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'PAN PAN PAN': What Delhi-Goa IndiGo flight pilot said before emergency landing in Mumbai, After Indian woman caught shoplifting, US embassy's warning against theft: ‘It could lead to your…', Amarnath Yatra suspended from Pahalgam, Baltal base camps for a day, Shubman Gill, 'What you've done is bring out the beast that England can be': Moeen Ali refuses to blame India captain, Anupam Kher reveals why he never had his own kids, says stepson Sikandar is ‘enough for me': When Kirron conceived…
Schools closed, internet suspended in Haryana's Nuh ahead of Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra | What we know Jaishankar to visit China this weekend for SCO meeting, his first visit to country since 2020 standoff Trump to make 'major' statement on support for Ukraine but Russia stops short of criticism Saina Nehwal announces separation with Parupalli Kashyap after nearly seven years of marriage Angry SS Rajamouli pushes away fan attempting to click selfie after paying respects to Kota Srinivasa Rao.
US President Donald Trump has announced a 35 percent tariff for Canada from August 1. The tariffs on Canada come as part of Trump's latest tariff letters, which have been released to 20 countries so far. Deepak Yadav, the father of tennis player Radhika Yadav, has been arrested after he allegedly shot the 25-year-old state level player. In view of the Kanwar Yatra, several diversions have been announced by Noida Police to prevent any congestion of traffic on the routes. Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has slammed Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh for 'having his own agenda' for working with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3. In the third round of test matches between India and England, Team India restricted England at for 251 runs at four wickets.
Delhi gridlocked after downpour floods streets, flights hit too, Day after Shiv Sena MLA's violence over 'stale' dal, canteen at MLA Hostel in Mumbai loses food licence, Return of Axiom-4 mission crew with Shubhanshu Shukla on board unlikely before July 14: ESA, Shubman Gill not one of those who get trained for what to say in media, claims Ashwin: 'Don't take it out of context…', Salman Khan attends ex-girlfriend Sangeeta Bijlani's birthday bash in Mumbai, looks serious while entering.
Nationwide strike likely to hit bank, transport services; 25 crore workers to take part PM Modi set for first Namibia visit by Indian PM in nearly three decades Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on nations siding with Brics Bigg Boss 19 tentative contestants list: Ram Kapoor, Munmun Dutta, Mr Faisu, Kanika Mann approached for Salman Khan-hosted show Sourav Ganguly warns Shubman Gill his 'honeymoon period' as captain won't last: 'Pressure will build in next 3 Tests'
US President Donald Trump has said the country is close to making a trade deal with India., The cumulative death toll due to heavy rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 80, with 52 deaths directly attributed to disasters, over 25 crore workers - from sectors ranging from banking, insurance, postal services to coal mining, Actor-politician Smriti Irani will make her TV comeback with the reboot of her iconic show, 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'., India pacer Akash Deep had a Test to remember as he bowled India to an emphatic 336-run win against England at Edgbaston.
Supreme Court clears record 36 names for high court judges Jaishankar wraps up US visit, meets Gabbard and Patel Only Dalai Lama can name his successor, says India Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in Spain car crash Actor Shefali Jariwala remembered by husband in emotional post
Trump hints at trade deal with India with 'much less tariffs' amid deadlock Quad foreign ministers condemn Pahalgam attack, call for perpetrators, ‘financiers' to be brought to justice Why step out early': NHAI's shocking remark on 40-hour Madhya Pradesh jam that killed 3 ‘Comfort' pick 'illusionary all-rounders' under fire as India told to pick proven star before ‘reality hits on the face' Priyanka Chopra grooves to Camila Cabello's Bam Bam on London streets; Nick Jonas cheers for her.
India refuses to sign SCO statement over Pahalgam Shukla scripts history as Axiom-4 docks at ISS 12 feared killed in Uttarakhand accident as rain sparks hill havoc Stop clock to make Test cricket debut Kamal Haasan, Ayushmann Khurrana among 534 invited to join Oscar Academy
Headlines for the day: PM attacks Congress on Emergency's 50th mark
India welcomes Iran-Israel truce, reiterates concern about stability in region ‘All systems looking good': SpaceX ahead of Axiom-4 launch today Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to launch today | All you need to know Virat Kohli would have said, 'I'll get England all out before Tea': Shubman Gill's defensive captaincy under fire Hugh Jackman, Deborra-Lee Furness finalize divorce: All details inside
Headlines for the Day US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that a ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Iran. His announcement came hours after Iran fired missiles at some US airbases in Middle East. As Trump claims a ceasefire has been achieved between Iran and Israel on Monday, Tehran has denied the claim. Iran has stated it did not receive any ceasefire proposal from the US which calls for a truce.
