June 26, 2026 08:22 am (IST)
Follow us:
facebook-white sharing button
twitter-white sharing button
instagram-white sharing button
youtube-white sharing button
Cockroach Janta Party protest: Six detained as Delhi Police moves to avert clashes at Jantar Mantar | Sonam Wangchuk joins Cockroach Janta Party's Jantar Mantar protest, backs call for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation | 'Dharmendra Pradhan must resign': Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke joins Jantar Mantar protest | Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record falls as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns India call-up | Bengal Governor RN Ravi highlights India's record defence exports, pushes for military strength by 2047 | 'Hope for best, prepare for worst': Sonam Wangchuk warns of hunger strike if CJP protesters are arrested | Middle East standoff: US intercepts Iranian missiles, drones close to Strait of Hormuz | After Annamalai exit, BJP gives up Andhra Rajya Sabha seat in NDA rejig | K. Annamalai quits BJP, triggers speculations over his new party | RBI hits pause button again! Repo rate remains unchanged at 5.25% amid global turmoil

US-Iran ceasefire extension deal awaits Trump’s approval: Report

May 28, 2026, at 10:57 pm

The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed on the framework of a 60-day ceasefire extension, but the proposed memorandum of understanding still awaits approval from US President Donald Trump and Iran’s top leadership.

Mojtaba Khamenei warns of bid to bring Iran 'to its knees' amid fresh missile escalation

May 28, 2026, at 09:41 pm

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to destabilise the Islamic Republic, urging Iranians to remain united as tensions in the Middle East sharply escalated.

22-year-old Gujarat woman stabbed to death in Canada; accused on the run

May 28, 2026, at 01:47 pm

Ottawa/IBNS: In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old woman from Gujarat was stabbed to death in Canada’s Niagara region, media reports said.

Canada opens talks to buy Sweden's Saab instead of U.S. platform

May 28, 2026, at 03:32 am

Ottawa: Canada has entered negotiations to procure airborne surveillance aircraft from Sweden’s Saab, opting for the GlobalEye platform instead of a U.S.-made system.

Iran claims draft deal with US could reopen Strait of Hormuz, White House calls it 'fabrication'

May 27, 2026, at 11:06 pm

Iran on Wednesday claimed that a draft framework agreement with the United States could lead to the reopening of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz and restoration of commercial shipping within a month.

Penpa Tsering begins second term as Tibet’s 'government-in-exile' chief, sends strong message to China

May 27, 2026, at 06:06 pm

Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (political leader) of the 16th Kashag (Cabinet) of the Central Tibetan Administration, was sworn in on Wednesday for a second consecutive term in the presence of spiritual leader Dalai Lama.

‘More than problematic’: US Senator Lindsey Graham questions Pakistan's role as mediator in Iran-US peace talks

May 27, 2026, at 06:00 pm

US Senator and close Donald Trump ally Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan’s role as a potential mediator in efforts to broker peace between Iran and the United States, describing the South Asian nation as “more than problematic”.

Pakistan bows to extremists? Lahore’s Hindu-Sikh heritage restoration on hold after backlash

May 27, 2026, at 11:44 am

Islamabad/IBNS: Extremist groups appear to have once again influenced decision-making in Pakistan as the Punjab government has reportedly deferred its plan to restore the original historical names of roads and streets in Lahore.

Hamas’ new armed wing chief Mohammed Odeh ‘killed’ in Israeli strike: Reports

May 27, 2026, at 09:53 am

Israel has said it targeted Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas’ armed wing, in a strike in Gaza, media reports said.

Canada imposes temporary border restrictions over Ebola outbreak concerns

May 27, 2026, at 03:56 am

Ottawa: Canada will temporarily suspend immigration documents and impose quarantine requirements for travellers linked to countries facing high Ebola risks, the government said on Tuesday.

'We need smart people': Trump green card rule sparks tech backlash; LinkedIn, Coursera founders slam move

May 26, 2026, at 11:28 pm

A new immigration policy introduced by the administration of Donald Trump has triggered sharp criticism from the US technology sector, with several prominent startup founders warning that the move could damage America’s innovation ecosystem and AI leadership.

Violence and sexual assault: Inside the massive child abuse scandal rocking France

May 26, 2026, at 08:21 pm

In a shocking incident, Paris police are investigating more than 100 allegations of physical violence, mistreatment, and sexual assault against young children in nurseries, daycare centers, and primary schools across the city, media reports said.

US: Dog 'accidentally' fires shotgun inside moving pickup at gas station, woman hurt

May 26, 2026, at 01:24 pm

A dog accidentally discharged a shotgun inside a pickup truck at a gas station in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, leaving a woman injured, according to media reports.

