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Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said the US is not looking for a fight, but Iran cannot be allowed to block innocent countries and their goods from an international waterway. He added that Iran has acted aggressively towards countries whose ships are trying to pass through Hormuz.

KL Rahul has been one of the leading run-scorers this season, maintaining an impressive strike rate.

A monster truck plowed into a crowd of spectators during a stunt at an outdoor motor sport event in Colombia on Sunday, killing three people and injuring 40 others, the local authorities said. Video footage verified by the Reuters news agency shows crowds of people in Popayán, the capital of Cauca, a department in southwestern Colombia, watching as the driver performed tricks, then appeared to lose control of the vehicle and hit spectators standing behind a barrier.

Suvendu Adhikari has emerged as the BJP’s primary Chief Ministerial candidate in West Bengal, leveraging his grassroots influence and strategic victories over Mamata Banerjee to challenge TMC’s long-standing dominance.

The BJP secured a historic win in Bengal with 206 seats, outperforming its 77-seat tally in the 2021 Assembly elections. Trinamool Congress, which had won 212 seats, finished a distant second with 80 seats in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026.

Meanwhile, the outgoing Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, refused to resign from her post, saying she did not lose the election. She alleged that the BJP “stole the verdict” with the support of the Election Commission and central forces.

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

The outgoing Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, rejected the election verdict and alleged large-scale electoral fraud, accusing the Election Commission, the BJP leadership and central agencies of collusion.

A surprising debate is brewing after insights shared by Ezekiel Emanuel, a former adviser to the World Health Organization, highlighted research linking high-quality ice cream to a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. While yoghurt has long been seen as the healthier option, emerging studies suggest certain dairy fats may play a protective role. Experts caution that moderation and overall diet still matter most.

The US and Iran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions sharply escalate. The UAE has reported incoming missile and drone attacks, with air defences intercepting several threats amid fears of a wider regional conflict.

After the BJP's victory in West Bengal, security eased outside Mamata Banerjee’s home but tightened at Nabanna. Officials were told to safeguard documents, while paramilitary forces maintained vigil. Incidents of BJP flags replacing Trinamool Congress symbols were also reported.

A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding around OpenAI after failed settlement talks ahead of trial. Greg Brockman has revealed a reported $30 billion stake linked to the company and ties to Sam Altman, raising questions about governance. Elon Musk has alleged potential conflicts of interest, intensifying scrutiny. The case could reshape OpenAI’s structure, leadership, and future direction.

Presented by Jio Studios, Raja Shivaji, a Mumbai Film Company production, is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh. Raja Shivaji, a historical epic based on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

A dramatic one-vote defeat saw DMK minister K.R. Periyakaruppan lose Tiruppattur to TVK’s Seenivasa Sethupathy. Adding to DMK’s setback, MK Stalin lost Kolathur. TVK emerged as the largest party with 108 seats, short of majority, making alliances crucial.

Stars of It Ends With Us, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached for an out of court settlement, which marks the end of their long drawn, bitter public legal battle.

This is Nolan’s first project since the blockbuster Oppenheimer, and he’s set to deliver another cinematic feast with the story of Greek hero Odysseus Headlined by Matt Damon, the movie stars Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Travis Scott and Robert Pattinson.

From KL Rahul to Ruturaj Gaikwad, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 2000 runs in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Chris Gayle, Shaun Marsh and Yashasvi Jaiswal

An Artificial Intelligence bot did everything for this man while he napped, looking through jobs, tailoring his resumes, answering questions and sending out the final applications. Social media is divided over whether this was an ethical use of AI.

The Donald Trump administration is considering government oversight of AI models before public release, marking a shift from its earlier deregulation stance. Rising concerns over cybersecurity, jobs, and new models like Mythos are driving the rethink.