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Amid Manon Bannerman's temporary hiatus, the members of KATSEYE have broken their silence. Recently, HYBE and Geffen Records announced that she would be taking a break to focus on her mental health and well-being.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP has set a target of creating 75 lakh ‘Lakhpati Didis’ to empower women economically. Shah added that there would be at least one women’s police station in every mandal, along with a help desk in every police station.

The Strait of Hormuz has become the epicentre of rising US-Iran tensions, with Donald Trump accusing Tehran of obstructing global oil shipments. Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei has declared a “new stage” in managing the vital waterway, tightening Iran’s grip. With hundreds of ships stalled and oil markets rattled, the standoff is testing a fragile ceasefire and raising fears of wider escalation.

India has withdrawn its bid to host one of the world’s biggest climate summits, a move that’s raising questions about the country’s plans on the global climate stage. India has officially pulled out of hosting the COP33 United Nations Climate Summit scheduled for 2028.

Ayush Shetty, who had won the BWF World Junior Championships bronze medal in 2023, displayed remarkable composure under pressure as he saved two game points in the opening game, missed one himself before pocketing the game 23-21.

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have discussed possible military options to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. Starmer stressed that strong US-Europe coordination is vital, while also confirming plans to send interceptor missiles to the Gulf. The move highlights growing concern over maritime security and the need to ensure safe passage for vessels amid rising regional tensions.

Iranian state media outlets have categorically denied reports that a high-level delegation has landed in Islamabad for peace talks.

Vijay's Jana Nayagan is the movie that's been making headlines for several months now. After facing delays in its release, the movie has faced a roadblock that no one imagined, a few snippets of the movie have been leaked.

US elite forces prepare for hostile extractions through brutal SERE and CSAR training. By mastering wilderness survival, mock interrogations, high-altitude parachuting, and thermal evasion, these operators ensure downed pilots return home safely.

Investigators revealed that the operatives had installed CCTV cameras at several strategic locations across North India, including Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab. These cameras were placed near key security and defence establishments.

Popularity of Chinese electric vehicles in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has soared. Consumers in Dubai are fast turning away from traditional fuel-powered cars.

A day after Raaka’s first poster featuring Allu Arjun’s intense bald look created a buzz, another discussion began to make headlines as the actor’s salary was revealed. The surprising pay difference has left fans stunned.

Russia has lifted its ban on importing potatoes from Pakistan, allowing shipments from Punjab to enter the Russian Federation, effective April 8. The government raised the issue of the ban with the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) in February, submitting pest status records and laboratory diagnostic reports confirming the absence of the identified pests and pathogens in the potato crop.

So far, Rohit Sharma has played in 230 IPL matches for the franchise, scoring 5994 runs while scoring two centuries. However, his most significant contribution lies with the captaincy as he helped Mumbai win five titles – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

The flight deck operates in what experts describe as “controlled chaos” and even “a million accidents waiting to happen,” highlighting the constant risk and precision required.

Iran’s IRGC denies violating the ceasefire, blaming Israel and the US for reported Gulf attacks as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia report drone and facility strikes.

PM Keir Starmer, who is on a trip to the Middle East, is facing tricky local elections back home that are likely to be dominated by cost-of-living concerns. He had refused to give the US permission to use British bases for offensive strikes and has been targeted by Trump several times since.

Dacoit starring Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh released in cinemas today, and netizens have already given their verdict on social media. The action-thriller is helmed by Shaneil Deo.

Babar Azam is now only the second Pakistani batter to cross 12,000 T20 runs, with Shoaib Malik still leading the charts with 13,571 runs from 557 matches between 2005 and 2025.