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IBM shares fell 25 per cent in their biggest one-day decline in nearly 60 years after weak quarterly results. The company said customers shifted spending towards AI infrastructure and cybersecurity.

From Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha to the Madhubala biopic, here’s a look at the upcoming Bollywood biopics set to release in the coming months on the big screen. Based on iconic personalities, these highly anticipated projects are already generating buzz among cinephiles.

India has launched its campaign for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for 2028-29, even as it continues demanding permanent membership. Why seek a temporary seat if the real goal is a permanent one? Scroll down to understand India's game plan.

Over 2.35 lakh devotees have visited the Amarnath cave shrine so far, with daily pilgrim arrivals remaining between 15,000 and 20,000. Officials credited robust security and arrangements for the record turnout, while devotees said their faith in Baba Barfani remains strong

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is expecting her first child with Indian filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. After the success party of Maa Inti Bangaaram, the actress confirmed her pregnancy and has now spoken about her excitement for the journey ahead.

The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is set to lead a major march from Rawalakot to Muzaffarabad after its deadline for the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir government expired. Thousands are expected to join the protest as security is tightened ahead of the July 27 Assembly elections.

Anne Hathaway revealed she was surprised to learn she was expecting her third child. Appearing on Seth Meyers' show, the actress spoke about her expanding family.

R3 Bio, a startup that was in the news for claiming to be working on boyoids for organ harvesting, minus the brain, has now said that there were never any such plans. The cofounder had talked about ‘organ sacks’ in an interview but tried to stop the release later on, reports suggest.

The US-Iran conflict escalates as President Donald Trump warns that Iran’s power plants and bridges could be targeted if Tehran does not return to negotiations. The warning comes as the United States reimposes a naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to a US military statement, adding further pressure on Iran amid rising regional tensions. The latest developments have intensified concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, global shipping security, and the wider impact of the ongoing confrontation in the Middle East.

Tensions continue to escalate in Balochistan as prominent activist Mir Yar Baloch claims Pakistan has lost control over 85% of the province. The activist says Baloch nationalist groups now control key natural resources, including gas fields, coal mines, and mineral reserves, while calling on the international community to recognize Balochistan's independence. The developments come amid rising violence in the province, where Pakistan's military has reported deadly clashes with Baloch insurgent groups. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for several high-profile attacks in recent months, highlighting the growing security crisis.

Cuba is reeling from its second island-wide power grid collapse in less than a week, marking the fourth nationwide blackout this year. As the nation grapples with its worst economic crisis in decades, severe fuel shortages exacerbated by a U.S. energy blockade have left aging power plants unable to meet electricity demand.

The family of an Indian national who went missing after a ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz has confirmed his death, amid escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of commercial shipping and seafarers navigating one of the world's most critical maritime trade routes. As hostilities continue in the Gulf region, governments and shipping companies remain on high alert over the security of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Following her performance as Ally in Cocktail 2, Kriti Sanon has expressed a strong desire to break away from "safe" roles. Inspired by intense performances in projects like Obsession, she wants to challenge herself by playing a psychologically complex character next.

India is hosting the fifth BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs and Advisers' Meeting in New Delhi. The grouping has evolved over the past three decades, playing a growing role in counter-terrorism, maritime security, regional cooperation and other sectors.

Russia has intensified its offensive in Ukraine by deploying upgraded FAB-3000 glide bombs capable of destroying fortified military positions on a massive scale. Originally developed during the Soviet era, these heavy bombs have been modernized with guidance systems, allowing them to strike targets from long distances while keeping Russian aircraft away from Ukrainian air defenses. As Moscow expands its aerial campaign, the United Nations says June recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine in more than four years. President Vladimir Putin has also warned t

Before winning it in 2022, Argentina had also won FIFA World Cup in 1986 but their first title came at home in 1978. Their maiden title win, however, had a Pakistan connection who had won the Hockey World Cup in the same year, also in Argentina.

The orders, issued on Tuesday by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Services-IV), apply to B. Dayananda; Vikash Kumar Vikash, then Inspector General of Police and Additional Commissioner of Police (West); and Shekhar H. Tekkannavar.

A US federal judge has dismissed a $32.8 billion lawsuit against Apple that accused the company of failing to prevent child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from being stored and shared on iCloud. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of more than 2,600 alleged victims, claimed Apple should have done more to detect and block abusive content on its cloud platform. Plaintiffs also sought a court order requiring Apple to introduce stronger safeguards for iCloud. However, the California federal court ruled that Apple is protected under Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act, which generally shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content. The judge also noted that no current federal law requires Apple to proactively develop or deploy technology to detect and report child sexual abuse material.

Here are today's top India news headlines. Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir busted a terrorist hideout during a joint operation in Poonch district, recovering a large cache of Pika rifle ammunition before destroying the hideout. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the immediate deployment of a central team to assess the state's worsening drought situation caused by a major monsoon rainfall deficit. In Kalaburagi, Karnataka Police foiled the escape attempt of a POCSO convict after he and two other prisoners broke out of jail. One accused sustained a bullet injury during the police operation. Heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods and severe soil erosion in Assam's Chirang district, leaving several families displaced and damaging homes, farmland, and village infrastructure.