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Arjun Rampal: ‘Dhurandhar’ isn’t anything like I have seen before

MUMBAI: Actor Arjun Rampal is over-the-moon with the response he is getting for his first look in the upcoming film “Dhurandhar”, which he said isn’t like anything like he has seen before.

Radhikka Madan on ‘Sarfira’ turning 1: Time flies by so fast

MUMBAI: As the Akshay Kumar-starrer Sarfira completed a year since its release on Saturday, actress Radhikka Madan talked about why playing the character of Rani was one of the most challenging roles that she has ever played.

Deepika Padukone talks about what ‘self care’ means to her

MUMBAI: Bollywood star and new mother Deepika Padukone said that for her self-care is about embracing the small, everyday rituals that bring joy.

Maresca praises PSG but vows Chelsea will stick to their game plan in Club World Cup final

NEW YORK: Enzo Maresca is full of respect for Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup final opponents Paris Saint-Germain and the threat they carry, but won’t be changing the approach to the game which has got them this far in the competition.

Google hires Indian-origin Varun Mohan to double down on AI coding

NEW DELHI: Tech giant Google has roped in Indian-origin Varun Mohan, co-founder and CEO of coding AI startup Windsurf, in a major move in the ongoing AI talent race.

Pakistan on flood alert as monsoon wreaks havoc

ISLAMABAD: As a persistent monsoon continues to hover over Pakistan, authorities have issued a series of alerts, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall, rising river flows, and potential flash flooding in vulnerable areas.

Keep working hard in tariff talks ahead of August 1 deadline: Trump tells countries

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has advised countries in ongoing trade talks with his administration to "just keep working hard" ahead of the August 1 negotiation deadline, repeating his claim that America has been taken advantage of by "both friend and foe" for many years.

Africa records over 4,200 cholera, mpox deaths in 2025

ADDIS ABABA: Africa has recorded more than 4,200 deaths due to ongoing cholera and mpox outbreaks in different parts of the continent in 2025, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said.

Trump govt taking 'prudent,' 'strategic' approach toward North Korea: US official

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's administration is taking a "prudent" and "strategic" approach to addressing North Korean challenges, a US diplomat said, reiterating its stated commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea.

Manipur: 12 active militants of 3 outfits arrested by security forces, arms recovered

IMPHAL: The security forces in Manipur have arrested 12 militants of various banned extremists outfits and recovered some arms and ammunition in the last 24 hours in different districts, officials said here on Saturday.

Tejashwi slams Nitish govt over 'deteriorating' law and order situation

PATNA: Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Nitish government over the "deteriorating" law and order situation in the state.

ISRO inches close to Gaganyaan mission with successful development of key engine

NEW DELHI: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has taken a step closer to the Gaganyaan Mission with the successful development of a key engine.

DMK govt's flagship 'Kalaignar Kanavu Illam' scheme nears 1 lakh homes milestone

CHENNAI: The Kalaignar Kanavu Illam (KKI), the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government's flagship rural housing scheme, is set to reach a major milestone, the completion of one lakh houses for the rural poor, within the next few weeks.

Six killed in separate road accidents in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: Six people lost their lives in three separate road accidents across Madhya Pradesh.

Three killed, two injured as car falls into canal in Patna’s Ranitalab area

PATNA: Three people, including a 10-year-old girl, lost their lives while two others sustained critical injuries after an uncontrolled car fell into a canal in Patna’s Ranitalab area early Saturday morning, officials said.

Karan Tacker: Was prestigious honour to be sitting with President, watching ‘Tanvi The Great’

MUMBAI: As Karan Tacker along with the team of her upcoming film “Tanvi The Great” watched his upcoming film ‘Tanvi The Great’ with the President of India Droupadi Murmu, the actor said that her compliment for the movie is his “biggest take back.”

New weekly injection to offer steady Parkinson's medication, cut need for daily pills

NEW DELHI: A team of scientists in Australia, led by those of Indian origin, has developed a new once-a-week injectable drug that could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson's disease, potentially replacing the need for multiple daily tablets.

Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's jersey number 20

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool have announced that jersey number 20 will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last week, across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy.

Market drifts lower amid tariff jitters, Q1 earnings season key to lift sentiment

MUMBAI: Markets drifted lower during the week and lost over a per cent, primarily pressured by the lingering uncertainty surrounding global tariffs and a disappointing start to the earnings season, analysts said on Saturday.

India's strong resolve builds global resilience against terrorism

NEW DELHI: India continued to engage partners in cooperation on counter terrorism through Joint Working Groups on Counter Terrorism (JWG-CT) with 26 countries, the latest annual report (2024) released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) detailed while highlighting the country's strong resolve in initiating collective action against terrorism.

HM Shah inaugurates new Kerala BJP state committee office in Thiruvananthapuram

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the newly built Kerala BJP state committee office in the heart of the capital.

