Cannes 2026 lineup: Palme d’Or winners Cristian Mungiu, Hirokazu Kore-eda; Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi leads competition
The much-awaited lineup for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival has been announced, with previous Palme d’Or winners Cristian Mungiu and Hirokazu Kore-eda, as well as two-time Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar…
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan shower love, sending warm wishes to Anant Ambani on birthday
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan have led the early line of wishes for Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited, Anant Ambani. Taking to their respective social media…
Matthew Perry death case: Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years in prison
Having pleaded guilty in the death of Hollywood actor Matthew Perry, ‘Ketamine Queen’, aka Jasveen Sangha, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. According to a Deadline report, Sangha…
Union Minister Manohar Lal calls Bhutan King, discusses Punatsangchhu hydropower projects, strategic India-Bhutan ties
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Thursday had a royal audience with the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The Union Minister conveyed…
Bhaktapur kicks off Biska Jatra festivities to welcome Nepali New Year with traditional music and dance
Nepal’s ancient city of Bhaktapur has, from Thursday, started early celebrations to welcome the Nepali New Year with music and festivities. On the eve of the formal start of Biska…
Jaishankar meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolam, discusses “wide-ranging partnership” and West Asia developments
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam on Thursday to deliver warm greetings and best wishes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, the…
Russia announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine
Russia announced a temporary 32-hour ceasefire with Ukraine on the occasion of Orthodox Easter from April 11 to April 12, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.…
“They better not be”: Trump warns Iran on charging oil tankers going through Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said there are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz and warned Tehran against it. In a post on…
“Can’t be tolerated”: Israel rebukes Pakistan Defence Minister as ceasefire hangs by thread
Israel on Thursday put Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in his place, strongly objecting to the latter’s statement and questioning Pakistan’s neutrality as a mediator in US-Iran negotiations. In a…
“Will defend itself against terrorists who vows it destruction”: Israel denounces Pak Defence Minister’s “curse for humanity” remarks
Israel has responded with fury to Pakistan Defence Minsiter Khawaja Asif’s statement, denouncing Islamabad’s mediation pitch and vowing to defend itself against “terrorists” who want Tel Aviv’s destruction. In a…
Former Iran FM Kamal Kharrazi dies from wounds sustained in US-Israeli attack: Reports
Kamal Kharrazi, head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and former Iranian foreign minister, has died after succumbing to injuries sustained in an attack earlier this week, Iranian state…
Lok Sabha Speaker interacts with members of Rajasthani community in Goa
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is in Goa to inaugurate the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII Conference, addressed members of the Marwari-Rajasthani community living in the…
“Historic shift”: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Women’s Reservation Bill
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal Singh on Thursday said the Women’s Reservation Bill marks a “historic shift” towards enhancing women’s participation in governance and nation-building. He also recalled Prime Minister Narendra…
Nitish Kumar to take oath as Rajya Sabha MP today
Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar will take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha today. Both Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and…
Tamil Nadu Polls: “Our goal is to form government again,” says EPS
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday exuded confidence over his party’s election campaign, saying they are working with a clear aim to return to power in the state…
“Additional force will be deployed in all 28 constituencies”: Tripura DGP on ADC polls
Ahead of the upcoming general elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), elaborate security arrangements have been put in place with authorities deploying additional forces in all…
“Making new efforts to integrate women into mainstream”: UP Women’s panel chief hails PM Modi
Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission Chairperson Babita Chauhan on Thursday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Women’s Reservation Bill. She also highlighted PM Modi’s efforts to bring…
Reserve Bank holds Cash Rate at 2.25%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has decided to keep the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25 percent, signalling a cautious approach as inflation pressures rise without derailing…
War of words escalates between BJP, Congress in poll-bound Assam
The war of words between the Congress and BJP over allegations levelled against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife further escalated on Tuesday with the leaders of…
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha MP and actress Kangana Ranaut
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha MP and actress Kangana Ranaut slammed ruling Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly failing to ensure the safety…
The Demon at the Door:Sadhguru
Sadhguru: In a small town, there was an old house which was reputed to be the residence of a demon. Nobody even dared to enter the house. One day, a…
Trump suspends bombing campaign for two weeks, says Iran’s ten-point proposal is workable
US President Donald Trump has suspended the “bombing and attack” campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and saying that the 10-point proposal from Iran was workable. In a…
“Truly unacceptable”: Pope Leo XIV on Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilisation
Hours after US President Donald Trump’s “A whole civilisation will die tonight” threat to Iran, Pope Leo XIV said that the threats against the people are “truly unacceptable,” CNN reported.…
Vasundhara Nangare, Anika Dubey in squad for Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships
Three young Indian squash players, Anika Dubey from Pune, Akanksha Gupta from Thane, and Vasundhara Nangare from Kalamb, have successfully cleared the SRFI Selection Round for the 33rd Asian Junior…
“This is a complete support to womanhood”: Dipika Chikhlia hails PM Modi on Women’s Reservation Bill
Ramayan’ actor Dipika Chikhlia backed the Women’s Reservation Bill, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative aimed at empowering women in India. “All I can say is that it…