Trump says US has ‘total control’ over the Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON: Talks between the United States and Iran are in a continued stalemate. Despite an active ceasefire, diplomatic progress has remained deadlocked which has, in turn, impacted global energy markets and international mediation efforts. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed US and Israeli “aggression” for instability in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz....more

Highest-ever voter turnout since Independence in Bengal, Tamil Nadu

NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday lauded the voters of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for the highest-ever voter turnout in both states since independence. While West Bengal, which saw polling for 152 assembly seats in phase 1, recorded a mammoth turnout of 91.91 per cent so far, Tamil Nadu was also not far behind with 84.80 per cent of ballots cast, according to the latest ECI data....more

India-bound ship among two vessels seized by IRGC, being taken to Iran

TEHRAN: Two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz have reportedly been seized by Iran’s IRGC for “manipulating navigation systems and endangering safety in the Strait of Hormuz”, and are being taken to Iran, according to state media. "Two violating ships, "MSC-FRANCESCA" (linked to the Zionist regime) and "EPAMINODES," which endangered maritime security by operating without the necessary permits and tampering with navigation systems, were seized by the IRGC Navy and directed to the coast of Iran," the IRGC Navy said in a statement....more

India hits back at Trump's 'hellhole' post

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday responded to US President Donald Trump's repost of comments from a right-wing commentator who called India a “hellhole”, saying that the remarks were “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste”. The ministry said that the remarks don't reflect “the reality of the India-US relationship.”...more

Record Participation In 26th Lt Governor’s Cup at Qutab Golf Course

By Deepak Arora

NEW DELHI: The 26th edition of the Lt Governor’s Cup Annual Golf Tournament concluded on a high note at the picturesque Qutab Golf Course, drawing over 1,000 participants and reaffirming Delhi’s growing stature as a hub for amateur golf. The grand finale ceremony was presided over by Lt. Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who felicitated the winners and lauded the efforts behind organizing one of the capital’s largest golfing events....more

Bogey Buddies Emerge as Fast Growing Amateur Golf Movement in Delhi NCR

NEW DELHI: What began as a small circle of friends sharing a passion for golf has evolved into one of the capital’s most dynamic amateur golf communities. Bogey Buddies is rapidly gaining recognition as a modern golfing fraternity that blends sport, friendship, wellness, and luxury experiences with an inclusive club culture. The recently concluded Bogey Buddies Playoff 2 highlighted the scale of this transformation....more

Lexus New Delhi Brings Japan to the Capital with ‘Whispers of Japan’ Evening

NEW DELHI: An evening of culture, cuisine and luxury came alive in the heart of the capital as Lexus New Delhi hosted “Whispers of Japan” recently, offering its customers an immersive experience inspired by the rich traditions of Japan. Around 75 Lexus guests gathered at the Janpath showroom for the exclusive event, which celebrated the spirit of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship that defines Lexus....more

Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon; US to host talks on Thursday

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Israel on Monday told residents of south Lebanon to stay out of a belt of territory at the border and not to approach the area of the ‌Litani River, entrenching its grip over southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah. The U.S.-mediated, 10-day ceasefire took effect on Thursday, largely halting the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah that spiralled out of the conflict between the United States and Iran....more

Khalin Joshi wins Andhra Open 2026

VISAKHAPATNAM: Khalin Joshi carded a two-under 69 to claim his seventh professional title at the INR 1 crore Andhra Open Golf Championship 2026 played at the East Point Golf Club in Visakhapatnam. The 33-year-old Bengaluru-based Khalin (68-68-70-69) emerged victorious by a comfortable four-stroke margin at nine-under 275....more

China surpasses US as India's largest trading partner in FY26; trade gap swells to $112 billion

NEW DELHI: China has overtaken the US to emerge as India's largest trading partner in 2025-26, with bilateral trade reaching USD 151.1 billion, while the country's trade deficit with Beijing widened to USD 112.16 billion during the period, government data showed. The US was India's largest trading partner for four consecutive years till 2024-25....more

India-EU and India-UK Trade Pacts Signal Rapid Shift in Global Economic Order

By Ricky Chopra

NEW DELHI: A significant transformation in the global trade landscape is underway, driven by imminent agreements between India and major Western economies, according to experts. Two landmark agreements—the proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement and the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement—are expected to come into effect in the coming weeks, signaling a decisive pivot toward a new architecture in international trade....more

Dhurandhar franchise sets new record as 1st from India to gross ₹3000 crore worldwide

MUMBAI: Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge collectively have officially made it the highest-grossing franchise in the country. The films starring Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, and others have collectively grossed over ₹3,000 crore worldwide. The Dhurandhar franchise hasn’t just beaten the Telugu film industry’s Baahubali and Pushpa franchises, but it’s also the only one to make these numbers....more

Two Indian men shot dead outside Italy gurdwara, around 10 shots fired

MILAN: Two Indian men were shot dead in northern Italy late Friday night, just minutes after they stepped out of a warehouse being used as a place of worship during a Vaisakhi gathering, according to local media reports. The incident took place in the town of Covo, in Bergamo province, shortly before midnight....more

US renews waiver that allowed India to buy Russian oil, two days after saying it won’t

WASHINGTON: In an apparent reversal of course, Washington announced that it will issue a fresh 30-day general license allowing countries around the world, including India, to purchase energy from Russia without attracting US sanctions....more