Strait of Hormuz will open after “great” Iran settlement: Trump
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…
World Bank President hails PM Modi as India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister
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 condemns US attacks on commercial vessel that killed three Indian sailors
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…
“India, Russia share special bond that has withstood test of time”: Vikram Misri
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…
Rudraksha farming in Nepal: Prosperity meets peril as farmers chase Chinese market demand
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…
Richa Ghosh’s fighting knock goes in vain as England Women edge India by 5 runs in T20 WC warm-up match
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…
From Mbappe to Messi: Top frontrunners for FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot
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…
24-member Indian Esports squad set for Asian Games 2026 qualification campaign
India’s 24-member Esports contingent is all set to begin its campaign towards the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with the country’s League of Legends and Honor of Kings teams…
2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran threatens to halt games if unauthorised flags or slogans raised
Iran has warned it may suspend its 2026 FIFA World Cup matches if unauthorised flags are displayed or if slogans targeting the national team are chanted inside stadiums, Reuters reported,…
ICC unveils Women’s Player of the Month nominees for May
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the Women’s Player of the Month award for May 2026, with Pakistan’s Gull Feroza, England’s Lauren Bell and New Zealand’s…
Justin Trudeau shares loved-up photos with Katy Perry, calls Tribeca night ‘special’
Former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made his romance with pop superstar Katy Perry Insta official! In an endearing post, Justin Trudeau shared pictures with Perry from the red…
PM Modi thanks world leaders for wishes on being longest serving continuously elected PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked world leaders for congratulating him on becoming India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister. PM Modi said it was a privilege to have the opportunity to…
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Tajikistan on June 12-13
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will undertake a two-day official visit to Tajikistan on 12-13 June, 2026, to participate in the SCO Conference on “Central…
“US controls Strait of Hormuz”: Pete Hegseth amid escalating tension with Iran
Amid escalating tensions with Iran, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday (local time) said that the United States “controls” the Strait of Hormuz. He also asserted that US…
India gifts medical equipment to Afghanistan to strengthen healthcare sector
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening Afghanistan’s healthcare system, announcing the gifting of medical equipment for diagnosis, treatment, and specialised care to Afghan health authorities.…
Taiwan detects 1 sortie of Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, 9 ships
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Tuesday reported 1 PLA aircraft sortie, along with 6 naval vessels and 9 official ships operating around its territory. In a post on X,…
“Restoring predictability and fairness”: FIIDS welcomes Court ruling of striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee
FIIDS Chief of Policy and Strategy Khanderao Kand on Tuesday welcomed a Massachusetts federal court’s decision of striking down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it a significant step toward…
India seals off warm-up fixture for Women’s T20WC with confident win over West Indies
India made a strong start to their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a 26-run victory over West Indies in their opening warm-up match in Cardiff…
Indian wrestlers sign off Ulaanbaatar Open with 17 medals, get top 3 finish
The Indian contingent ended their Ulaanbaatar Open Senior Ranking Series wrestling tournament outing with a total of 17 medals on Monday, with Deepak (61kg), Sagar Jaglan (74kg) and Dinesh (125kg)…
Ramon Calderon reveals why Real Madrid could never unite Messi and Ronaldo
The football world has spent nearly two decades debating the greatest of all time, and at one point, there was even speculation about whether Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could…
Mourinho set for Real Madrid return; Pepe set to join legendary manager’s backroom staff
Legendary football manager Jose Mourinho is all set for a return to Real Madrid following Florentino Perez’s re-election as the club president, with another club legend set to join the…
“My recovery has started”: Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ after on-field collapse
Denmark footballer Christian Eriksen, following collapsing on the pitch once again, nearly five years after his dramatic incident at Euro 2021, reassured fans that he is recovering well at home…
Arjun Tendulkar’s all-round heroics, Musheer’s fifty guide Arcs Andheri to emphatic nine-wicket win in T20 Mumbai League 2026
Arjun Tendulkar starred with both bat and ball as Arcs Andheri registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Bandra Blasters in the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede…
England skipper Stokes, Atkinson found at nightclub after Lord’s win; under investigation for violating team protocols
England skipper Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson are under investigation for violating team protocols after being found present at a nightclub on Monday, following the end of the first…
Nora Fatehi represents India in FIFA World Cup 2026 album new song ‘Siir Siir’
The new song from the FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally out, and it features the Bollywood star Nora Fatehi. The song is titled ‘Siir Siir’. Created in collaboration with…