Month: July 2026

Washington/Tehran: The United States privately warned Iran that Israel was allegedly considering targeting two of Tehran’s top negotiators during sensitive peace negotiations earlier this year, according to reports citing current and former U.S. officials. The reported warning reflected Washington’s concern that such an attack could derail diplomatic efforts aimed at

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as his “younger sister” during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, a gesture rooted in his long-standing relationship with former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and warmly reciprocated by the visiting leader. According to officials familiar with the

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Tehran to attend the state funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, reaffirming Pakistan’s close diplomatic and religious ties with its neighbour. The visit comes as Iran prepares for one of the largest state funerals in its history under unprecedented

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will reportedly not attend the funeral of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing heightened security concerns and threats against his life. The decision comes amid extraordinary security arrangements for the late leader’s state funeral, which is expected to draw millions of mourners and high-level

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with Ireland’s Foreign Minister Helen McEntee, during which the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties, with a particular focus on trade, education and multilateral cooperation. The conversation coincided with Ireland assuming the Presidency of the Council

The World’s Most Prestigious Tennis Tournament Continues to Define Greatness Every year, the world’s finest tennis players compete in four Grand Slam tournaments. Each has its own history, identity, and unique challenge. Yet, when players are asked which title they dream of winning the most, one answer continues to stand

Serbian Legend Delivers Vintage Performance on Centre Court Novak Djokovic underlined his credentials as one of the favourites for the Wimbledon 2026 title with a commanding straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round at the All England Club. The seven-time Wimbledon champion produced a clinical display to defeat

 England Survive DR Congo Scare to Keep Title Dream Alive England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after battling back to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in a hard-fought Round of 32 clash. The Three Lions were pushed to the limit after falling behind in

New Delhi: The Indian government has directed WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, to delay the rollout of its planned “usernames” feature in the country until consultations with regulators and stakeholders are completed. The Centre has also asked the company to explain within three days why regulatory action should not be

New Delhi: The Central Government has officially notified the Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the long-standing EPF Scheme, 1952 under the Code on Social Security, 2020. While the new framework retains core contribution rates and benefits, it introduces simplified withdrawal rules, enhanced digital compliance and updated eligibiliaategories, making