Tamil film industry under scrutiny as Chennai Police arrest former assistant director with OG Ganja

CHENNAI: The Tamil film industry has come under the scanner of law enforcement agencies following a major anti-narcotics operation by the Chennai Police.

IIM-Calcutta student alleges rape in hostel, one detained

KOLKATA: A second-year student of the iconic Indian Institute of Management –Calcutta (IIM-C) was allegedly raped in the boys' hostel of the educational facility.

Divyanka Tripathi shares pictures from romantic getaway with husband Vivek Dahiya

MUMBAI: As they have completed nine years of marital bliss, actress Divyanka Tripathi shared some glimpses from their romantic getaway as they celebrated the milestone.

Bumrah credits learnings from last England tour for fifer at Lord's

LONDON: India pacer Jasprit Bumrah said that learnings from the last England tour helped him to make the best use of conditions that resulted in a five-wicket haul in the third Test against England at Lord's.

Delhi building collapse: People had noticed some issues earlier, says resident

NEW DELHI: On the tragic building collapse that occurred early on Saturday morning in Janata Mazdoor Colony under the Welcome Police Station area of North-East Delhi, Additional DCP Sandeep Lama said that it was a three-storey building, and all the members of a local family were among those trapped inside. A resident of the area said that people had noticed some issues earlier, too.

Ishwak Singh: ‘Mitti – Ek Nayi Pehchaan’ reminded me that returning home’s often about healing

MUMBAI: Actor Ishwak Singh, who is currently seen in the show “Mitti – Ek Nayi Pehchaan,” reminded him that returning home isn’t always about heroism, it’s often about healing.

Shubhanshu Shukla in good health, likely to reach Earth on July 15: ISRO

NEW DELHI: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on board the International Space Station, is expected to begin his journey back to Earth on July 14, and reach on July 15, confirmed the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Days after Khemka, Yadav murders, another Patna trader gunned down; business community tense

PATNA: In a redux of prominent businessman Gopal Khemka and sand trader Ramakant Yadav's murder a few days ago, a trader from Patna, Vikram Jha, owner of Trishna Mart, was gunned down in a late-night incident in the Zakariapur area under Ram Krishna Nagar Police Station limits on Friday.

In 9 days, 1.63 lakh perform ongoing Amarnath Yatra

SRINAGAR: During the 9 days since it started on July 3, so far 1.63 lakh Yatris have performed the Amarnath Yatra, even as another batch of 6,639 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Saturday.

Kajol talks about why recall value of movies have lessened

NEW DELHI: Bollywood star Kajol, who has given several memorable performances in films such as Baazigar, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge, Gupt, Ishq, Dushman and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to name a few, said that earlier, films had a lasting impact because cinemas were the only way to watch stars, creating stronger memories.

Shabir Ahluwalia on ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ returning: I'm looking forward to it

NEW DELHI: Popular television star Shabir Ahluwalia, who played the role of Aniket in the iconic show “Kiyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,” said it was a landmark show, and when ‘‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ 2 comes, it will be adapted to the present time.

Fahmaan Khan’s Facebook, Instagram account hacked

MUMBAI: Fahmaan Khan’s Facebook and Instagram accounts have been hacked. The television actor shared that he has reported the issue.

Ed Sheeran waits for wife's 'good mood’ before playing new songs to her

LOS ANGELES: English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has a cardinal rule with regards to making his wife listen to new music.

Newcastle sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: Newcastle United have completed the signing of winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest on a long-term deal.

Jay Shah hails first-timers Italy and the Netherlands for securing berths in T20 World Cup

DUBAI: International Cricket Council Chair Jay Shah has congratulated the Netherlands and Italy for qualifying for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka next year.

Air India Ahmedabad crash: Key findings from AAIB preliminary report

NEW DELHI: While the final report will take about an year, the preliminary findings by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the fatal crash of Air India flight AI 171 — a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that went down shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12 — has revealed simultaneous engine shutdown, cockpit voice recordings between the two pilots and further safety advisories.

Bangladesh erupts in protest after trader lynched in Dhaka

DHAKA: Protests have erupted across multiple college campuses and streets of Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, following the brutal killing of a scrap metal trader, Lal Chand alias Sohag, in broad daylight near the Sir Salimullah Medical College (Mitford) Hospital on July 9.

Wildfires continue in Bosnia

SARAJEVO: Wildfires in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina(BiH)'s Trebinje region have entered their sixth day, with flames still active in some mountainous areas and nearby villages, according to local authorities.

White House official denies plan to abolish FEMA

NEW YORK: It is not on the agenda of the White House to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) outright, The Washington Post cited an official source, as US President Donald Trump travels to Texas to view the impact of last week's deadly floods.

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