Europe and the United States have been grappling with scorching heat. But the ultra-rich have been seeking solace in winter wonderlands inside their houses, courtesy of snow rooms. Built at an estimated cost of $130,000 and upwards, these custom-built luxury…

As the US-Iran war continues to escalate, reports are emerging that Tehran is witnessing a major power struggle between hardline factions and the country’s moderate leadership.

A dramatic 106th-minute goal by Ferran Torres helped Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup finals. With this victory, Spain not only holds bragging rights but also earns a whopping $50 million (nearly Rs 482 crore) in prize money. The winning side also…

The new DHS rule replacing the ‘Duration of Status’ system could force international students, including thousands of Indians, to seek extensions midway through their programmes, Fiids warns

The US death toll in the Iran war continues to climb. Over the weekend, three more American soldiers died after Tehran struck Jordan and Iraq, taking the total number to 17. Earlier, six troops were killed in Kuwait when the Islamic Republic struck a civilian…

Built in the 18th century as an astronomical observatory, Delhi’s Jantar Mantar evolved into the country’s most recognisable protest site, hosting movements that shaped public debate and politics

Britain is set to get its seventh prime minister in 10 years — Andy Burnham, also known as the ‘King of the North’. The former Greater Manchester mayor is set to inherit a strong relationship with India after the free trade agreement came into effect last…

A whopping 130 people, mostly children have tested positive in Pakistan’s Sindh province. An inquiry has revealed that improper use of syringes and other safety lapses by the medical staff at Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital are to blame for these infections

The newly appointed UK prime minister Andy Burnham’s wife Marie-France van Heel is Dutch-born and raised in Belgium. Van Heel met Burnham at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, and was considered ’the coolest girl in college.’ The couple are parents to three…

Batarti Gabbard, former US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s older brother, has been charged after Honolulu Police said he attempted to lure children to his hotel room. According to his family, he is undergoing psychological treatment

Four Indian sailors have died after Russia attacked a commercial cargo ship departing Ukraine’s Odesa port. Of the four, one of them has been identified as Akhil Joyan, a resident of Kerala’s Kasargod. The 26-year-old mariner was set to marry soon and change…

The Houthi blockade targets Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu export hub and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening oil flows representing nearly 7 per cent of global production. Combined with Hormuz disruptions, longer tanker routes and higher shipping costs could escalate…

Britain’s new prime minister Andy Burnham has begun to form his Cabinet, and has included two Indian-origin MPs — Kanishka Narayan as AI minister as well as Lisa Nandy as culture secretary. While Narayan was born in Bihar and moved to the UK at the age of…

Sonali Bendre's comments about fasting for 18 to 20 hours to promote autophagy have reignited interest in the cellular repair process. But can a prolonged fast really switch it on? An internal medicine expert explains what the science says, the benefits of…

Israeli and US intelligence assessments say Iran moved thousands of centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain after the June 2025 war. The underground complex, located near Natanz, remains inaccessible to IAEA inspectors, while satellite imagery shows continued fortification…

Pakistan’s attempt to secure Canada’s backing for the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) appeared to receive little support on Monday, after Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand made no public response to Islamabad’s appeal

Nepal has approved a new one-rupee coin that removes the disputed map featuring Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura, replacing it with the Lo Ghyakar Monastery. While Kathmandu cites technical reasons, the move has turned heads over whether it signals a thaw…

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost Washington $37.5 billion so far as the Pentagon seeks billions more in funding amid rising casualties and growing opposition to the conflict

The satirical Cockroach Janta Party has announced the removal of Vijeta Dahiya as its spokesperson after a video showed him eating a burger amid the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march in Delhi. The viral visual triggered criticism, with many questioning the timing of his…

US President Donald Trump has announced that generic drugs will face zero tariffs for two years from August 1, before a 100 per cent levy takes effect in August 2028 and rises to 200 per cent a year later. This move could impact India, as it supplies nearly…