An Indian citizen was among 12 people killed in a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday, as Kyiv and surrounding areas faced another night of intense aerial bombardment. The latest assault marked the sixth consecutive day of Russian attacks targeting the Ukrainian capital and its wider region. The strikes...
Madras High Court Directs Registry to Number Retired IPS Officer’s Plea in MS Dhoni’s ₹100 Crore Defamation Case
The Madras High Court has directed its Registry to number a plea filed by retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer G. Sampath Kumar in connection with cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s ₹100 crore defamation lawsuit. The development comes as the long-running legal dispute, which originated from allegations surrounding the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) betting and spot-fixing controversy, continues to move...
PM Modi Urges SCO to Dismantle Terror Networks, Says Terrorism Cannot Be a Strategic Asset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to adopt a united and uncompromising approach against terrorism, urging member states to dismantle the entire ecosystem that enables terrorist activities. Addressing the 26th SCO Leadership Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Modi said the international community must go beyond targeting individual terrorist organisations and focus on the wider networks...
Two Arrested in Bihar’s Aurangabad Over Alleged Gang Rape of Minor; One Accused Still on the Run
Police in Bihar’s Aurangabad district have arrested two men in connection with the alleged gang rape of a minor girl, while efforts are underway to trace another accused who remains absconding. According to the available details, the incident came to light in the district after the minor was allegedly sexually assaulted by multiple men. The police action followed the registration...
ED Searches Seven Locations in Chhattisgarh in CGPSC Money-Laundering Probe, Former CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Ex-PA Among Those Targeted
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at seven locations across Chhattisgarh as part of its investigation into alleged irregularities in the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) recruitment process. The premises of K K Chandrakar, who served as a personal assistant to former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, were among the locations searched by the central agency. The searches were...
Sony and Warner Music Sue Anthropic Over Alleged Use of Copyrighted Songs to Train AI
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have launched a major copyright battle against artificial intelligence company Anthropic, accusing it of using copyrighted songs, lyrics and musical compositions without permission to train its Claude AI models. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Northern California, is the latest escalation in a growing confrontation between the global creative industry and...
IndiGo Goa-Delhi Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure
An IndiGo flight travelling from Goa to Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing on Tuesday morning after the aircraft experienced an engine-related problem shortly after take-off. The flight returned safely to Goa, and all passengers and crew members were reported to be safe. The incident involved IndiGo flight 6E 2102, which was operating from Manohar International Airport in...
Badshah and Isha Rikhi Announce Divorce Five Months After Marriage, Say Decision Was Mutual
Popular rapper Badshah and actor Isha Rikhi have announced their decision to end their marriage, just five months after tying the knot. The couple confirmed their separation in a joint statement, saying that the decision was made mutually and with respect for each other. The announcement has brought an unexpected end to their brief marriage, which had largely remained private....
Dan Driscoll Resigns as US Army Secretary Amid Reported Rift With Pete Hegseth
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down from his position after months of reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marking another major change in the Pentagon’s senior leadership at a particularly sensitive time for the American military. The White House confirmed Driscoll’s departure after reports emerged that he had spoken with President Donald Trump about the condition and...
John Ternus Becomes Apple CEO: The Engineer Taking Over From Tim Cook
Apple has entered a new era of leadership with John Ternus taking over as chief executive officer from Tim Cook, bringing an end to Cook’s 15-year tenure at the top of one of the world’s most influential technology companies. Ternus officially assumes the role on September 1, 2026, while Cook moves into the position of executive chairman. The leadership transition...