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Iran halts indirect talks with US over Israeli attacks in Lebanon: State media

The developments have raised fears of a broader regional conflict at a time when diplomatic efforts to stabilise West Asia remain fragile.

West Bengal Cabinet Expansion: 35 New Ministers Inducted By Suvendu Adhikari

After the induction of the 35 legislators into the council of ministers, the Bengal cabinet strength is now 41, three short of the maximum count of ministers that a government can have in the 294-member assembly.

After ties with Epstein, it is revealed Bill Gates was accused of over 20 affairs in divorce filings: Report

Bill Gates reportedly admitted to having affairs with two Russian women mentioned in the Epstein Files at a Gates Foundation town hall. His divorce proceedings accused him of having over 20 affairs. Meanwhile, his team is working to clean up his image.

Google wants to do in Florida what Singapore already did with mosquitoes
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Google-backed Verily plans to deploy Singapore’s successful Wolbachia mosquito strategy in Florida, aiming to suppress disease-carrying mosquitoes and potentially reshape how America fights dengue, Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.

IND-W vs ENG-W, 3rd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

As the crucial clash between India Women and England Women approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Industrial production rises 4.9% in April as India launches revamped IIP framework

India's industrial output grew 4.9 per cent in April 2026 under MoSPI's revamped IIP series with a new 2022-23 base year. Growth was driven by a 6.2 per cent rise in manufacturing and 4.9 per cent in electricity, while mining and quarrying contracted 5.1 per cent.

Earth's 'river of liquid iron' shields us from space radiation. But something changed 16 years ago

Scientists studied 30 years of data linked to Earth's inner processes and found that the liquid outer core changed direction in 2010. Ten years later, the movement started slowing down and could again go westward. This layer is what created Earth's magnetic field.

Bengal signature row: Trinamool Congress expels 2 MLAs, Abhishek Banerjee served second notice by CID

The action came after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in a statement said that two Trinamool Congress MLAs had complained over the forgery of their signatures.

Could mosquitoes disappear from parts of America within a decade?
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Google-backed Verily plans to release millions of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida to curb disease spread, raising questions about whether targeted mosquito populations could dramatically decline over the next decade.

What happened at Tiananmen Square and why is China tightening controls against activists ahead of anniversary?

Several dissidents were prohibited from travelling, attending gatherings, or talking to overseas media outlets ahead of the anniversary. They were allowed to speak to the media only on condition that their surnames be published.

Pahalgam Attack: NIA Probe Uncovers Links To Pak-Based Bank

Fresh developments in the Pahalgam terror attack investigation have reportedly uncovered new cross-border links connected to Pakistan-based operatives and terror networks. Investigators are examining financial and communication trails believed to be tied to handlers operating from across the border.

'Virat Kohli is heartbeat of our dressing room': Coach Andy Flower after RCB's IPL 2026 triumph

RCB head coach Andy Flower hailed Virat Kohli as the heartbeat of the dressing room after the franchise's IPL 2026 triumph over the Gujarat Titans in the final.

US Strikes Iran's Radar Sites As Trump Toughens Demands

A fresh round of tensions has gripped the Gulf after Iran's IRGC claimed it targeted an air base allegedly linked to a recent US strike on a telecommunications tower on Sirik Island in southern Iran. At the same time, Kuwait's military reported intercepting hostile missiles and drones in its airspace, raising fears of a broader regional escalation.

Amid Mekedatu row with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says 'No compromise on river rights'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has taken a firm stance on the escalating Mekedatu dam dispute with Karnataka, asserting that the state will make "no compromise" on its rightful river water shares.

'Kill AI', American comedian Ronny Chieng says at Harvard to roaring applause: 'It will make people dumber'

American actor and comedian Ronny Chieng spoke at Harvard and called on the students to “kill AI”. He said that he does not believe in this technology, as people will become dumb since they would not be dealing with real situations anymore.

Scientists ran a simulation of an AI-governed world and the results are chilling
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Emergence AI ran 15-day simulations with different AI models. The results were interesting, from Grok’s complete destruction to Claude’s love story. The experiment saw digital arsons and love-stories, warning caution as AI becomes an increasing part of our lives.

From NEET to CUET: How exam controversies helped Cockroach Janta Party find a national audience

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke plans a Delhi protest seeking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, citing NEET, CUET and other exam controversies that allegedly affected over one crore students.

Euphoria officially signs off after season 3, HBO confirms

HBO has reportedly confirmed that Euphoria's season 3 is the final season of the show. Created and directed by Sam Levinson, the series stars Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney, among others.

US Military: 118 Commercial Vessels Redirected Under Iran Blockade

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil routes, is witnessing heightened tension as reports suggest over 100 commercial vessels have been redirected amid ongoing instability linked to the Iran blockade. According to reports, the US Navy is quietly coordinating ship movements to reduce risks in the region, where navigation has become increasingly dangerous.