Navy thwarts suspected piracy attack on merchant vessel in western Indian Ocean | India News

NEW DELHI: Indian Navy has foiled a suspected piracy attack on a merchant vessel in the western Indian Ocean.“Responding swiftly to inputs of pirate activity near merchant vessel M V Mashallah 1, stealth guided-missile destroyer INS Kolkata undertook a prompt action to investigate and deter the threat,” Navy said in a statement.Officials said the warship…

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Ranveer Singh offered Rs 10 cr upfront and Rs 25 cr discount to Excel before ‘Don 3’ row turned ugly |

Before the Don 3 row turned ugly, Ranveer Singh’s team offered Excel Entertainment Rs 10 crore upfront and a Rs 25 crore discount on a future film. Excel rejected the offer, demanding direct cash compensation. With FWICE now issuing a non-cooperation directive, the controversy shows no signs of dying down. The ‘Don 3’ saga has…

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Matthew Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced to 41 months for supplying ketamine linked to actor’s death

The live-in assistant of actor Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in supplying ketamine that contributed to the star’s fatal overdose in 2023, bringing a major chapter of the case to a close.60-year-old Kenneth Iwamasa pleaded guilty in August 2024 to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death….

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Post-diplomatic efforts, Iran releases 10 Indian sailors onboard oil tanker seized in July 2025 | India News

NEW DELHI: Ten Indian sailors, detained in Iran in July 2025 on board an oil tanker, have been released after “sustained diplomatic engagement”, Directorate General of Shipping said in a statement on Tuesday.Sailors on MV Harbour Phoenix were “detained, arrested and imprisoned in Iran following the vessel’s interception near Jask Port in July 2025”, it…

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When Priyamani confessed she had a crush on Shah Rukh Khan: ‘He made sure that I was next to him on Jawan sets’ |

Back in 2023, actress Priyamani opened up about her memorable experience of reuniting with Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of Jawan after nearly a decade. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, the actress spoke candidly about working with SRK, her admiration for him, and how the superstar made her feel welcomed on set.Recalling their…

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Quote of the day by George Washington: “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be…” | World News

George Washington (Image: Wikipedia) Some advice survives because it sounds grand and dramatic. Other advice survives because people keep running into it in real life. This quote associated with George Washington feels closer to the second kind. It does not try to impress anyone with complicated language. It simply says something that many people eventually…

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Punjab govt’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana sees rise in cashless treatment claims amid seasonal illness surge | India News

Government hospitals across Punjab have reported a surge in seasonal illnesses, including fever-related infections, respiratory ailments and stomach disorders, amid rising temperatures and humid weather conditions.Against this backdrop, the Punjab government on Wednesday said the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has recorded a sharp increase in cashless treatment claims, with acute febrile illness emerging as one…

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Jr NTR took a ‘very brave’ decision for ‘Dragon’; says director Prashanth Neel: ‘It’s darker than anything I’ve written’ |

The collaboration between Jr NTR and ‘KGF’ and ‘Salaar’ director Prashanth Neel in ‘Dragon’ has been one of the most anticipated projects which fans have been eagerly waiting for. The dark theme which Neel is known for using in his grand films or the weight shed by the actor having the talking point about the…

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Supreme Court delivers two blows to online fantasy gaming industry | Bengaluru News

Most companies have been fighting demands through court petitions. Little or no tax has actually been paid yet. That changes now. For many, the only path left is voluntary liquidation. Bengaluru/Chennai: The Supreme Court delivered two rulings on Wednesday that together could wipe out what remains of the online fantasy gaming sector in India. First,…

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