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Iran has launched a massive nationwide 313,000 Jan-Fada of Iran drill, bringing together IRGC-linked forces, organized battalions and civilians in Tehran and across the country. The exercise, described by Iranian officials as a demonstration of national resistance and readiness, comes amid heightened tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel.

A routine Senate Agriculture Committee vote has turned into a viral political flashpoint. Republican Senator Mitch McConnell's return to Capitol Hill after months away due to health issues sparked intense online discussion after an awkward voting exchange during a Farm Bill hearing. While critics questioned the 84-year-old lawmaker's condition and fitness to serve, supporters pointed to clarifications from Senator John Hoeven's office, which said the confusion stemmed from a misunderstanding abo

Saikia insisted that the BCCI has faith in the local organisation committee to provide satisfactory on-ground facilities at the match venue despite reports of other Asian cricket boards raising objections about the quality of the ground

Residential prices in eleven emerging Tier-2 Indian cities have grown significantly faster. These smaller markets are now driving India's next phase of real estate expansion. Infrastructure development and rising consumption are supporting this accelerated price growth. Commercial activity is also expanding across these developing urban centers. Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are projected to contribute substantially to India's real estate sector.

Watch the song 'Kaka Dhoom Dhamaka' from Telugu movie 'Crazy Kalyanam' starring Anupama Parameswaran, Tharun Bhascker, Naresh, Akhil Raj Uddamari and Kireeti. 'Kaka Dhoom Dhamaka' is sung by and music of the song is given by Suresh Bobbili. Lyrics of 'Crazy Kalyanam' song 'Kaka Dhoom Dhamaka' are written by Gorati Venkanna, Kasarla Shyam and Dinesh Kakkerla. 'Crazy Kalyanam' is written and directed by Badrappa Gajula and produced by Boosam Jagan Mohan Reddy. To know more about 'Kaka Dhoom Dhamak

Watch the Official trailer from kannada movie 'City Light' starring Vinay Rajkumar and Monisha Vijaykumar. 'City Light' movie is directed by Vijayakumar. To know more about 'City Light' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest kannada trailers, new movie trailers, trending kannada movie trailer, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Russia has launched fresh strikes on Ukraines Odesa region, with Moscow claiming attacks hit a Nova Poshta logistics hub near Odesa and a dry-cargo ship carrying military supplies at the port of Chornomorsk. Russia says the targets were linked to the storage and distribution of military cargo arriving from European countries. The Russian Defence Ministry also claims its forces carried out two massive and five group strikes between September 12 and 18, targeting Ukrainian defence-industry facilit

Watch the song 'Sancharame' from Telugu movie 'EPIC - First Semester' starring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya. 'Sancharame' is sung by Hesham Abdul Wahab and Gorati Venkanna and music of the song is given by Hesham Abdul Wahab. Lyrics of 'EPIC - First Semester' song 'Sancharame' are written by Gorati Venkanna. 'EPIC - First Semester' movie is directed by Aditya Haasan and produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya. To know more about 'Sancharame' song from Anand Deverakonda a

China has accused the Philippines of spreading false narratives after a China Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine government fisheries ship in the disputed South China Sea.Beijing said the Philippine vessel ignored repeated warnings near Xianbin Reef, also known as Sabina Shoal, while Manila said its ship was on a refuelling mission around 54 nautical miles off Palawan. The incident adds to already high tensions in waters claimed by China and several Southeast Asian nations.

Russia says its Geran-4 drones struck Ukrainian radar and electronic-warfare systems in the Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions, targeting equipment Moscow claims was supporting Ukrainian air-defence operations.The Russian Defence Ministry said a Pelikan radar was hit as it deployed near Dalnik, while another radar and an electronic-warfare system were destroyed near Shirokoye. Ukraine has not independently confirmed the reported losses.

Barbra Streisand has entered the escalating Kennedy Center controversy, taking direct aim at Donald Trump after a federal judge ordered that his name remain off the iconic arts venue. The legendary singer accused Trump of acting out of a sense of humiliation and criticized what she called his unchecked ego amid the ongoing legal battle. Her remarks come after Trump warned the Kennedy Center could be ripped down if his demands are not met, adding another dramatic chapter to the high-profile dispu

Watch the Official trailer from marathi movie 'Gaman' starring Narayan Jadhav, Shraddha Khanolkar and Dipak Kumar. 'Gaman' movie is directed by Manoj Naiksatam. To know more about 'Gaman' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest marathi trailers, new movie trailers, trending marathi movie trailer, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Watch the Official trailer from bengali movie 'C/o A Journey' starring Bony Sengupta, Darshana Banik. 'C/o A Journey' movie is directed by Pratik Sarkar. To know more about 'C/o A Journey' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest bengali trailers, new movie trailers, trending bengali movie trailer, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Daniel Tom, 31, started Bay Area Sanitation in California in 2023 with one truck and 100 portable toilets. The business became profitable within its first year and generated $4.3 million in 2025. It now operates nearly 2,000 toilets and 12 trucks, with Tom focusing on long-term rentals, regular cleaning and reinvesting profits to expand the company further.

