‘Ludicrous’: US defence expert ridicules Pak’s mediation role in Iran war, pitches India

Retired US Army colonel and geopolitical adviser Douglas Macgregor has dismissed Pakistan’s attempt to mediate in the Iran war, calling the move “ludicrous nonsense” and questioning Islamabad’s credibility.In an interview…

Gulf crisis: One Indian killed, another injured in Abu Dhabi after missile debris falls

An Indian national was among two people killed after debris from a ballistic missile intercepted by UAE air defence systems fell in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, said Abu Dhabi Media…

China: Your favourite internet story of 7 dogs returning home isn’t true – it’s not fake either | World News

Yudhisthira, the eldest of the Pandavas in the Indian epic The Mahabharata, lived an almost sin-free life. After the battle, with old age approaching, he, along with his brothers, set…

‘Reality of doing business’: FIFA vice-president remark sparks debate ahead of World Cup | Football News

Victor Montagliani (Screengrab) FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has downplayed concerns surrounding the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating that political and security issues are common before every tournament. He also stressed…

Are you reading books? Here’s what you might be protecting without realising

As reading quietly fades into a task-driven activity, students risk losing more than a habit—they lose a powerful way to steady their minds. Drawing on research and neuroscience, the story…

Anupam Kher meets Ram Gopal Varma; ‘Tanvi The Great’ actor calls the filmmaker a master of cinema conversations |

Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently met filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma in Mumbai, describing their engaging conversation as “master of cinema conversations.” Varma, in turn, shared “wonderful things” about Kher, highlighting…

‘Half-fish, half-human’ Mummified mermaid discovered in Japan with traits linked to rare Kappa folklore artefact |

A “mummified half-fish, half-human” figure was reportedly found in an old house in Fukushima. The skeletal remains appear to have a humanoid upper body with long arms and claw-like hands.…

‘Can’t stand in queues like general public’: Karnataka Congress MLA demands free IPL tickets; Speaker orders VIP passes | India News

NEW DELHI: With the IPL 2026 opener around the corner, Congress MLA Kashappanavar Vijayananda Shivashankarappa on Thursday kicked up a row, saying legislators were being forced to stand in queues…

US bill seeks tighter tracking of foreign students and faculty: Universities to provide periodic details

A bill introduced in the Senate is proposing stricter monitoring of foreign students and staff at universities, this has sparked concern among academic groups, with critics warning that the move…

While US battles Iran, Denmark was preparing to deny Washington access to Greenland

As the United States, under Donald Trump, remained focused on its escalating conflict with Iran, an extraordinary development was unfolding among its closest allies. Denmark, a Nato member, had quietly…