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An attack on a security compound in northwest Pakistan has killed several paramilitary officers, with the Pakistan Taliban (TTP) claiming responsibility. An armed group rammed a vehicle filled with explosives into the Bajaur district camp’s gate on Thursday and then launched a gun battle, security sources said. It was the latest in a string of deadly incidents in the border region that threaten the fragile ceasefire between Islamabad and Kabul.

In a blunt message to Pakistan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reiterated India’s stand against terrorism and warned Islamabad against harbouring terrorists and running operations against India from its land.

Senior leader K A Sengottaiyan has been assigned the Finance portfolio along with Pensions and Pension Allowances, a move seen as an effort to bring administrative experience into the new government.

Amid the ongoing hunt for the next James Bond after Daniel Craig bid farewell to the franchise, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has taken over the internet by revealing his choice for the role.

Global bond markets are witnessing a sharp sell-off as fears of war-driven inflation and rising oil prices push US Treasury yields to multi-year highs. Investors are now pricing in possible Federal Reserve rate hikes instead of cuts.

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict has sent economic shockwaves far beyond West Asia. This report brings together voices from around the globe, highlighting how the crisis is reshaping daily life and deepening inflation fears across continents.

The United States is actively preparing to resume large-scale military operations against Iran as peace talks and negotiations stall. With the recent ceasefire under pressure, the Pentagon has drawn up strike plans and has over 50,000 troops, aircraft carriers, and destroyers positioned in the region to restart combat if authorized by the president.

Izz al-Din al-Haddad was one of the longest-serving commanders in Hamas and played a central role in Hamas’s terrorist rule over the Gaza Strip. He was one of the last senior commanders who directed the planning and execution of the October 7 massacre and the management of combat operations.

The data covers Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, where turnout percentages and voter numbers both recorded significant increases compared with the previous elections. The pattern demonstrates sustained electoral engagement across regions and political contexts.

Narengbam Lakshmi Devi missed Olympic qualification as an athlete in 2012. Today, the former rower from Manipur is coaching India’s women’s rowing team with one dream: taking them to the Olympics

Suspected Iranian hackers breached un-passworded fuel monitoring systems at several US gas stations, manipulating screen displays and raising security alarms over potential hidden fuel leaks and supply chain disruptions.

From Chris Gayle to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to score 14,000 runs in T20 cricket. This list also features the likes of Jos Buttler, Alex Hales and David Warner. 

Iran clarified that the strait will remain closed to operators of the so-called “freedom project”, hinting at the United States, Israel, and their allies involved in the West Asia conflict.

Lawmakers in the United Kingdom are pushing for emergency powers that would allow the government to shut down artificial intelligence systems during major crises.

The newly released poster features Tom Holland’s Peter Parker with the Spider-Man suit hidden beneath his hoodie, symbolising the hero is still here to protect everyone.

Fresh off Beijing, US President Donald Trump is claiming he told Xi Jinping something unusually blunt: America spies on China “like hell,” too. All you need to know.

Hours after introducing the internet with her boss-girl era, Huma Qureshi’s second outfit at Cannes 2026 set the bar high. Her latest appearance at the global festival showcases her Indian roots, which the internet couldn't stop praising.

Jun Ji-hyun and Ji Chang-wook walked the red carpet at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 15 for the world premiere of Colony

Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the Hindi version of Drishyam 3 is going to be different from the Malayalam version.