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Irans Armed Forces General Staff says Tehran will not retreat from its confrontation with the United States and Israel until its national rights are restored and its adversaries face complete defeat and surrender. Released on the anniversary of Iranian prisoners returning from the Iran-Iraq War, the declaration invoked the countrys history of resistance and rejected any settlement imposed through American military pressure. The statement signals that Tehran is preparing for a prolonged regional

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a fierce attack on the International Criminal Court, accusing what he called the international left and its media allies of trying to expand ICC jurisdiction over U.S. and partner military personnel. Hegseth called the courts actions a lawless power grab and urged countries in the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition to leave the ICC and reject what he described as an attack on national sovereignty.

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the 2026-27 season could be the final year of his playing career, saying he wants to leave a spectacular legacy. The 41-year-old remains contracted to Al Nassr until June 2027 and has begun planning life after football, including spending more time with family, travelling and playing padel.

Dhruv Jurel speaks after Day 2 of the Test, discussing Indias approach, the changing pitch and weather, their batting strategy and the need to take 20 wickets to win.

Rain, wickets and plenty of drama in Galle as India and Sri Lanka battle through a disrupted Day 2. Did India miss a golden opportunity? Get the latest weather update and all the key talking points.

Several nations condemned Israel's rejection of the Gaza peace process proposal. This move seriously undermines collective efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability. The roadmap, accepted by Palestinian factions, was a culmination of intensive mediation efforts. Israel insists Hamas must be disarmed before any troop withdrawal occurs. The countries urged the US to compel Israel to fully comply with the plan.

A terrifying moment unfolded live on NBC Sports when analyst Michael Holley suddenly fainted during Pro Football Talk Live on Friday. Holley began wobbling before slumping from his chair and disappearing from view, leaving co-host Mike Florio scrambling to understand what happened. The frightening incident happened during the early-morning broadcast, with Holley working from home. Florio later revealed Holley had overheated and had not eaten, and thankfully recovered quickly. Heres what happened

Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace has reignited her long-running clash with Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, taking aim at Omar over her Somalia ties, immigration questions and past remarks involving Charlie Kirk. Mace also revisited her earlier attempt to seek Omars immigration records, accusing lawmakers from both parties of blocking her effort. The fiery attack comes as Mace warns about what she describes as Minnesotas shift toward the political left.

India is planning a massive expansion of its drone warfare capabilities, with Army acquisitions of loitering munitions and advanced surveillance systems reportedly worth nearly 20,000 crore.The push comes after Operation Sindoor highlighted the growing role of drones, counter-drone systems, electronic warfare and precision strikes in modern conflict. India has already signed a 1,577-crore contract with Tata Advanced Systems and NIBE for loitering-munition systems, including 84 complete systems a

The IPO market anticipates a busy week with seven companies planning public offerings. These upcoming issues aim to collectively raise more than Rs 6,400 crore from investors. Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart will launch their initial public offerings on August 17. Shankesh Jewellers and Sunshine Pictures are scheduled to open their issues on August 18.

National Testing Agency acknowledged extensive errors in UGC-NET English, Commerce, and Sociology papers. Fresh examinations for these three subjects have been ordered by the agency. These re-tests are scheduled to take place on September 9 and 10. The decision came after multiple complaints regarding factual and typographical errors were received. Results for the other 84 subjects will be declared as scheduled.

Donald Trump's Iran war has entered its sixth month, despite early predictions that the conflict would last only 46 weeks. In this video, we break down why the prolonged war is becoming a major political, military, and economic challenge for the Trump administration.From the reported Air Force One decoy during Trump's Turkey visit to shrinking U.S. missile stockpiles, the loss of MQ-9 Reaper drones, deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, and growing criticism from Republican al

Bangladesh has linked the proposed India visit of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to its demand for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shahidul Karim said officials from Dhaka and New Delhi had been discussing Rahmans possible bilateral visit for several weeks. However, he said the process was affected by Hasinas August 5 press interaction in New Delhi. Dhaka said a propitious environment must be created for Rahmans visit and urged Indi

A fresh dispute is escalating between Iran and Qatar over the fate of three Iranian pilots Tehran says are missing after two Su-24 bombers were shot down in March. Brigadier General Mohammad Bagherzadeh, head of Irans Armed Forces General Staff Missing in Action Search Committee, says a team of highly qualified Iranian Air Force experts has been waiting for months for permission to enter Qatar and conduct an on-site investigation. Iran has accused Qatar of obstructing the inquiry and claims the

