“Big honour for years of consistency”: Vikas Khanna on TIME 100 milestone, reveals Priyanka Chopra among first to congratulate
Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna has been named in the popular TIME magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 most influential people, marking a proud moment for Indian culinary artistry on the…
Sapta Shakti Command celebrates its 22nd Raising Day
Sapta Shakti Command celebrated its 22nd Raising Day today at Jaipur Military Station. Raised on 15 April 2005, Sapta Shakti Command is the seventh & youngest Command of the Indian…
India strengthens parliamentary and diplomatic outreach with France, US
India on Wednesday underscored its continued focus on strengthening parliamentary diplomacy with France and advancing strategic cooperation with the United States, as senior diplomatic engagements took place in the national…
“Quite nice!!!”: Trump slams “Radical Left Lunatics” over AI image of Jesus embracing him
US President Donald Trump has reignited a viral controversy by resharing an AI-generated image depicting him being embraced by Jesus Christ. He shared a screenshot of the depiction on Truth…
Lavrov lays groundwork for Putin’s China visit amid global upheaval
As the global energy crisis deepens and the Hormuz blockade enters a critical phase, the “unprecedented” partnership between Russia and China has taken centre stage. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…
“We will not renew general license on Russian, Iranian Oil”: US Treasury Secretary
United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Wednesday (local time) said that the US will not renew the general license that allowed limited transactions involving Russian and Iranian…
Israel intensifies strikes on Hezbollah, seeks “peace through strength”: PM Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (local time) said Israeli forces are continuing targeted operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, while simultaneously engaging in negotiations aimed at achieving long-term…
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…