Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced that it has agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, with talks set to begin with the United States in Islamabad on Friday. US President Donald Trump has stepped back from earlier threats to expand attacks on Iran, saying this depends on Iran honoring the ceasefire and…
New Delhi: External affairs minister S Jaishankar held talks with visiting United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) president Annalena Baerbock on a range of issues, including AI’s implications and the West Asia conflict, on Tuesday.Jaishankar said in a post on X that he underscored during the discussion the need for reformed multilateralism that is reflective of…
MUMBAI: The boardrooms of India’s most powerful philanthropic trusts are looking at an uncomfortable May 8 reckoning. The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), which together hold a 52% controlling stake in Tata Sons, will convene to review their nominee directors on the holding company’s board, among other agenda items.The…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set dates for its final two shows – the 99th and the 100th Academy Awards Ceremonies on ABC.In an official social media post, the Academy sent out a ‘Save The Date’ invite with a caption that read, “Mark your calendars! The 99th Oscars will take place…
NEW DELHI: A petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 — likely to come before a CJI-led bench on April 27 — highlights the “complete legislative erasure of trans men and trans masculine identities and other gender-diverse identities from the definition of transgender person”.Steered by transgender rights…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya speaks to commentator Ian Bishop before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. NEW DELHI: Harbhajan Singh, Aakash Chopra and Navjot Singh Sidhu have come under severe criticism on social media for…
GUWAHATI: Gauhati HC on Tuesday directed the state govt and Himanta Biswa Sarma to respond within four weeks to PILs seeking action against the CM for alleged hate speeches against minority communities in the state.“It has been submitted on behalf of the state that the response affidavit shall be filed by the next date,” the…
Famed actor Heath Ledger’s passing was perhaps one of the biggest news stories in the Hollywood industry at the time. As the news spread, tributes and comments of shock and disbelief were shared. Now, years later, fans wonder about the actor and what happened to his daughter, Matilda Ledger. Here is all we know about…
NEW DELHI: After a gap of nearly two months, India and the US will hold talks on trade issues, with a team led by chief negotiator due to visit Washington soon. While dates are being finalised, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said: “The US and India have previously agreed to a trade deal, and…
Court-mandated appellate tribunals cleared 55 nuns of Missionaries of Charity for inclusion in Bengal’s electoral rolls, reversing earlier deletions after appeals to EC. “They will vote Wednesday. We had help from RS MP Derek O’Brien… We are also grateful to EC,” a sister at Mother House said Tuesday.More than 120 sisters, all voters in Chowringhee,…
