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Jana Nayagan features Vijay as an antagonist, and this is his final film before he makes his entry into the world of politics. The actor is set to contest in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Punjab Kings, who finished as runners-up last season, will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Gujarat Titans on Mar 31 in New Chandigarh.

Trump, order consists of a Big Mac, Filet-O-Fish, fries, and a vanilla shake, and seeks a friendship with Putin, even as the Russian president continues to attack Ukraine.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced backlash during his visit to a mosque in Sydney on the occasion of Eid. The visit, meant to engage with the Muslim community and mark the festive occasion, was disrupted by protesters who voiced strong concerns over government policies. Videos from the scene showed Albanese being heckled as tensions briefly escalated, highlighting growing political sensitivities around domestic and foreign policy issues.

The United States is reportedly weighing the possibility of ground troop deployment as the war with Iran intensifies, though no final decision has been made. Washington is considering sending thousands of additional troops to the Middle East to secure key strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s critical Kharg Island oil hub.

The Alpine country stated that a group of experts will regularly review exports to countries involved in conflict to assess their compatibility with neutrality.

US B-2 stealth bombers dropped 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The strike successfully destroyed anti-ship cruise missiles that posed a severe threat to global commercial shipping.

The Shri Ram Yantra was crafted at a monastery in Kanchipuram and transported via Tirupati to Ayodhya in a ceremonial procession. It was consecrated under the guidance of Jagadguru Sri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham with elaborate Vedic rituals.

USS Tulsa and USS Santa Barbara, equipped with specialised mine countermeasures (MCM) mission packages, went missing around the time the Iran war started. They have been located. But their absence leaves a major gap in the Middle East.

Here’s why Spain isn’t as worried about rising energy costs amid Iran war

India's premium petrol price has been increased by up to Rs 2.35 per litre by the oil marketing companies with immediate effect on Friday amid the West Asia war, leading to disruptions in the global energy market. Let's have a look at how much people in metro cities are paying for petrol.

Oscar nominated film The Voice Of Hind Rajab was scheduled to release in India in March. However, the film's release has been blocked by the Indian censor board fearing its release would effect India-Israel ties.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) successfully intercepted a fresh wave of aerial threats amid the escalating US-Iran war, shooting down 4 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched towards its territory. The interceptions highlight the growing intensity of attacks across the Gulf, as Iran expands its missile and drone campaign targeting key regional states.

The Red Sea cannot fully replace the Strait of Hormuz as a global oil route due to severe capacity limits and security risks, serving only as a temporary partial workaround. While Saudi Arabia's Petroline can divert some exports to the Red Sea, its capacity is roughly 3–7 million barrels/day—far less than the 18–21 million barrels/day that routinely flow through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran claims to have hit a US F-35 stealth jet using infrared sensors. While the aircraft is invisible to radar, its massive engine heat cannot be hidden. US officials confirmed the damaged jet made a safe emergency landing.

The A‑10 was originally designed for close air support of ground forces, but in this conflict it is being used over water to hunt fast‑attack boats and mine‑laying vessels.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released a video claiming to show a US F-35 stealth fighter jet being hit during ongoing hostilities in the US-Iran war. The footage, circulated by Iranian state media, is being presented as evidence of a successful strike on one of America’s most advanced aircraft.

The United States is reportedly considering plans to blockade or seize Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub, as tensions escalate in the ongoing US-Iran war. The move is aimed at pressuring Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route for oil.

The ongoing war in West Asia is disrupting global fertilizer shipments, putting 35% of urea exports at risk. This comes at the critical spring planting season, threatening global food security. Farmers and markets worldwide face shortages and price spikes as the conflict impacts vital agricultural supply chains.