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Supreme Court clears record 36 names for high court judges
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Supreme Court clears record 36 names for high court judges


Jaishankar wraps up US visit, meets Gabbard and Patel Only Dalai Lama can name his successor, says India  Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in Spain car crash Actor Shefali Jariwala remembered by husband in emotional post


Trump hints at trade deal with India with 'much less tariffs' amid deadlock
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Trump hints at trade deal with India with 'much less tariffs' amid deadlock

Quad foreign ministers condemn Pahalgam attack, call for perpetrators, ‘financiers’ to be brought to justice

Why step out early': NHAI's shocking remark on 40-hour Madhya Pradesh jam that killed 3

‘Comfort' pick 'illusionary all-rounders' under fire as India told to pick proven star before ‘reality hits on the face’ Priyanka Chopra grooves to Camila Cabello's Bam Bam on London streets; Nick Jonas cheers for her.



India refuses to sign SCO statement over Pahalgam
06/27/2025

India refuses to sign SCO statement over Pahalgam

Shukla scripts history as Axiom-4 docks at ISS 12 feared killed in Uttarakhand accident as rain sparks hill havoc Stop clock to make Test cricket debut Kamal Haasan, Ayushmann Khurrana among 534 invited to join Oscar Academy


PM attacks Congress on Emergency’s 50th mark
06/26/2025

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PM attacks Congress on Emergency’s 50th mark




India welcomes Iran-Israel truce, reiterates concern about stability in region
06/25/2025

India welcomes Iran-Israel truce, reiterates concern about stability in region
‘All systems looking good’: SpaceX ahead of Axiom-4 launch today Axiom-4 mission carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to launch today | All you need to know Virat Kohli would have said, 'I'll get England all out before Tea': Shubman Gill's defensive captaincy under fire
Hugh Jackman, Deborra-Lee Furness finalize divorce: All details inside


US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that a ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Iran
06/24/2025

Headlines for the Day

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that a ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Iran. His announcement came hours after Iran fired missiles at some US airbases in Middle East. As Trump claims a ceasefire has been achieved between Iran and Israel on Monday, Tehran has denied the claim. Iran has stated it did not receive any ceasefire proposal from the US which calls for a truce.



First flight carrying Indian students moved from Iran to Armenia lands in Delhi under Operation Sindhu
06/19/2025

Headlines of the day:

Trump keeps world guessing about US military action against Iran

first flight carrying Indian students moved from Iran to Armenia lands in Delhi under Operation Sindhu

'Both pilots excellent': Tata Sons chief Chandrasekaran urges patience amid crash speculation
Kajol reveals how she teaches daughter Nysa Devgan to deal with social media trolls: 'Don't know how much of it is real'
Too much cricket 'took a toll' on Virat Kohli, left him 'fatigued': England great claims India icon was 'drained'


Fear of Israel-Iran war grows as US, China issue grim 'evacuate Tehran' warning
06/17/2025

Todays News Highlight:

Israel, China, and the United States have all called for civilians to evacuate Tehran as fears mount that the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel could spiral into a full-scale war., Donald Trump had taken to social media platform TruthSocial asking all US citizens in Tehran to evacuate after Israel vowed to launch a massive strike against Iran. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Canada's Kananaskis to attend the G7 Summit. This marks his first visit to Canada in a decade. Discussions with world leaders at the G-7 Summit will be focused on...


Trump mixes India-Pak conflict with Iran-Israel hostilities: 'They will make a deal'
06/16/2025

Trump mixes India-Pak conflict with Iran-Israel hostilities: 'They will make a deal' Iran claims 244 people killed in 3 days of Israeli strikes; over 1,200 injured

Air India flight's 2nd black box recovered; cockpit voice recorder to aid probe Kuldeep Yadav admits taking over Rohit Sharma's place in team bus, reveals reason behind it: ‘Uspe main baithta hu’ Aamir Khan recalls spending 8 days with Indian soldiers after Kargil War: ‘I stayed a night in a bunker’


Meghalaya horror: How did a phone call from a dhaba help police track down Sonam Raghuvanshi?
06/10/2025

Why Nicholas Pooran decided to retire from international cricket at 29: ‘My love for West Indies will never fade', Justin Baldoni's $650 million lawsuit tossed out: Judge sides with Blake Lively and other defendants, Axiom-4 mission: Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space journey delayed, Donald Trump calls for California governor's arrest amid LA protests, Gavin Newsom reacts: ‘A day I hoped…’, Meghalaya horror: How did a phone call from a dhaba help police track down Sonam Raghuvanshi?




