Udaipur, famously known as the Lake City of India, has emerged as one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the world. With its breathtaking lakes, majestic palaces, and timeless royal heritage, the city offers couples an unforgettable setting to begin their journey together. Over the past two decades, Udaipur has transformed from a quiet historic city into a global hub for luxury weddings, attracting celebrities, business tycoons, and international guests seeking elegance, romance

Sleep terrors in children can be deeply frightening for parents, especially when a child suddenly wakes up screaming, sweating, and appearing terrified while remaining unresponsive. These episodes often occur during deep sleep and can leave families confused and worried. However, medical experts emphasize that sleep terrors, also known as night terrors, are a common childhood sleep condition and are usually harmless. Understanding why they happen and how parents should respond can make these

Bangladesh has signaled a major shift in its cricket diplomacy, expressing its willingness to repair strained cricket relations with India following the fallout over the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The move comes shortly after the new Bangladesh Nationalist Party government took office, with newly appointed Youth and Sports Minister Aminul Haque emphasizing the importance of restoring friendly relations through dialogue and cooperation. His remarks have raised hopes among cricket fans and

Trading gold and silver futures on India’s major commodity exchanges has become more affordable after the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) removed additional margin requirements that were imposed earlier due to market volatility. This move is expected to make futures trading more accessible, especially for retail traders and smaller investors, as it reduces the amount of upfront capital required to enter these contracts. The decision reflects stabilizing

Canada has announced major changes to its Express Entry immigration system in 2026, introducing new priority categories to attract skilled professionals in key sectors such as healthcare, aviation, research, and defence. The revised immigration policy also includes highly skilled foreign military applicants, marking a significant shift in Canada’s strategy to strengthen its workforce and national security. The government stated that these changes are designed to ensure immigration remains s

Naga Chaitanya has opened up about growing up in one of Telugu cinema’s most iconic families and how he has carefully built his own identity without chasing comparisons. As he prepares for his milestone 25th film Vrushakarma, the actor reflected on his journey, his approach to selecting scripts, and the influence of his father, superstar Nagarjuna. Naga Chaitanya shared that he views his father’s legendary career not as pressure but as inspiration. He made it clear that his focu

Rana Daggubati has opened up about one of the most difficult phases of his life, revealing why he returned advances for several films after facing a serious health crisis. The actor shared his emotional journey during a recent appearance on Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast Chapter 2, where he spoke about undergoing a kidney transplant in the United States and how the experience reshaped both his career and personal identity. At the peak of his career, Rana was widely known for his comma

Oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday, rising more than 4% as investors reacted to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran following the latest round of nuclear negotiations. Market sentiment shifted after U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated that Tehran had failed to address key American demands and warned that military options remain under consideration. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude settled up $2.86, or 4.59%, at $65.19 per barrel, while global benchmark B

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez at the Kremlin on Wednesday, using the talks to sharply criticize the latest United States sanctions on Havana and reaffirm Moscow’s support for its long-time Caribbean ally. The meeting took place against the backdrop of intensifying economic pressure on Cuba and growing geopolitical tensions over the island’s energy supplies. According to official statements, Putin described the newly imposedestrictio

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the United Kingdom’s handling of the strategically important island of Diego Garcia, warning that London could be making a significant strategic error. In a post on Truth Social dated February 18, Trump said he had advised Starmer that entering into a 100-year lease arrangement concerning Diego Garcia was a “big mistake.” The island, located in the Indian Ocean and part of the Chagos Arc

A 22-year-old Sikh nurse has alleged that he was subjected to a brutal racially motivated assault at a gym in Geelong, near Melbourne, late on February 17, prompting renewed concerns about hate crimes in Australia. The victim, identified as Harmanpreet Singh, said the incident occurred while he was working out at a gym in Corio at around 11 pm, when he was confronted by a group of three men. According to Singh, the men approached him without provocation and began hurling racial slurs before

Poland has formally prohibited Chinese-made cars and other technologically advanced vehicles from entering the country’s military facilities, citing concerns over potential data security risks. The decision, announced by the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, is intended to reduce the possibility of uncontrolled acquisition and use of sensitive information by modern automotive systems. According to the Polish military, the move follows a detailed risk assessmen

In one of the wealthiest cities in the world, thousands of residents are living inside spaces barely larger than a mattress. Hong Kong, famous for its glittering skyline and ultra-luxury real estate, is also home to nearly 2 lakh people who survive in cramped 16-square-foot “coffin homes” hidden inside ageing buildings. For 14 consecutive years, Hong Kong has ranked as the world’s mo

AI company Anthropic has unveiled its latest model, Claude Sonnet 4.6, describing it as the most powerful Sonnet version to date with major improvements in coding, reasoning and large-scale data handling. The new model is now the default option inside the Claude chatbot for both free and Pro users, signali

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Narendra Modi-led government following a controversy at the AI Impact Summit 2026, where a robot dog displayed by Galgotias University was alleged to be a Chinese product rather than an indigenous innovation. Taking to social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi described the event as a disorganised PR spectacle, accusing the government of

Iran has indicated it is prepared to allow verification of its nuclear activities following the conclusion of a second round of US-Iran negotiations mediated by Oman. Speaking on Tuesday, February 17, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Tehran has no intention of developing atomic weapons and expressed openness to international scrutiny aimed at confirming that position. In remarks reported after the Geneva talks, Pezeshkian stated that Iran’s stance on nuclear weapons rema

​BEIJING — China used its most-watched television event, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, to showcase the country’s accelerating ambitions in artificial intelligence, humanoids, and advanced manufacturing, underscoring Beijing’s broader industrial strategy. Four emerging humanoid robotics companies — Unitree, Galbot, Noetix, and MagicLab — presented their latest machines during the high-profile broadcast, an event often compared in cultural impact to the Super Bowl in the Un

Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified this week as both sides exchanged sharp rhetoric ahead of renewed diplomatic efforts over Tehran’s nuclear program. Former US President Donald Trump highlighted America’s military strength while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a pointed warning, underscoring the fragile atmosphere surrounding the latest round of nuclear deal talks. The war of words escalated even before the second round of negotiations, which were mediat

The second round of talks between the United States and Iran concluded in Geneva on Tuesday, with both sides signaling cautious optimism about the path forward. The Geneva meet, facilitated through Oman mediation, comes at a sensitive moment in US Iran relations, with diplomatic and military signals unfolding simultaneously across the Middle East. Speaking at the Conference on Disarmament, Iran FM Abbas Araghchi described the latest engagement as a potential turning point. He said a