Iran says the war forced it to replace its conventional air-defence structure with a more flexible and dispersed network. An IRGC official claims the changes improved command, training, intelligence-sharing and missile deployment while allowing systems to continue functioning under sustained attack. Tehran also says more than 85 percent of its air-defence production infrastructure survived and that manufacturing never stopped. Those claims have not been independently verified, but Iran is warnin

Iran is proposing that BRICS members connect their national payment systems to create a unified financial corridor using local currencies. Central Bank official Hossein Kashiri says China, Russia and Iran already possess important components of the network, which could accelerate payments, reduce transaction costs and avoid dependence on SWIFT. Tehran is also promoting the Asian Clearing Union as an existing model for multilateral settlement. The broader BRICS corridor remains a proposal rather

In the current market, English flat owners are facing significant challenges in selling their properties, with many listings lingering for months. Frequent price reductions and failed deals lead to decreasing valuations, while leasehold issues and mismatched price expectations between buyers and investors create additional obstacles. The tightening of mortgage lending conditions and surveyor downvaluations complicate the situation further, leaving small landlords grappling with unsold properties

The protest by students and job aspirants over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 23rd day on Sunday, with the protesters, under the banner of JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, accusing the ruling JMM-Congress alliance of failing to take concrete action on their demands. They have also announced plans to gherao Soren's residence in Ranchi on August 20 and demanded his resignation.

An adorable Ganpati idol wins hearts online as a video showcasing the beautifully crafted Bappa goes viral on social media.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu launch 25 new Atal Canteens from Timarpur, completing a network of 100 canteens across Delhi.

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das alleges a volunteer and his father were attacked at their home in Bankura after raising concerns about a local government school. He said the father later died from his injuries.

Amritsar Rural Police have effectively disrupted a potential terrorist attack aimed at a police establishment, recovering a 690-gram improvised explosive device. The Bomb Disposal Squad swiftly defused the explosive, ensuring public safety. In light of Independence Day approaching, security measures have been ramped up, and a case is currently under investigation to unravel further details.

Pakistan's hockey captain received a green card after gear was forgotten. This incident occurred during their opening World Cup match against England. The team failed to produce necessary protective equipment for a penalty corner. Former captain Salman Akbar criticised the lack of preparation and organisation. This lapse raises serious questions about the team's readiness for major events.

Russia on Sunday claimed its forces struck a Ukrainian National Guard drone command post in Donetsks Dobropolye using FAB-500 high-explosive aerial bombs. Video released by Russias Defence Ministry shows a powerful explosion at the reported target, sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky.The reported Russian strike came as Ukraine claimed one of its largest aerial attacks on Russian territory. Hundreds of Ukrainian drones were reportedly launched across Russia, with at least six people killed

Days after a massive influx of migrants into Spains Ceuta enclave, thousands remain stranded along the coastline, sleeping in makeshift shelters and waiting for formal accommodation. Migrants claimed they were struggling with basic necessities including food, shelter, clean water and washing facilities, while demanding asylum and help from Spanish authorities. Some migrants describe dangerous journeys from Morocco, saying they faced hunger, harsh weather and the risk of death before reaching Ceu

Karoline Leavitts White House resignation has sparked fresh online speculation after a viral video appeared to capture a brief exchange between her and Donald Trump. Days after announcing her exit, Leavitt filmed Trump dancing to the Village Peoples YMCA at a Nassau County, New York, campaign rally on August 14. Trump then turned toward his outgoing press secretary, prompting a lip reader to claim he could make out what the president said. While the exchange appears far less dramatic than the th

BJP leaders have filed a formal complaint against Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi at Urwa Police Station in Karnataka, escalating the political row over the recitation of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on Independence Day. BJP leaders alleged that senior Congress leaders appeared to speak among themselves during the National Song, calling it disrespectful. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also accused Sonia Gandhi of asking party leaders to stop the re

Kaia Gerber has made a startling childhood revelation, claiming she was told she was possessed and that an exorcism involving a didgeridoo was performed on her. The model and actress opened up about the bizarre experience while discussing her connection to the supernatural. Kaia has also revealed an unexpected family link with The Shards co-star Homer Gere, whose father Richard Gere was once married to her mother Cindy Crawford. Heres everything Kaia said about her extraordinary childhood claim

Devdutt Padikkal smashed his maiden Test century, converting his overnight 131 into a career-best 167 against Sri Lanka in Galle. The left-hander credited two years of hard work, clear plans against spin and confident footwork for his breakthrough. Padikkal also stressed staying focused after reaching 100, helping India reach a strong 460/9.

