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Addressing worshippers after Eid prayers, CM Mamata Banerjee described the upcoming assembly elections as a battle to protect democratic rights and Bengal’s plural social fabric. She used the occasion to highlight the narrative that the BJP was trying to influence the electoral process.

While one sits in southwest England, the other lies deep in the Indian Ocean, giving the US both regional reach and global strike flexibility.

BTS boys, RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, are back! A day after the release of their album, ARIRANG, they gave a historic performance at the iconic Gwanghwamun Square.

From Because This Is My First Love to My Liberation Notes, Lee Min Ki has established himself as one of the renowned actors in the South Korean showbiz industry. Let's take a look at a few of the roles he has been part of.

From KL Rahul to Rishabh Pant here is a look at five players with most runs without winning an IPL title. The list of players also consists of Chris Gayle, Sanju Samson and AB de Villiers as teams prepare for the latest round of retentions.

On the occasion of EID, Salman Khan stepped out on his house's balcony with his father, Salim Khan, who was recently discharged from the hospital. The Khan family was seen waving at the fans gathered outside their building

Hezbollah has launched multiple rocket barrages on Israeli cities, expanding the regional scope of the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Air-raid sirens sounded across northern and central Israel, with several projectiles reportedly penetrating Israel’s Iron Dome air-defence shield and striking populated areas. The attacks come as Israel continues strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, raising fears of a broader regional escalation involving Iran-backed forces across West Asia.

Israeli media reports claim the United States used bunker-buster bombs in recent strikes on Iran’s heavily fortified Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, a key site in Tehran’s uranium programme. The underground complex is designed to withstand conventional airstrikes, making deep-penetration munitions critical for targeting it.

Amid the escalating US-Israel war with Iran, Saudi Arabia says it has faced 575 Iranian drone strikes since the conflict intensified, highlighting the widening regional impact of the war. Riyadh stated that most of the drones were intercepted by its air-defence systems, but the attacks targeted key infrastructure and security sites, raising concerns about regional stability and energy security.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it tracked and destroyed an Israeli F-16 fighter jet over central Iran, marking a significant assertion amid the escalating US-Israel war with Iran. Iranian media say the aircraft was intercepted by advanced air-defence systems, though independent confirmation from Israel has not yet been reported.

Justin Timberlake has been trending on social media after the release of bodycam footage from the singer's 2024 DUI arrest. The singer can be seen struggling through the sobriety tests.

Iran’s Armed Forces spokesperson Abolfazl Shekarchi has issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel amid the escalating US-Iran war, saying attacks on Iranian territory and civilians will face decisive retaliation. He also warned that public spaces, parks, and tourist locations linked to adversaries may no longer be safe, signalling a possible widening of the conflict beyond traditional battle zones.

Iran has launched strikes targeting critical Gulf energy infrastructure after earlier attacks on its strategic South Pars gas field, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing US-Iran war. The retaliation reportedly hit major oil and gas facilities across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and Bahrain, disrupting operations and raising fears of a wider regional energy conflict.

MS Dhoni, who turns 45 in July, confirmed availability for the upcoming season and will feature for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as they bid for a record sixth title.

Downing Street said the approval to US forces for striking Iran’s missile sites that target ships in the Strait of Hormuz was “collective self-defence”, and would not mean that the UK was drawn into the conflict. Brent crude has soared to $106 per barrel, up from roughly $70 before the war.

From April 1, 2026, several banks in India will revise their ATM rules that include UPI cash withdrawals in free limits and introductions of a QR-based cash withdrawal system to boost digital access. Check which bank has come with what updates.

As the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran escalates, the UAE has faced a massive barrage of drones and missiles. Iran's strategy goes beyond military targets, aiming to destabilise a key global investment hub that recently pledged $1.4 trillion to the US economy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, strongly condemning recent attacks on energy infrastructure amid escalating tensions in West Asia. During the conversation, PM Modi stressed the importance of safeguarding critical supply chains, ensuring secure maritime routes, and maintaining stability in the Strait of Hormuz.

The F-35 uses radar-absorbent skin and internal weapons to appear the size of a golf ball on radar. While highly effective against traditional systems, its massive engine heat remains vulnerable to modern infrared tracking.