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Shashi Tharoor slams Pakistan’s disgraceful boycott of the India match at the 2026 T20 World Cup. ICC warns PCB of crisis repercussions over the Mustafizur case.

US President Donald Trump reportedly plans to close the Kennedy Center amid falling ticket sales and mounting cancellations from artists, critics say the move could impact America’s cultural scene and performing arts community, experts highlight concerns over the future of iconic performances, funding, and artist livelihoods

Veteran actor Arun Govil opened up about how the upcoming film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, and the Prabhas-starrer Adipurush are being compared. Read to know more.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has unveiled its annual budget, aiming for steady growth in an uncertain global economy rocked by recent tariff wars. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for the 2026-2027 financial year in Parliament on Sunday, prioritising infrastructure and domestic manufacturing, with a total expenditure estimated at $583bn.

An investment firm tied to the United Arab Emirates acquired nearly half of the Trump family’s cryptocurrency company, a $500 million stake, four days before President Donald Trump’s second inauguration.

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026. This list also includes Daryl Mitchell, Ibrahim Zadran and Shubman Gill

Dalai Lama also known as Tenzin Gyatso has been honoured with his first Grammy Award for the spoken-word album Meditations. China has criticized the decision saying he is an "anti-Chinese separatist."

Iran’s collapse could unleash a deadly nuclear chaos, threatening millions across borders, unless swift global action secures radioactive materials before disaster strikes.

Critics have accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of pursuing a political vendetta against the former prime minister.

The disclosure has sparked outrage partly because Epstein had already been convicted and imprisoned for a sex crime involving a minor by that date.

Syrian Kurdish security forces on Sunday announced a curfew early next week in two cities in the country´s northeast, ahead of the implementation of a recent deal struck with the Islamist-led government in Damascus.

Venezuelan activist Tarazona has been released from a notorious prison along with eight other detainees, human rights groups say this marks a significant moment in the country’s ongoing political struggles, experts highlight the release amid domestic and international pressure, stay tuned for live updates, reactions from political analysts, and insights into the implications for Venezuela’s human rights situation and government accountability.

Peter Mandelson, the UK’s former ambassador to the United States, has stepped down from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party after fresh reports revealed additional details about his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to UK media.

Over the years, Lewis Hamilton has long been connected to the Kardashian-Jenner circle and has been friends with Kim Kardashian’s half-sister, supermodel Kendall Jenner.

Sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from ocean depths of 6,000 metres (about 20,000 feet) on a Japanese test mission, the government said Monday, as it seeks to curb dependence on China for the valuable minerals.

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess, Marius Borg Hoiby, to stand trial on rape, drugs and abuse charges

The album marks a historic moment as Tibetan spiritual leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, received his first Grammy Award at the age of 90.

Rajeev Shukla said the BCCI agrees with the ICC’s statement and will not go public about its stance until it speaks with cricket’s governing body.

Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to “one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of soliciting prostitution from someone under the age of 18” and was sentenced to 18 months in jail but was released in 2009. Then several victims came forward and filed lawsuits against him.