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Shyam Benegal, Director Of Highly Acclaimed Films Dies At 90

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal is no more. The veteran filmmaker died in Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 90 years old. The award-winning filmmaker was known for directing acclaimed movies such as Ankur, Nishant and Manthan. Watch in for more details!

US to probe China's chip industry over THIS concern

The probe centers on foundational semiconductors -- which go into everything from cars to medical devices -- and whether China's actions create burdens for US commerce, said the US Trade Representative's (USTR) office.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka out for 'many weeks' after hamstring injury

The England winger went down midway through the first half at Selhurst Park on Saturday and had to be replaced by Leandro Trossard.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Gears Up To Greet World's Largest Spiritual Gathering

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is in full swing in Prayagraj, attracting millions of devotees to the world's largest religious gathering. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu says 'some progress' made on Gaza hostage deal

The only ceasefire so far, in November last year, saw the release of about 100 hostages by Hamas and its allies in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

Mozambique’s Daniel Chapo elected incoming president amid political unrest

Chapo will also be the country's first president not to have been a Frelimo fighter during the independence struggle or an ensuing 16-year civil war that ended in 1992 and is estimated to have claimed a million lives.

Bihar BJP confirms Nitish Kumar as NDA's chief minister candidate for 2025 polls

BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal, addressing the media after the meeting, dismissed any doubts about a change in leadership.

Shyam Benegal(1934-2024): 8 films of the iconic filmmaker that you must watch
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Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who heralded the new wave in Indian cinema, could easily be called an institution in himself,. The maverick filmmaker was also a screenwriter and considred as the father of parallel cinema in India. Benegal gave India, films which were rooted to the Indian ethos, talked of the ever evolving and changing Indian society and dealt with societal issues deftly. His films also have Indian cinema several iconic actors including Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Smita Patil and Shabana Azmi.  If you love Indian movies, you cannot miss out on Benegal's films, some of which remain iconic till date. The filmmaker passed away on Monday at the age of 90, leaving behind an enviable body of work that will be hard to emmulate. Here are the 8 films by Shyam Benegal that you must watch.   

Ukraine's Zelensky says over 3,000 North Koreans killed or wounded in Kursk region

Zelensky wrote on X, "According to preliminary data, the number of North Korean soldiers killed and wounded in the Kursk region has already exceeded 3,000."

Subway Horror In NY: Suspect Arrested In The Killing Of The Woman Is A Guatemalan Migrant

#GRAVITAS | On Sunday morning, a man had allegedly set the clothes of a woman on fire and burnt her to death while she was travelling in a subway train in New York. According to law enforcement officials, the suspect, reported to be a migrant from Guatemala, was apprehended at a different Manhattan subway station. But what made him take this extreme step? Watch this video to find out more.

Sweden accuses China of blocking probe of ship linked to Baltic Sea cables damage

Sections of two telecom cables were cut on November 17 and 18 in Swedish territorial waters. Suspicions have been directed at the Yi Peng 3, which according to ship tracking sites had sailed over the cables around the time they were cut.

Russia's Revenge: Hard Korean Troops To Lead Attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed revenge against the Ukrainian forces after the Kazan attack. But what will that revenge look like? Will North Korean troops lead Moscow's revenge attacks?

GRAVITAS: Trump Wants To Take Control Panama Canal, Greenland, Include Canada As 51st State

#GRAVITAS | President-elect Donald Trump said the US should seek to gain control of Greenland after he threatened to take over the Panama Canal by force. Few days back, Trump had trolled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by suggesting that Canada should become the 51st state of the US. Watch this video to find out more.