The birthday candle tradition has transformed over the centuries, originating from ancient Greek rituals to 18th-century German customs. At Kinderfest, candles adorned cakes to symbolize age and good fortune, with extinguished flames tied to making wishes. As migration and popular culture took hold in the 19th century, this heartfelt practice spread worldwide, maintaining its significance as a simple yet cherished ritual of celebrating life's milestones.

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have gone on sale in India, sparking massive excitement and long queues outside Apple Stores. Vicky Kaushal was spotted checking out the iPhone 18 Pro at Apple BKC, while Neha Dhupia, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh flaunted their new iPhones. Fans waited for hours, with some arriving the previous night to be among the first buyers. AP Dhillon and Triptii Dimri had earlier been spotted at Apple Park with the new lineup.

A powerful display of faith and devotion as around 35,000 women came together to chant the Atharvashirsha at Punes iconic Dagdusheth Ganpati temple.

A routine police stop at Patnas Marine Drive turned into an adorable moment when cops pulled over a biker carrying a dog on his motorcycle. What initially appeared to be a traffic check soon took a wholesome turn, as the police stopped to shower attention on the furry passenger before letting the rider continue.

This Ganesh Chaturthi, a Mumbai-based artist has given a creative form to the idea of knowledge with her 5-ft Gyan Ganesha an idol crafted entirely using 1,100 notebooks. From the mukut and ears to the trunk and other intricate details, each layer was carefully shaped from pages and positioned to bring the idol to life. After visarjan, the notebooks will be donated to children from underprivileged communities, giving the artwork a purpose beyond the festival.

Nestl India stated its infant nutrition products fully comply with regulations. The company submitted a detailed response to FSSAI regarding promotional claims. FSSAI initiated legal action over alleged non-compliances with infant nutrition product regulations. A separate sample of a Nestl follow-up formula was found sub-standard. Three adjudication cases have been filed against Nestl India for these products.

Watch the Official Trailer from Tamil movie 'Dorothy' starring Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth. 'Dorothy' movie is directed by Karthik Subbaraj and produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain. To know more about 'Dorothy' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest Tamil trailers, new movie trailers, trending Tamil movie trailer, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Watch the Official Trailer from Malayalam movie 'Dhoomakethu' starring Sajin Gopu, Nikhila Vimal, Shine Tom Chacko, Sidharth Bharathan and Ganapathi. 'Dhoomakethu' movie is directed by Sudhi Maddison and produced by Sameer Thahir, Shyju Khalid, Sajin Ali and Abbas Thirunavaya. To know more about 'Dhoomakethu' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest Malayalam trailers, new movie trailers, trending Malayalam movie trailer, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday called the developments surrounding the Trinamool Congress internal factional dispute a black day in Indias democratic history after her camps Nandigram bypoll candidate Sanchita Dey Pradhan withdrew her nomination. Mamata alleged that the developments were unconstitutional, illegal, undemocratic and a biased vendetta. The withdrawal came after Pradhan met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, with a photograph of the meeting cir

Watch the Official trailer from bengali movie 'Bhootu Aaya Bhago' starring Rahul Banerjee, Shreema Bhattacherjee. 'Bhootu Aaya Bhago' movie is directed by Souvik Dey. To know more about 'Bhootu Aaya Bhago' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest bengali trailers, new movie trailers, trending bengali movie trailer, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Friday prayers turned into a massacre in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after an explosive-laden truck rammed straight into the gate of a mosque built inside a Police Lines compound and detonated, tearing through the outer wall and collapsing part of the structure. At least 15 people, including five police officers, were killed, and over 50 others were wounded in the blast. Almost simultaneously, a second explosion struck a nearby Special Branch building, followed by hours of gunfire as attackers cl

Michael P. Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, has broken his silence after the case ended in a mistrial. Desronvil says he had no doubts about his position and maintains that the evidence showed Clancy knew what she was doing. As backlash grows, reports about his past, jury selection and his decision to leave the area have added another layer to the case. The court has yet to resolve what comes next for Lindsay Clancy.

