Code-named “Operation Ajax,” the joint CIA-MI6 covert operation successfully orchestrated the overthrow of Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister, Mohammad Mossadegh (Representational AI photo) The United States and Iran are once again caught in a dangerous military confrontation. The hostility between the two countries did not begin with the latest strikes and goes back long. For…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday for a two-day visit to New Zealand, describing the trip as “historic” as it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in four decades. He was received at the airport by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.In a post…
Assam’s school education system is dealing with two challenges at the same time. While thousands of schools are functioning with teacher shortages and falling student enrolment, nearly 25,000 educational institutions have approached the state government seeking provincialisation.The figures were placed before the Assam Legislative Assembly, where the government shared details of the state’s school education…
The couple reportedly enforced strict privacy measures to keep their wedding ceremony away from the public eye.Image credit (Instagram) Tom Holland and Zendaya went to extraordinary lengths to keep their wedding completely hidden from the public eye. The couple, who got engaged in late 2024, pulled off one of the most closely guarded celebrity ceremonies…
The clip has gone viral on social media. (Image Courtesy: Instagram/@vansshhiiikaa) A surprise gift. A mother’s silent tears. And a daughter who just wanted to say thank you in the most heartfelt way she knew how. A video is going viral all over the internet right now. Vanshika, who is originally from Himachal Pradesh shared…
Photo by HANDOUT / MARCIAL QUIROGA-CARMONA / AFP This undated handout photo obtained on July 9, 2026, from Marcial Quiroga-Carmona shows an Andean leaf-eared mouse. At first glance, the Andean leaf-eared mouse looks like an ordinary rodent. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, it would be easy to overlook. But this…
Indian Embassy in Kuwait limits passport and visa services to emergency cases. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has temporarily restricted its consular, passport and visa services to emergency cases only until Sunday, July 19, citing administrative reasons.In an official notice, the Embassy said only applicants who can provide documents proving the urgency of their request…
Australian PM Anthony Albanese & Indian PM Narendra Modi ( Photo X ) Australia’s T20 franchise tournament, the Big Bash League (BBL), will kick off its 2026-27 season in India, at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium in December, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday.Albanese announced the decision alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the…
Indian Railways has cleared the introduction of a 10-coach Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset. India’s first hydrogen train has been notified by Indian Railways. The new hydrogen-powered train is expected to be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on July 17. He will also unveil a series of other infrastructure projects across Haryana, state minister Krishan…
After waiting for a long time, ‘Jana Nayagan’ has got its censor certificate, removing the last hurdle before its theatrical release. Directed by H. Vinoth, the Vijay-starrer was awarded an ‘A’ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The approval, however, came only after they agreed to make several modifications to dialogues and…
When people think of India’s forests, places like Jim Corbett, Sundarbans or Kaziranga usually come to mind. In fact, there are many more forests in India which are not known to many and have just as much variety and wildlife as the popular ones. Here’s a look at some of India’s most forgotten forests: Bhitarkanika…
Are you cut out for business success? Can your date of birth determine that? In Numerology your Moolank (Root Number) is believed to influence your Personality, Strengths and Career Path. Root numbers are often associated with people who have the abilities to create successful businesses and long term prosperity. One of the root numbers is…
Sonam Wangchuk says hunger ‘stabilised’ on day 13 of indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar (Image/X) NEW DELHI: Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk on Friday said his hunger had ‘stabilised’ after 13 days of fasting and asserted that his constitutional right to hold a peaceful protest should not be violated by any attempt to remove…
Wade S. Christofferson admitted to coercing and enticing minors in federal court. A former Mormon church leader from the Chicago area has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to a child sex crime involving two young girls, years after he was removed from the church over earlier allegations of child sexual abuse and later…
BJP MLA questions own government sitting on resolution seeking Bharat Ratna to Savarkar NEW DELHI: In an unusual development, BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar on Friday questioned the BJP-led Maharashtra government in the state assembly over the delay in taking up a resolution seeking the posthumous conferment of the Bharat Ratna on Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar…
Rajesh Sharma remains hospitalised after an alleged insect bite on Prabhas’ film set; his family’s statement was deleted within 24 hours. AICWA demands a probe, medical cost coverage, and action against negligence. NDTV reports his breathlessness and blood sugar have stabilised, though he’s not yet declared out of danger. Within 24 hours of being posted,…
These online rules could protect your child from digital dangers, according to a cybersecurity experts The internet has now become a part of a child’s life. Homework, entertainment, games or staying connected with friends, internet plays a big role in it. But alongside these benefits come risks that many parents don’t always see- cyberbullying, online…
BMW Group India has reported its best-ever first-half sales performance, delivering 9,075 cars between January and June 2026. The luxury carmaker recorded a 17 percent year-on-year growth during the period, while second-quarter sales also rose 17 percent to 4,507 units.A major contributor to the strong performance was the company’s electric vehicle EV portfolio. BMW Group…
Actor Rajpal Yadav gets 3 months jail as Delhi HC upholds conviction in cheque bounce cases NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday upheld the conviction of Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in multiple cheque bounce cases, dismissing the petitions filed by him and others challenging the trial court’s judgment. The court has sentenced the…
A bench comprising CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana will hear three petitions on Monday NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on July 13 seeking an independent and time-bound probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.According to the Supreme Court’s…
