Project to public on occasion of Baisakhi
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated the Tawi Riverfront Project (Phase-I), developed at a cost of Rs 156 crore, to the public on the occasion of Baisakhi. In…
Mayank Yadav ‘ready to go’, says Tom Moody ahead of RCB clash
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) global director of cricket Tom Moody shed light on speedster Mayank Yadav’s absence in the opening weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which was due…
FIDE Candidates: Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov to face D Gukesh for world title
Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov on Tuesday booked the title clash against world champion D Gukesh after securing the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Candidates title in the Open section after drawing his…
“Adds new dimension to game, another dream for next generation to chase”: Graeme Smith on cricket’s inclusion in Olympics
Former South African captain and current SA20 league commissioner Graeme Smith has said that the reintroduction of cricket in the Olympics has added a new dimension to the sport, considering…
IPL: Ajinkya Rahane reflects on batting struggles as KKR suffer 32-run loss to CSK
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane believes that his side did well with the ball to pull back Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to 192 on a good batting pitch,…
IPL: Ruturaj Gaikwad relieved after CSK’s second straight win, says “big knock around the corner”
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said the win over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) felt like a much-needed relief after a tough phase. He admitted that pressure and…
“Wanted them to have a blast”: Varun Aaron on strong debut of two SRH pacers
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs to end their four-match winning run in IPL 2026 in Hyderabad on Monday, as two young Indian debutants won the match for…
“Gives a lot of confidence”: CSK spinner Noor Ahmed after match-winning spell against KKR
After Chennai Super Kings (CSK) win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), spinner Noor Ahmed, who bowled a match-winning spell of 3/21 for the hosts, said that the ball not coming…
Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise enters Rs 3000 crore club
Ever since December 2025, whenever Indian films are being discussed, one name that keeps coming up is that of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar franchise. Both the first and second instalments have…
Makers unveil title, trailer of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart starrer ‘Jumanji 3’ at Cinemcon 2026
The makers unveiled the title and first look of the third instalment of Jumanji at the CinemaCon 2026 in the Las Vegas. The film is titled ‘Jumanji: The Open World’,…
“Asha Bhosle’s legacy will never fade”: Anup Jalota as he remembers music legend
Padma Shri singer Anup Jalota joined millions across the country in remembering legendary vocalist Asha Bhosle, calling her an artist whose voice and legacy can never truly fade. Asha Bhosle,…