LoP Rahul Gandhi was ‘taken aback’ by detailed rebuttal: EC amid rigging charges
06/09/2025

LoP Rahul Gandhi was ‘taken aback’ by detailed rebuttal: EC amid rigging charges Siddaramaiah deflects Bengaluru stampede blame, says 'no connection to stadium' Tear gas, rubber bullets fired as protests flare up in Los Angeles after Trump’s National Guard deployment | 10 points Alcaraz vs Sinner Highlights, French Open Final 2025: Defending champion Alcaraz wins longest-ever Roland Garros final Thug Life box office collection day 4: Kamal Haasan film earns over ₹36 crore so far, trails behind Indian 2


Tesla shares plummet 14% amid Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud, $153 billion lost. What's next?
06/06/2025

Tesla shares plummet 14% amid Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud, $153 billion lost. What's next?
Vijay Mallya asked if he would return to India on podcast. His ‘fair trial’ reply Gautam Gambhir promises Karun Nair a long rope, unlike his initial run: 'Will not judge someone by just one-two Tests'
Bengaluru deaths: RCB, others booked, top cop suspended Ashutosh Rana on whether he will join politics: ‘Have no such ambition’


How White House reacted to Elon Musk's ‘disgusting abomination’ comment on Donald Trump's ‘Big Beautiful’ spending bill
06/04/2025

‘First thing I did upon landing…’: How Shashi Tharoor, other politicians reacted to RCB’s maiden IPL victory

How White House reacted to Elon Musk's ‘disgusting abomination’ comment on Donald Trump's ‘Big Beautiful’ spending bill BJP's ‘believe in Tharoor’ advice to Rahul Gandhi after ‘PM Modi surrendered’ remark: 'Pakistani propaganda' Interview | Varun Grover: ‘Censorship in itself is a wrong idea for a country like ours’ Virat Kohli mentions Test cricket for the first time since retirement: 'IPL win with RCB still five levels below it'


‘It is not an unreasonable thing to ask’: Mani Ratnam supports Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shifts demand amid Vanga row | Morning News
06/03/2025

PM to meet delegations after world tour next week, Several northeastern states remain in the grip of severe floods and landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, Harvard University asked a federal judge on Monday to issue a summary judgment ruling to unfreeze $2.5 billion in funding blocked by President Donald Trump's administration, Shreyas Iyer barely slept after his epic knock of 87 not out against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday in Ahmedabad, as he etched his name in record books after sending Punjab Kings to their first-ever IPL final in 11 years, The reports of Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit have been...


India eyes retaliation as US rejects WTO notice
06/02/2025

Covid-19 cases in India rise to 3,961; Kerala leads with over 1,400, Maharashtra at 506, India eyes retaliation as US rejects WTO notice, Palestine is free’: FBI investigates ‘targeted terror attack’ in Boulder, Colorado, Shreyas Iyer hurls expletives, gives Shashank Singh a mouthful after batter's run out almost jeopardises final chances, Radhika Apte thinks the film industry is not 'conducive' to new mothers


Donald Trump calls Elon Musk ‘terrific’, announces joint Oval Office presser on 'last day'
05/30/2025

Shashi Tharoor part of Congress family, but…’: Randeep Surjewala tries to defuse tensions over surgical strike claims Donald Trump calls Elon Musk ‘terrific’, announces joint Oval Office presser on 'last day' Expect thunderstorms, gusty winds over northwest India in next 4-5 days: IMD Virat Kohli turns RCB 'captain' in Qualifier 1, controls field, commands bowlers to trigger PBKS' breakdown Tom Cruise reflects on his 30-year Mission Impossible journey, fans wonder if it is a farewell message


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students
05/29/2025

Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk thanked US President Donald Trump as his time as a special government employee as part of the Department of Government Efficiency, Asaduddin Owaisi of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), a member of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with ties to the Communist Party or enrolled in sensitive fields.The Royals, Netflix's much-talked-about rom-com series, was renewed for a second season weeks after its release.One of the most notable...