India's Navy is moving ahead on Project 17B, a Rs 70,000 crore order for seven next-generation stealth frigates designed to keep pace with China's expanding fleet. Building on the Nilgiri-class from Project 17A, these larger frigates could displace nearly 8,000 tonnes, featuring enhanced stealth shaping, indigenous fire control radars, BrahMos missiles and stronger anti-submarine capability. Orders will likely split again between Mazagon Dock and Garden Reach Shipbuilders, with the formal tender

Australia is tightening its visa rules but it is not closing the door on Indians. The new question is: which Indian students and professionals does Australia actually want?From tougher rules on visa hopping to fewer family options for international students, the migration system is being reshaped. At the same time, Australia is prioritising skills it urgently needs from healthcare and construction to AI, engineering and renewable energy.Its MATES programme also offers a dedicated pathway for tal

A car dragged a parked motorcycle for about 100 metres after hitting it on Africa Avenue Road near R K Puram Metro Station on Wednesday night, police said.The motorcyclist, identified as 21-year-old Tanish Tokas, fell from the bike but escaped serious injury, while the driver, identified as 73-year-old Venu Gopal, was arrested.

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it struck the Togo-flagged tanker Trend while it was attempting what Tehran called an illegal passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claims the tanker was hit and caught fire before stopping, while UKMTO said the fire was later extinguished and all crew members were reported safe.The incident comes as tensions between Iran and the United States remain extremely high. President Donald Trump told Axios he is approaching a critical decision over

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke marked Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday with a unique gesture. In a video shared on social media, Dipke is seen lighting a diya at a dilapidated government school, singing a birthday song for PM Modi and saying he is gifting the school to the Prime Minister.

California has approved $5 million towards the purchase of 357 coastal acres in Cayucos that once housed the largest abalone farm in the US. The yak titu titu yak tihini Northern Chumash Tribe is raising $18 million to buy the property, restore native habitats, revive aquaculture and support research into endangered white and black abalone.

The match was reduced to 20 overs per side after rain interrupted play at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. India posted 182 for six after being sent in to bat by Aussie skipper Jack Czosnek, with Chauhan making 54 off 34 balls and Anvay, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, scoring 38 off 18.

The Election Commission has designated new names and symbols for both Mamata Banerjee's faction and its competitor. This decision mirrors previous disputes seen in Maharashtra with Shiv Sena and NCP. The commission is now tasked with determining the rightful claim to the original TMC name and symbol, influenced heavily by recent Supreme Court decisions that prioritise organisational support in addition to electoral backing.

Children often hesitate to greet visitors, which can be more than mere shyness. It's vital for parents to grasp their child's emotions and the surrounding context. Creating a secure environment and allowing ample time can assist kids in adapting to new social environments. Pressuring them into socializing may lead to discomfort and impede their growth. Observation is key for distinguishing normal nervousness from genuine anxiety.

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Princess Dianas brother Charles Spencer has reignited a decades-old royal controversy with a shocking claim about King Charles and his former valet. In his new memoir, Spencer says Diana told him her husband was in love with his valet while discussing their divorce. The aide was not named, but the revelation has revived long-standing speculation surrounding Michael Fawcett. The explosive claim comes as Spencers memoir delivers fresh revelations about Diana, Charles and the troubled royal marriag

Donald Trumps strange exchange with billionaire Johnny Morris was caught on camera at a White House dinner and the U.S. President joked that he could put the Bass Pro Shops founder out of business. While discussing fishing and his newly signed executive order on saltwater angling, Trump said he could have banned fishing and driven Johnny right the hell out of business. He then imagined Morris pleading, Please, President, please. The unusual on-camera moment quickly put Trumps comments and Morri

The family of biker Sia demands the arrest of two remaining suspects. Kalyan Bainsla and Lovneesh were produced before the court after police remand. Sia's father thanked the Haryana government for constituting a Special Investigation Team. The SIT has identified four people involved in the incident so far. The family's fight is against crime and not any specific community.

A Florida city has made a zoning change that blocks a resident from constructing his much-anticipated retirement home. After acquiring the lot nearly two decades ago with plans for development, he now faces obstacles due to new city regulations aimed at boosting commercial growth. The legal challenge claims these changes infringe upon his constitutional rights, showcasing the significant effects of zoning laws on property owners' expectations.

The father of a Nithari case victim questions Surendra Koli's death, alleging murder. Koli was found hanging in Haridwar, with police investigating the scene. The victim's father believes Koli was murdered and not a suicide victim. He suggests Koli might have been killed if he knew crucial case information. The Nithari case involved the discovery of skeletal remains in Noida.

After nearly five decades, piping plovers triumphantly return to Wisconsin Point, symbolizing a remarkable achievement in conservation. Thanks to a dedicated $4.5 million habitat restoration initiative, 14 acres of essential nesting and feeding grounds have been established from harbor sediment. Protective measures like seasonal closures and predator exclosures have been implemented to ensure the safety of these delicate birds.

HAL successfully delivered two LCA Tejas twin-seater trainers to the Indian Air Force, along with the first HTT-40 basic trainer, dubbed Ankur. Additionally, four Dhruv Next Generation helicopters were handed over to Pawan Hans Limited. These significant deliveries mark the initiation of a new phase in HAL's contract obligations, showcasing India's ongoing strides in indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.