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Sourav Ganguly reacts to Rajkummar Rao's first look of Dada: 'It takes me back'

Marking the special occasion of Sourav Ganguly's birthday, the makers have released the first poster featuring Rajkummar Rao in the role of the former cricketer.

Big win for Zelensky? Trump announces Patriot production license for Ukraine

Donald Trump said the US will grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot air defence systems, as he met Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

Ditch diamonds, It’s rare Madagascar ruby: 256 hours to craft - Aamir Khan’s ring for Gauri is royalty

In recent years, huge diamond rings have been in trend. But Gauri’s ring stands out. It’s a Madagascar ruby ring, rarer than 1 in a million.

Trump at NATO summit: 'Got India-Pakistan deal done'

President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit as the war in Ukraine continues. The meeting comes at a critical moment for Kyiv, with questions around US aid, military support, and future peace talks all in focus.

'We'll hit them hard tonight': Trump vows fresh Iran strikes after declaring ceasefire 'over'

Trump announced fresh strikes after the US carried out attacks on over 80 Iranian targets, following accusations that Iran had attacked merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz.

Vicky Kaushal praises Vir Hirani's performance in Pritam & Pedro; recalls memories from Sanju sets

Following the success of Pritam & Pedro, Vicky Kaushal has praised Vir Hirani and recalled the time when he worked behind the scenes during the filming of Sanju. Read on to know more.

Tamil Nadu bribery row: DMK's Senthil Balaji gets anticipatory bail

DMK MLA Senthil Balaji has moved the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case alleging an attempt to influence a TVK MLA's vote in the Assembly Speaker election through an alleged Rs 35 crore bribe.

IND vs ENG One-Off Test: Pratika Rawal ruled out of Lord's Test; Priya Punia named replacement

India have suffered a major blow ahead of the historic women’s Test at Lord’s, with opener Pratika Rawal ruled out of the fixture.

Trump at NATO Summit 2026: Vows to 'cut off' all trade with Spain

US President Donald Trump said he believes the memorandum of understanding with Iran "is over" after the two sides exchanged strikes across the Middle East, though he added negotiators could continue talks if they wished. The latest escalation, including Iranian strikes on US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait following US action and renewed sanctions, has raised fresh concerns over regional stability and pushed oil prices higher.

Hormuz navigation, collective defence, support for Ukraine: Key takeaways from NATO's Ankara declaration

NATO's Ankara Declaration reaffirmed "unwavering support" for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, pledging €70 billion in military assistance for 2026 and committing to sustain at least the same level in 2027.

Delayed but deadly: Why is Mumbai facing monsoon fury in an El Niño year?

Heavy rains have lashed Mumbai in the past 7 days. Why is this happening when the world is in the grips of El Niño? The weather phenomenon has brought extreme heat to Europe, but Mumbai is witnessing a deluge. The answer lies in climate change.

WATCH | Turkish Angora cats steal the spotlight at NATO summit in Ankara

Turkish Angora cat Lokum and her kitten Ak Kiz became unexpected stars at the NATO summit in Ankara, showcasing Turkey's unique culture of caring for stray cats.

Operation Hard Ball: US cites Moosewala murder, Salman Khan threats in indictment against Bishnoi gang

The US prosecutors allege that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang deliberately publicised claims of a role in the Sidhu Moosewala murder in a media interview and Facebook post to promote the criminal enterprise by creating fear among the masses to strengthen its extortion network.

‘Robots will do the job’: NASA's next alien-hunting telescope won't need astronauts for repairs

NASA's proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory will be designed for robotic repairs instead of astronaut servicing. The telescope aims to search for Earth-like planets while allowing robots to refuel, repair and upgrade it, potentially extending its mission for decades.

FIFA 2026 | 'It's difficult to come back from 2-0 down': Messi reacts after Argentina's thrilling win over Egypt in WC R16

Messi revealed Argentina feared an early exit after going 2-0 down, but a comeback led by Cristian Romero's goal helped them beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals.

Crude oil jumps 5% | Dollar hits 1-week high as gold & stocks fall

Markets are shifting into risk-off mode. Crude oil surged over 5% as tensions and supply fears pushed prices up, triggering fresh demand for the US dollar. The dollar is now trading at a one-week high on safe haven demand, which took the shine off gold and silver. Global equities faced selling pressure as investors moved away from risk.

Microsoft reportedly replaces ChatGPT and Claude models to reduce AI spending

Microsoft is reportedly replacing some ChatGPT and Claude models with its own AI systems and smaller models to reduce computing costs. The move reflects a growing industry trend where efficiency, speed and lower infrastructure costs are becoming as important as AI performance.

Blue Origin's first funding round signals a new chapter in the space race

Blue Origin is reportedly raising $10 billion in its first outside funding round, valuing the company at $130 billion. Jeff Bezos is expected to invest $2 billion as the space company looks to expand after SpaceX's record-breaking IPO.

From driver monitoring to emergency braking: EU introduces new car safety rules

The European Union has made a new set of vehicle safety features mandatory for all newly registered passenger cars and vans from 7 July 2026. The measures include advanced emergency braking, driver monitoring and pedestrian protection to improve road safety.