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David Miller targets the 2027 ODI World Cup on home soil before retirement and reflects on his favourite IPL moments, including his iconic 101 against RCB.

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the intensified food-safety drive aims to build a system of voluntary compliance, stronger enforcement, digital monitoring and greater consumer awareness so routine crackdowns are no longer needed.

On World Elephant Day 2026, a remarkable sighting is drawing attention: an Asian elephant was spotted at an elevation of 3,266 metres, reportedly the highest elevation ever recorded for the species.

Ahead of Independence Day 2026, let's remember some of the most iconic dialogues that Bollywood gave the audience to celebrate patriotism.

Quick-commerce company Zepto has come under scrutiny after Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration shut a Zepto warehouse in Hoskote on the outskirts of Bengaluru following a surprise inspection. Authorities reportedly observed several food safety violations, including non-compliant labelling, misbranding, unhygienic food handling and improper storage conditions. Zepto said the inspection was routine and that the observations and recommendations shared by the food safety department would be addressed. The company also said it remains committed to maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. The action comes amid a wider food safety crackdown in Karnataka. A three-day special inspection drive in Bengaluru recently uncovered violations at several upscale hotels, including expired food products, mislabelling, unhygienic handling, improper meat storage and inadequate segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items.

Rocking Star Yash is making history yet again. His much-awaited film "Toxic" will now release in IMAX, making it only the second Kannada film ever to get this premium format, after his own "KGF." This makes Yash the only Kannada actor with two IMAX releases to his name.

Singer Rahul Sipligunj, best known for the Oscar-winning "Naatu Naatu" from RRR and his Bigg Boss Telugu 3 win, finds himself in serious legal trouble. An FIR has been filed in Visakhapatnam naming him after a woman alleged she was deceived under the pretext of marriage, later threatened, and blackmailed with personal photos and videos.

Afghanistan to host India for three T20Is in Delhi this September as the away Bangladesh series is shelved. Check the complete schedule and venue details.

In a candid new interview, Brad Pitt has opened up about one of the hardest periods of his life, revealing he once felt he "couldn't see a way out" amid painful family struggles following his split from Angelina Jolie.

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after AIADMK leader RB Udhayakumar took a swipe at Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, making a sarcastic remark about actor Trisha Krishnan and her possible appointment as Deputy Chief Minister. Udhayakumar alleged that the TVK government is appointing people closely associated with Vijay, including individuals with connections to the film industry, to government positions. He cited several appointments before making the remark involving Trisha. Trisha has not directly responded to the political comments but shared a cryptic social media post about the “drama” surrounding the controversy. The remarks have also triggered a reaction from Trisha’s fan clubs, with posters reportedly appearing in Madurai condemning the AIADMK leader. The controversy comes amid heightened political activity surrounding Vijay and the TVK ahead of Tamil Nadu’s evolving political landscape.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a resolution opposing delimitation, urging the Union government to permanently retain the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats based on the population figures of the 1971 Census. The resolution, moved by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, received support from the DMK, despite the party previously skipping Vijay’s all-party meeting on delimitation. Vijay also called for the immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies, arguing that the quota should be calculated on the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats. The Tamil Nadu government has also taken strong positions on several other issues, including NEET, the proposed FCRA amendments, and the state’s anti-drug campaign.

Among the key focus areas of Vijay's coalition government has been the welfare and safety of women and children, rooting out corruption and a tough stance against narcotics.

Trump Media has found a clever new way to cash in — selling Wall Street early access to Trump's own Truth Social posts. The paid service, called "Truth API," lets trading firms see his market-moving statements milliseconds before everyone else, for up to $100,000 a month. Over 10 firms have already signed up. Critics say it raises real insider trading concerns, giving big players an unfair edge over regular investors.

UNESCO has warned that the Taliban’s continued ban on girls’ and women’s education could cause decades of damage to Afghanistan’s social and economic future. An estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls have been excluded from secondary education since 2021, while women have also been barred from attending universities. Afghanistan remains the only country where girls and women are formally prevented from accessing secondary and higher education. UNESCO estimates that the restrictions could push nearly 600,000 women out of the workforce by 2066, potentially resulting in around $9.6 billion in cumulative income losses. The UN agency has also warned of a shortage of more than 11,000 qualified female teachers by 2030. More than 2 million primary-school children are already out of school for reasons beyond the ban on girls’ education.

Directed by Priyadarshan, the edge-of-the-seat thriller stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.Not much details of the movie's plot are yet out.

The routing puts Sharma on some of the most historically significant stages in live music. Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall in particular have hosted generations of the genre's defining performers, and each of the tour's remaining venues.

Wajahat, an Emmy-nominated journalist, now based in the US, in an interview claimed that “three senior military sources told him that Imran Khan is no longer with us".

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the world, and Russian President Vladimir Putin says the race could create a dangerous divide between countries. As Russia pushes to strengthen its domestic AI capabilities, Putin has also warned about the growing risks posed by the technology.