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Antarra Banerjee's team clarifies actress was mistakenly linked to Aravali Express case; here's what happened

Kasautii Zindagii Kay actress Antarra Banerjee has clarified that she is not associated in the Aravali Express case in which a 31-year-old model-actor was arrested following an alleged altercation with RPF personnel.

No outsiders, no videos, no interviews: Rajasthan govt issues new order for schools as CJP plans audit; Ranka reacts

Rajasthan has restricted unauthorised entry into government schools, barring photography, videography and collection of student data without permission. The move comes as CJP’s ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign plans school audits, drawing criticism from the Congress.

41 Chinese among 258 foreigners arrested in Pakistan over fake investment call centre scam

Following the development, FIA DG Usman Anwar stated that a majority of the suspects allegedly disguised themselves as women on mobile applications and online platforms, and developed contact with Pakistani citizens.

Ponting, Hayden push for changes after 'Darwin disaster' but coach urges patience with ageing squad

Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden demand squad changes after Australia's historic Darwin Test loss to Bangladesh, but coach Andrew McDonald urges patience.

'Heroes' star Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Her father confirmed the tragic news; the cause of death has not been disclosed.

Indonesia earthquake: Rescue operations intensify in Flores

Indonesia’s earthquake-hit Flores region was struck by a magnitude 5.9 quake on Monday. The tremor comes days after a deadly 7.7 earthquake killed at least 53 people and triggered hundreds of aftershocks.

‘You ruined my mood’: Husband allegedly thrashes, chokes wife after she got her period on honeymoon

A Gorakhpur woman accused her husband of thrashing and choking her during their honeymoon in Andaman after she got her period. An FIR was registered following police intervention.

South African party put a dead giraffe's head in a sinkhole. The absurd move backfired badly

A South African party thought it would be funny to fill a giraffe head and place it in a pothole to highlight the problem on the road. Animal rescue workers are now demanding a donation to cover fuel costs for the bizarre prank.

Peru growth slows as El Nino hits key sectors

Peru's economic growth has slowed unexpectedly, with weakness in key sectors such as fishing and agriculture weighing on overall activity. The latest figures highlight how El Niño conditions are increasingly affecting one of South America's major economies, disrupting weather patterns and putting pressure on production. Fishing communities and farmers are among those facing the economic fallout, while weaker output could add to broader concerns over growth and inflation. As El Niño continues to reshape rainfall, temperatures and ocean conditions across the region, Peru's experience offers an early warning of how climate shocks can translate into wider economic consequences.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey arrives in China on 20,000 screens amid Spider-Man Brand New Day's box-office surge

The Odyssey has opened across 20,000 screens in China, giving the film a major theatrical push amid a surge in box office figures for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Read more to know.

Jharkhand protest: Devendra Nath Mahto enters 15 days of hunger strike; Students, state government set for fresh talks

Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto entered the 15th day of his hunger strike on Monday over alleged irregularities, hoping the fresh round of talks with the state government would yield a positive outcome.

Why Hayden Panettiere gave up custody of daughter Kaya: Actress had opened up about addiction and postpartum depression

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. Known for Heroes and Nashville, she has often spoken about addiction, postpartum depression, and why she didn’t have custody of Kaya.

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir calls for 'killing 30-40 people in Gaza every night'; Iran reacts

Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for Israeli forces to kill 30-40 people in Gaza every night and advocated Jewish settlements and Palestinian displacement. Iran condemned the remarks

War is making food unaffordable in Iran

War's impact is being felt far beyond battlefields and military targets in Iran, where months of conflict with the United States have deepened economic pressures on ordinary families. Rising prices, disrupted supply chains and growing uncertainty are forcing households to rethink everyday spending, from food and essentials to other basic purchases. As the economic fallout intensifies, Iranian consumers are facing a difficult new reality at the dinner table, with inflation and financial strain becoming part of daily life. This report looks at how the Iran-US conflict is hitting households, reshaping consumer behaviour and adding to the wider economic cost of war.

Netanyahu’s party puts Mamdani alongside Khamenei, Erdogan and Hezbollah chief in election ad

Israel’s Likud party launched a Tel Aviv billboard framing New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani alongside Iranian, Turkish, and Hezbollah leaders as regional rivals who want Benjamin Netanyahu to lose October’s election.

Why did Russia modify its S-400 systems?
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Ukraine recently destroyed an S-400 launcher deep inside Russian territory, scoring another major win with one of its drones. Reports suggest that Moscow has modified its S-400 systems to add certain advantages that could help it attack Ukraine more effectively.

U.S. Strategic oil reserve nears danger zone

The rapid depletion of the S.S. Strategic petroleum reserve during the Iran war has triggered fresh concerns about the long term health of the underground caverns that store the country's emergency crude supplies.

‘Won’t Accept Him’: Kris Srikkanth rejects Ashwin’s pick Eoin Morgan for CSK coach role

Kris Srikkanth rejects Eoin Morgan and Brendon McCullum for the CSK head coach position, urging the franchise to appoint Michael Hussey instead.

600+ students flee Maharashtra Ashram school amid ‘ghost’ rumours; doctors point to mass anxiety

The scare reportedly began after some students claimed they heard unusual sounds during the night, including sounds resembling anklets, crying and laughter. The situation escalated when several students began displaying unusual symptoms.