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On 16 January 1979, the Shah fled Iran, leaving behind a collapsing monarchy and a revolutionary tide that would reshape the Middle East. From that upheaval emerged a new political order, an Islamic Republic built on the doctrine of clerical rule. Nearly half a century later, the system created in revolution has been shaken by...

File photo NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said that more than 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled on Saturday and around 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on Sunday as airspace restrictions continue over Iran and parts of the Middle East.In a post on X, the ministry stated: “Due...

Source: US Central Command (X) Operation Epic Fury, the coordinated American strikes on Iran orchestrated by Donald Trump, killed Tehran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump’s weekend military action in the Middle East involved a combination of missiles, stealth fighters and suicide drones targeting Iran’s high-profile military projects, while also relying on advanced air defences...

PV Sindhu (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has found herself stranded in Dubai for over eight hours after missile-related disturbances in Gulf airspace led to an indefinite suspension of flights across the region.Sindhu was on her way to Birmingham to compete at the prestigious All England Open, set to begin next...

Sam Altman believes people without technical backgrounds can still play a role in OpenAI’s efforts to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI). The CEO of the company behind ChatGPT has regularly discussed AGI in interviews and podcasts, describing it as a long-term objective and outlining his expectations for its timeline. However, several voices across the technology...

Varun Chakravarthy bowls during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match between India and Namibia at Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 12, 2026 in Delhi, India. (Photo/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Kolkata: The Eden Gardens pitch baked under the sun for most of the match eve as both India and West Indies held their practice sessions...

Loud blasts followed by gunfire were heard in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday morning amid ongoing clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistani forces, Reuters reported citing sources.The violence comes days after Afghanistan’s Taliban administration said it remained open to negotiations even as tensions with Pakistan spiralled into an “open war” following Pakistani airstrikes targeting multiple...

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Operation Epic Fury — an extensive US military action under President Donald Trump, have achieved its most consequential objective: the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in strikes carried out early Sunday against the political heart of Tehran.According to initial reports, the operation did not only target...

Chiyaan Vikram, the acclaimed Tamil actor, embraces a simple, eco-conscious life at his Chennai home in Mahalingapuram. The residence features a minimalist design and natural materials—teakwood and marble—framed by garden pockets and inner courtyards that cultivate serenity and sustainability. His deep commitment to his craft complements a grounded personal life. Famed Tamil actor Vikram, who...

Just minutes after US President Donald Trump announced that “Khamenei is dead,” a cryptic message was shared by Iran’s Supreme Leader’s social media platform XThe message was in Persian, invoking the name of Haidar — the first Shia Imam and a central figure in Shia Islam.“Be nām-e nāmi-ye Heydar, alayhis-salām,” the Persian text read, which...