US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that he does not believe that India and Iran are talking about trade deal, even as he warned countries against helping the Islamic Republic amid its ongoing conflict with the United States.
The US Open 2026 is well underway, and some of the biggest tennis stars in the world are hard at work, aiming to put in their best performances in hopes of getting their hands on the marquee title. With the tournament well underway, many eyes will be set upon Germany’s Alexander Zverev.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that he is ready to hold another summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin but only if Kremlin is ready to work towards a ‘peace deal’ with Ukraine, aiming to end their conflict that has continued since February 2022.
India on Wednesday (September 1) strongly condemned the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Narowal region, describing it as a ‘reprehensible act of vandalism’. New Delhi also called on Pakistan to promptly investigate the incident and hold those responsible fully accountable.
Air Marshal (retd) Jeetendra Mishra, after being made the first CEO of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, on Wednesday said he considers this a great fortune that they chose him from so many candidates. “I consider this a great fortune that they chose me from so many candidates. I also consider this the blessings of Lord Ram that after 43 years of service to the nation in the Air Force, He has given me the opportunity to serve Sri Ram Mandir and Sri Ram bhakts,” he said.
In a significant development, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said American forces are striking Iranian Targets near the Strait of Hormuz, and warned Tehran against retaliation. Taking to Truth Social platform, Trump called US strikes “very justified” in retaliation for the Iranians’ “failed” attempt at adding sea mines to the Strait of Hormuz and launching missiles at American military base in Jordan. He further stated that Iran will be hit again at a “much harder and higher level” if it retaliates to the US strikes.
Punjabi singer Isha Rikhi has unfollowed her former husband Badshah from Instagram, five months after her mother posted photos from their hush-hush wedding. She has also deleted her photos and videos with the 40-year-old rapper, including her public announcement where she wrote about ‘living through battles and scars’.
India have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Keeper-batter Sanju Samson, who was dropped from the Zimbabwe tour, made his return, while Hardik Pandya once again sits out. He has reportedly picked up another injury, ruling him out of the contest.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed FIRs registered against students who participated in the recent country-wide protests against alleged paper leaks. The court invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to provide relief to the protesting students. The order, passed by a bench headed by Chief Justice Suryakant, covers FIRs registered against students in Delhi, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar in connection with the protests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek. PM Modi said, “no room for double standards on terrorism.”