In Panama, Shashi Tharoor's ‘no doubt’ warning to Pakistan, terrorists; clears India's stance
05/28/2025

In Panama, Shashi Tharoor's ‘no doubt’ warning to Pakistan, terrorists; clears India's stance Can We Open Up Conversations About Mental Health and Finances? Trump grants pardon to tax fraudster after mother attended $1 million fundraiser Digvesh Rathi's ‘Mankad’ attempt irks Virat Kohli in dressing room; Jitesh Sharma dismissal denied after Pant's gesture Sirens review: Julianne Moore leads a possible wellness cult in campy new Netflix show



Joe Root puts Sachin Tendulkar's Test glory at risk as Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting overshadowed in world-record feat | Morning News
05/23/2025

Alia was seen at Mumbai airport early Friday morning, heading to the French Riviera for her anticipated debut at the Cannes Film Festival, England batter Joe Root, on Thursday, inched closer to India legend Sachin Tendulkar's ultimate feat in Test cricket after he reached another milestone, Donald Trump administration in the US stepped up its clash with Harvard University by stripping the school of its right to admit international students, Pakistani military spokesperson lieutenant general Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry issued a threat to India using language strikingly similar to that of terrorist Hafiz Saeed  


Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma got involved in a heated altercation with Lucknow SuperGiants spinner Digvesh Rathi during the IPL match on Monday | Monday
05/20/2025

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told a parliamentary panel on Monday that India’s latest conflict with Pakistan was entirely in the conventional domain and involved no “nuclear signalling” from the other side, The Centre’s decision to revoke the security clearance granted to Turkish-founded ground-handling firm Celebi Airport Services was taken following “inputs” received by the government , US President Donald Trump said his Monday phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin "went very well," adding that Moscow and Kyiv "will immediately start negotiations" aimed at reaching a ceasefire and ending the war, Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma got involved in a heated a...


YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra visited Pakistan before Pahalgam attack, had also travelled to China
05/19/2025

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra visited Pakistan before Pahalgam attack, had also travelled to China, Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, Ashoka University faculty on Prof Ali Khan Mahmudabad's arrest over Op Sindoor remarks, Sudharsan ton trumps Rahul’s as GT win, enter playoffs, Delhi High Court restrains unauthorised use of 'Andaz Apna Apna' IP


Donald Trump compared PM Modi with Shehbaz Sharif: Congress
05/14/2025

Donald Trump compared PM Modi with Shehbaz Sharif: Congress, PM Modi underlines response to terror in show of strength, Trump asks Saudi Crown Prince MBS ‘How Do You Sleep at Night?’ in bizarre speech, takes dig at Tim Cook, Shubman Gill has good brain: Moeen Ali backs GT skipper to lead Indian Test side, DDG put his hands on Halle Bailey? Grammy-nominated singer makes huge accusations against the streamer


Virat Kohli, the former India captain, has announced his retirement from Test cricket with just a little over a month to go before the England tour | Morning News
05/09/2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined a paradigm shift in India’s relationship with Pakistan on Monday, Trade didn’t figure at all in recent discussions between top US and Indian leaders on the India-Pakistan crisis, After two days of high-stakes talks in Switzerland, trade negotiators from China and the United States on Monday announced a massive de-escalation in tariffs, Virat Kohli, the former India captain, has announced his retirement from Test cricket with just a little over a month to go before the England tour, After months of swirling rumours, NFL star Stefon Diggs and rapper Cardi B have conf...


