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North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile, Japanese authorities said, in another show of force by Pyongyang. The launch comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula and growing concern over North Korea's missile capabilities. Japan and South Korea are closely monitoring the situation as officials assess the missile's trajectory and other details.

Yemen's Houthi rebels are once again drawing global attention to the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints. The group has threatened to target vessels passing through the strategic waterway, raising fears of disruptions to global trade and energy supplies. The warning comes after Iran's move to shut the Strait of Hormuz during its conflict with the United States, prompting comparisons between the two critical routes.

Protests over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) have intensified across Manipur, prompting the state government to temporarily shut schools, colleges and universities. Educational institutions will remain closed until Sunday as authorities cite concerns over the law-and-order situation. The move comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the NRC exercise, with officials closely monitoring developments across the state.

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh has hit back at growing opposition to Visakhapatnam's upcoming data centres, calling it a "misinformation campaign" built on "false propaganda." Addressing concerns in the Assembly, Lokesh said building these data centres is key to India's digital sovereignty, especially as the country races to build its own AI infrastructure.

Cloud migration modernises banking infrastructure, but without robust data governance, organisations risk moving legacy data quality issues to faster systems. Learn why data lineage, ownership, and quality, not migration speed. It defines true digital transformation success.

The US State Department has approved the sale of four KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft and related equipment to Qatar in a $4.5 billion deal amid rising US-Iran tensions.

The FDA has raised concerns over the sale of loose edible oil. It said consumers should purchase properly packaged and sealed edible oil from licensed sellers. Packaging should carry essential information, including source, manufacturing details, expiry date and FSSAI licence information.

The future of robotics is no longer confined to laboratories. At the World Robot Conference in Beijing, more than 300 exhibitors are showcasing cutting-edge machines designed to work, assist, and even make decisions alongside humans. From advanced humanoid robots to agile robot dogs, many of these machines are now being tested in real-world environments across China.

A major political debate is unfolding in Canada over RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's proposed visit. More than 100 Canadian Hindu and civil liberties organizations have written to Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging his government to allow Bhagwat's entry and reject calls for a ban. The groups argue that any decision should be based on evidence and due process, not political pressure. They also warn that blocking Bhagwat could be perceived by many as discrimination against Canada's Hindu community. The controversy comes as some MPs and advocacy groups demand that Bhagwat be declared inadmissible, citing concerns over the RSS. Bhagwat is expected to visit Canada as part of a wider overseas outreach tour that includes the United States and the United Kingdom.

Some locals suspected that the lock of the shop was picked and some men were inside. They immediately pulled down the shutter leaving the burglars trapped inside.

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been cancelled this year due to financial and administrative challenges, putting the popular T20 tournament on hold for the season.

Donald Trump has once again highlighted his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying it is "very important" for the two leaders to get along. Trump reaffirmed that he shares good ties with Kim and pointed to North Korea's growing nuclear arsenal, claiming Pyongyang possesses 57 nuclear weapons. His remarks also included praise for North Korea while drawing criticism toward South Korea, sparking fresh debate over Washington's approach to the Korean Peninsula and regional security.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged some of the deadliest attacks in weeks. Kyiv came under a fresh wave of ballistic missiles and drones, while a Russian drone strike on a civilian minibus in Kherson killed four people. In Zhytomyr, two police officers were killed and at least 20 people were injured. At the same time, deadly drone attacks were reported inside Russia, showing how the war is now reaching deeper into both countries. Here's everything you need to know about the latest escalation.

Did you notice how late comedian Raju Srivastav was mentioned at the end of each episode of Netflix's new drama Operation Safed Sagar? Turns out Srivastav played an integral part in inspiring his nephew and Operation Safed Sagar writer Kushal Srivastav's life.

An upcoming series titled Jagamae Sangeetham is all set to premiere on an OTT platform. The musical drama will feature Prakash Raj, Meka Srikanth, and Madhubala, among others.

A woman died after an elevator reportedly moved with its door open at a residential complex in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. The incident was caught on camera.

Protests over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) have intensified across Manipur, prompting the state government to temporarily shut schools, colleges and universities. Educational institutions will remain closed until Sunday as authorities cite concerns over the law-and-order situation. The move comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the NRC exercise, with officials closely monitoring developments across the state.

The Trump administration is turning up the pressure on imports of brass instruments, with the US considering new tariffs on products including trumpets, trombones and other brass instruments. Officials are invoking national security concerns as the basis for the trade action. The unusual move could affect musicians, manufacturers, music stores and consumers, potentially making instruments more expensive in the US.

AB de Villiers said Sachin Tendulkar set the benchmark for India overseas, but Virat Kohli took it to another level.