Abraham Accords Return to Global Spotlight Amid New Middle East Tensions
The Abraham Accords, once hailed as a historic diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East, have once again moved to the centre of global geopolitical discussions as the United States pushes for a broader regional realignment amid the ongoing Iran crisis and renewed peace negotiations in West Asia. The agreements, originally
West Asia Crisis Exerting Pressure on Forex, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Flags Rising Fuel, Fertiliser and Gold Costs Amid Global Uncertainty Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday warned that the ongoing West Asia crisis is beginning to exert visible pressure on India’s foreign exchange position, as rising crude oil, fertiliser and gold prices increase the burden on the
President Murmu Confers Padma Awards on 66 Distinguished Personalities
Nation Honours Icons Across Arts, Sports, Literature, Public Service and Industry President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred Padma Awards on 66 distinguished personalities during the first Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, recognising exceptional contributions across fields including arts, literature, sports, public affairs, science, social work
BCCI Urged to Protect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Experts Warn Against “One-Dimensional Stardom”
Sanjay Manjrekar Raises Concerns Over Youngster’s Long-Term Growth India’s newest cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may already be lighting up the IPL with fearless strokeplay and record-breaking knocks, but former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Indian cricket must now confront a more important question — how to protect the teenager’s long-term
Kangana Ranaut Defends Aishwarya Rai Amid Cannes 2026 Troll Storm
Kangana Slams Ageist Remarks Against Aishwarya Rai Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has strongly come out in support of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after the actress faced online trolling over her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. Aishwarya’s red carpet looks at Cannes sparked mixed reactions on social media, with
Aryan Khan’s ‘The Bads of Bollywood’ Wins Big at SWA Awards 2026
Aryan Khan Scores Double Victory The 7th edition of the Screenwriters Association (SWA) Awards 2026 turned into a landmark night for Aryan Khan as his debut web series The Bads of Bollywood emerged among the top winners. The awards ceremony, held in Mumbai, celebrated excellence in screenwriting across films, OTT
UAE Deportations Leave Pakistani Shiites Jobless and Stranded
Hundreds of Pakistani Shiite Muslims deported from the United Arab Emirates are returning home to shattered livelihoods, frozen savings and growing uncertainty, according to a Reuters investigation that has raised fresh concerns over alleged sectarian profiling in the Gulf region. Families Return Home With Nothing In Pakistan’s Chakwal district and
7-Eleven Pioneer Toshifumi Suzuki Dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki, the legendary businessman who transformed Japan’s convenience store industry and built Seven-Eleven Japan into a global retail powerhouse, has died at the age of 93. Seven & i Holdings confirmed that the former chairman passed away due to heart failure on May 18, bringing to a close one
India’s Economy Likely Ended FY26 on Strong Note Despite Iran War Concerns
India’s economy is estimated to have ended FY26 on a strong footing despite rising geopolitical tensions caused by the ongoing Iran conflict, with economists projecting robust GDP growth driven by domestic demand, agriculture, and services sector resilience. According to an Economic Times poll, India’s GDP growth for the January-March quarter
Delhi Capitals Crush KKR by 40 Runs to End IPL 2026 Campaign on a High
Delhi Capitals signed off their IPL 2026 season with a dominant 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, delivering one of their most complete performances of the tournament. KL Rahul led the charge with a blistering 60 off just 30 balls, giving Delhi Capitals a flying start after
