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Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine, firing around 600 drones and 90 missiles in a coordinated overnight attack, according to officials. Ukrainian air defenses were activated across multiple regions as explosions and air raid sirens echoed through cities. The strikes reportedly caused damage to infrastructure and civilian areas, escalating tensions further in the ongoing war.

Meta has quietly launched a new standalone app called Forum, designed to give users a focused space for discussions built around Facebook Groups. The app is currently available only for iOS users in the United States and has not yet been rolled out globally.

Iran’s Fars News Agency rejected Donald Trump’s claim that a pending deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Iran will maintain exclusive management and control over the strategic waterway.

Ram Charan's recent remark about Jasprit Bumrah has sparked buzz on social media. Amid the criticism, the actor has issued an apology to the Indian cricketer.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he has been in regular touch with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting ongoing communication between India and the United States. The statement comes amid efforts to strengthen bilateral ties across trade, defence, and strategic cooperation.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the media after holding bilateral talks in New Delhi. The leaders discussed strengthening India–US ties, focusing on trade, defence cooperation, and strategic coordination amid evolving global challenges.

India and the United States discussed nuclear energy cooperation during recent high-level talks, according to officials. The dialogue is part of broader efforts to deepen strategic ties between the two countries, with a focus on clean energy, technology sharing, and long-term energy security.

Amid the wedding buzz, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were recently spotted enjoying Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals in Cleveland. Several visuals from the event went viral.

A new book by diplomat Prashant Agrawal reveals how diplomacy and global cooperation helped bring cheetahs back to India after 70 years. The project has now grown to 53 cheetahs, including 33 cubs born in India.

Following a WHO global health emergency declaration regarding an outbreak of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in Central Africa, India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan.

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has reportedly killed multiple police officers, according to local sources. The incident comes amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Gaza, with intensified military operations and rising casualties on both sides.

The proposed agreement reportedly stresses ending conflicts on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Under this reported clause, the Zionist regime, identified as a US ally, would also be required to end the war in Lebanon.

The final day of the IPL 2026 league stage is here! With Punjab Kings sitting on 15 points, we break down the exact final-day playoff qualification math and net run rate scenarios for Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders. Who grabs the final top-four spot? Read the full breakdown.

During talks with S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India and the US as “strategic allies” and stressed expanding cooperation on regional and global issues.

The train was carrying military personnel when the blast took place in turbulent southwestern province of Balochistan, said a senior official.

The Tamil Hindu civilizational links with South India are widely recognised and remain visibly alive through language, temple traditions, pilgrimage routes, and shared cultural practice.

During the search operation, the joint teams recovered 14 rounds of OG-7V Rocket Propelled Grenade ammunition and nine rounds of PG-7P Rocket Propelled Grenade ammunition from a suspected terror hideout, officials said.

The economic fallout of the Iran war is beginning to ripple across developing economies. According to an internal World Bank document viewed by Reuters, 27 countries have moved to activate crisis financing instruments that would allow them to quickly access funds from existing World Bank programs.

The Trump administration has announced a major shift in America’s green card process. Under the new policy guidance issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, many foreign nationals currently living on temporary visas may now be required to leave the country and complete their green card process from their home nation.