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Anti-government protests are intensifying in Nepal following demolitions targeting squatter settlements. Demonstrators have taken to the streets demanding action against forced evictions and calling for housing protections. Clashes and unrest have escalated as authorities continue demolition drives, triggering political tensions and widespread public anger. The protests have drawn national attention amid growing concerns over displacement, governance, and social unrest in Nepal.

The CBI alleged that Kulkarni used his authorised access to the NEET-UG 2026 question paper during the final week of April and worked with others to circulate the leaked material among selected candidates. His alleged associate, Manisha Waghmare, was arrested by the CBI on May 14.

Jimmy Lai, 78, is the founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, once one of Hong Kong’s most influential media outlets.

US President Donald Trump said retrieving Iran’s enriched uranium is largely a “public relations” objective, claiming the US already has constant surveillance over Iranian nuclear sites. Trump also discussed the Strait of Hormuz crisis during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

From first discovering BTS on YouTube in 2014 to a decade of eagerly waiting for their every livestream, reality show, concert and comeback- here is why BTS's journey has always felt personal.

CSK bring in Kuldip Yadav (INR 30 lakh) and RCB sign Richard Gleeson (INR 1.6 crore) as injury replacements for Khaleel Ahmed and Nuwan Thushara.

Putin’s expected visit is set to come soon after the US President’s “historic” trip to Beijing amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia over the Iran war and in Europe due to the Russia–Ukraine conflict.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge is finally getting a digital release after Delhi High Court rejected Trimurti Films' plea over the alleged unauthorised use of the iconic song Tirchi Topiwale from Tridev in Aditya Dhar's film

A bomb made its way to a 3,600-acre dam in Alabama, which was discovered on Tuesday. Officials are relieved that it was spotted before any untoward incident occurred. It is not known how it reached there, or if any individuals deliberately dropped it.

Donald Trump concluded his two-day visit to China with an elaborate farewell ceremony in Beijing. A red carpet, military honor guard, and children waving American and Chinese flags marked the final moments before Trump boarded Air Force One. The children chanted warm farewell messages as Chinese officials and dignitaries gathered to see him off, highlighting the symbolic diplomacy and carefully staged optics surrounding the high-profile U.S.-China visit.

Super El Niño will break 150-year-old records in 2026. Experts say the effects will be similar to what we could see in 2036. India will take a lethal blow, with extreme heat and droughts expected in some parts, and massive floods in a few regions.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake’s epicentre was located off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at a depth of 50 kilometres, adding that no tsunami warning was issued following the tremor.

Iran’s nuclear programme became a central issue during talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with both sides reportedly agreeing that Iran should not obtain nuclear weapons. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the conflict would not truly end until Iran’s uranium issue is resolved, while China called for dialogue and welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire efforts. The discussions highlight growing global concern over regional stability and nuclear tensions.

Donald Trump concluded his two-day visit to China with an elaborate farewell ceremony in Beijing. A red carpet, military honor guard, and children waving American and Chinese flags marked the final moments before Trump boarded Air Force One. The children chanted warm farewell messages as Chinese officials and dignitaries gathered to see him off, highlighting the symbolic diplomacy and carefully staged optics surrounding the high-profile U.S.-China visit.

Despite being picked up by KKR for INR 2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, Rachin Ravindra has not played a single game for the side in the ongoing season.

Days after, Britney Spears was formally charged with DUI involving alcohol and drugs. The singer is again in the headlines and this time for his shocking behaviour at an LA restaurant, where she was allegedly carrying a knife.

The countries also signed an MoU for a ship repair cluster at Vadinar, while the UAE announced investments worth $5 billion in Indian infrastructure, RBL Bank and Samman Capital.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Pakistan’s mediation between Iran and the US has not failed yet, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov suggested India could play a long-term diplomatic role in resolving West Asia tensions.

During his visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit, Lavrov met PM Modi on Thursday and briefed him on developments in bilateral cooperation since their last meeting at the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in December 2025.