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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revealed that the United States' military campaign against Iran has so far cost an estimated $37.5 billion. The updated figure, disclosed during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, marks a sharp increase from the administration's previous estimate released in May.

Lalit Modi is credited with founding the Indian Premier League (IPL) and serving as its inaugural chairman, driving the tournament's rise into one of cricket's most prominent global leagues.

Reports suggest US President Donald Trump is backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino to succeed António Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General when his term ends in December 2026. Trump reportedly believes Infantino's global profile and 'ability to bring people together' make him a strong contender for the role.

She extended her support to Sonam Wangchuk and spoke about the ongoing students’ protest at Jantar Mantar, and faced severe online criticism. A day later, Preity Zinta broke her silence and hit back at the trolls.

Rahul Gandhi accused the government of failing to tackle paper leaks, demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology over police action against protesting students.

Setting personal boundaries is the most effective way to achieve a healthy work-life balance. By defining strict limits on your time and availability, you prevent burnout, protect your mental well-being, and reduce the likelihood of work spilling over into your personal life.

Nvidia has unveiled new performance details for its Vera Rubin AI platform, claiming up to 10 times better token-per-watt efficiency than Grace Blackwell. The system combines CPUs and GPUs to power advanced AI workloads as competition with AMD intensifies.

Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram from Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after the Delhi High Court ordered his immediate transfer following a plea filed by his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, as his health deteriorated during his 25-day hunger strike.

R Madhavan found himself in the controversy over his silence on the student protest over the NEET paper leak, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

A new Channel 12 poll suggests that Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party would emerge as the largest bloc in Israel's Knesset if elections were held today. The survey also finds Eisenkot leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as voters' preferred choice for the country's top leadership position.

From Abhishek Sharma to Shubman Gill, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs against Zimbabwe in T20Is. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul

Zendaya, during a Spider-Man: Brand New Day event, indirectly confirmed that she has married Tom Holland. When a fan proposed to the actress, her witty reply took over the internet.

The WTA has announced that players will have to undergo a one-time test for the SRY gene, which determines biological sex. Players face disciplinary action should they refuse testing.

The Indonesian court judge, Gatot Ardian Agustriono, has handed down sentences ranging from three years and four months to seven years in prison after he found all 19 defendants guilty of human trafficking.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised that the Narendra Modi-led government remains committed to addressing the aspirations and concerns of young people. He also expressed confidence in the country’s youth, saying they would not be swayed by the attempts to mislead them.

Archaeologists in El Salvador unearthed 3,000-year-old human remains at an ancient burial site, alongside a turtle-shaped ceramic vessel, offering clues into early Mesoamerican rituals and traditions.

A US judge has approved a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and authors over pirated books used to build its training library. The company must compensate rights holders and delete illegal copies, while the court's earlier ruling that AI training is fair use remains unchanged.

Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah, who had so far avoided one-on-one meetings with foreign envoys and preferred joint meetings with ambassadors, is now set to meet the Indian and Chinese ambassadors individually.

TSMC is reportedly planning to raise chip manufacturing prices by 5-10 per cent from 2027. Since it supplies chips for Apple, Qualcomm, MediaTek, Google and Nvidia, the move could eventually make smartphones, laptops, tablets and other electronic devices more expensive.