The 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL) faces growing uncertainty following threats issued by the Pakistan-based armed group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar. In a chilling statement, the group has warned high-profile international players, including Australia’s David Warner and Steve Smith, urging them to withdraw from the tournament due to the volatile security situation in Pakistan. The group further stated that the players' safety could not be guaranteed if they proceeded with their participation.

​US President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States was “doing extremely well in Iran,” making a series of sweeping claims about the country’s military capabilities during a ceremony at the White House. Speaking while presenting the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, Trump asserted that Iran’s naval forces had effectively been neutralised, stating that the country now has “no navy anymo

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed the death of Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib following an Israeli airstrike in Tehran, describing the incident as a “cowardly assassination” that has intensified tensions in an already volatile Middle East conflict. The confirmation came on Wednesday,

A major fire broke out in a high-rise building in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning, sending thick plumes of black smoke across the New York skyline just hours before the city’s St Patrick’s Day parade. Authorities said the incident began shortly before 10 am near East 43rd Street and Madison Avenue, a busy area close to Grand Central Terminal. Emergency crews from the Fire Department of New York responded swiftly, dispatching multiple fire engines and ladder companies to the scene. D

Ugadi, the Hindu New Year festival, will be celebrated on Thursday, March 19, 2026. This auspicious day, falling during the Chaitra month of the Hindu lunar calendar, marks the arrival of the spring season and the beginning of the harvest period. Celebrated with immense enthusiasm and devotion, particularly in Karnataka, Ugadi is a time for renewal, spiritual growth, and emotional well-being. Ugadi Timings (I

In a significant move, the Centre has sanctioned ₹341 crore as additional disaster assistancefor Andhra Pradesh.

During the inauguration of Allu Cinemas in Hyderabad, Telangana Chief Minister Revan

Tensions across the Middle East escalated sharply on Thursday as the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict intensified with new drone and missile attacks reported across several locations in the region. Iranian authorities claimed responsibility for launching drone strikes targeting Israel’s Shin Bet headquarters in Tel Aviv as well as the Palmachim and Ovda air bases, signalling a significant escalation in hostilities between the two countries. Israeli officials confirmed that missiles we

In the latest escalation of the regional conflict, Iran has issued a

A luxury residential high-rise in Dubai Creek Harbour was struck by

World Kidney Day is an important global health awareness campaign that highlights

Tensions in the Middle East have entered a new phase after Iran warned that it could target economic infrastructure and facilities linked to major international technology companies as the regional conflict continues to intensify. The warning indicates a shift in the nature of modern warfare, where economic systems, financial institutions, and technology infrastructure are increasingly viewed as strategic targets alongside conventional military installations. A spokesperson for Khatam

Iran has reportedly deployed its elite counterterrorism unit, known as NOPO, to safeguard newly appointed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a strike on a compound in Tehran on February 28. The black-clad special force has long served as a key protective unit for the Iranian leadership and is now believed to be responsible for ensuring the security of the country’s new supreme authority amid heightened tensions in

Tensions across West Asia continued to escalate as the conflict between Israel and Iran entered its eleventh day, with new missile interceptions and expanding military operations reported across several parts of the region. The ongoing Israel-Iran war has heightened fears of a wider regional security crisis, as both sides signal that hostilities are far from over and military pressure may intensify in the coming days. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that

In the midst of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, which has caused significant global energy strain, India has begun sending 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh via the cross-border Friendship Pipeline. This move is part of an annual supply agreement in which India is committed to providing 180,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh each year. The first consignment arrived on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a five-year plan to address Bangladesh's worsening fuel shortage. Banglade

India granted docking permission to Iranian naval vessels following their participation in multinational maritime events earlier this year, even as regional tensions intensified after a United States submarine sank one of the ships in the Indian Ocean. The Iranian vessels IRIS Lavan, IRIS Bushehr and IRIS Dena had taken part in the Milan 2026 multilateral naval exercise and the International Fleet Review held in Visakhapatnam in February, events designed to highlight cooperation among dozens of

Colorectal cancer is currently the third most common cancer in the world, following lung and breast cancers. In recent years, doctors and researchers have noticed a steady increase in cases across many countries, including India. Despite the rising number of diagnoses, new medical advancements are offering hope to patients. One of the most promising developments is immunotherapy, a treatment that helps the body’s immune system detect and attack cancer cells more effectively. Unlik

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, and a recent development involving Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 model has sparked fresh discussions about how powerful AI systems are becoming. According to a blog post released by Anthropic, the Claude Opus 4.6 model demonstrated the ability to recognise when it was being evaluated in a benchmark test. Even more surprisingly, the model reportedly identified the test being used and searched for answer keys online rather than solving the problem i

Political tensions in Andhra Pradesh intensified after Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila made strong remarks about former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. During a recent media interaction, Sharmila criticized Jagan’s political approach and accused him of ignoring public issues in the state while focusing mainly on matters related to his party leaders and cadres. According to Sharmila, Jagan’s recent visits to Andhra Pradesh appear to be limited to occasions rela