US won't intervene directly in Indo-Pak conflict: JD Vance
05/08/2025

Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling across LoC after India neutralises its drone, missile attacks, Looking at the possibility of restarting IPL immediately… will consult government’: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, US won't intervene directly in Indo-Pak conflict: JD Vance, India’s approach…always measured, responsible’: S Jaishankar after speaking to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio


Trump announces 100 per cent tariff on all movies produced outside US
05/05/2025

India on high alert to thwart Pakistan’s bid to access markets, Wife of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam trolled, women's panel steps in, Trump announces 100 per cent tariff on all movies produced outside US, Prabhsimran-led PBKS power batting floors LSG,


Kanye West lost his cool over the custody of his and Kim Kardashian's kids on a bizarre livestream | Morning News
05/01/2025

Top News of the day are:

Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small-arms fire across the Line of Control (LoC) on Thursday morning Donald Trump also stated that the tariffs imposed by the US would cause tremendous difficulties for China. Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that his team was once again a few runs short while batting first against Punjab Kings. Kanye West lost his cool over the custody of his and Kim Kardashian's kids on a bizarre livestream


Donald Trump says tariff talks with India going great, expects a trade deal soon
04/29/2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the armed forces have full operational freedom to determine the mode, Pakistan's information minister Attatullah Tarar has claimed that the country has “credible evidence” of an Indian military strike in the country, Donald Trump says tariff talks with India going great, expects a trade deal soon, Javed Akhtar says India's respect for Pakistan artistes hasn't been reciprocated: ‘One-way traffic causes tiredness’


Actor Ajith has condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and offered prayers for the families of the victims.
04/29/2025

Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control during the night of April 28–29, 2025, targeting areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, Iran finally extinguished a fire Monday at a southern port rocked by an explosion as the death toll in the blast rose to at least 65 people killed, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batsman, lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with a record-breaking century against Gujarat Titans.


Indian intelligence agencies have traced the digital footprints of the Pahalgam attackers to safehouses in Muzaffarabad and Karachi
04/24/2025

Indian intelligence agencies have traced the digital footprints of the Pahalgam attackers to safehouses in Muzaffarabad and Karachi, India has summoned Saad Ahmad Warraich, Pakistan's top diplomat in Delhi, and handed over the formal persona non grata note for its military diplomats, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Russia has agreed to a deal to end the war in Ukraine, while lashing out at his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, for prolonging the conflict by resisting ceding Crimea, Several Pakistani celebrities, including Fawad Khan, Hania Aamir, and Mawra Hocane, have joined voices to condemn the Pahalgam terror attack...


17-year-old debutant roped in as Gaikwad’s replacement, becomes CSK’s youngest-ever player in IPL
04/21/2025

17-year-old debutant roped in as Gaikwad’s replacement, becomes CSK’s youngest-ever player in IPL, Actor Abhinav Shukla gets death threat from man claiming to be ‘Bishnoi gang’ member, Another Signal scandal breaks out: Pete Hegseth shared Yemen plans with family, Chaos at Delhi Airport: 68% of flights delayed as disruption warnings issued 4 months ago go unheeded, J&K weather: Torrential rain wreaks havoc in Ramban, 3 killed







Why has Donald Trump frozen $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University? Explained
04/15/2025

White House has frozen $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard after the university defied its demands over campus protests., Amid the ongoing violence in the state over the Waqf Amendment Act, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday made a strong appeal for peace, NASA’s jet propulsion laboratory has reportedly ousted its Indian-origin top DEI officer, which stands for diversity, equity, inclusion, Neela Rajendra, MS Dhoni show on Monday as the CSK skipper had to use all his experience to lead his side to victory against LSG, in Lucknow on Monday.


