Trump Evacuated As Shots Fired At Press Gala Dinner, Shooter Arrested

WASHINGTON: Panic briefly gripped the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night after a shooting triggered a swift security response, forcing President Donald Trump and other top US leaders to evacuate the venue in Washington. Shots were reported as guests ducked for cover, though officials said Trump was uninjured and no casualties were immediately confirmed....more

Shooter at press dinner was likely targeting Trump, says top US official

WASHINGTON: The gunman who attempted to breach the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was likely targeting members of the Trump administration, Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday. Allen, 31, informed law enforcement that he was pursuing “administration officials” attending the press gala at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, DC, the outlet reported....more

Iran FM Araghchi returns to Pak, expected to hold another round of consultations

ISLAMABAD: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi was returned to Pakistan on Sunday after his visit to Oman, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported. Araghchi is expected to hold another round of regional consultations with Pakistani officials....more

India hits back at Trump's 'hellhole' post

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday responded to US President Donald Trump's repost of comments from a right-wing commentator who called India a “hellhole”, saying that the remarks were “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste”. The ministry said that the remarks don't reflect “the reality of the India-US relationship.”...more

Akshay Sharma Claims 3rd DP World PGTI Title At Players Championship

NUH (HARYANA): Akshay Sharma carded an error-free eight-under 64 to claim his third DP World PGTI title at the INR 1 crore DP World Players Championship played at the Classic Golf and Country Club in Nuh, Haryana. The 35-year-old Chandigarh-based golfer (70-65-70-64) emerged victorious by a slender one-shot margin at 19-under 269. The win earned Sharma INR 15 lakh and lifted him to fifth on the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit with season earnings of INR 37,12,575....more

Record Participation In 26th Lt Governor’s Cup at Qutab Golf Course

NEW DELHI: The 26th edition of the Lt Governor’s Cup Annual Golf Tournament concluded on a high note at the picturesque Qutab Golf Course, drawing over 1,000 participants and reaffirming Delhi’s growing stature as a hub for amateur golf. The grand finale ceremony was presided over by Lt. Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who felicitated the winners and lauded the efforts behind organizing one of the capital’s largest golfing events....more

Lexus New Delhi Brings Japan to the Capital with ‘Whispers of Japan’ Evening

NEW DELHI: An evening of culture, cuisine and luxury came alive in the heart of the capital as Lexus New Delhi hosted “Whispers of Japan” recently, offering its customers an immersive experience inspired by the rich traditions of Japan. Around 75 Lexus guests gathered at the Janpath showroom for the exclusive event, which celebrated the spirit of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship that defines Lexus....more

Justin Rose to make Delhi debut at DP World India Championship at DGC from Oct 15

NEW DELHI: Major champion Justin Rose is set to make his professional debut in India with confirmation that the World Number Five will tee it up at the DP World India Championship from October 15-18, 2026. Some of the best players in the world are set to gather once again at Delhi Golf Club for the highly-anticipated $4,000,000 event - including defending champion Tommy Fleetwood and back-to-back Masters winner Rory McIlroy - and fans can now register their interest in tickets here....more

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Achieves Mega First In IPL

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Royals' wonder-kid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made mockery of Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling on Saturday. The teenager slammed his second IPL century in just 36 balls. His innings included 12 sixes and five fours. His strike-rate was a whopping 278.38. Sooryavanshi is now the first batter in IPL history to slam two IPL tons in less than 40 balls. Sooryavanshi's first IPL ton came in 2025 when he slammed a 35-ball ton against Gujarat Titans....more

King Charles III ‘greatly relieved’ as Trump safe after Washington gala shooting ahead of US visit

LONDON: Britain’s King Charles III on Sunday said he was “greatly relieved” that US President Donald Trump, Melania Trump and other guests were unharmed after a shooting at a Washington media gala. The incident took place late Saturday during the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Association, less than 48 hours before Charles and Queen Camilla are set to begin a four-day state visit to the United States....more

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has imposed economic sanctions on a major oil refinery in China and about 40 shipping firms and tankers linked to the transport of Iranian oil. The decision, announced on Friday, follows through on the administration’s warning to apply secondary sanctions on companies and countries doing business with Iran. It is also part of the US government’s wider push to cut Iran’s main source of income, its oil exports....more

Dhurandhar franchise sets new record as 1st from India to gross ₹3000 crore worldwide

MUMBAI: Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge collectively have officially made it the highest-grossing franchise in the country. The films starring Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, and others have collectively grossed over ₹3,000 crore worldwide. The Dhurandhar franchise hasn’t just beaten the Telugu film industry’s Baahubali and Pushpa franchises, but it’s also the only one to make these numbers....more

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump said the meeting between Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the United States went “very well.” The meeting was the second high-level negotiation between the two countries since last week....more

US renews waiver that allowed India to buy Russian oil, two days after saying it won’t

WASHINGTON: In an apparent reversal of course, Washington announced that it will issue a fresh 30-day general license allowing countries around the world, including India, to purchase energy from Russia without attracting US sanctions....more