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Priyanka Chopra recalls walking out of a film after its director wanted to see her underwear

Bollywood | Entertainment During a recent event, Priyanka recalled a shocking incident that took place on a film set when she was all of 19 years old. 

Israel unleashes airstrikes on Lebanon’s Bekaa valley, violate ceasefire

#Gravitas IDF strikes have reportedly killed at least 83 people in Lebanon, ever since the ceasefire came into effect, with multiple strikes this week alone.

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's spy chief pick, grilled for mysterious meeting with Syria's Assad

On Thursday, during the confirmation hearing, President Trump’s intelligence chief nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, faced tough questions from Republicans and Democrats. She was scrutinized for her meeting with former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad IN 2017, raising concerns since Syria has been on the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism list since 1979. As Trump’s chosen Director of National Intelligence, Gabbard will oversee 18 intelligence agencies and manage a $100 billion annual budget for spy operations.

Human ears move while listening, recent study says. It's due to 'neural fossil'

World | SCIENCE & TECH | Researchers identified a neural fossil phenomenon, suggesting it's a remnant of our ancestors' ear-orienting system, crucial for detecting environmental sounds.

Report: The cost of healthy eating in the UK has gone up

The prices of healthier foods are already higher and rising at a faster pace compared to unhealthy foods, a new study has found. Watch this report for more details!

Kim Jong-un slams officials for 'drinking spree' in rare public rebuke

At a meeting of the workers' party of Korea this week, the North Korean leader criticised dozens of officials in a rare public rebuke for misconduct related to a 'drinking spree'. Watch this video to find out more.

Jaipur Lit Fest 2025: MK Raina walks out on Ila Arun mid-session over depiction of Kashmir in plays and films

Lifestyle | Entertainment On Friday, veteran theatre director and actor MK Raina walked out of a session where he was a speaker along with actor Illa Arun. 

Russia-Ukraine war 'needs to end now’

#Gravitas U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, made it clear that the Russia-Ukraine war needs to end ‘now.’

Indian to return to space after 41yrs

Indian astronaut and Air Force test pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the second Indian to travel to space. His space travel is to take place this year, almost 41 years after India's first astronaut Rakesh Sharma flew on a Soviet mission. Here's all you need to know on the US-led Axiom-4 mission

IND vs ENG: Pandya, Dube lead from front as India pocket T20I series with win in Pune

Sports, Cricket: Suryakumar Yadav’s Team India won the T20I series 3-1 against England after an inspiring performance by Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya.

USS Fitzgerald becomes the first US navy ship to deploy AI

The USS Fitzgerald is the first U.S. Navy ship to implement an AI system that manages all onboard subsystems. This technology allows the crew to concentrate on battle preparation instead of maintenance tasks. The goal is to reduce equipment failures and ensure more ships are ready for potential conflicts.

Foreigners can invest in firms with properties in Mecca, Medina

Saudi Arabia is making marketing moves. Riyadh says foreigners can now invest in Saudi-listed companies that own property in Mecca and Medina, Islam's two holiest cities. How will this move impact the oil-rich kingdom?

Afghan women cricketers get help from new refugee fund from Marylebone Cricket Club

Sports, Cricket: Afghanistan's women cricketers will be the first beneficiaries of a new global refugee fund announced on Friday by the London-based Marylebone Cricket Club.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine battles to prevent strategic encirclement

Russian forces are encircling the strategic eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, compromising Ukraine's supply lines and steel production. Watch this report for more details!

Black Hawk pilot, ATC missteps, Obama, or DEI hiring: Who's really to blame for the Washington DC plane crash?

World: Even though it is “too early to tell,” experts, politicians and even US President Trump are pulling no stops to find someone to blame for the Washington DC plane crash.

Russian bombers navigate international waters near Japan

Japan scrambled jets in response to Russian bombers flying over international waters near its airspace. The incident has heightened tensions between the two nations amidst growing security concerns.

IND vs ENG: Saqib Mahmood runs riot with ball as English bowler scalps Indian trio in one over

Sports, Cricket: It was a bowling spectacle for England’s Saqib Mahmood as he displayed a flawless performance with the ball in the fourth T20I against hosts India.

Maha Kumbh 2025: CM Yogi Adityanath tightens security, VIP privileges cancelled

After the stampede on Mauni Amavasya of Prayagraj Mahakumbh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered the end of all VIP protocols. Watch this report for more details!