Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) Washington: President Donald Trump says the US Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a vital sea route for oil shipments whose disruption is increasingly threatening…
‘Dacoit: A Love Story’ marks the directorial debut of Shaneil Deo. He has co-written the film with Adivi Sesh. The project also introduces Anurag Kashyap to Telugu cinema. The film stars Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles.The film had released in theatres on April 10. It received mixed reviews from critics. Despite that,…
Pete Davidson faced criticism for his jokes about Charlie Kirk and Kanye West at Netflix’s ‘The Roast of Kevin Hart’. His remarks, referencing Kirk’s alleged murder and West’s past antisemitic comments, sparked online backlash. Viewers deemed his set a desperate attempt at relevance, with some finding his political jabs out of place and his performance…
At just 20 years old, Grammy-nominated artist Sombr opened up about his chart-topping track ‘Homewrecker,’ inspired by the complexities of a former relationship. He candidly admitted feeling that he had so much more to give than his ex’s new partner. Grammy-nominated singer Sombr is opening up about his life. In a new interview, the ‘Back…
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday apologised for his recent remarks targeting people of Gujarat, saying his comments were ‘deliberately misinterpreted’ and that he never intended to hurt sentiments.In a post on X, the Congress president said, “Some remarks of mine in a recent election speech…
King Charles meets exiled Afghan women cricketers In a powerful gesture of solidarity, King Charles III welcomed Afghanistan’s exiled women’s cricket team to Clarence House on Wednesday, offering public support to a group of athletes who are no longer permitted to represent their homeland under Taliban rule.The meeting came as the players, most of whom…
NEW DELHI: Former BJP leader K Annamalai on Wednesday criticised the Centre over its handling of the NEET controversy, alleging a lack of accountability despite repeated question paper leaks and questioning the delay in engaging with protesting students.The former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, who now heads the “We the Leaders” movement and is set to…
MEA said that ex-Japan’s minister were an “individual opinion” NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday dismissed claims made by a former Japanese minister blaming India for delays in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, saying the remarks were “an individual opinion” and “at considerable variance with facts.”When asked about the claims during a…
The buzz around ‘Jana Nayagan’ is growing as fans are all set to watch the much-talked-about film starring Vijay. Directed by H. Vinoth, this is Vijay’s last acting project before he takes a break from cinema to fully focus on politics. The film features an ensemble cast comprising Priyamani, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Narain, Prakash…
RSS backs SIT probe into Ayodhya Ram Temple donation scam. India says Indus Waters Treaty stays suspended over terrorism. Centre summons Meta over Instagram ads allegedly promoting child sexual abuse material. Tibetan activist’s self-immolation revives Tibet rights debate. Police question key witness in Ketan Agarwal murder probe. Here are the top stories of the day:…