latest news

Pasta in Tihar Jail: Bizarre inside-prison demand of American terror accused Matthew VanDyke

Terror accused US national Matthew VanDyke has approached a Delhi court seeking permission to store an induction cooker and pasta inside Tihar Jail. 

Alia Bhatt onboards Tummbad 2, joins Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Produced by Sohum Shah Films, Tumbbad is a folklore fantasy feature film. Set in a Maharashtra village, the movie revolves around Vinayak Rao (Shah), who finds a mythical treasure guarded by the malevolent entity Hastar.

Americans need to prove they are American citizens to visit a national park in US

A national park spread over three islands, 4,200 kilometres from Hawaii in the United States, needs travellers to prove they are citizens of the United States. The skies here offer great views of the Milky Way, along with beautiful hiking trails.

China turns to AI for next drug breakthroughs

China is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of global drug innovation, and artificial intelligence is emerging as the key lever that could tilt dominance in its favour.

Former Iranian president denies report of Mossad recruitment bid

The office of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has dismissed recent allegations that Israel’s Mossad recruited him as an intelligence asset as "Hollywood-style" fabrications. This denial follows a New York Times report alleging a multi-year Israeli plot to cultivate Ahmadinejad, which reportedly included secret meetings in Hungary and plans to install him as Iran's leader following a potential regime collapse.

US Immigration crackdown: At least seven people shot dead by ICE since January 2025

A fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, has marked the latest in a series of deaths tied to U.S. immigration enforcement operations under the Trump administration. On July 13, 2026, an ICE agent shot and killed a motorist during an attempted arrest, with authorities claiming the man had "weaponized" his vehicle against officers.

China denies military use, claims civilian development; antelope reef build-up gathers pace

China has intensified its land reclamation efforts at Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands, transforming the previously submerged feature into what is projected to be its largest artificial island in the South China Sea. While Beijing maintains that the development is for civilian purposes, satellite imagery reveals extensive infrastructure—including a potential 9,000-foot runway, deep-water harbors, and facilities capable of supporting diesel power plants, coastal defense emplacements, and missile systems.

Japan builds first centralised intelligence agency since WWII, why now? | WION Decodes

Japan is establishing its first centralised national intelligence agency since WWII. Driven by rising regional threats, Tokyo’s new National Intelligence Agency (NIA) will shatter long-standing security silos to counter cyber warfare and foreign espionage.

US nuclear fuel company counters BARC’s safety concerns over thorium fuel for reactors: More details inside

CCTE is the second American company to have secured an export license from the US Department of Energy for supplying nuclear technology to India in nearly 20 years. It has developed the patented thorium-based fuel called ANEEL.

'These monsters are sick': ICE shoots man dead in front of 3-year-old daughter in Maine; officials later admit he wasn't the target

A three-year-old girl watched as ICE officers fatally shot her father during an immigration raid in Maine. Hours later, authorities acknowledged he was not the intended target. Here's what happened.

FIFA 2026 | 100,000 fans and a Royal Salute: Norway welcomes home world cup heroes despite quarter-final heartbreak

Over 100,000 fans and King Harald welcomed Norway’s football team home in Oslo after a historic World Cup quarter-final run. Despite a 2-1 loss to England, the squad celebrated with a massive parade.

COVID-19 scare in India after 2 deaths in Andhra Pradesh: Odisha on alert ahead of Rath Yatra, TN says no need to fear

Odisha has stepped up COVID-19 surveillance after Andhra Pradesh reported fresh infections and COVID-related deaths, while Tamil Nadu said no highly virulent variant is circulating. Odisha has no active cases but has increased testing, monitoring and hospital preparedness as a precaution.

$8 million too much: Justin Baldoni wants judge to deny or reduce Blake Lively’s legal fee request

In June, Blake Lively revealed that she wants $8 million as a legal fee from Justin Baldoni. This was the money that she incurred during her much-publicised legal case with her It Ends with Us co-star.

Oil rally delivers bumper profits, sparks fresh scrutiny of big oil

In the midst of 2026’s volatile energy landscape, major oil and gas corporations are reporting record-breaking profits driven by supply disruptions in the Middle East and fluctuating global oil prices.

Wife of man sucked out of Ryanair plane recalls horrible incident - 'If we die, we die together'

The woman whose husband was sucked out of the plane up to his shoulders last week has revealed what it was like in the moment and how she managed to save him after other passengers helped. The man is unable to speak and doesn't remember much about the incident.

Christopher Nolan issues warning over Hollywood's pivot to AI

Acclaimed director Christopher Nolan has issued a stark warning to Hollywood regarding the industry's pivot to artificial intelligence, arguing that the technology is hitting the medium at "exactly the wrong time".

White House plans voluntary AI energy pledge

The White House is preparing to expand its "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" through a new initiative designed to shield households from rising electricity costs driven by AI data centers. While the original March 2026 pledge focused on major tech firms like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, this upcoming effort will broaden participation to include electric utilities, data center developers, and state governors.

Kim Kardashian's summer Instagram dump includes sweet selfie with Lewis Hamilton

The reports of Kim Kardashian and F1 star Lewis Hamilton first came in the headlines in February this year, when the two were spotted on a date in Europe.

Who is Boris Nadezhdin? Putin critic arrested before Russia's parliamentary vote

Russian police have arrested anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin, one of the few prominent Kremlin critics still active in Russia, ahead of the country's September parliamentary elections. Authorities accused him of displaying extremist symbols over a 2023 video