Trump's tariff pause gives market relief, but China trade war intensifies
04/10/2025

Trump's tariff pause gives market relief, but China trade war intensifies, Asia shares jump after U.S. stocks soared to historic gains when Trump paused most of his tariffs, Tahawwur Rana not in custody of US Bureau of Prisons, says agency, Gujarat goes top of the Indian Premier League with a big win over Rajasthan, Woman can testify Weinstein used force to rape her despite his acquittal, judge rules







IAF Jaguar crash: Pilot killed after aircraft airborne from Jamnagar crashes during night mission | Morning News
04/03/2025

‘Vintage RCB is back’: Social media users react after GT hand RCB their first loss of IPL 2025, Salman Khan on not getting shoutouts for his projects from Bollywood: ‘Unko aisa lagta hoga ki zaroorat nahin mujhe, Trump slaps 26% 'discounted reciprocal tariffs' on India, Lok Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill after hours long debate, IAF Jaguar crash: Pilot killed after aircraft airborne from Jamnagar crashes during night mission


Ranveer Allahbadia releases first podcast after India's Got Latent row, talks about challenges in his life | Morning News
04/01/2025

Ranveer Allahbadia releases first podcast after India's Got Latent row, talks about challenges in his life, Dream debut for Ashwani as pacers lift Mumbai Indians to victory, Butch Wilmore takes blame for Boeing Starliner's failure that left him stranded on ISS with Sunita Williams, Hotter summer, more heatwaves ahead: IMD, Govt likely to table Waqf Bill in House on April 2


Delhi Assembly to discuss renaming of Mustafabad | Morning News
03/28/2025

Top news of the day: 3 policemen killed, 3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in J&K's Kathua, Delhi Assembly to discuss renaming of Mustafabad, CAG report on DTC today, Absconding man detained after police find his wife's body inside suitcase in Bengaluru, Russia's Vladimir Putin to visit India soon, IPL 2025: LSG beat SRH by five wickets





Trump orders to revamp US elections, includes citizenship proof requirement for voter registration
03/26/2025

Trump orders to revamp US elections, includes citizenship proof requirement for voter registration, Kunal Kamra gets over 500 threat calls amid Eknath Shinde joke row, seeks 1 week to appear before Mumbai Police, India, China discuss ‘early resumption’ of cooperation, Sunil Gavaskar Questions Gautam Gambhir Over Champions Trophy 2025 Reward: "Not A Good Role Model?"




Ashutosh Sharma defies imagination, pulls off a heist from 20 off 20 to 66 off 31 in crazy IPL thriller to pin LSG | Morning News
03/25/2025

Ashutosh Sharma defies imagination, pulls off a heist from 20 off 20 to 66 off 31 in crazy IPL thriller to pin LSG, Journalist booked for anti-Shivaji Maharaj remarks held from Telangana, The Atlantic’s editor accidently receives top-secret Trump admin Houthi war plans, India, China could be affected as Trump plans tariffs on Venezuelan oil buyers, Comedian Kunal Kamra says won't apologise amid row over Shinde joke


Nagpur: Curfew imposed in several areas after violence amid book burning 'rumours' | Morning News
03/18/2025

Nagpur: Curfew imposed in several areas after violence amid book burning 'rumours', Hamas says Israel ‘overturned’ truce with deadly Gaza strikes; over 40 killed, Donald Trump ends Secret Service protection to Joe Biden's sons Hunter, Ashley: ‘Ridiculous’, Hotel body reacts after Orry, 7 others booked for allegedly consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine: When in Katra, Prithvi Shaw asked to ‘change his point of view towards work ethics, discipline’ for redemption: ‘If he can modify…’


Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next prime minister | Morning News
03/10/2025

Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next prime minister, Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Retirement After Leading India To Champions Trophy 2025 Title, Trump says he will ‘probably’ extend TikTok ban deadline if deal isn’t reached in time, James Bond makers rubbishes rumours about changing gender, clarify that he will remain a man




India had beaten Kenya, Australia, and South Africa in consecutive knockout games to reach the final | Morning News
03/08/2025

India had beaten Kenya, Australia, and South Africa in consecutive knockout games to reach the final, Gene Hackman’s cause of death has been officially released following his passing alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, Delhi's chief minister Rekha Gupta is likely to launch the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana today, which promises to provide ₹2,500 to women, Twenty states are taking several federal agencies to court over the Donald Trump administration’s move