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The Indian government is planning stricter rules to enhance user safety and crack down on repeat scam offenders amid rising cyber fraud cases. Proposed measures include blocking device IDs used by fraudsters, tightening SIM-binding rules for messaging platforms, and extending communication bans on repeat offenders.

Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence fuels doubts over Iran’s leadership as CIA and Mossad search for clues. Reports suggest IRGC may hold real power amid escalating US-Israel-Iran war.

Dulquer Salmaan and JD Chakravarth have reportedly joined the shoot of the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD in Hyderabad. Directed by Nag Ashwin, Amitabh Bachchan is said to have completed his part for the current schedule.

The Trump administration has defended its decision for “short-term involvement” in West Asia, emphasizing limited military engagement and strategic objectives. Officials argued that U.S. actions were focused, targeted, and designed to avoid prolonged conflicts, while maintaining regional stability.

U.S. intelligence assessments contradicted key war justifications by President Trump, revealing that Iran had not rebuilt its uranium enrichment capabilities and posed no imminent nuclear threat before the conflict began.

The incident comes as the state is slated for assembly elections on April 9.

On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter.

TWICE member Jeongyeon, who had been struggling with her weight, has shown a drastic transformation. Several videos and pictures have now gone viral.

An avalanche in high alpine terrain in Italy ‘s South Tyrol on Saturday killed two skiers, according to the country’s mountain rescue service. The avalanche happened at an altitude of around 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) on the slopes of the 2,669-meter (8,757-foot) Hohe Ferse (also known as Monte Tallone Grande) near the town of Ratschings, close to the border with Austria.

With the five-match T20I series now level, the final game becomes crucial for both the teams. South Africa will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and seal the series.

With roughly 2,500 troops per Expeditionary Unit, US Marines can deploy shipboard security teams and capture coastal missile batteries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, securing 20 per cent of the global oil trade.

Dhurandhar 2, helmed by Aditya Dhar, features Ranveer Singh in the lead role and was released in cinemas on March 19. The film also stars Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi and R. Madhavan, among others.

Navies counter Iran's sea-skimming anti-ship missiles using a layered defence. Airborne radar detects threats early, while electronic jamming, decoys, and kinetic interceptors like the SM-6 and CIWS destroy the weapons before impact.

The Pentagon is formally adopting Palantir’s Maven Smart System as an official program of record by September 2026, establishing it as a core AI capability for weapons targeting and battlefield intelligence. This initiative integrates AI to analyze data from sensors and drones, shifting oversight to the Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Office.

Paapa Essiedu, who will play Severus Snape in the TV adaptation of Harry Porter recently opened up about receiving death threats following his casting for the role.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) 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.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announces execution of the 66th wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4 featuring deployment of a large-scale reprisal involving multiple missile systems targeting locations across the occupied territories and US military positions in the region.

The conflict in West Asia is intensifying as Hezbollah joins forces with Iran, launching rockets deep into Israel, with some reportedly breaching the Iron Dome and striking central areas. In response, Israel has expanded its bombing campaign in Lebanon, pushing troops into the south and triggering mass displacement nearing one million people. As both sides escalate, fears are growing that the war is entering a much wider and more dangerous phase across the region.

Cuba on Friday rejected any suggestion that its political system or ​the term of its president were subject to negotiation in talks with the United States, following reports that Washington sought ‌to remove Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel from power. "I can categorically confirm that ... the political system of Cuba is not up for negotiation, and of course neither the president nor the position of any official in Cuba is subject to negotiation with the United States," Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio told a press conference.