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Sonu Nigam's song from the Kannada film Kuladalli Keelyavudo cut after Pahalgam comments

Sonu Nigam's song from the upcoming Kannada movie Kuladalli Keelyavudo has been removed following backlash for his recent comments at his concert.

Vasectomy in exchange for benefits: Indonesian governor's absurd suggestion

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi also wants to send unruly kids to military school. His vasectomy suggestion has been met with criticism. World Trending

IPL 2025: CSK captain MS Dhoni says 'nothing to decide now' over retirement plans

MS Dhoni was speaking after a trademark late cameo with the bat, including a final-over six, helped Chennai beat Kolkata on Wednesday night. Sports Cricket

PSG are deserving Champions League finalists, says coach Luis Enrique

Last year, in Luis Enrique's first season with the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the side was beaten in the UCL semi-finals by Borussia Dortmund. Sports Football

India Unveils Precision Strikes At Terror Bases In Pakistan | India-Pakistan War | Op Sindoor

The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes early Wednesday, calling them a “focused, measured and non-escalatory” response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them.

New Zealand Rugby posts $11.6mn loss, admits financial model 'not sustainable'

Robinson pointed to high fixed costs, including player wages, as the governing body booked losses of NZ $19.5 million in its annual report for 2024. Sports Rugby

13 civilians killed in J&K's Poonch, Pakistan violates ceasefire for 14th consecutive day

Thirteen civilians have been killed in Kashmir's Poonch in intense firing from the Pakistani military from across the LoC. It is the 14th consecutive day since the country has violated the ceasefire. India news

KKR's IPL 2025 Playoffs Qualification scenario: Can Ajinkya Rahane's side book top four berth, here's what the standings say

KKR’s chances of qualifying for the IPL 2025 Playoffs took a major hit on Wednesday (May 7) as they lost to already eliminated CSK by two wickets. India News | Cricket | Sports

Blasts heard in several Pakistani cities including military garrison town Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore

Explosions reported in nine Pakistani cities, including Karachi and Lahore, have spiked tensions with India. The cause remains unknown, but fears of escalation are rising.

US Fed Holds Rates Amid Tariff Turmoil

The US Federal Reserve has announced a pause in rate changes, holding its benchmark lending rate steady. The decision, made unanimously by policymakers, comes amid growing uncertainty over US Trade policy.

Markets Unfazed By Indo-Pak Tensions

Despite heightened geopolitical tensions between india and pakistan, global investors remain largely unfazed, maintaining a calm and calculated view of the situation.

Crude Unfazed By India-Pak Clash

Rising tensions between India and Pakistan following recent cross-border military action are unlikely to significantly impact global crude oil prices, according to industry experts. Despite concerns about regional stability, analysts note that oil supply chains remain intact, and the geopolitical situation has not escalated to a level that would threaten global energy flows.

US Federal Reserve holds key rates amid tariff-driven uncertainties, warns against inflation

Business & Economy: The US Federal Reserve decided to keep key interest rates unchanged at 4.25 per cent – 4.5 per cent, even as US President Trump pushed to cut rates.

Operation Sindoor aftermath: Jammu, Chandigarh, Amritsar, and other airports temporarily closed. Check list here

Discover the impact of Operation Sindoor as airports across northern India temporarily close, affecting travel plans in regions like Jammu, Srinagar, and Chandigarh.

China's Methanol Imports From Iran At Risk

US Threats to slap secondary sanctions on iranian oil purchasers have raised concerns that china's unnoticed methanol shipments might soon come under the scanner.

Rajkummar Rao's Bhool Chuk Maaf skips theatrical release and heads to OTT amid rising Indo-Pak tensions

Bollywood | Entertainment Owing to the rising tensions between India and Pakistan amid the launch of Operation Sindoor, the makers of the film have decided to release the film directly on OTT platform.

Many Questions Still Remain Despite EU's Plan

EU plans for a gradual phase-out of russian energy supplies Gas futures rise as much as 6.7% after a retreat on Monday EU unveils roadmap to cut remaining flows of russian energy EU's plan shows a phased approach; details to come next month EU outlines plan to phase out russian energy by 2027 Natural gas prices in Europe surged on Tuesday after a recovery in crude oil and the region's intentions to reduce reliance on Russian gas completely by 2027.

Kashmir Tourism Dips After Pahalgam Attack

Indo-pak clashes have reignited geopolitical tensions in south asia. But beyond the diplomacy and defense headlines, the ripple effects on global consumers, consumer-facing industries, and cross-border commerce are already emerging.

Indo-Pak Tensions: Impact On Defence Budgets

As geopolitical tensions with India escalate, analysts expect Pakistan to ramp up its defence spending significantly over the next two to four years, marking a familiar pattern seen after past conflicts.