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Optimism rises among Jammu and Kashmir tourism stakeholders as the US considers easing its travel advisory, a move expected to restore international traveller confidence and boost the local economy.

A fresh controversy has erupted around Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he called for intensified killings in Gaza, reportedly advocating the killing of "30 to 40" people every night and making remarks that drew widespread international condemnation. At the same time, a newly unveiled death-penalty facility linked to Israel's controversial execution law has triggered criticism from rights groups.

Champat Rai has claimed that the Nripendra Misra-led construction committee took all key decisions on the Ram Temple project, while Misra dismissed reports of an internal rift as baseless.

Nozomi Okuhara withdraws from the BWF World Championships quarterfinal against Pornpawee Chochuwong after pain from surgery forced her to quit

Earth's population doubles after a certain interval. In 1960, this number was 32, but today the gap has increased drastically. Heinz von Foerster mathematically calculated the date when humans would no longer be able to live on the planet. Can it really happen?

Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shared a video showing a new gallows facility for Palestinians convicted of terror offences, sparking fresh international condemnation.

Veteran South Indian actress Sowcar Janaki has been battling age-related health complications for some time.

The whole incident, caught on camera, has surfaced on social media, showing a crowd confronting, abusing and attacking the CJP team as they attempted to make their way into the village.

Days after the death of actress Hayden Panettiere at the age of 36, skincare giant Neutrogena has issued a public statement expressing condolences to her family and fans. The brand acknowledged that Panettiere felt unsupported during her struggles with postpartum depression and praised her courage in speaking openly about mental health.

Sahan Arachchige and Kamil Mishara have been included in Sri Lanka’s 14-member squad for the second Test against India in Colombo.

Bangladesh is open to joining a Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye defence and economic pact, Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir announced, citing national interests alongside deepening diplomatic ties with China and Pakistan.

The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to introduce Apple's first variable-aperture camera, allowing the main lens to physically control incoming light. The upgrade could improve night video by reducing noise, preserving shadow detail and giving Apple more control over exposure.

Maharashtra is considering tighter curbs on social media speech, with the state government exploring an amendment to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) that could make online defamation a criminal offence. A high-level committee led by the Maharashtra DGP is examining ways to tackle unverified, defamatory and potentially harmful digital posts, reviving debate over free speech and criminal liability online.

A year since Deepika Padukone walked out of Sandeep Vanga Reddy's Spirit, the filmmaker's brother and producer Pranay Vanga has opened up about the controversy and claimed that the actress had asked for a 10 percent profit share.

The 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting is focusing on key issues affecting southern states, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah calling for greater coordination between state governments and the Centre. Water disputes, described as a long-standing challenge in the region, are among the key issues being discussed, with joint meetings proposed to find solutions.

RAM prices have surged as AI data centres consume more memory, with some DDR5 products up around 500% year-on-year. Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu says the squeeze is making business harder, raising fears that higher computing costs could spread across the wider economy.

Pakistan were once known for thier fearsome pace bowling with names like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar which were succeeded by Mohammed Amir, Wahaz Riaz, Umar Gul, and Mohammed Irfan.

Melania Trump has returned to the White House spotlight after weeks away, opening an event with an unusually playful remark about her absence. Her "I heard you missed me" line immediately drew attention.

Taapsee Pannu is making her comeback to Netflix, and this time in the role of a mother who is on a mission to find her missing daughter. Set to release in September, the movie promises an emotionally charged story.