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"Are you serious?" Ex-chief selector Sandeep Patil reveals the shocking "closed-door" meeting that nudged Sachin Tendulkar toward his 2012 international retirement.

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, noted that non-Hormuz crude now accounts for 70 per cent of imports, with petrol, diesel, and LNG supplies largely secure.

The escalating US-Israel war with Iran is now disrupting global fertiliser trade as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz choke one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. Around one-third of global seaborne fertiliser trade passes through the narrow waterway, and disruptions are already pushing prices higher.

The economic cost of the US-Iran war is going far beyond rising oil and gas prices. Analysts warn that the conflict could fuel inflation, slow economic growth, disrupt global trade and shake financial markets in the United States. Rising fuel costs are already pushing up transportation, farming and manufacturing expenses, while investors worry about prolonged instability in global supply chains.

Legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand will receive the prestigious Honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2026, recognising her extraordinary contributions to cinema and entertainment over a career spanning more than six decades. The award will be presented during the festival’s closing ceremony on May 23 at the 79th edition of the event in Cannes, France

A destructive cyber attack on medical giant Stryker has wiped 200,000 devices and halted global production. The wiper malware breach threatens international supply chains for critical healthcare tools.

A wiper cyber attack permanently erases all system data to cause maximum destruction. The recent Stryker hack shows its danger, as hackers destroyed 200,000 devices globally, halting critical medical supply operations.

Amid the escalating US-Iran war, Iranian officials say the country is prepared for a prolonged conflict that could severely damage the global economy. A senior adviser to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that a long war of attrition with the United States and Israel could “destroy” both the American and world economies.

As the 98th Academy Awards are just a few days away, let's revisit some of the most unforgettable moments in Oscars history. From the iconic Jennifer Lawrence's fall to Will Smith and Chris Rock's feud on stage, countless memories are still the major talking points among the fans.

Minister Hardeep Puri assures ample LPG stock as India diversifies sources of procurement. LPG production is up 28% to counter the disruptions in crude supply caused due to West Asia war.

Amid the escalating US-Iran war, Donald Trump sparked controversy after joking about the destruction of Iranian naval vessels. Speaking to Republican lawmakers, Trump said he had asked U.S. military officials why Iranian ships were sunk instead of captured. According to him, an official replied that it was “more fun to sink them,” prompting laughter in the room. The remarks came as the United States Navy continues operations against Iranian naval assets during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The comments have triggered criticism from analysts and officials, who say the rhetoric risks escalating tensions further.

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) automatically transmits information about a vessel’s identity, position, and movement to other ships and coastal authorities. The system helps enhance navigation safety, and turning it off makes the vessel effectively untraceable at sea.

Actor Kritika Kamra and TV host Gaurav Kapur ditched the big fat wedding for an intimate affair as they tied the knot on March 11. The wedding took place at their home in Mumbai with close friends and family in attendance. Here's an inside look at the dreamy, intimate affair.

After Bumrah's T20 World Cup 2026 heroics, England legends debate his greatness. Can he match Stuart Broad’s iconic 8/15? Alastair Cook asks the tough question.

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote on X, “We will abandon all restraint and make the Persian Gulf run with the blood of invaders. The blood of American soldiers is Trump's personal responsibility.”

During a deposition, Jeffrey Epstein’s accountant Richard Kahn claimed a Donald Trump accuser received money from the Epstein estate survivor fund, according to Suhas Subramanyam.

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a Reddit-style platform where AI agents interact with each other. The Moltbook team will join Meta Superintelligence Labs as the company explores the “agentic internet,” where AI systems communicate and collaborate online to perform tasks for users.

Amid rising tensions across West Asia, the India government has intensified evacuation efforts to bring its citizens home safely. The first batch of Indian nationals stranded in Lebanon has already returned, while more than 500 Indians have been evacuated from Qatar. Authorities issued urgent advisories to Indian nationals in the region as additional flights, including services by Qatar Airways, are scheduled to bring more evacuees back to New Delhi and other destinations.

Amid the escalating US-Israel war with Iran, Tehran has claimed a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Jordan and Saudi Arabia, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Iranian officials say the strikes are part of retaliatory operations against countries hosting or supporting U.S. military assets in the region. Air defence systems in both countries reportedly intercepted several incoming projectiles.