Headlines of the day: Trump keeps world guessing about US military action against Iran first flight carrying Indian students moved from Iran to Armenia lands in Delhi under Operation Sindhu 'Both pilots excellent': Tata Sons chief Chandrasekaran urges patience amid crash speculation Kajol reveals how she teaches daughter Nysa Devgan to deal with social media trolls: 'Don't know how much of it is real' Too much cricket 'took a toll' on Virat Kohli, left him 'fatigued': England great claims India icon was 'drained'
Todays News Highlight: Israel, China, and the United States have all called for civilians to evacuate Tehran as fears mount that the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel could spiral into a full-scale war., Donald Trump had taken to social media platform TruthSocial asking all US citizens in Tehran to evacuate after Israel vowed to launch a massive strike against Iran. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Canada's Kananaskis to attend the G7 Summit. This marks his first visit to Canada in a decade. Discussions with world leaders at the G-7 Summit will be focused on crucial global issues, including energy security, technology and innovation.Since making his Indian Premier League debut, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become a known name in world cricket. Suryavanshi's recent performances have also led to many fans calling for his Indian senior team debut, with comparisons with Sachin only intensifying on social media. However, former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju doesn't think so. Speaking to the Hindustan Times, Raju, who was also the BCCI selector for India's 2007 World T20 squad, feels fans and the board will need to wait for some time before Suryavanshi is seen in India clothing.James Gunn's Superman with David Corenswet in the titular role is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The filmmaker has now addressed the online chatter that has been built up by Zack Snyder fans trying to negatively impact the film's box office performance. Speaking to Rolling Stone, James said that it is okay to have ‘an opposing force every once in a while.
Trump mixes India-Pak conflict with Iran-Israel hostilities: 'They will make a deal' Iran claims 244 people killed in 3 days of Israeli strikes; over 1,200 injured Air India flight's 2nd black box recovered; cockpit voice recorder to aid probe Kuldeep Yadav admits taking over Rohit Sharma's place in team bus, reveals reason behind it: ‘Uspe main baithta hu' Aamir Khan recalls spending 8 days with Indian soldiers after Kargil War: ‘I stayed a night in a bunker'
Why Nicholas Pooran decided to retire from international cricket at 29: ‘My love for West Indies will never fade', Justin Baldoni's $650 million lawsuit tossed out: Judge sides with Blake Lively and other defendants, Axiom-4 mission: Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space journey delayed, Donald Trump calls for California governor's arrest amid LA protests, Gavin Newsom reacts: ‘A day I hoped…', Meghalaya horror: How did a phone call from a dhaba help police track down Sonam Raghuvanshi?
LoP Rahul Gandhi was ‘taken aback' by detailed rebuttal: EC amid rigging charges Siddaramaiah deflects Bengaluru stampede blame, says 'no connection to stadium' Tear gas, rubber bullets fired as protests flare up in Los Angeles after Trump's National Guard deployment | 10 points Alcaraz vs Sinner Highlights, French Open Final 2025: Defending champion Alcaraz wins longest-ever Roland Garros final Thug Life box office collection day 4: Kamal Haasan film earns over ₹36 crore so far, trails behind Indian 2
Tesla shares plummet 14% amid Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud, $153 billion lost. What's next? Vijay Mallya asked if he would return to India on podcast. His ‘fair trial' reply Gautam Gambhir promises Karun Nair a long rope, unlike his initial run: 'Will not judge someone by just one-two Tests' Bengaluru deaths: RCB, others booked, top cop suspended Ashutosh Rana on whether he will join politics: ‘Have no such ambition'
‘First thing I did upon landing…': How Shashi Tharoor, other politicians reacted to RCB's maiden IPL victory How White House reacted to Elon Musk's ‘disgusting abomination' comment on Donald Trump's ‘Big Beautiful' spending bill BJP's ‘believe in Tharoor' advice to Rahul Gandhi after ‘PM Modi surrendered' remark: 'Pakistani propaganda' Interview | Varun Grover: ‘Censorship in itself is a wrong idea for a country like ours' Virat Kohli mentions Test cricket for the first time since retirement: 'IPL win with RCB still five levels below it'
PM to meet delegations after world tour next week, Several northeastern states remain in the grip of severe floods and landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, Harvard University asked a federal judge on Monday to issue a summary judgment ruling to unfreeze $2.5 billion in funding blocked by President Donald Trump's administration, Shreyas Iyer barely slept after his epic knock of 87 not out against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday in Ahmedabad, as he etched his name in record books after sending Punjab Kings to their first-ever IPL final in 11 years, The reports of Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit have been in the news for the last few days. Reportedly, she put forth a clause that would not work more than eight hours a day during the shoot.
