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Novak Djokovic survived but Alexander Zverev made it look easy in French Open 2026 first-round tests, while Taylor Fritz crashed out in a major upset. Mirra Andreeva and Belinda Bencic advanced comfortably as Emma Raducanu suffered a straight-sets defeat.

Actor Charlie Heaton, best known for his role in Stranger Things, will be seen playing a key role in the upcoming Peaky Blinders series. Read to know more.

Donald Trump has lowered expectations of a quick breakthrough with Iran, saying US negotiators have been told “not to rush” into a deal. Trump insisted time remains on Washington’s side and confirmed the Hormuz blockade would continue until a final agreement is signed. The remarks come amid rising tensions over missile imagery, criticism from political opponents, and renewed Iranian claims that Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons.

Rising oil and gas prices are pushing households and businesses around the world toward rooftop solar power at an unprecedented pace. As the global energy crisis drives up electricity bills and fuels uncertainty in energy markets, solar adoption is accelerating across both developed and developing economies. Governments are also increasing support for renewable energy as countries look to reduce dependence on expensive fossil fuels and strengthen long-term energy security.

Miley Cyrus has officially received a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking another major moment in her journey from Disney child star to global pop icon. Surrounded by family, close friends and fans, Miley celebrated the honour on Hollywood Boulevard and promised to keep evolving creatively. The ceremony highlighted her decades-long influence on music, pop culture and entertainment.

Baby Yoda and his adoptive guardian dominated the North American box offie over the weekend. Disney's Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu earned over an estimated $102 million within three days of its release.

DC signed off IPL 2026 with a 40-run win over KKR. KL Rahul’s 60 and Kuldeep Yadav’s 3-wicket haul powered Delhi to 203, while Rahane’s 63 wasn’t enough for Kolkata in their final game as they were bowled out for 163.

A fresh controversy has erupted in the United States after the State Department deleted a post on a question linked to anti-Indian rhetoric, sparking political backlash and diplomatic attention. Marco Rubio responded to the row by saying “every country has stupid people,” while stressing that such remarks do not represent America as a whole.

At least 24 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack that targeted a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The blast caused multiple train coaches to derail and catch fire, leaving dozens injured and several in critical condition. Emergency teams rushed to the site as authorities launched an investigation into the deadly attack.

His win made him the first driver in F1 history to secure his first four wins in succession thanks, in part, to the retirement of team-mate George Russell with a power failure after the pair had battled through the first half of the race.

Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone assault on Kyiv, killing at least four people and injuring more than 100, according to city officials. Explosions echoed across the capital for hours as fires broke out and damage was reported in every district. Following the attacks, Ursula von der Leyen announced additional EU support to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence systems, condemning Russia’s strikes on civilians.

India raised petrol prices by ₹2.61/litre and diesel by ₹2.71/litre with immediate effect amid rising global crude oil prices, the Iran-US conflict, Strait of Hormuz disruption and a weakening rupee. The latest revision marks another fuel hike after nearly four years of stable retail rates

OTT releases this week offer an exciting lineup of new films and web series across various streaming platforms. Take a look at the curated list, including emotional storytelling and suspenseful thrillers, making it a packed week for digital entertainment lovers.

Iran is reeling under long powercuts after US-Israeli attacks on power plants damaged them, said Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Reza Aref. The oil minister urged Iranians to limit fuel consumption earlier this week after damage to energy infrastructure.

The senior US official said the mechanism by which Iran would dispose of its highly enriched uranium was still being negotiated. Trump has insisted that the US seize the material as part of his vow to curb Iran’s nuclear programme.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a four-day visit to India, said that every country has people who make “dumb comments” and “stupid people,” adding that such individuals exist in the United States as well and stressing that the US remains a very welcoming country.

A brilliant fifty from KL Rahul guided DC to 203/5, while Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi claimed three wickets each as KKR were bundled out for 163.

Superpowers and private companies are racing to claim lunar territory and mine Helium-3 in the trillion-dollar Space Race 2.0.

Generative AI is flooding the web with synthetic content, bots, and automated articles. Is the human-centric internet dead?