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The Gaza war is driving a deeper divide between Israel and Turkey, as Ankara ramps up pressure with legal moves against Israeli leaders. Turkish prosecutors are reportedly pursuing indictments against dozens of officials, while the government backs international action. At the same time, Israel has signaled it will continue its campaign against Iran, widening regional tensions and raising fears of a broader geopolitical confrontation.

Delhi Police busted a major fake life-saving cancer medication racket that specifically targeted high-end brands like Keytruda in 2024. The scammers are believed to have sold Rs 25 crore worth of counterfeit vials.

DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said that the BJP-led Union Government intends to bulldoze through a Constitutional amendment on Delimitation in the Parliament this week.

South Africa has been effectively barred from attending the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Washington, after the United States refused to accredit its delegation. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that South Africa will not participate, saying officials were denied access to the finance track discussions.

The hit duo is back! Mohit Suri and Ahaan Panday are set to reunite for a new romance drama. The director-actor duo impressed one and all last year with their film Saiyaara.

Nominated for Best Actress for her performance in The Seagull, directed by Thomas Ostermeier, Blanchett wore a black Lanvin dress at the event.

The BJP has released its manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, focusing on welfare schemes including free LPG cylinders and a monthly cash transfer of ₹2,000 for women.

A former student opened fire at a high school in southeast Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people before killing himself, an official said. The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly at a vocational high school in Siverek, Sanliurfa province, before hiding inside the building. He later killed himself with the same shotgun, Gov. Hasan Sildak said.

Varun Chakravarthy’s potential return would be a significant boost for KKR as they look to secure their first win of the season against CSK in Chennai.

Italy’s L’Espresso draws ire from Israel over its controversial cover on West Bank settler violence, sparking a diplomatic storm and media debate.

The initiative goes beyond enforcement, focusing equally on awareness, prevention, and community engagement. Authorities noted that sustained coordination, mutual respect, and joint efforts are key to building resilient communities and ensuring long-term success in the fight against drugs.

After weekend peace talks in Islamabad between the US and Iran negotiators which failed to produce any deal, US President Donald Trump said the US Navy "will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the ​Strait of Hormuz."

Adivi Sesh has recently opened up about his latest film Dacoit. Released last week, it also features Mrunal Thakur, and Anurag Kashyap in key roles. According to Sesh, the film at its heart is a story of two former lovers whose past continues to shape their present.

The Royals, chasing 217, however, faced fury of two debutant pacers - Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Both the pacers took took four wickets each as SRH got a dominating 57-run win. Praful and Sakib are only the second Indian pair of Indian bowlers taking four wickets each in one IPL innings.

The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) placed the accused under immediate suspension. Authorities have also ordered a time-bound inquiry, appointing the Joint Director North as the inquiry officer with instructions to submit findings within 15 days.

Why is the USS Abraham Lincoln moving this close to Iran, and what does it signal? The warship, as per reports, is just 200 km off Iran’s coast. Amid rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, is the US carrier carrying out Trump's blockade of the vital waterway? All we know.

Shipping costs for smaller carriers have surged sharply as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz blockade continue to disrupt global maritime trade. According to reports, some insurers have raised war-risk premiums so steeply that certain contracts have increased by up to 580 million won per renewal, adding heavy financial pressure on smaller shipping firms.

Iran ports blockade: Vice President JD Vance accused Iran of “economic terrorism” by essentially closing the Strait of Hormuz. He defended the US blockade of Iranian ports, which started over 12 hours ago with President Donald Trump threatening Iranian ships, as an equal response. One ship did cross the strait after Trump’s order, according to reports.

Arvind Kejriwal argued that there was a serious and genuine concern that the proceedings before the judge might not be impartial. He stated his opposition to the BJP-RSS ideology and described the Delhi liquor policy case as politically motivated.