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Saif Ali Khan praises Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar; calls it 'revolutionary'

Saif Ali Khan has joined the growing list of celebrities praising Dhurandhar. The actor reflects on the film's impact on Bollywood, describing it as revolutionary.

Tom Hanks turns 70: Forrest Gump, Philadelphia, Toy Story- Must-watch movies of the Academy Award winner on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Tom Hanks turns 70 on July 9. Known for his versatility and acclaimed performances across a wide range of genres, Hanks has earned immense love and respect, cementing his status as one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors.

Bombay High Court protects Preity Zinta’s personality rights, grants interim order

Preity Zinta has now joined the growing list of Bollywood celebrities seeking legal protection against deepfakes. The actress recently moved the Bombay High Court over deepfakes and morphed images of her circulating online.

US-Iran conflict: Iran launches drone attacks on American bases in Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain

In a massive regional escalation, Iran's military has launched retaliatory drone and missile attacks targeting US military bases, Patriot defence systems, and fuel depots across Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.

AICWA seeks probe into Rajesh Sharma's insect-bite incident on Fauji set; writes to Telangana CM

Rajesh Sharma is currently under observation at a hospital in Kolkata after his health worsened hours after the insect bite on the Fauji set.

Mahadev app mastermind Sourabh Chandrakar arrested in Oman: Inside the ₹240-crore-a-day betting empire | WION Decodes

Sourabh Chandrakar's detention in Oman has put the spotlight back on the Mahadev betting app. How did the alleged syndicate grow into a ₹240-crore-a-day operation? From Dubai control rooms to hawala networks and cryptocurrency, here's a step-by-step breakdown of how the empire worked.

Drunk British tourist tries to kiss male steward on Ryanair flight to Spain, arrested

A Briton flying to Spain got drunk and assaulted a flight steward, trying to kiss him on the neck. He managed to leave the airport upon arrival without any hassle. However, he was arrested while trying to board the return flight.

OM: Naseeruddin Shah joins Dhanush's upcoming film, marks Tamil comeback after 26 years

Naseeruddin Shah will be part of Dhanush's upcoming film, OM, marking his comeback to the Tamil cinema after 26 years. Read to know more.

TVK led Tamil Nadu government pushes to make CM Vijay university chancellor

The Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister, P. Viswanathan, has announced a major proposal by the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government to replace Governor RV Arlekar with Chief Minister Vijay as the Chancellor of all state universities.

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow counters drone strikes with jammers

Russia is jamming Starlink to stop Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes. Ukrainian commanders say Moscow has deployed powerful systems like the "Volna Kupol Garant" to black out 20 sq km of coverage, targeting the drones that hit fuel depots and command posts deep behind the front line. Kyiv is now hunting and destroying the jammers. Here’s how electronic warfare is changing the drone war.

Invoking cricket connect, PM Modi hails 'Test match' depth with Australia

"Cricket is the diplomatic language of India-Australia relations," PM Modi said. "Our meetings also feel like cricket matches: Agenda, focused like a One-Day match, decisions as fast as T20, and our partnership, as long and deep as a Test

India's AI problem: From teachers to students to workers, the workplace readiness skill gap that needs fixing

India's AI ambitions face a workforce challenge. Multiple reports, from Kyndryl to UN to Indian government, highlight shortages in AI skills, teacher and student readiness for the workplace, despite rapid AI adoption in the country. Here is why it's concerning

Emmys 2026: Rob Reiner receives posthumous nod for guest role in The Bear

Rob Reinver received a posthumous nomination for his guest role in The Bear. The actor had been part of projects including When Harry Met Sally, All in the Family, This Is Spinal Tap and Stand by Me.

Scientists warn of catastrophic explosion under the ocean after major discovery

The discovery of 73 underwater volcanoes could help scientists prepare for disasters like the one in Tonga. They cause one of the strongest eruptions, yet are hardly understood. Scientists have warned that these craters could erupt again.

Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu govt drops Parandur airport project, eyes alternative site: Here's why

Industries Minister Nirmal Kumar said the government decided after finding that a considerable portion of the identified land was not suitable for developing airport infrastructure.

India-Australia: PM Modi, PM Anthony Albanese hold joint press meet in Melbourne

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hold a joint press conference in Melbourne. The leaders discuss strengthening India-Australia ties across trade, defence, technology, and strategic cooperation.

A B-52 bomber burns more fuel in minutes than many cars use in months
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The B-52 bomber burns up to 3,300 gallons of jet fuel per hour, achieving just 0.22 miles per gallon. Carrying a massive 48,000-gallon tank, it requires a USD 48.6 billion Rolls-Royce engine upgrade to improve its fuel efficiency by 30 per cent.

From analogue dials to digital warfare: The B-52 bomber's incredible transformation
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The B-52 is trading its Cold War analogue dials for a massive digital overhaul. Featuring a modern glass cockpit, fighter-grade AESA radar, and Link 16 integration, the upcoming B-52J variant will dominate the digital battlespace until the 2060s.

Israel-Gaza war: Israel carries out airstrikes across Gaza

Israel carried out a fresh wave of airstrikes across Gaza as the conflict entered another phase of escalation. The strikes targeted multiple locations, while local authorities reported casualties and damage. The latest developments come amid ongoing military operations and growing international calls for de-escalation.