Covid-19 cases in India rise to 3,961; Kerala leads with over 1,400, Maharashtra at 506, India eyes retaliation as US rejects WTO notice, Palestine is free': FBI investigates ‘targeted terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado, Shreyas Iyer hurls expletives, gives Shashank Singh a mouthful after batter's run out almost jeopardises final chances, Radhika Apte thinks the film industry is not 'conducive' to new mothers
Shashi Tharoor part of Congress family, but…': Randeep Surjewala tries to defuse tensions over surgical strike claims Donald Trump calls Elon Musk ‘terrific', announces joint Oval Office presser on 'last day' Expect thunderstorms, gusty winds over northwest India in next 4-5 days: IMD Virat Kohli turns RCB 'captain' in Qualifier 1, controls field, commands bowlers to trigger PBKS' breakdown Tom Cruise reflects on his 30-year Mission Impossible journey, fans wonder if it is a farewell message
Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk thanked US President Donald Trump as his time as a special government employee as part of the Department of Government Efficiency, Asaduddin Owaisi of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), a member of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with ties to the Communist Party or enrolled in sensitive fields.The Royals, Netflix's much-talked-about rom-com series, was renewed for a second season weeks after its release.One of the most notable omissions from the India Test squad for England tour was Shreyas Iyer, who was rumoured to be a likely selection after Virat Kohli's sudden retirement.
In Panama, Shashi Tharoor's ‘no doubt' warning to Pakistan, terrorists; clears India's stance Can We Open Up Conversations About Mental Health and Finances? Trump grants pardon to tax fraudster after mother attended $1 million fundraiser Digvesh Rathi's ‘Mankad' attempt irks Virat Kohli in dressing room; Jitesh Sharma dismissal denied after Pant's gesture Sirens review: Julianne Moore leads a possible wellness cult in campy new Netflix show
Alia was seen at Mumbai airport early Friday morning, heading to the French Riviera for her anticipated debut at the Cannes Film Festival, England batter Joe Root, on Thursday, inched closer to India legend Sachin Tendulkar's ultimate feat in Test cricket after he reached another milestone, Donald Trump administration in the US stepped up its clash with Harvard University by stripping the school of its right to admit international students, Pakistani military spokesperson lieutenant general Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry issued a threat to India using language strikingly similar to that of terrorist Hafiz Saeed
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told a parliamentary panel on Monday that India's latest conflict with Pakistan was entirely in the conventional domain and involved no “nuclear signalling” from the other side, The Centre's decision to revoke the security clearance granted to Turkish-founded ground-handling firm Celebi Airport Services was taken following “inputs” received by the government , US President Donald Trump said his Monday phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin "went very well," adding that Moscow and Kyiv "will immediately start negotiations" aimed at reaching a ceasefire and ending the war, Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma got involved in a heated altercation with Lucknow SuperGiants spinner Digvesh Rathi during the IPL match on Monday, Reality TV star Cashel Barnett is behind bars in Utah for an alleged assault on his ex-girlfriend in front of their child. Barnett was booked into the Salt Lake City jail on Monday morning and is being held without bail.
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra visited Pakistan before Pahalgam attack, had also travelled to China, Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, Ashoka University faculty on Prof Ali Khan Mahmudabad's arrest over Op Sindoor remarks, Sudharsan ton trumps Rahul's as GT win, enter playoffs, Delhi High Court restrains unauthorised use of 'Andaz Apna Apna' IP
Donald Trump compared PM Modi with Shehbaz Sharif: Congress, PM Modi underlines response to terror in show of strength, Trump asks Saudi Crown Prince MBS ‘How Do You Sleep at Night?' in bizarre speech, takes dig at Tim Cook, Shubman Gill has good brain: Moeen Ali backs GT skipper to lead Indian Test side, DDG put his hands on Halle Bailey? Grammy-nominated singer makes huge accusations against the streamer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined a paradigm shift in India's relationship with Pakistan on Monday, Trade didn't figure at all in recent discussions between top US and Indian leaders on the India-Pakistan crisis, After two days of high-stakes talks in Switzerland, trade negotiators from China and the United States on Monday announced a massive de-escalation in tariffs, Virat Kohli, the former India captain, has announced his retirement from Test cricket with just a little over a month to go before the England tour, After months of swirling rumours, NFL star Stefon Diggs and rapper Cardi B have confirmed their relationship with a headline-making courtside appearance at Monday night's New York Knicks game.
Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling across LoC after India neutralises its drone, missile attacks, Looking at the possibility of restarting IPL immediately… will consult government': IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, US won't intervene directly in Indo-Pak conflict: JD Vance, India's approach…always measured, responsible': S Jaishankar after speaking to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
India on high alert to thwart Pakistan's bid to access markets, Wife of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam trolled, women's panel steps in, Trump announces 100 per cent tariff on all movies produced outside US, Prabhsimran-led PBKS power batting floors LSG,
Top News of the day are: Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small-arms fire across the Line of Control (LoC) on Thursday morning Donald Trump also stated that the tariffs imposed by the US would cause tremendous difficulties for China. Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that his team was once again a few runs short while batting first against Punjab Kings. Kanye West lost his cool over the custody of his and Kim Kardashian's kids on a bizarre livestream
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the armed forces have full operational freedom to determine the mode, Pakistan's information minister Attatullah Tarar has claimed that the country has “credible evidence” of an Indian military strike in the country, Donald Trump says tariff talks with India going great, expects a trade deal soon, Javed Akhtar says India's respect for Pakistan artistes hasn't been reciprocated: ‘One-way traffic causes tiredness'
Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control during the night of April 28–29, 2025, targeting areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, Iran finally extinguished a fire Monday at a southern port rocked by an explosion as the death toll in the blast rose to at least 65 people killed, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batsman, lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with a record-breaking century against Gujarat Titans.
Indian intelligence agencies have traced the digital footprints of the Pahalgam attackers to safehouses in Muzaffarabad and Karachi, India has summoned Saad Ahmad Warraich, Pakistan's top diplomat in Delhi, and handed over the formal persona non grata note for its military diplomats, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Russia has agreed to a deal to end the war in Ukraine, while lashing out at his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, for prolonging the conflict by resisting ceding Crimea, Several Pakistani celebrities, including Fawad Khan, Hania Aamir, and Mawra Hocane, have joined voices to condemn the Pahalgam terror attack, Former India cricketers Virender Sehwag and Navjot Singh Sidhu had contrasting views on Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Ishan Kishan's bizarre dismissal in the match against Mumbai Indians on Wednesday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
17-year-old debutant roped in as Gaikwad's replacement, becomes CSK's youngest-ever player in IPL, Actor Abhinav Shukla gets death threat from man claiming to be ‘Bishnoi gang' member, Another Signal scandal breaks out: Pete Hegseth shared Yemen plans with family, Chaos at Delhi Airport: 68% of flights delayed as disruption warnings issued 4 months ago go unheeded, J&K weather: Torrential rain wreaks havoc in Ramban, 3 killed
White House has frozen $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard after the university defied its demands over campus protests., Amid the ongoing violence in the state over the Waqf Amendment Act, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday made a strong appeal for peace, NASA's jet propulsion laboratory has reportedly ousted its Indian-origin top DEI officer, which stands for diversity, equity, inclusion, Neela Rajendra, MS Dhoni show on Monday as the CSK skipper had to use all his experience to lead his side to victory against LSG, in Lucknow on Monday.
Trump's tariff pause gives market relief, but China trade war intensifies, Asia shares jump after U.S. stocks soared to historic gains when Trump paused most of his tariffs, Tahawwur Rana not in custody of US Bureau of Prisons, says agency, Gujarat goes top of the Indian Premier League with a big win over Rajasthan, Woman can testify Weinstein used force to rape her despite his acquittal, judge rules
‘Vintage RCB is back': Social media users react after GT hand RCB their first loss of IPL 2025, Salman Khan on not getting shoutouts for his projects from Bollywood: ‘Unko aisa lagta hoga ki zaroorat nahin mujhe, Trump slaps 26% 'discounted reciprocal tariffs' on India, Lok Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill after hours long debate, IAF Jaguar crash: Pilot killed after aircraft airborne from Jamnagar crashes during night mission
Ranveer Allahbadia releases first podcast after India's Got Latent row, talks about challenges in his life, Dream debut for Ashwani as pacers lift Mumbai Indians to victory, Butch Wilmore takes blame for Boeing Starliner's failure that left him stranded on ISS with Sunita Williams, Hotter summer, more heatwaves ahead: IMD, Govt likely to table Waqf Bill in House on April 2
Top news of the day: 3 policemen killed, 3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in J&K's Kathua, Delhi Assembly to discuss renaming of Mustafabad, CAG report on DTC today, Absconding man detained after police find his wife's body inside suitcase in Bengaluru, Russia's Vladimir Putin to visit India soon, IPL 2025: LSG beat SRH by five wickets
Trump orders to revamp US elections, includes citizenship proof requirement for voter registration, Kunal Kamra gets over 500 threat calls amid Eknath Shinde joke row, seeks 1 week to appear before Mumbai Police, India, China discuss ‘early resumption' of cooperation, Sunil Gavaskar Questions Gautam Gambhir Over Champions Trophy 2025 Reward: "Not A Good Role Model?"