Iranian foreign minister joins Brics summit in New Delhi NEW DELHI: Iran has stepped up its bid to join the New Development Bank (NDB), with foreign minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran has secured support from some countries and is now working to complete the requirements for membership.Araghchi, who is in New Delhi for the 18th…
Osama bin Laden (File photo) Newly declassified documents by the CIA suggest that they had repeatedly warned of possible attacks on US soil, including the possibility of an explosive-packed aircraft being flown into a US city, years before the September 11 attacks.The CIA on Friday released 71 intelligence reports prepared for the President’s Daily Brief…
Jitin Gulati is set to share screen space with Prabhas in Hanu Raghavapudi’s upcoming period action drama ‘Fauzi’, after also joining the cast of the Akshaye Khanna-led Telugu mythological thriller ‘Mahakali’. Slated for release on December 3, ‘Fauzi’ marks Gulati’s foray into Telugu cinema, and the actor says he could not have asked for a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday officially declared the Brics Summit 2026 open, welcoming world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, to India for the two-day summit.Addressing the leaders at the opening session, PM Modi said India’s Brics chairship had followed a “people-centric and…
Picture Credit: Instagram Mom-to-be actress and producer Samantha Ruth Prabhu is embracing a new chapter in her life as she awaits the arrival of her first child with filmmaker and husband Raj Nidimoru. The ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ star has been giving fans glimpses of her pregnancy journey through social media, and her latest pictures have…
The makers of the upcoming period action drama ‘Sambarala Yeti Gattu’, starring Sai Durgha Tej, have commenced dubbing for the pan-India film as the project moves into its post-production phase. The team marked the beginning of the dubbing process with a pooja ceremony, with the makers promising a large-scale theatrical experience for Sankranthi 2027. ‘Sambarala…
The successful negotiations also highlighted the challenge of managing a forum that now brings together countries with substantially different geopolitical positions. In a major diplomatic breakthrough, India secured consensus on the Brics Joint Statement after intense negotiations. The consensus came after discussions continued until around 4am on Saturday.The breakthrough assumes particular significance as Iran, Saudi…
The teaser of the upcoming Tamil political drama ‘Bloody Politics’ has been unveiled by actor Vijay Sethupathi, offering a glimpse into a dark world driven by political ambition, power and greed. Headlined by Gautham Ram Karthik, the film appears to explore the lengths an ambitious young man is willing to go to in his pursuit…
For Shilpa Shetty and her family, celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi has also meant being mindful of the environment. The actor, her husband Raj Kundra, and their son Viaan have followed the tradition of bringing home an eco-friendly Ganesh idol. In 2019, Shetty shared a picture with Raj and Viaan dressed in coordinated yellow traditional outfits for…
Ricky Ponting (left) and Sourav Ganguly Sourav Ganguly is widely regarded as one of the most influential captains in Indian cricket history. During his career, “Dada” was known for several memorable moments on and off the field, from making Steve Waugh wait at the toss and celebrating shirtless on the Lord’s balcony to clashes with…