Two cargo screeners were injured when a passenger's pistol accidentally discharged during security checks. The passenger claimed the weapon was unloaded before he pressed the trigger to show them. One screener sustained an injury to his left hand, while the other was hit in both legs. The incident occurred at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport while boarding a flight to Mumbai.

A unique art installation in Brooklyn offers a place for visitors to anonymously share their deepest secrets. French artist Sophie Calle created a marble obelisk where people can deposit written confessions. This project, which began in 2017, will continue until the year 2042. Secrets deposited will be exhumed and cremated in a ceremonial service periodically. The installation provides a moment of catharsis and a chance for reflective unburdening.

Dial 1975 : Watch the Official teaser from hindi Web movie 'Dial 1975' starring Vishwanath Chatterjee, Kirti Kulhari and Kay Kay Menon. Dial 1975 is directed by Navneet Behal and Vibhu Kashyap. To know more about Dial 1975, watch the video. Check out the latest hindi teaser, new movie teaser, trending hindi movie teaser, Vishwanath Chatterjee, Kirti Kulhari and Kay Kay Menon's videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

India kicked off their Hockey World Cup journey with a challenging 2-2 draw against China. Navneet Kaur opened the scoring, putting India ahead early on. However, Zhang Ying equalised with a penalty stroke. Deepika regained the lead for India with a penalty corner in the second quarter, only for Ma Ning to score in the third and equalise again.

Watch the Hindi song 'Hindustani' from the movie 'Street Dancer 3D' starring Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor. 'Hindustani' is sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Udit Narayan, with music recreated by Harsh Upadhyay based on the original composition by Shankar Ehsaan Loy. The lyrics of 'Street Dancer 3D' song 'Hindustani' are penned by Sameer. To know more about the song 'Hindustani' from 'Street Dancer 3D', watch the 8K video.

Watch the Tamil poetry video 'Badhil Sol' from the movie 'Once More' starring Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar. 'Badhil Sol' features poetry written by Vignesh Srikanth, with voice-over by Arjun Das and vocals by Hesham Abdul Wahab and Anila Rajeev. The music for 'Badhil Sol' is composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab. Written and directed by Vignesh Srikanth and produced by Yuvaraj Ganesan, 'Once More' promises an engaging cinematic experience. To know more about 'Badhil Sol' from 'Once More', watch the poet

Watch the Punjabi song 'Narak' from the movie 'Ishqnama' starring Jai Randhhawa, Shehnaaz Gill, Saurabh Sachdeva and Anjuum Batra. 'Narak' is sung by B Praak and Jyotica Tangri, with music composed by B Praak. The lyrics of 'Ishqnama' song 'Narak' are penned by Jaani. Directed by Arvvindr S. Khaira and produced by Narinder Singh Rana, Sourabh Rana and Kalpna Rana, the film promises an engaging romantic drama. To know more about the song 'Narak' from 'Ishqnama', watch the full video.

Two ad-hoc cargo screening employees were injured after a passengers licensed pistol accidentally discharged during a security check at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 9.30 am when 55-year-old Kamlesh Rai, a resident of Azamgarh, arrived with his wife to board an Air India Express flight to Mumbai. Rai had declared the licensed weapon to airport authorities. During inspection, a round in the chamber accidentally fired while th

Did Operation Sindoor call Pakistan's nuclear bluff? A new assessment reported from the US-based Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists argues that the May 2025 India-Pakistan confrontation exposed the limits of Islamabad's reliance on nuclear deterrence. India carried out sustained conventional strikes after the Pahalgam terror attack, while the conflict remained below the nuclear threshold. The lesson is not that Pakistan's nuclear arsenal has become irrelevantit still makes full-scale war extraord

Kathryn Hahn opens up about Disneys upcoming live-action Tangled, praising the films magical locations in Spain and director Michael Graceys careful approach. The actress says the cast are huge fans of the original animated classic and believes audiences who love the film will be happy with the new adaptation.

Donald Trumps reported secret escape from Ankara has become the target of a brutal Bill Maher roast, with the late-night host zeroing in on one bizarre detail: why Pete Hegseth was among the officials who accompanied Trump on a smaller aircraft. According to The Washington Post, the Secret Service received a credible threat involving Iran and a potential attack on Air Force One, triggering a security contingency involving three planes. Trump was reportedly moved through the airport in a catering