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Gujarat Titans stormed to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a crushing 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

The move was implemented maintaining essential security components as per SPG protocol. Notably, Modi has also asked for the inclusion of Electric Vehicles in his convoy.

Vijay’s TVK government has won the floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the support of 144 MLAs, comfortably securing the majority mark. The victory strengthens TVK’s position after its landmark electoral success, marking a major shift in Tamil Nadu politics and ending decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance.

As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, Washington has reportedly raised the issue of Taiwan arms sales ahead of the high-stakes summit. The move adds fresh tension to already complex U.S.-China relations, where trade, security, and regional influence remain key points of contention.

The makers have confirmed the OTT debut of James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash. The third installment of the sci-fi epic released in theatres in December 2025 and was a box-office success.

The Indian government has imposed a 15% import duty on gold and silver, days after Narendra Modi urged citizens to avoid non-essential gold purchases. The move is aimed at protecting forex reserves and reducing pressure on the current account deficit amid global economic uncertainty.

President Trump’s visit to Beijing with Marco Rubio highlights fluctuating US-China ties. Discussions centre on trade, Taiwan, and Iran, while China utilises a name-transliteration workaround to bypass Rubio’s sanctions.

Tensions are rising within the UK Labour Party as internal divisions deepen over growing calls for Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. Following recent electoral setbacks and policy disagreements, factional rifts have intensified, raising questions about the party’s unity and leadership stability ahead of future national contests.

Jamie Foxx is back in the spotlight, with reports saying that the actor-comedian and his girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp, are expecting their first child together. Foxx already has two daughters from previous relationships, Corinne and Anelise. Here’s what we know.

Nineteen people were killed in the Philippines in April in a conflict between the 79th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and the Northern Negros Front of the New People's Army, including activists and students. The incident has triggered debate on the state of things after Duterte.

A major reset in U.S.-China trade ties could now be on the table. As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, negotiations are intensifying around two crucial sectors, energy and agriculture. The talks could potentially revive billions of dollars worth of American exports to China after years of tariff battles and trade disruptions.

Collins had revealed last year that he is suffering from Stage 4 glioblastoma - a form of brain cancer. "Imagine a monster with tentacles spreading across the underside of my brain the width of a baseball," he had described in his letter.

The Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China views as its breakaway province. While for India, the meet is equally important as experts say that a weaker Trump may grant Beijing concessions impacting New Delhi.

Grammy Awards, one of the biggest night of the music, is set to take place in Feb 2027. The organisers have announced the dates along with the new broadcast deal.

Mulayam Singh Yadav's younger son Prateek Yadav has passed away, ANI reported. His dead body has been taken for post mortem process in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. This is a developing story

Iran is tightening its grip over one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, the Strait of Hormuz. Now, Iraq and Pakistan have reportedly struck separate deals with Tehran to secure the passage of oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Gulf. The development highlights how the ongoing U.S–Iran conflict is reshaping global energy routes… and giving Iran increasing control over regional energy flows.

Conan O'Brien has been finalised to host the 99th Oscars in 2027. This will mark O’Brien’s third consecutive year at the prestigious award show. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and ABC confirmed on Tuesday.

Pete Hegseth defends a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget during testimony before Congress, arguing it is necessary to strengthen military readiness, modernization, and global deterrence. Lawmakers debate rising defense spending amid fiscal concerns and geopolitical tensions.

Israel has intensified military operations in southern Lebanon amid rising cross-border tensions and ahead of anticipated diplomatic talks. The escalation comes as regional conflict fears grow, with continued exchanges along the border raising concerns of a wider Middle East war. Global powers are urging restraint while ceasefire negotiations remain fragile and uncertain.