Uncertainty over who will pay Iran $300 billion (Getty Images) As US secretary of state Marco Rubio heads to the Gulf to defend Washington’s proposed peace deal with Iran, one provision has emerged as a major source of concern among America’s Arab allies — a planned $300 billion reconstruction and development fund for Tehran. While…
NSA Ajit Doval expresses ‘cautious optimism’ over US-Iran peace deal (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said that India welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the US and Iran expressing ‘cautious optimism’ that the agreement could restore regional stability, strengthen energy security and ease global supply chain disruptions.Speaking at…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former England pacer Stuart Broad has said he cannot wait to watch 15-year-old Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action during the upcoming T20I series in the UK, admitting he may even be “starstruck” if he sees the youngster in the series opener in Durham.Sooryavanshi, who recently stunned the cricket world…
Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Government Examinations has activated the hall ticket download link for the 2026 Class 12 supplementary examinations. Students registered for the June–July exams can access their admit cards through the official portal. The supplementary tests, beginning on June 29, are aimed at helping candidates complete or improve their Higher Secondary Examination results….
Filmmaker Indra Kumar’s debut ‘Dil’, starring Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit, celebrates 36 years today. The director recalls casting Aamir early on, calling the film his “first love.” He also warns filmmakers against copying ‘Dhurandhar’s success, urging them to work with honesty instead. From the timeless romance of ‘Dil’ (1990) to the blockbuster success of…
Nissan India is gearing up to introduce the all-new Nissan Tekton SUV in the Indian market. Ahead of its arrival, the company has confirmed that the new SUV will make its global debut in Mumbai on July 9. Now, Nissan has released a fresh teaser image, revealing the complete front-end design. The teaser also carries…
A Chinese J-10 fighter aircraft rolls out of an hangar. (Image credit: Chinese military) The Bangladeshi Air Force (BAF) is expected to acquire 24 J-10CE fighter aircraft from China. If concluded, this would be a major defence deal, not only for Bangladesh, but also for China, as this would be the second such deal for…
Australian magician and mentalist Daniel Hidden has vanished without a trace, triggering a large-scale search operation across rugged bushland in Queensland’s Gold Coast hinterland. The 26-year-old was last seen leaving his Broadbeach home in the early hours of June 14 in a silver Hyundai Santa Fe towing a caravan. His vehicle was later found abandoned…
Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe Erling Haaland has fired Norway into the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, but the striker is not getting carried away. After scoring twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Tuesday, Haaland said the team should enjoy the moment rather than start talking about winning the tournament.The Manchester City…
Picture source: Instagram/Kunal Shah When Meta announced Kunal Shah as the new global head of WhatsApp, it marked a major milestone for one of India’s most recognised startup founders. But unlike many technology leaders, Shah’s journey did not begin with an engineering degree or a management qualification.According to his LinkedIn profile, Shah studied Philosophy at…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a joint public appearance on Monday night, at the Tight End University (TEU) event, reuniting after spending the past weekend apart amid pre-wedding speculation.The pop superstar joined her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end, at the annual event, which Kelce co-founded alongside fellow NFL stars George Kittle and Greg…
Citroen recently launched the updated eC3X in India. This affordable electric crossover goes against one of the country’s best-selling EVs, the Tata Punch EV. Here’s a closer look at how the two electric vehicles stack up on paper in terms of pricing, range, power specs, features and more. Citroen eC3X vs Tata Punch EV: Battery…
Open the cupboard under any kitchen sink and you’ll probably find it: a tangle of plastic bags stuffed into other plastic bags, a folded paper carrier from some shop visit six months ago, maybe a bubble wrap sheet saved from a delivery that arrived last Christmas. Pull open a wardrobe and there’s a decent chance…
Before European settlers arrived on Australia’s coastlines, vast oyster and mussel reefs stretched across the southern half of the country all the way north to the edges of the Great Barrier Reef. These shellfish reefs filtered seawater, fed fish populations, stabilised sediment, and protected shorelines from wave damage. Then, over the course of a century,…
Amid rebellion, TMC send fresh list to EC, asserting Mamata Banerjee remains the party leader (Picture credit: ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress under Mamata Banerjee has reconstituted its national working committee amid a major rebellion within the party at both the assembly and Parliament levels.The move came as a strong assertion of Mamata…
Candidates shortlisted for the Haryana Civil Services Main Examination 2026 can now access their admit cards through the HPSC portal. The mains exam is scheduled between June 27 and June 29 and forms a key stage in the recruitment process for 102 posts. Applicants have been urged to download their hall tickets early and carefully…
‘Just sit and watch Shah Rukh Khan’: Farah Khan recalls grooming Deepika Padukone and banning her from shooting for first 10 days of ‘Om Shanti Om’ Farah Khan recently took a trip down memory lane and shared how meticulously she prepared Deepika Padukone before launching her in the blockbuster film ‘Om Shanti Om’. The filmmaker…
The “fun dad” label can sound light, even a little playful, but psychology suggests it may point to something deeper. Research on father involvement shows that warm, responsive dads are often linked with better social, emotional, cognitive and physical outcomes in children. Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child says responsive back-and-forth interactions help build brain…
NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand high court has raised the permanent alimony of a 55-year-old divorced woman from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 40 lakh, ruling that the lower amount was inadequate to cover her medical needs, beat inflation, and sustain her for the years ahead.What was the issueThe couple married in 1984 and stopped living…
TN CM VIjay mimics MK Stalin NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu assembly witnessed high drama on Tuesday as chief minister Vijay launched a sharp attack on the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) over alleged “party funds”, mimicked a viral hand gesture associated with former chief minister MK Stalin, and triggered a walkout by DMK legislators.The…
