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Darwin Test: Shock in store for Australia as Mehidy puts Bangladesh on brink of historic win

Bangladesh stand on the brink of a historic first Test win in Australia as Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud leave the hosts 161/4 at stumps on Day 3 in Darwin.

Is Awarapan 3 in the cards? Emraan Hashmi drops hint

Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Films, the film picks up where it left off with Shivam Pandit.

Sonia Gandhi, Kharge’s 'gestures' during Vande Mataram trigger political row on Independence Day

Congress faces BJP criticism over a viral Independence Day video involving Sonia Gandhi, Kharge and Rahul Gandhi during Vande Mataram rendition

AUS vs BAN: Hazlewood achieves 300-wicket milestone in Tests

Josh Hazlewood made a strong return from injury, claiming 6/89 against Bangladesh in Darwin to become the ninth Australian bowler to reach 300 Test wickets.

Independence Day 2026: 7 patriotic songs to celebrate India's freedom and spirit

Happy 80th Independence Day! To celebrate India's freedom and lift the patriotic spirit, here's a look at seven timeless patriotic songs that can perfectly set the mood for the occasion and make your celebrations even more memorable.

D23 2026: Frozen 3, Tangled, X-Men and Avengers Doomsday among biggest reveals

Along with the Avengers: Doomsday new trailer and cast of X-Men, the latest edition of the D23 event also made revelations about Frozen 3, Tangled live-action and many more.

Trump tariffs: Lula activates Brazil’s reciprocity law while stopping short of immediate countermeasures

Brazil has opened a reciprocity process against US tariffs as President Lula seeks negotiations with Trump. Brazil is assessing retaliation while tensions grow over trade and the 2026 Brazil presidential election.

‘Iran owns and rules this waterway’: Tehran warns US it will never control Strait of Hormuz amid Trump’s threat

Iran’s judiciary chief warned the US that Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting President Trump's threat to declare the key oil transit route US territory and promising to defeat aggressors.

Independence Day 2026: exploring the partition narratives in literature & films with Nandita Das

Nandita Das, who has approached the partition twice, first as an actor in #1947Earth and then as a director in #Manto, opens up about the evolution of partition stories in Indian cinema.

Farah Khan reveals daughters Anya and Diva struggle with insecurities: 'They think they are ugly'

Farah Khan made a shocking revelation about her daughters, Anya and Diva Kunder. In her latest YouTube vlog with Akanksha Choudhary, she revealed that the twins often worry about their appearance and sometimes feel they are ugly.

Claude now has an invisible watermark: What Anthropic's new AI text system means

Anthropic is adding invisible statistical watermarks to Claude-generated text. The hidden pattern can help detect whether Claude was involved, even after minor edits. The move is linked to EU AI transparency rules and is being applied globally.

Yash reacts to intimate scenes with Kiara Advani: 'I haven’t even kissed'

Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is set to arrive later this month, and Yash has finally addressed the allegations of “vulgarity” surrounding the film. Read on to know more.

Independence Day 2026: PM Modi said India has moved beyond the 'fragile five' tag

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a seven-point ‘Saptadhara’ reform framework aimed at accelerating India's journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047. The roadmap focuses on sweeping reforms across manufacturing, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, defence, the green and blue economy, and India's growing global influence.

Japan marks 81 years since World War II surrender

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine as Japan marked the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi also visited the controversial shrine, which honours wartime Japanese leaders, including convicted war criminals. Such visits have previously drawn strong criticism from China and South Korea.

How India broke the 'poor traveller' tag to become cricket rulers since independence

Explore how Indian cricket shed its "poor traveler" tag, evolving from home-soil specialists into a global powerhouse capable of winning in all conditions.

WION Exclusive: How can energy productivity power India’s next phase of industrial growth

Amid the ongoing demand and the development related to the power sector, their leaders are continuously emphasising that the focus must shift towards the use of power more efficiently and productively.

Mithun Chakraborty reacts to being ignored by Kolkata Film Festival, calls himself a 'minor artist'

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty expressed disappointment over not receiving an invitation to the Kolkata Film Festival. Questioning his exclusion, the actor called himself a minor artist.

Vikrant Massey opens up about threats after The Sabarmati Report: 'People called that film propaganda'

Released in 2024, Vikrant Massey's The Sabarmati Report revolves around a young and passionate journalist, who investigates the horrific train-burning incident at Godhra station on February 27, 2002.

Independence Day 2026: India sets eyes on Visit Bharat by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a seven-point ‘Saptadhara’ reform framework aimed at accelerating India's journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047. The roadmap focuses on sweeping reforms across manufacturing, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, defence, the green and blue economy, and India's growing global influence.