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…
More than four decades after the then–US President Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt at the Washington Hilton hotel, a similar scene of panic unfolded at the same venue on Saturday night.The venue for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the Washington Hilton, is sometimes colloquially referred to by locals as the “Hinckley Hilton,” a reference…
NEW DELHI: Six passengers onboard SWISS Delhi-Zurich flight LX 147 of Sunday morning have been hospitalised after everyone on the aircraft had to be evacuated on the runway at IGIA using emergency slides. The Airbus A330 was on take off roll at about 1.08 am when its engine number one fails and then had a…
Is MS Dhoni playing today? (Image: X) As Chennai Super Kings prepare to host Gujarat Titans at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, the biggest talking point isn’t just the clash, it’s the continued suspense around MS Dhoni’s return.CSK head into this encounter on the back of a dominant performance against the Mumbai Indians. In what…
David Hasselhoff, best known for his iconic roles in ‘Baywatch’ and ‘Knight Rider’, was spotted using a walker during a rare outing with his wife Hayley Roberts in the West Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles. The 73-year-old actor was seen grabbing the walker with both hands as the couple walked across a parking lot on…
Five to eight shots were reportedly fired near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner venue in Washington on Saturday night, triggering panic, a sweeping security response and the evacuation of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other top US officials. The high-profile event, held at the Washington Hilton and attended by senior political…
Preity Zinta playfully punches Priyansh Arya (Screebgrab) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings delivered one of the most unforgettable moments of IPL 2026 with a record-breaking chase against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, but it wasn’t just the cricket that had fans talking. After the thrilling win, a fun interaction between co-owner Preity Zinta and young batter Priyansh…
Mammootty is all set for his most awaited upcoming film ‘Patriot’ which will release on May 1 and promotions are going in full swing for the action flick.Interestingly, during a recent promotional event for the film, Mammootty praised actor-comedian Chinna Thamizha, saying he also shares the same acting passion as the ‘Youth’ actor.Mammootty says he…
NEW DELHI: Delhiites reeled under heatwave conditions for the third consecutive day on Saturday as the mercury touched 42.8 degrees Celsius at the city’s base station, Safdarjung — 5 degrees above normal — making it the hottest April day in four years.The last time the temperature crossed this level in April was on April 30,…
US President Donald Trump was rushed to safety after gunshots were heard during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on Saturday night, triggering panic inside the venue and a massive security response.Trump, who was seated at the main table, appeared startled as the sound of shots rang out. First Lady Melania Trump was seen…
Bappi Lahiri was known for revolutionising disco music in Indian cinema. His songs defined an era in the 1980s and 1990s. Even years later, his work continues to find new audiences. Aparticular memory of Bappi with Michael Jackson stands out among his many stories. Bappi Lahiri’s 2015 interview revisited In a 2015 interview with Bollywood…
US President Donald Trump was rushed to safety after gunshots were heard during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on Saturday night, triggering panic inside the venue and a massive security response.Trump, who was seated at the main table, appeared startled as the sound of shots rang out. First Lady Melania Trump was seen…
The Wikimedia Foundation said on Saturday that it has found a compromise with the Indonesian govt, which had threatened to block Wikipedia over domestic registration rules the foundation feared were overly invasive. Under a 2020 regulation, all electronic system providers (PSEs) must register in Indonesia for what the govt calls legal and user protection purposes…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals’ crushing defeat to Punjab Kings on Saturday in IPL 2026 has brought Karun Nair back into the spotlight, and not for the right reasons. As Punjab completed a record-breaking chase of 265 in Delhi, Nair endured a difficult night that quickly went viral, with fans resurfacing his old emotional post: “Dear…
Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur starrer ‘Dacoit: A Love Story’ continues its theatrical run with decent numbers. On Day 16, the film earned Rs 37 lakhs net in India. This marks a slight increase from Day 15, which saw Rs 25 lakhs.Dacoit Movie ReviewCollections have stayed under the Rs 50 lakhs for several days. Steady…
Donald Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner US President Donald Trump said he was asked by law enforcement to leave the venue “consistent with protocol” after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, while confirming the shooter had been caught.Trump said he would address the media minutes from the White House briefing room…
FILE – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Nov. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File) Mexico said Saturday two US agents who died after an operation to dismantle a suspected Mexican narcotics lab had no permission to be carrying out operations of this…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ continues to keep the cash registers ringing at the box office even after 38 days of release. Though ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is facing tough competition from the Bollywood release ‘Bhooth Bangla’ led by Akshay Kumar, the Hollywood film, Michael Jackson’s biopic, titled ‘Michael,’ has been trying to maintain a pace at the…
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shots were fired at the event on Friday.According to news agency Agence France-Presse, the suspect has been taken into custody by the United States Secret Service.Meanwhile, sources familiar with the situation told Fox News that an individual attempted to get through security…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (HBCUC) on Saturday strongly condemned the brutal murder of Nayan Sadhu and demanded tough punishment for those responsible.On April 22, the charred body of Nayan Sadhu, who served at Sri Sri Sarvajanin Shiv Kali Temple at Khurmanshkul Union of Cox’s Bazar Sadar Upazila, was found hanging from a…
