Former tennis star Sania Mirza revealed the emotional challenges she faced following her divorce from former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik. In a heartfelt conversation on her new YouTube talk show Serving It Up With Sania, the 38-year-old shared that she experienced a panic attack during one of the lowest moments of her life. She credited close friend and Bollywood director Farah Khan for being her pillar of support during this critical time. Sania recalled that without Farah

In yet another provocative statement, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that his country is fully prepared for a two-front war against India on the eastern border and the Taliban on the western front. Speaking at a public event, Asif said, “We are ready for war on two fronts. Allah helped us in round one and He will help us in round two.” His remarks came just a day after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people and injured 36 others. The Pakis

The United States House of Representatives has approved a spending bill intended to end the ongoing federal government shutdown, marking a decisive step toward restoring full government operations after weeks of disruption. The measure passed with a 222–209 vote following a contentious debate in Washington, where party leaders exchanged blame over the prolonged impasse. Six Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the legislation, giving the Republican-led chamber the margin it needed to

In the run-up to the Bihar Assembly election results, 11 exit polls have given the NDA a clear majority, while Axis My India stands apart by predicting a much closer contest. According to its survey, the NDA may win between 121 and 140 seats, the Mahagathbandhan 98 to 118, and Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party between zero and two. With the majority mark set at 122, this projection puts the NDA on the edge of a tight race. Which aggregates multiple surveys, suggests the NDA will

A powerful explosion in a Hyundai i20 car near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening claimed at least eight lives and left several others injured. The blast occurred around 6:52 p.m. when the vehicle was halted at a traffic signal. The impact of the explosion shattered nearby glass panes and caused panic among commuters and pedestrians. The injured were immediately rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, where medical teams continue to treat those in critic

A 23-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh, identified as Rajyalakshmi (Raji) Yarlagadda, was found dead in her apartment in the United States earlier this week. The young woman, who had recently completed her master’s degree in computer science at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, had been actively searching for job opportunities following her graduation. Her death has sent shockwaves through her family and friends, both in India and abroad. According to details shared by

As India moves into 2026, investors face a familiar yet complex choice: gold or real estate. Both assets have historically served as trusted vehicles for preserving and growing wealth. Yet, their performance and purpose vary significantly depending on economic conditions, investor goals, and market trends. Over the past year, both gold and property values have surged. Gold’s recent rally has been driven by global inflation, economic instability, and rising central bank purchases.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, one of the most influential figures in modern American politics, announced her retirement Thursday morning in a video message to her constituents. Pelosi, a Democrat from California who made history as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, confirmed she will not seek re-election in 2026, closing a chapter on a congressional career that has spanned nearly four decades. “San Francisco, know your power,” Pelosi said in her recorded message.

California voters have overwhelmingly approved Proposition 50, Governor Gavin Newsom’s controversial redistricting plan that reshapes congressional boundaries across the state. The measure, which effectively suspends California’s independent redistricting commission until the next census in 2030, has drawn both praise and criticism for its potential impact on partisan balance and democratic fairness. Early results show Proposition 50 passing decisively, with approximately 65 per

Bihar’s first phase of the 2025 Assembly elections has recorded its highest-ever voter turnout at 64.66%, marking a historic moment for the state’s democratic engagement. The turnout surpassed the previous record of 62.57% set in 2000, and even outperformed the 1998 Lok Sabha elections when Bihar saw 64.6%. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar thanked citizens and poll staff for their participation and smooth conduct of the polls. The high turnout comes amid controversy sur

The streets of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) are once again engulfed in protests, this time led by Gen Z students angered by rising tuition fees and a controversial digital evaluation system. What began as a small student-led protest over unfair exam results has evolved into a large-scale anti-government movement targeting the Shehbaz Sharif administration. Demonstrations first erupted in Muzaffarabad, where students voiced outrage over the newly introduced e-marking system. The i

Massive student and teacher protests erupted across Dhaka University and Jagannath University after the Yunus-led interim government scrapped the posts of music and physical education teachers in public schools. The move came after Islamist organisations like Hefazat-e-Islam and Islami Andolon Bangladesh denounced such subjects as “un-Islamic” and threatened street protests unless the government prioritized religious education. The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education had init

The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has issued a new clarification under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, defining how pension and family pension are calculated. According to the update, an employee’s pension will now be determined based on the rules in force on their final working day whether it’s the date of retirement, resignation, discharge, or death. This move eliminates ambiguity, ensuring a fair and uniform pension process for all government

The United States Supreme Court has signaled strong skepticism toward former President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping global tariffs, raising the possibility that one of his most controversial trade measures could soon face major curbs. The case, which centers on Trump’s invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), could redefine the limits of presidential authority in shaping US trade policy. For India, which bore the brunt of several

California’s November special election delivered a series of important outcomes across the state, with voters approving Proposition 50 and influencing key local and regional contests. The measure’s passage marks a step forward for state policymakers and sets the stage for new political alignments, while the Bay Area saw a mix of recall efforts, fiscal proposals, and local leadership decisions taking shape through the night. Proposition 50 gained strong support statewide and was pr

Democrats achieved a sweeping victory in Virginia’s state elections, capturing all three top statewide offices and expanding their majority in the House of Delegates. The results mark a decisive shift toward Democratic dominance in the commonwealth, with nearly every county moving blue and the party significantly strengthening its legislative control. The night’s outcome signals a strong voter response to national and local political dynamics and reinforces Virginia’s transformation into a

The race for Texas State Senate District 9 in Tarrant County is headed to a runoff after none of the three candidates managed to secure a majority in Tuesday’s election. With 100% of precincts reporting, Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss emerged as the top two contenders, setting the stage for what is expected to be a highly competitive second round. Taylor Rehmet, a military veteran and union leader, finished with 48% of the total vote. Wambsganss, a conserva

In a historic political milestone, Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to become the 57th governor of New Jersey following her victory in the 2025 gubernatorial election. Sherrill’s win marks the first time in decades that a single party has secured three consecutive terms in the state’s top office. Her election also makes her the first female Democratic governor in New Jersey’s history, a development that has drawn widespread celebration across the state’s political spectrum. Sh

At a high-profile press conference in Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi escalated his longstanding vote chori campaign by presenting what he termed “100 percent proof” of massive electoral malpractice in the 2024 Haryana assembly elections. Gandhi claimed that approximately 25 lakh entries on the voter list were fake roughly one in eight of the state’s 2 crore electorate. Among his evidence was a startling claim that a Brazilian model’s photograph appeared 

A fresh controversy has erupted after Farhatullah Babar, former adviser to Pakistan’s ex-president Asif Ali Zardari, claimed that the 26/11 Mumbai attacks were a reaction to Zardari’s ‘no first use’ nuclear weapons offer to India. According to Babar’s book The Zardari Presidency: Now It Must Be Told, the offer was made during an interview with Indian journalist Karan Thapar in November 2008. He suggests Pakistan’s military establishment retaliated through the terror assau