Priyanka Chopra on move to Hollywood: ‘I don’t like living in ...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas stepped away from Bollywood to pursue Hollywood opportunities. She felt creatively limited in India and sought wider representation for Indian actors. Her journey was a risk, but she relied on her talent and work ethic. She aimed to expand her horizons and explore new possibilities in the global entertainment industry.

Indian students in Iran begin arranging exit amid safety concerns; first batch set to depart for Armenia border

Indian students in Iran are arranging to leave due to escalating conflict fears. Evacuation routes via Armenia and Azerbaijan are being offered, with some opting for commercial flights back home. Concerns are high across multiple universities, prompting student associations and political representatives to coordinate safe passage efforts for departing batches.

‘Extremely unfortunate’: PM Modi hits out at Cong for ‘looking for politics’ amid Middle East crisis

Census 2027: How India’s population count will be conducted in two phases

Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases, starting with Houselisting and Housing Census from April to September 2026, followed by Population Enumeration in February 2027. This digital exercise will involve house-to-house visits and an option for online self-enumeration to ensure comprehensive data collection.

Man brings dead foetus in court, claims attempts to kill him

A man brought a dead foetus to the MP high court, claiming it was a result of a planned road accident intended to kill him. He alleged police inaction and sought security or euthanasia. Following the dramatic courtroom incident, four policemen were suspended.

Man diagnosed with cancer during office health checkup asked to resign

A senior manager diagnosed with thyroid cancer was terminated by his employer shortly after his diagnosis. Despite a strong performance record, he was given vague reasons for his dismissal. His subsequent hunger strike highlighted a critical gap in Indian labor laws regarding medical discrimination, prompting his fight for legislative reform.

Indian-origin brand removes Laxmi idol from packaging, faces immense backlash

Thank You, Surya! Now India must build for 2028

After leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup, Suryakumar Yadav has set his sights on an Olympic gold in 2028 and a hat-trick of titles. Yet, despite an outstanding captaincy record, questions remain over his form, fitness and longevity. As India look ahead to the Olympics and the next World Cup, it may be time to start building the future under a new leader.

India buys 30 million barrels of Russian crude after US waiver

India has secured approximately 30 million barrels of Russian crude following a US waiver, with refiners like Indian Oil and Reliance Industries swiftly acquiring stranded cargoes. This move comes as Middle East disruptions impact traditional oil flows, pushing India to seek alternative supplies. The US clarified the waiver is temporary, aimed at stabilizing global energy markets.

Fiery showdown: Rahul Gandhi vs Ravi Shankar Prasad in Lok Sabha over motion to remove Speaker

NCERT chapter row: SC asks to disassociate professors from work paid by public funds

The Supreme Court has directed all publicly funded educational institutions to remove Professor Michel Denino and two associates from curriculum and textbook preparation. This decision follows concerns over "offending" content in an NCERT Class 8 social science textbook that allegedly misrepresented the Indian judiciary. The court also suggested the Centre form an expert committee for curriculum review.

Such e-device hides 450 milligrams of 22-carat gold, say Swiss scientists

US Senate allows members to use ChatGPT & other AI chatbots for official use, sends memo

US Senators can now leverage three AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Gemini, for official duties like drafting documents and research. While Microsoft Copilot is already integrated, concerns linger regarding the use of these tools with sensitive or classified information. Individual Senate offices maintain autonomy over AI adoption, with official guidelines yet to be publicly released.

Air India Express plane makes hard landing at Phuket airport; pictures show nose-wheel damage

An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket encountered a nose-wheel issue during landing on Wednesday, causing a rough touchdown and a temporary suspension of airport operations. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft became stuck on the runway. The airline confirmed the incident, stating the crew followed all protocols and passengers were safely deplaned.

Iran almost bought China’s supersonic ‘aircraft-carrier killer’: How it could have changed the war