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The ongoing French Open 2026 has taken quite an interesting turn. The tournament began with Carlos Alcaraz having pulled out due to injury. With Alcaraz out, many opined that it could be clear ways for Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic. 

Sonali Kulkarni, who is currently hosting her own podcast, Half Ticket Full Nagrik, has once again addressed the controversy surrounding her comments on Indian women, which had sparked a heated debate online in 2023. Speaking exclusively to India TV, the actor reflected on the row and said she was not looking to explain away her remarks, but was instead encouraged that people were willing to engage in a larger conversation.

Iran has reportedly suspended its peace negotiations with the United States in a move that could further strain the already delicate ceasefire framework involving Washington and Tehran. The development comes amid growing regional tensions triggered by Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Lebanon. According to Iranian news agency Tasnim, which is widely regarded as being close to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Tehran has decided to halt the discussions for the time being. The report claimed that the pause will continue until Iran’s concerns and the interests of allied groups in the region receive…

‘Please wait, we will…’: What BJP’s K Annamalai said on rumours of launching a new party

Looks like the rebellion in the Trinamool Congress is out in the open as party MLA Sandipan Saha, who skipped the pre-scheduled meeting called by Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, have questioned the TMC leadership for calling the meeting without following proper procedures. 

The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 ends with Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripting history and clinching their second straight IPL title. The side took on Gujarat Titans in the summit clash of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31st. 

2009, 2011, 2016 – RCB’s years of agony. Three times the team from Bengaluru qualified for the final and on each occasion, the night ended in misery. Yet, they kept fighting, but nothing worked. With frustration and a hope for a better future, Virat Kohli eventually relinquished captaincy in the 2021 season. That move didn’t work either. In 2025, things finally changed. RCB appointed Rajat Patidar as captain and, most importantly, focused on an all-round squad, rather than a top-heavy one.

Veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur dies at 89. 

Seems like the defeat in the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections was only the start of the trouble for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), as reports of discontent have been regularly surfacing. And now, the party was forced to cancel a meeting of MLAs at Mamata Banerjee’s residence after 60 out of its 80 legislators skipped it. 

Iran on Sunday refused to agree on a deal with the United States (US) unless its rights are completely secured. The development follows as negotiations continue between the two sides to end the conflict that started on February 28.