Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire after US talks in Saudi Arabia
Ukraine has agreed to a US proposal for an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire following talks with a US delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement issued after the discussions. The statement said the truce could be extended by mutual agreement,
Gabbard to visit India to boost intelligence sharing with US
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard will be the first cabinet official to visit India following the commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump to enhance intelligence sharing. Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), began her trip with a
Yemen’s Houthis resume attacks on Israeli ships in Arabian and Red seas
Yemen’s Houthi group has announced the resumption of attacks on Israeli ships in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab al-Mandab Strait. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said on Tuesday, in a statement aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, that the
Nearly 1 in 10 elderly in South Korea have Alzheimer’s
Nearly one out of 10 older adults in South Korea suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, with the number of dementia patients expected to surpass 1 million next year, according to data released on Wednesday. The data, compiled by the Ministry of Health and Social
PM Modi meets Pravind Jugnauth to strengthen bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen India-Mauritius cooperation across various sectors. Both leaders share a positive relationship. Pravind Jugnauth had also attended the swearing-in ceremony for the Modi government’s third term
India repatriates 266 nationals from cybercrime centres
The Government of India has successfully repatriated 266 Indian nationals who were released from cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft facilitated their safe return. In a post on social
PM Modi hands over OCI cards to Mauritius President
In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday handed over OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cards to Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and First Lady Vrinda Gokhool on the first day of his visit to the island nation. Prime Minister Modi met
Alcaraz wins 14th consecutive match at Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000
Carlos Alcaraz secured his 14th consecutive win at the ATP Masters 1000 event, defeating Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday (IST) to reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells Open. The two-time defending champion has lost just two sets during his impressive
President Murmu launches spiritual campaign in Haryana
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday launched a state-level campaign, ‘Spiritual Education for Holistic Well-Being,’ organized by the Brahma Kumaris from Haryana’s Hisar on its golden jubilee. Speaking on the occasion, the President highlighted that spirituality “unites the entire humanity by rising above man-made
Saudi Arabia to host US-Ukraine talks on Russia conflict
Saudi Arabia is set to host high-level talks on Tuesday, bringing together the United States and Ukraine to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia. The talks, scheduled to take place in Jeddah, follow a tense exchange during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the
PM Modi in Mauritius to strengthen bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Port Louis on Tuesday morning for a pivotal two-day visit to Mauritius aimed at strengthening the relationship between the two nations. Upon arrival at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, PM Modi was welcomed with a ceremonial
Robert Downey Jr. on how Tony Stark changed his view on technology
Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. says he is “grateful” for his role as Iron Man, adding that his character Tony Stark “opened (his) eyes wider” to the power of technology. The 59-year-old actor led the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Tony Stark from
Turkish president backs Syrian interim leader amid unrest
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned against attempts to incite sectarian tensions in Syria, expressing support for interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s commitment to hold those responsible for the recent surge in deadly clashes accountable. Speaking at a press conference on Monday
James Cameron’s wife cried after watching ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron revealed that his wife cried for four hours after watching an early cut of Avatar: Fire and Ash. In a conversation with Empire, Cameron shared that his wife was overwhelmed with emotion after seeing the sci-fi epic for the
Bracewell to lead New Zealand for Pakistan T20Is
Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on home soil in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on March 16. Bracewell, a key performer in New Zealand’s runner-up finish at the recent ICC
Elon Musk hints at Ukraine link with massive cyberattack on X
Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday suggested that Ukraine might be linked to the massive cyberattack on X that caused a major global outage on the social media platform. Millions of users across Europe, North America, and Asia, including India, were unable to access
President Murmu emphasizes preparing youth for changing global demands
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday highlighted the need to prepare the younger generation for evolving global demands, calling it a major challenge for higher education institutions. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology in Hisar, Haryana, she
Indian-origin drug lord wanted by FBI arrested in Punjab
In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police have arrested Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, an Indian-origin international drug lord wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav announced on Monday. A resident of Mandiala village
India wins Champions Trophy 2025 as Rohit silences critics
Indian fans flooded social media on Sunday night to celebrate the nation’s third ICC Champions Trophy title after a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. After captain Rohit Sharma provided a fast start, India faced early
BCCI hails Team India’s unbeaten run to Champions Trophy glory
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Team India on their dominant triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, celebrating their unbeaten run and reaffirming their position as the top-ranked team in ODIs and T20Is. India’s spinners played a crucial