While multiple reports have surfaced that Donald Trump is considering stopping all hostilities against Iran if it decides to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a top Iranian military official has said the Middle East nation could “prolong” the conflict with the United States (US) until the 80-year-old Republican president is out of office.
Bengali actor Jeet is gearing up for the release of Keu Bole Biplabi Keu Bole Dakat, a film inspired by the extraordinary life of Ananta Singh, a freedom fighter and close associate of Masterda Surya Sen who later became a dacoit. The film explores a fascinating question: When does a revolutionary become a criminal? The film is releasing on August 14, eyeing the Independence Day window.
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has hinted at retirement, casting doubts over continuing in the sport after losing his father Jorge Messi. The Argentina captain shared an emotional post on social media, where he paid a tribute to his father and casted doubts over his future.
The committee investigating Justice Yashwant Varma has found all three allegations against him proven in its report. The committee stated that a large quantity of burnt and partially burnt Rs 500 notes were found in the storeroom of his official residence, but Justice Varma could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the source or ownership of these notes. According to the report, a fire broke out in the storeroom of his official residence at 30 Tughlaq Crescent, Delhi, on the night of March 14 and 15, 2025. Delhi Police and Fire…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday offered the Opposition a 24-hour window to hold a discussion in Parliament to break the logjam, saying he was ready to answer all their questions. Shah said he would remain present in the House from 3 pm on Wednesday until 3 pm on Thursday to participate in the discussion.
Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming film Eetha has got a new release date. The Laxman Utekar-directed film, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on August 28, will now release on December 4, 2026. The change means the film will no longer clash with Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which is scheduled to release on August 26.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the dates for a T20I series against India in Delhi next month. The ACB sent the message to all the stakeholders about the schedule of the series after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave a nod to the dates.
Fresh claims of China allegedly carrying out a “slow encroachment” into Arunachal Pradesh have been rejected by government sources, who termed the allegations circulating on social media as “attention-seeking ploys” without specific evidence. According to a report by news agency ANI citing sources, there is no such “slow encroachment” by China in Arunachal Pradesh. The sources said that while the India-China border in the region remains undemarcated in certain areas, instances of patrols coming face-to-face are handled through established mechanisms and protocols. The development comes amid renewed focus on India’s border…
The pilot-in-command of Air India Phuket-Delhi flight, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude of approximately 300 feet during cruise, tested positive for drugs during a post-flight screening, according to media reports. The pilot has undergone confirmatory testing after an initial psychoactive substance screening indicated that the result requires further analysis, the civil aviation ministry had said on August 9
The government is likely to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA) to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination, said sources on Tuesday.
