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Lalit Modi sends a cryptic warning to Kavya Maran after SunRisers Leeds’ controversial £190,000 signing of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed. As Sunil Gavaskar slams the move and fans trigger a social media meltdown, Modi claims he knows a "thing or two" about managing optics.

“In 1999, we didn’t even imagine that badminton would become so popular. It is the second most loved sport in India,” said Saina Nehwal, Olympic medal-winning badminton champion and former World #1. She thanked her mother for her unwavering support through her sporting career

“People with AI skills will take away the jobs of people without AI skills,” said Abhishek Singh, CEO, IndiaAI Mission at WION World Pulse summit in New Delhi

Defence Pulse witnessed in-depth conversation on the future of warfare, exploring evolving military strategies, emerging technologies, and the growing role of deterrence in modern conflicts.

At the WION World Pulse summit, Iran's envoy said the war will continue until the end, not a ceasefire; Hormuz will open selectively for some countries and India assured safe passage and evacuation support

“If there is resistance or pushback, it is actually from the North—the people who started the dialogue, who identified the problem, and then chickened out", stressed Ashok Khosla.

The Shroud of Turin is fake, an esteemed scholar said this in the 14th century. The world is still debating its authenticity today, but apparently, it was outrightly dismissed nearly 600 years ago. The Shroud of Turin is a cloth in which Christ's body is said to have been wrapped.

John Bolton, former NSA to Donald Trump and ex-US Ambassador to the UN, warned that one of the greatest global threats is the regime in Tehran and its pursuit of nuclear weapons. He highlighted concerns over Iran’s ambitions and their impact on global security and stability

At WION World Pulse summit, Iran deputy envoy said the US is ‘begging’ nations for help, even as Tehran would continue the war, ruling out ceasefire without guarantees

Executive Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Ratnesh Kumar, underscored the need for a balanced and sustainable approach when questioned on whether climate diplomacy is increasingly shaped by geopolitics rather than planetary urgency.

Speaking at World Pulse summit, Chantal Theron stressed that children already understand environmental challenges, urging parents and schools to support their sustainability ideas and empower them to build a cleaner, greener future.

On WION World Pulse, ACM Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, former Chief of the Indian Air Force, shared his insights on defence and deterrence, highlighting the role of air power, strategic preparedness, and modernisation in strengthening India’s national security.

A day after Ali Larijani’s death, Iran claims 3,200 US military casualties while Israel says intelligence minister Esmail Khatib was killed. Missile strikes intensify across the Middle East.

These orders come after Israel killed Iran's powerful security chief, Ali Larijani, and Gholamreza Soleimani, the head of the Basij paramilitary force.

Vance’s silence is sustainable for now, but it has an expiration date. If "Operation Epic Fury" drags on, if American casualties mount, or if the economic fallout from the Gulf triggers a recession, the anti-war wing of the MAGA movement will demand that Vance speak up.

"We are the third largest producer of electricity through renewable energy,” said Pralhad Joshi, Minister of New and Renewable Energy, at the WION World Pulse summit in New Delhi.

Israel Katz claimed Esmail Khatib was killed in an Israeli strike, though Iran has not confirmed it. Tehran said its system remains strong despite recent killings, while the IRGC claimed strikes on over 100 targets in Israel.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the movie, led by Ranveer Singh, revolves around Indian spy Jaskirat Singh Rangi and Hamza Ali Mazari. While the first part focused more on how he made his contacts in Lyari town, the sequel will revolve around his backstory.

At the 2026 World Pulse Summit, badminton legend Saina Nehwal received the WION Icon award and credits her mother for her historic journey to World No. 1.