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Discover the incredible journey of Aryaman Vikram Birla. From sharing a dugout with Ben Stokes at the Rajasthan Royals to leading a record-breaking $1.8 billion takeover of RCB, find out why the new Chairman is the most fascinating figure in Indian cricket today.

Iran has launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, striking central and northern regions as the conflict escalates despite claims of diplomatic efforts. The Israeli military reported intercepted barrages and resulting damage, while both sides continue heavy strikes. Pakistan and other nations have offered to host peace talks amid rising tensions.

#Gravitas As U.S. President Donald Trump pushes towards a ceasefire with Iran, Israel and, more so, its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu find themselves potentially in a position they have rarely faced before, alone and stranded.

The Aditya Birla Group and partners have acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a record-breaking $1.78 billion deal. From the new leadership under Aryaman Birla to the reasons behind Diageo's exit, here is everything you need to know about the biggest sale in cricket history.

Is West Asia on the brink of war or a historic peace deal? Donald Trump has revealed ongoing backchannel negotiations with Iran, even as U.S. troops mobilise across the region. A secret 15-point deal, global oil fears, and a ticking 5-day deadline. This is high-stakes diplomacy like never before.

The war is escalating rapidly as US and Israeli forces carry out heavy airstrikes on Tehran, targeting drone infrastructure and military facilities. Footage shows precision strikes hitting key sites across the Iranian capital. In response, Iran has launched missile attacks on Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Nesher, causing visible damage to buildings and infrastructure. The IRGC also claims strikes on multiple regions and even a US air base in the UAE.

Confusion, contradictions, and covert diplomacy and who is really negotiating with the U.S.? Reports link Mojtaba Khamenei to secret talks, Trump denies contact, and Ghalibaf calls it “fake news.” As narratives collide, the identity of Iran’s true negotiator remains a mystery with global consequences.

Hong Kong has expanded its national security law which gives police the power to demand access to your phone and data. Refusal could mean jail time. Critics warn of a major crackdown on civil liberties, while authorities call it essential for stability. What does this mean for freedom in the city?

#Gravitas Israel’s national and largest carrier, El Al, has slashed its seat capacity to just five percent of normal levels. This sharp reduction follows a directive from Israel’s transport authorities to scale down activity at Ben Gurion Airport, located near Tel Aviv, amid the war.

#Gravitas The Hezbollah–Israel conflict has entered its fourth week, and the war is escalating with no signs of slowing down. Amid this escalation, Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, has issued a hardline warning stating that Israel will destroy homes in Southern Lebanon, similar to operations in Gaza.

Iran's military has started charging the fee on an ad hoc basis, establishing an informal toll on the world's most important waterway, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Iran fully halts natural gas exports to Turkey following an Israeli strike on the South Pars field. Ankara loses 14% of its supply as regional energy wars escalate.

Is Saudi Arabia driving Trump’s Iran war strategy? Here's what report claims

Australia and the European Union signed a free trade agreement on Tuesday after eight years of negotiations, removing tariffs on almost all goods and potentially easing EU access to Australian critical minerals. However, some Australian agricultural exports, including beef and ‌sheep meat, will face quotas. Australian farmers criticised the pact for offering what they called "subpar" access to the bloc, while French farmers argued the ‌quotas were too generous.

Delhi Capitals (DC) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

Acknowledging that some viewers were upset with the scene, the actor said there had been a slight misunderstanding. He clarified that well before delivering the lines, he had stopped smoking and put the cigarette aside.

US President Trump postpones strikes on Iranian power plants for 5 days, citing "productive" talks despite official denials from Tehran.