US military conducts new strikes on South Iran amid ceasefire: Reports

May 26, 2026, at 09:27 am

The United States military said it carried out “self-defense strikes” on Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, amid an ongoing ceasefire between the two nations, according to media reports.

50,000 evacuated after toxic chemical tank crisis at GKN Aerospace Facility in Garden Grove

May 26, 2026, at 12:06 am

Nearly 50,000 residents across parts of California remain under evacuation orders after a dangerous chemical emergency at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove triggered fears of a possible explosion and toxic leak.

Donald Trump adds Abraham Accords demand to Iran nuclear deal talks

May 25, 2026, at 11:07 pm

Days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested progress was being made on a possible Iran nuclear agreement, US President Donald Trump has introduced a fresh condition that could significantly raise the stakes in negotiations.

Marco Rubio joins Trump, JD Vance on list of Taj Mahal visitors. Check out images

May 25, 2026, at 02:51 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife, Jeanette Rubio, joined the list of global dignitaries captivated by the beauty of the iconic Taj Mahal during their visit to the Mughal-era monument on Monday.

Russia's Oreshnik missile sparks global alarm after huge attack on Ukraine

May 25, 2026, at 10:51 am

Global leaders have strongly condemned Russia’s latest large-scale strikes on Ukraine, which involved around 90 missiles—including a hypersonic ballistic missile—and approximately 60 drones.

Caught on camera: Plane ploughs into paraglider—What happens next is unbelievable

May 25, 2026, at 10:10 am

A terrifying mid-air collision was captured on camera when a small aircraft struck a paraglider’s canopy, sending a woman spiralling out of control through the sky before she miraculously managed to land safely.

Carney to visit New York to pitch Canada as an 'investment destination'

May 25, 2026, at 05:27 am

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to New York City this week to meet investors and business leaders as Canada seeks to attract major new investment into infrastructure, energy and technology projects.

I am a big fan of Modi: Trump’s stunning remarks during live Delhi event

May 24, 2026, at 11:06 pm

Donald Trump on Sunday participated in the 250th Independence Day celebrations of the United States via a phone call during the event in New Delhi, when he praised Narendra Modi, calling himself a “big fan” of the Indian PM.

Kyiv under fire: Russia launches one of biggest attacks yet with ‘Oreshnik’ missile

May 24, 2026, at 07:31 pm

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine since the war began, striking Kyiv and several other cities overnight with a barrage of missiles and drones, including its new “Oreshnik” hypersonic ballistic missile, according to Ukrainian officials and media reports.

Who is Parminderpal Singh? US ICE arrests Indian national, says he faces deportation over criminal charges

May 24, 2026, at 02:57 pm

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles on Saturday announced the arrest of an Indian national with a criminal record in the United States.

24 killed in deadly blast targeting train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s Balochistan

May 24, 2026, at 01:02 pm

At least 24 people were killed on Sunday after a powerful blast targeted a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, according to AFP, quoting a senior official.

Donald Trump says Iran peace deal 'largely negotiated', final details being worked out

May 24, 2026, at 11:38 am

US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that a peace agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” following talks involving Israel and other regional players, potentially signalling an end to the three-month-long conflict in West Asia.

White House gunfire scare: Suspect shot dead near security checkpoint

May 24, 2026, at 09:52 am

A man who opened fire near a security checkpoint outside the White House on Saturday evening was shot dead by United States Secret Service officers after they returned fire, authorities said.

Trump’s AI ‘dumpster drop’ turns Colbert's 'Late Show' finale into internet spectacle

May 23, 2026, at 09:20 pm

The long-running feud between Donald Trump and late-night host Stephen Colbert took another dramatic turn after the US President shared an AI-generated video showing Colbert being thrown into a dumpster.

US adds Atlanta, Houston to Ebola screening list ahead of World Cup

May 23, 2026, at 06:06 pm

The United States government has expanded its Ebola screening protocol by adding two major airports — Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport — to the list of designated entry points for travelers arriving from Ebola-affected African nations, alongside Washington Dulles International Airport.

Horror in China: Deadly coal mine blast leaves 90 dead, dozens still feared trapped

May 23, 2026, at 03:12 pm

At least 90 people were killed after a gas explosion ripped through China’s Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County on Friday, in one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in decades.

Honoured to visit the Missionaries of Charity today, says Rubio after Kolkata visit, arrives in Delhi

May 23, 2026, at 02:32 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, concluding the first leg of his four-day official visit to India in Kolkata.