US President Donald Trump has said the United States will maintain its naval blockade on Iran until Tehran agrees to a deal addressing Washington’s concerns over its nuclear programme, signalling a hardening stance even as military options remain under consideration.Speaking to Axios, Trump indicated that the blockade is currently his preferred tool of pressure, describing…
When Donald Trump lands in Beijing on May 14, the choreography will look familiar. Red carpets. Military bands. Carefully staged handshakes beneath the chandeliers of the Great Hall of the People. Washington will present the summit as another test of great-power diplomacy, a high-stakes negotiation between two rivals trying to manage a dangerous world. But…
BENGALURU: Nandan Nilekani turns 71 on Tuesday, and if all goes as per plan, Infosys shareholders will re-elect him as non-executive chairman for a third successive term at the company’s annual general meeting to be held later this month.Since his reentry into Infosys in 2017, after the tumultuous period under then CEO Vishal Sikka, things…
After years of courtroom drama, it finally looks like Brad Pitt wants out. Angelina Jolie’s ex seems ready to put their endless legal fight behind them, sparking hope that this Hollywood saga might actually wrap up soon. For those who have been following, his feud has dragged on for almost a decade since their messy…
India’s Air Force is enhancing its offensive capabilities by seeking drones deployable from helicopters and loitering munitions from transport aircraft. These advanced systems, capable of various missions including electronic warfare and target acquisition, aim to free up fighter jets and counter adversaries effectively. Similar initiatives are underway globally, highlighting a significant shift in future warfare…
In a moment that instantly set the tone for an unusual episode, Raj Shamani’s Figuring Out podcast featured a live snake in the studio, brought in by American wildlife explorer Paul Rosolie. The guest was a real Burmese python handled in a controlled setting during what was described as the show’s 500th special episode ….
BENGALURU: In his first set of decisions after taking charge, Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday announced a series of welfare and youth-focused initiatives, including free bus passes for students from school to postgraduate level.The chief minister also announced the setting up of a private employment exchange covering all sectors, which will also provide…
PM Modi with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni (Image/X) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Rome for the final leg of his five-nation tour.Sharing a picture with PM Modi on X, Meloni wrote, “Welcome to Rome, my friend!”The visit marks a key diplomatic engagement as India…
Josh Jacobs’ future with the Green Bay Packers takes a new turn amid growing legal scrutiny involving Ash Kaashh.(Image via X) The Green Bay Packers’ star player Josh Jacobs has remained distant from the controversial legal situation he has found himself in.While the star player was released from police custody last week, rumors swirl about…
Manish Pandey and Virat Kohli (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, but one of the biggest talking points of the night came from a stunning catch by Manish Pandey.During RCB’s chase of 193, Tim David tried…