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Iran and Oman have struck deal over a safe route for vessels transiting through the critical Strait of Hormuz, as the former’s conflict with the United States (US) continues to drag on. The development follows after President Donald Trump said Washington will declare the Hormuz a US territory.

Pan-India star Yash’s upcoming projects were also discussed during his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, with India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma asking him about the scale of Ramayana and the reported Rs 4,000-crore budget attached to the two-part film. The figure has attracted considerable attention, particularly because it is significantly higher than the budgets of most Indian productions.

Kannada actor and pan-India star Yash faced a series of pointed questions from India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma about the sexual imagery, violence, language and themes in Toxic during his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat. The actor defended the portrayal of five top female actors, saying director Geetu Mohandas believes women have the right to their fantasies, while stressing that the A-rated film is not meant for children.

Days after received a rap from the Chief Justice of India, Bar Council Chief Manan Kumar Mishra apologised to law students.  

India opened their Hockey World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Wales at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on Saturday, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice to help the team make a winning start.

PM Modi honours freedom fighters on Independence Day, says ‘their dreams inspire Viksit Bharat’

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes Indonesia, no casualties reported; tsunami warning issued

There is something about Rang De Basanti’s title track that makes patriotism feel less like a slogan and more like something that lives around us. The song does not begin with grand declarations. Instead, it reaches for the soil, the wind, the breath and the blood. It takes things that are part of everyday life and turns them into images of love for the country.

Amid tight security, India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking 79 years of freedom from British colonial rule. The grand event will take place at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, where PM Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver his 13th consecutive address to the nation. The grand event at the Red Fort is set to commemorate 150 years of the enduring legacy of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ and celebrate the energy, aspirations and pivotal contribution of ‘Yuva Shakti’ in driving India’s…

India captain Shubman Gill has been a force to reckon with in red-ball cricket. The 26-year-old has scored 950 runs in eight matches in the ongoing World Test Championship and is currently the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament behind Joe Root and Harry Brook. Against Sri Lanka, in the opening match of the two-match series in Galle, the youngster will aim to keep up with the momentum as he is also closing in on two major milestones.