Mojtaba Khamenei condemns Ali Larijani’s killing, vows retribution: ‘Every drop of spilled blood…’

Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a forceful statement following the assassination of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani, attributing his death to “criminal murderers” and warning that justice will follow.

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Varanasi: 14 arrested after biryani iftar party on boat in Ganga; AIMIM claims ‘hatred for Muslims’

A controversy has erupted in Varanasi after a video showing an iftar gathering on a boat in the Ganga River went viral, leading to the arrest of 14 Muslim youths. The incident, which took place between Rajghat and Namo Ghat, has sparked a political and communal debate over religious sensitivities and legal action.

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Oppo Find N6 launched with ‘Crease-less’ foldable display, Snapdragon 8 Elite and 6000mAh battery

Oppo, one of the leading smartphone brands, has unleashed the new Find N6, which is considered to be a big step taken towards the foldable smartphone range. With the book-style handset look, from the earlier Find N series, the new addition in the foldable device focuses on making the display sharper and more durable. 

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Abhishek Sharma reflects on struggles and mental reset during T20 World Cup 2026

India opener Abhishek Sharma has reflected on a challenging stretch during the T20 World Cup 2026, describing it as a phase that forced him to confront both expectation and adversity at the highest level. Entering the tournament in prolific form and carrying the tag of the top-ranked T20I batter, Abhishek’s campaign quickly unravelled, registering three consecutive ducks.

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‘Thank you for the backlash’: Nora Fatehi reacts to ‘Sarke Chunar’ row, says photo with Sanjay Dutt is AI

Nora Fatehi, who features in the video of Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from KD: The Devil with Sanjay Dutt, has finally broken her silence on the song controversy. She dropped an Instagram video, where she appeared before the camera and addressed the audience. The actor-performer ‘thanked fans for the backlash’ and also revealed that her photo with Sanjay Dutt was made with AI. Furthermore, she revealed that she would be more cautious while taking up projects in the future.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad announce Ishan Kishan as new captain as Pat Cummins to miss start of IPL 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins will miss the first few matches of the IPL 2026. The pacer is currently recovering from a back injury, for which he featured in only one of the Ashes Tests and was ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026. Currently, his fitness status hasn’t been shared by Cricket Australia or Hyderabad management, but in all likelihood, the pacer will miss a few games to start with.

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Spider Man Brand New Day Trailer Out: Tom Holland’s Peter Parker faces mutating DNA, reunites with Punisher

The much-anticipated trailer of Tom Holland’s Spider Man Brand New Day was released by the makers on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The film is slated to hit the big screens on July 31, 2026, in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

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Assam: Congress’ Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigns from party ahead of Assembly polls

Pradyut Bordoloi, Congress MP from Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, has resigned from the party, delivering a significant setback ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. He submitted his resignation to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

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Drinking to cope with stress in your 20s? Study links it to reduced brain function later

Alcohol and stress often show up together. Long day, quick drink, momentary relief. It feels manageable in the short term. Almost harmless, sometimes.

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PM Modi speaks to UAE President, discusses West Asia crisis, Strait of Hormuz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the current situation in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz. During the conversation, PM Modi strongly condemned recent attacks on the UAE that led to civilian deaths and damage to infrastructure. He also extended Eid greetings to the UAE leader. 

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