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India will be heavily relying on their batting order with Sanju Samson in great form after scoring back-to-back fifties. He will be given a good helping hand by Abhishek Sharma as he looks to find form in the summit clash.

Playing in Birmingham, Sen defeated Canada’s Lai 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 to book his place in the final. Sen now takes on Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chun-yi for the championship as he tries to improve from his 2022 silver medal performance.

Indian polo star Simran Shergill reflects on his six-goal handicap milestone, life with horses, Argentina lessons and why Indian polo needs grassroots revival

In an explosive statement, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is “no longer the bully of the Middle East” after Tehran reportedly apologized to neighbouring Gulf states amid the ongoing US‑Israel conflict in West Asia. Trump said Iran had been “beat to hell” by relentless strikes and suggested its recent diplomatic moves were effectively a form of surrender, a position that Iran’s leadership has denied.

The OTA is a premier military institute that sculpts civilian youth (men and women) into officers of the Indian Army for the Short Service Commission. As part of India’s military diplomacy efforts, the OTA also trains personnel from India’s friendly foreign nations.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses Aegis-equipped escorts, electronic jammers, 64mm Kevlar armour, and 30-knot speeds to defend against missiles, making the 100,000-ton carrier nearly impossible to sink.

The death toll in Iran has surged amid the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, with official and humanitarian sources reporting over 1,300 people killed in recent strikes across the country since the beginning of the military escalation. Iranian Red Crescent and state media say residential areas, infrastructure, and civilian sites have been hit, resulting in widespread casualties and destruction.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said he often sends weekend emails to employees and follows up if unanswered. He described Uber as demanding but offering strong growth opportunities for those willing to work hard.

With a shot at glory on hands, India and New Zealand will be eager to win the final and add another trophy to their cabinet. India could also become the first team to defend the T20 World Cup, while New Zealand can win their first mens senior cricket World Cup.

In addition to its offensive air power, the carrier is equipped with multiple defensive weapons designed for point and area defence against missiles, aircraft and surface threats.

Varun, currently ranked number 1 in T20Is, was exceptional during the group stage of the tournament - picking up 9 wickets in four innings. Come Super 8, he has managed just 4 wickets in 3 matches, and in last match vs England in semis, he finished with 1/64 in 4 overs.

Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise as reports emerge about a possible deployment of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush to West Asia. Iranian sources claimed that Washington is preparing to send another carrier strike group to the region, but the United States has pushed back against these claims. According to recent defense reports, the USS George H.W. Bush has completed its pre-deployment training and could soon be sent toward the Eastern Mediterranean. If deployed, it would become the third U.S. aircraft carrier operating near Iran, alongside the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea and USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea

Iran’s IRGC claims drone and missile strikes on the Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, alleging heavy US casualties, while the UAE says most projectiles were intercepted.

After the LPG price hike that came into effect on Saturday, government sources said it was necessitated because of a spike in global energy prices. Despite the increase, the price is less than the Rs 1,050 per 14.2-kg cylinder rate required to break even at cost.

In the first week of the escalating US-Israel war against Iran, over 3,000 targets in western Iran have reportedly been struck by combined air and missile campaigns. U.S. and Israeli forces have focused on military infrastructure, supply lines, and strategic sites, marking one of the most intense periods of attacks since the conflict began. Officials warn that the concentrated strikes could further destabilize the region, disrupt civilian life, and increase tensions across West Asia. Analysts are closely monitoring how Tehran responds and whether escalation could spread beyond its borders.

In a major political upset in Nepal, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah secured a massive mandate in the Jhapa constituency, defeating veteran leader K. P. Sharma Oli. Shah, representing Rastriya Swatantra Party, won 68,348 votes, far ahead of the 18,734 votes secured by Oli’s Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist). The landslide result marks a significant shift in Nepal’s political landscape, highlighting the growing popularity of new-age leaders and independent voices challenging established political forces.

Actor Sumit Gahlawat played the role of Salim in Kamakhya Narayan Singh's The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond. In an interview with WION, the actor talked about the controversy, his career and more. Scroll down to read the full story.

The Kiwi skipper is aware that they aren’t the favourites to win the tournament but they are looking to break some hearts just like Pat Cummins’ Australia did in 2023.

Iranian politician Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly stated that Iran “will never surrender to the United States or Israel” amid escalating military tensions in the region. His remarks come as Iranian forces continue attacks on strategic targets across West Asia, including missile and drone strikes on Israeli and allied installations. (aljazeera.com ) Pezeshkian’s comments highlight Tehran’s defiance in the face of US and Israeli military operations, asserting Iran’s right to defend its sovereignty and respond to foreign strikes. Analysts warn that such rhetoric could signal further escalation, complicating efforts to de-escalate the conflict and raising concerns over regional security.