Aditya Dhar’s espionage epic, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge,’ continues to script history at the global box office. On day 21, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Ranveer Singh-led thriller solidified its legendary status by becoming the first Hindi film ever to surpass the Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone. Having already outpaced giants like ‘Jawan’ and...
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‘We expect unimpeded freedom of navigation’: India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that it would pave the way for lasting peace in West Asia while emphasising the need for uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.“We welcome the ceasefire...
‘Sincere regret’: Kharge apologises for ‘people illiterate in Gujarat’ remark
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday apologised for his recent remarks targeting people of Gujarat, saying his comments were ‘deliberately misinterpreted’ and that he never intended to hurt sentiments.In a post on X, the Congress president said, “Some remarks of mine in a recent election speech...
‘Expeditiously exit Iran’: India issues fresh advisory to its citizens despite ceasefire
India has issued a fresh advisory urging its citizens in Iran to leave the country “expeditiously”, even as a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran comes into effect.In a statement posted on X, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said the advisory was a continuation of its earlier notice issued on 7 April,...
Bengal poll battle heats up: EC and TMC exchange ‘straight talk’
War of words: ECI assures free elections, TMC cries foul over voter deletions (ANI photo) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday asserted that the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted in a “fear-free, violence-free and intimidation-free” manner, issuing a firm message to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).In a post on X,...
First in 7 years! India to get Iran crude oil on US sanctions waiver
Tracking data from LSEG showed that the vessel had earlier moved into Southeast Asian waters. (AI image) Amid the Middle East conflict, India is all set to get its first shipment of Iran crude oil in over seven years. The decision to buy comes as the Donald Trump administration has waived off sanctions on Iran...
Iran-US ceasefire impact: Oil prices drop, Hormuz to see ‘controlled’ movement; global markets surge
Representative image (AI-generated) As the Iran-US ceasefire kicks in, global markets are witnessing a sharp shift across multiple sectors.US President Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, linking the move to Iran’s willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in negotiations.Crude prices, which had surged above $100...
‘Hope you sleep soundly tonight’: TMC-EC meeting turns tense; what transpired inside
TMC delegation who met the Election Commission NEW DELHI: A meeting between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday morning lasted under 10 minutes and ended on a tense note, with EC sources alleging that TMC MP Derek O’Brien “shouted at the Election Commission functionaries and asked chief election commissioner Gyanesh...
‘Israel backs US ceasefire with Iran but not Hezbollah’: What Netanyahu said on two-week truce
Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, while underlining that the ceasefire does not extend to Hezbollah Lebanon.Netanyahu’s remarks mark Israel’s first response to the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, which is aimed at creating a temporary pause in hostilities and opening...
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to MI next? Ex-India cricketer’s post sparks buzz
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The buzz around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi refuses to die down — and now, a fresh talking point has gripped the cricketing world: could the teenage sensation one day don the Mumbai Indians colours?A single social media post from former India cricketer Jatin Paranjape has ignited the chatter, hinting that the...
