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Karnataka: Row over plot allotment | Lokayukta police says no evidence against Karnataka CM

Lokayukta Police on Wednesday said there was no evidence against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his wife and others in the MUDA case. Watch in for more details!

Top Republican Mitch McConnell announces retirement from US Senate

World: At 83 and in increasingly unsteady health, McConnell's announcement on the Senate floor that he will not seek reelection next year was not a big surprise.

Germans gear up to vote in snap elections; 57 million voters eligible to cast ballots

The countdown to the German elections is in its final days, and the race for the chancellorship of Europe's economic powerhouse is heating up, with about 59 million people eligible to cast ballots on Sunday. The biggest question remains: will someone cross the finish line first, or will Germany end up with a front-runner who lacks a clear majority?

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu vows to avenge hostages death

Hamas on Thursday handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza — the first time the group has released deceased captives since October 7, 2023. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Europeans seek troops for Ukraine ceasefire and want US support

In the shadow of imminent defeat, European powers have unveiled their most audacious military initiative since the end of World War II. As Russia tightens its grip on Ukraine, Britain and France are preparing to cross a line that could potentially reshape the continent's security landscape forever. Our next story highlights the Ukrainian peacekeeping plan that the sitting British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, will present to American President Donald Trump. Watch in for more details!

‘I love it’: Trump backs idea of sending some savings from DOGE back to US citizens

World | The president said that the administration is considering a concept where 20 per cent of the savings generated by DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts go back to Americans.

Russia Ukraine: Russian forces intensify attacks on Ukraine's energy system

Russia on Thursday announced that it has agreed to resume dialogue with the United States on all issues related to the conflict in Ukraine, including prisoner exchanges. The Kremlin further stated that Russia completely agrees with the U.S. administration on the matter of Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Mystery of Pharaoh's curse: Tutankhamun’s tomb 'curse' mystery solved

The "curse of the pharaohs" is a myth that claims to bring bad luck, illness, or death to anyone who disturbs an ancient Egyptian pharaoh's tomb or mummy. Watch in for more details!

Champions Trophy: Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami star in India's win over Bangladesh

Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 101 as India defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy opener in Dubai. Earlier, Mohammed Shami’s 5/53 helped India bowl out Bangladesh for 228. Watch in for more details!

Zelensky says had 'productive meeting' with Keith Kellogg after Trump envoy cancels press conference

World: Kellogg's trip to Ukraine has coincided with recent heat between Trump and Zelensky, which has been raising questions about the US's relations with Ukraine.

007 shocking shift: Amazon takes creative control of James Bond franchise from Broccoli family

Entertainment | Hollywood: Barbara Broccoli, who has worked with four different actors in the role of 007, described her tenure as "dedicated to maintaining and building upon the extraordinary legacy" inherited from Cubby, her producer father.

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit might take Axar out for dinner to compensate for his missed hat-trick chance

Cricket, Sports: Courtesy of match-winning performances from Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill, India beat Bangladesh by six wickets in their tournament opener in Dubai.

US declares mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups

The Trump administration has declared Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organisations. Among the groups named on the list are two largest drug trafficking outfits, the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

G20 foreign minister meeting: South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for 'cooperation' amid geopolitical tensions

World: Top diplomats from the world's largest economies gathered in Johannesburg for two-day talks held for the first time in Africa and overshadowed by the absence of Marco Rubio.

China's spy camera to be a gamechanger?

Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a laser-based system with the potential to allow China to examine foreign military satellites with unprecedented precision. How did they manage to achieve this? A number of innovations were used in the process. A trial was conducted where researchers implemented a laser-based imaging system with a wide field of vision. The result? It has been claimed that the device was able to accomplish something extraordinary. Watch in for more details!

NHS staffing crisis: More than half of gen z staff in NHS complain of sickness due to work

#GRAVITAS | A new report by the Nuffield Trust, A UK-based independent health and social care think tank, shows high dissatisfaction rates among staff in the health service’s youngest workers based on analysis of NHS surveys compiling data over 10 years. Watch this video to find out more.

Pope Francis health update: Pontiff 'sitting up, eating' on seventh day in hospital

World: The 88-year-old was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital last Friday with bronchitis, but it later developed into pneumonia in both lungs, sparking widespread alarm.

Bodies of Indian miners trapped in Assam coal mine found after 44 days

India news: The bodies were recovered late on Wednesday evening, while two bodies were retrieved earlier in the day. With this recovery, all nine miners were found.

Maha Kumbh: videos of women taking holy dip sold online, probe launched

In a disturbing turn of events, a surge of explicit videos has emerged online of women bathing at the Maha Kumbh. These videos, which violate the privacy and dignity of an individual, are being sold online. The Uttar Pradesh Police have taken notice and initiated an investigation into the case. Watch in for more details!