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During a Rome summit, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni upgraded ties with India to a "special strategic partnership," praising PM Narendra Modi's enduring popularity, vision, leadership, and their strong mutual friendship.

The viral Cockroach Janta Party, sparked by CJI Surya Kant’s remarks, gained over 100,000 members online with satire, political humour and support from youth, students and politicians.

The move relates to adjustments under the NATO Force Model, which defines the pool of forces member states can activate in wartime or large-scale emergencies.

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said in Rae Bareli that the Iran vs US-Israel conflict and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz could trigger an unprecedented rise in fuel prices, inflation and shortages. He also accused the PM of hypocrisy.

Thousands of Arsenal fans swarm the Emirates Stadium as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and the squad celebrate their historic 2026 Premier League title win at dawn. Get the full story on the wild celebrations, player reactions, and the upcoming Champions League final!

Nigeria and the United States carried out a series of joint air and ground strikes targeting ISIS-linked militants in northeastern Nigeria as part of intensified counterterrorism operations. The coordinated mission focused on dismantling terrorist hideouts, weapons storage sites and operational networks linked to extremist groups operating in the Lake Chad Basin region.

From the Barakah nuclear power plant to the strategic oil hub of Fujairah, the UAE is increasingly finding itself in Iran’s crosshairs amid rising Middle East tensions. Recent drone and missile incidents targeting critical infrastructure have raised fears of a wider regional conflict involving Tehran, Washington and Gulf allies.

With her veiled look, Ruchi wanted to not create a fashion statement but highlight the oppression and lack of freedom that many women in rural India faced as they are forced to veil themselves. Gujjar wore a traditional Rajasthani attire that grabbed attention.

Off Campus is a steamy college romance about hockey captain Garrett Graham and music student Hannah Wells. The show is based on the bestselling book series by Elle Kennedy. Ever since the drama was released on May 13, people, especially Gen Z, have not stopped talking about it.

The Delhi High Court has sentenced YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to 6 months in jail for criminal contempt after he refused to apologise for calling courts a 'dictatorship'.

Sources indicated that the BJP government plans to investigate the actual ownership of the properties, the source of funds used to acquire them, and any possible irregularities linked to the transactions.

The United States has once again stopped short of officially taking responsibility for a deadly strike on a school in Iran during the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The attack, which reportedly killed over 150 people including children and teachers in the southern Iranian city of Minab, remains under investigation by US military officials. CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper told lawmakers that the school was located near an active IRGC missile base, making the probe “more complex.”

Meta is once again facing scrutiny after another round of layoffs highlighted the harsh realities of the global tech industry slowdown. The job cuts reflect growing pressure on major technology companies to reduce costs, restructure operations and focus on AI-driven growth. Employees and analysts say the layoffs expose rising uncertainty in Silicon Valley despite strong investments in artificial intelligence and digital expansion.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that the dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine war have shifted in Kyiv’s favour over the past month, citing battlefield resilience, military advances and continued international support. Speaking amid intensified fighting, Zelensky said Ukrainian forces have improved their defensive and offensive positions against Russian troops. The remarks come as both sides continue heavy attacks across multiple fronts, while Western allies expand military and financial aid to Ukraine.

Actor R. Madhavan publicly called out a wellness and health company for allegedly using a clip from one of his old interviews in a promotional reel without his approval. Read on to know more.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any renewed war with the US and Israel could expand beyond the Middle East, as Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes within days.

The controversy erupted after CJI Surya Kant remarked during a hearing that some unemployed youth behaved “like cockroaches”. Though he later clarified the comments targeted people with fraudulent degrees, not India’s youth, the remarks triggered online outrage and a wave of political satire.

Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Iran mocked the United States over reports surrounding a downed F-35 fighter jet during the ongoing conflict. Iranian officials and state-linked media claimed the stealth aircraft was struck by Iranian air defences, while questions remain over the extent of damage and Washington’s response.

Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni addressed a joint media briefing in Rome, highlighting the rapid growth in India–Italy relations. Meloni said both nations have worked hard to strengthen bilateral cooperation and described ties as “closer than ever before.” The leaders discussed trade, defence, technology, clean energy and global geopolitical challenges as New Delhi and Rome continue to deepen their strategic partnership.