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The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit has concluded in New Delhi, resulting in a landmark roadmap to elevate the bilateral partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi have set an ambitious target of mobilising ¥10 trillion (approx. USD 68 billion) in Japanese investment into India over the next decade. Beyond traditional infrastructure, the new focus is on frontier technology, resilient supply chains, and economic security.

As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets Narendra Modi in Delhi for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, the bilateral relationship — usually discussed in terms of trade, technology and defence — rests on a much older foundation- a shared Buddhist heritage tracing back to Varanasi.

Rajinikanth will be back as Tiger on the big screen this Dussehra. The makers have locked the date to coincide with the big festival, which will surely boost the film’s box office performance.

The Vatican has declared the SSPX in formal schism and excommunicated its newly consecrated bishops after unauthorised ordinations in Switzerland.

A new study has ignited debate over the growing influence of artificial intelligence in public discourse. Researchers found that an AI system was able to impersonate 112 UK public figures, with more than half of participants rating the AI-generated personas as more authentic than the real individuals.

The retrofitted Boeing gifted to US by Qatar has come in to replace the ageing Boeing jets that have served as Air Force One for the last 36 years.

A shocking child welfare case has emerged from rural Ohio, where authorities rescued 16 children from a home described as being in extremely poor condition. Investigators allege the children spent years largely confined to a single room, surrounded by unsanitary conditions. Officials said some of the children faced severe developmental challenges, with reports indicating that basic education and social interaction were limited.

Germany proposed tightening workplace sick leave rules, potentially requiring medical proof from day one. Unveiled by Friedrich Merz, this economic reform package aims to boost productivity and counter sluggish growth.

Dibyendu Bhattacharya needs no introduction. He has proved himself with his work, and today, he has worked in roles across every medium possible, whether it's OTT or cinema. The actor will next be seen in Alia Bhatt’s Alpha. Read his exclusive interview here.

India will travel to Sri Lanka for a two-Test World Test Championship series in August, with Sri Lanka Cricket confirming Galle and Colombo as the venues.

The longstanding U.S.-Saudi security architecture is facing its most significant crisis in decades. Following sharp disagreements over the ongoing conflict with Iran, the United States is reportedly considering a reduction in its military footprint within the Kingdom, potentially redeploying assets to more cooperative regional partners like Israel and Jordan.

U.S. head coach Mauricio Pochettino has transformed the Americans into a force in world football, but his appointment itself was only because of two billionaires' support for U.S. Soccer.

The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit has concluded in New Delhi, resulting in a landmark roadmap to elevate the bilateral partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi have set an ambitious target of mobilising ¥10 trillion (approx. USD 68 billion) in Japanese investment into India over the next decade. Beyond traditional infrastructure, the new focus is on frontier technology, resilient supply chains, and economic security.

Jurgen Klopp has emerged as the frontrunner to replace the under-pressure Julian Nagelsmann as the head coach of Germany following their shock exit at the hands of Paraguay on penalties.

Belgium captain Youri Tielemans scored a controversial winner from the penalty spot against Senegal in the 125th minute- the latest goal in FIFA World Cup history.

Co-hosts U.S. beat Bosnia 2-0 to win their first FIFA World Cup knockout match in 24 years. The American victory ensures all three co-hosts will be in the last-16.

The Trump administration faces policy rifts over West Asia strategy, as JD Vance pursues a conciliatory Iran MoU, while Marco Rubio takes a harder line regarding Israel and shipping lanes.

Rajamouli, who has been busy for years on his next spectacle Varanasi, gave the world RRR, which made it to the Oscars stage. Even before that, it was Baahubali that paved the way for Indian cinema worldwide.

The political temperature in West Bengal continues to rise as internal tensions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) show little sign of easing. Amid a growing leadership dispute, rival claims have reportedly reached the Election Commission of India, while the Mamata Banerjee-led party has raised objections over meetings involving rebel leaders. Adding to the controversy, TMC MP Mahua Moitra has become the latest party leader to face an alleged egg attack.