Umrao Jaan to screen at UK Asian Film Festival 2026
Bollywood classic Umrao Jaan, starring Rekha in the lead role, is set to have a special screening at the UK Asian Film Festival in May. According to the Instagram handle…
Melania Trump urges ABC “to take a stand” against Jimmy Kimmel, says his “monologue about my family isn’t comedy”
First Lady of the US, Melania Trump, has urged broadcaster ABC to “take a stand” against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, accusing him of using “hateful and violent rhetoric” that she…
‘Inspector Avinash’ season 2: Randeep Hooda back in action, first look unveiled
The second season of ‘Inspector Avinash’ is set to return on JioHotstar soon, with actor Randeep Hooda once again stepping into the role of Inspector Avinash Mishra. The crime drama,…
‘Undekhi: The Final Battle’: Varun Badola, Harsh Chhaya, Surya Sharma, Gautam Rode open up on final chapter
As the popular crime series ‘Undekhi: The Final Battle’ gears up for the release of its final chapter, actors Varun Badola, Harsh Chhaya, Surya Sharma, and Gautam Rode sat down…
Baby on board: Passenger gives birth just before US flight lands
Please fasten your seatbelt, make sure your tray table is in an upright and locked position, and prepare for delivery. A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta…
Anti-racism group stands by Indian communities in wake of haka
Content warning: This story contains direct quotes of racist language This story has been corrected to remove the reference of the controversial haka happening on the Te Matatini stage. People’s…
Suspect asks ChatGPT about disposing of body in missing students’ killings
The suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh had asked ChatGPT what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage…
Illegal dumping: Auckland Council receives more than 24,000 reports
Auckland Council says it’s received more than 24,000 reports of illegal dumping in the last financial year – with nearly half of them in South Auckland. So, what can be…
$54.7m cut from property asking prices as sellers ‘read the room’
More than $54 million has been cut from property asking prices across New Zealand in the first quarter of 2026, new data shows, as sellers adjust expectations to better match…
Why spider webs have blanketed towns across the North Island
Spider webs have spun their way across the North Island in recent days, with the arachnids leaving homes, fences, trees and reserves draped in gossamer from parts of Auckland to…
Why banks are so worried the latest AI models will rob them
The legendary American bank robber Willie Sutton spent 40 years robbing banks because, as he claimed in his autobiography, he loved doing it. And when asked why he chose banks…
Idris Elba marks 7th wedding anniversary with wife Sabrina, calls marriage “magical”
Actor Idris Elba celebrated his seventh wedding anniversary with wife Sabrina Elba, marking the occasion with a heartfelt tribute and a series of nostalgic memories shared on social media, according…
“Used to remember 8-10 pages of lines”: Ashoke Pandit pays tribute to late actor Bharat Kapoor
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit paid tribute to veteran actor Bharat Kapoor, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 80 years. He described him as a “talented actor” who had…
‘We do not take this access for granted’ – Breakfast on Luxon withdrawal
The co-hosts of TVNZ’s Breakfast show say they do not take the access to New Zealand politicians for granted, in the wake of Christopher Luxon’s decision to cut his standing…
‘Avoid the area’: 40 firefighters race to blaze in west Auckland
Around 40 firefighters from 14 crews are currently attempting to put out a large blaze at a boat building facility in west Auckland. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) spokesperson…
UNGA President Baerbock to hold bilateral meetings with EAM Jaishankar during India visit on April 28
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, will hold bilateral meetings with External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar during her official visit to India beginning Tuesday, according to the…
US would not tolerate Iran normalising tolls on Hormuz passage: Secretary of State Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (local time) strongly criticised attempts by Iran to regulate or monetise the passage of vessels through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, warning…
US DoJ files 3 federal charges against Cole Allen in White House dinner shooting case, more counts likely
US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Monday informed that the Department of Justice has filed three federal charges against Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old suspect in the White House…
King Charles arrives in DC amid trans-Atlantic tensions, 250th anniversary cheers
Under a spotlight of historic symbolism and modern geopolitical friction, King Charles III and Queen Camilla touched down at Joint Base Andrews on Monday to begin a landmark four-day State…
Taliban accuses Pakistan of cross-border strikes killing 4 in Afghanistan; Islamabad denies claims as ‘blatant lie’ amid peace talks
The Taliban accused Pakistan of launching cross-border mortar and rocket attacks in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province on Monday, claiming that at least four people were killed and dozens injured, as…
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi lands in Pakistan for third visit in 48 hours
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday after concluding his engagements in Russia, as part of an ongoing diplomatic outreach aimed at ending the conflict with the…
ISIS claims responsibility for killing 29 in Nigeria’s Adamawa
The Islamic State, ISIL (ISIS), has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed at least 29 people in Nigeria’s Adamawa state, according to a statement issued by the group on…
White House calls for Kimmel’s ouster over “expectant widow” remark; calls rhetoric ‘deranged’
The Trump administration has launched a scathing critique of late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel, linking his recent on-air remarks to a “deranged” climate of political hostility. The demand for Kimmel’s…
INDIA–NEW ZEALAND FREE TRADE AGREEMENT SIGNALS NEW ERA FOR BUSINESS – INZBC
INZBC welcomes the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement signed in New Delhi today as a game-changer in the trading relationship between the two countries, improving market access and certainty for…
From development to disorder: KTR blasts Congress governance; confronts Tejaswi Surya over “insult” to Telangana
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) launched a multi-fronted attack on Monday, accusing the Congress-led state government of dismantling Telangana’s developmental legacy while simultaneously taking a firm stand against…
