At 57, Choudhary has steadily risen through Bihar’s political ranks and is regarded as one of the BJP’s strongest organisational figures in the state. He currently holds the Home portfolio and has played a central role in the NDA government, often representing the BJP alongside Nitish Kumar at major official and political events. More

Harika Dronavalli clarified viral handshake incident with Nodirbek Yakubboev, saying there was no disrespect. He had pre-informed her he cannot do handshakes due to religious beliefs, and her instinctive resignation gesture caused confusion. She urged social media not to blame him. Similar past incidents exist with Vaishali Rameshbabu. Harika stressed mutual respect and focus on chess, despite controversy overshadowing results. More

Following violent clashes over wage demands, Noida saw heavy police presence and route marches as investigators flagged a possible organized WhatsApp syndicate. Over 300 arrests were made, and seven FIRs registered, with the situation now under control after an interim 21% wage hike was announced. More

A widening gap exists between AI experts' optimism and public anxiety, particularly among young people, regarding AI's impact on jobs, healthcare, and energy. While experts foresee positive advancements, Americans express significant concerns about job displacement and the government's ability to regulate the technology effectively. More

In a two-pronged attack , Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and the RSS of destroying the Constitution with their "hate-filled thinking", while claiming the ruling TMC has failed in fulfilling its promise of providing jobs to the state's youth. Addressing poll rallies in Raiganj and Malda, Gandhi claimed that 84 lakh youths in Bengal have applied for the unemployment allowance promised by the Mamata Banerjee government. More

Debut sensation Praful Hinge etched his name in IPL history by claiming three wickets in the opening over against Rajasthan Royals. His remarkable spell, finishing with 4/34, propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a dominant 57-run victory. Following the win, Hinge recreated a Mohammed Siraj-style video, humorously clarifying his official social media presence. More

The US Navy has once again entered the Strait of Hormuz to hunt mines laid by the Iranians. This a repeat of the role played by the US Navy during the Tanker War, a part of the almost 8-year long Iran-Iraq War. More

TCS CEO K Krithivasan dismisses predictions of India's IT sector becoming obsolete by 2030, asserting that AI will amplify the need for IT services. He highlights the industry's resilience due to deep skill sets, not just cost. More

Aditya Dhar’s espionage magnum opus, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', continues its unprecedented box office reign on Day 27. Having already made history as the first Hindi film to breach the Rs 1,000 crore India net milestone, the Ranveer Singh-starrer is now closing in on the Rs 1,100 crore domestic landmark. Despite the 2026 IPL season, the film's global footprint has expanded to a staggering Rs 1,718 crore. Stay updated with live tracking, weekly breakdowns, and day-wise earnings of this cinematic phenomenon. More

Ship movements have already dropped sharply, with daily crossings falling to single digits compared with around 135 during normal conditions. A blockade similar to earlier US actions off Venezuela could bring traffic to a complete halt. More

Despite ongoing FCC complaints, Jeff Bezos shared a photo of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, prompting a rare compliment from Elon Musk. The image signals the rocket's third mission, which will feature a reused booster. Meanwhile, SpaceX is pushing back against Amazon's FCC petition by highlighting Blue Origin's own satellite plans. More

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Passing through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the route is expected to bring down the current travel time of over six hours to roughly two and a half hours, according to an official statement. More

The Israel-Lebanon border is tense as Hezbollah, despite Israeli efforts, demonstrates operational capability and strategic patience. Its dual power structure with the Lebanese Armed Forces and a sophisticated, adaptable arsenal, including extensive small arms, anti-tank systems, and rocket artillery, presents a significant challenge. This resilience shapes Lebanon's military leverage against Israel, creating a volatile balance. More

India's state-run oil companies are incurring significant losses, estimated at Rs 18 per litre on petrol and Rs 35 on diesel, due to unchanged retail prices amidst volatile global crude oil prices. Despite a government excise duty cut, these firms continue to face mounting financial strain, with potential price hikes anticipated post-state elections. More

PCB banned Muzarabani from the PSL for two years. "In this instance, despite a clear offer and an unequivocal acceptance of essential terms, the player chose to disregard these obligations in favor of a conflicting arrangement," PCB said in a statement, as cited by the Cricbuzz. More