Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan in step towards US talks resumption
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, is expected to fly into Pakistan’s capital on Friday night with a small delegation, in what officials said was a key step towards the resumption of direct talks with the United States aimed at ending their war. Senior government officials in Islamabad confirmed the development, soon after a series of phone calls between Araghchi and Pakistani leaders on Friday....more
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is sending special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and special envoy for Peace, Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, CNN reported on Friday. US Vice President JD Vance is on standby to travel to Islamabad if negotiations show progress, but he is currently not planning to attend the talks....more

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilisation. “No, I wouldn’t use it,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “Why would I use a nuclear weapon when we’ve, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it?” he asked....more
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
By Deepak Arora
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
NEW DELHI: What began as a small circle of friends sharing a passion for golf has evolved into one of the capital’s most dynamic amateur golf communities. Bogey Buddies is rapidly gaining recognition as a modern golfing fraternity that blends sport, friendship, wellness, and luxury experiences with an inclusive club culture. The recently concluded Bogey Buddies Playoff 2 highlighted the scale of this transformation....more

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
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

VISAKHAPATNAM: Khalin Joshi carded a two-under 69 to claim his seventh
professional title at the INR 1 crore Andhra Open Golf Championship 2026 played at the East Point Golf Club in Visakhapatnam. The 33-year-old Bengaluru-based Khalin (68-68-70-69) emerged victorious by a comfortable
four-stroke margin at nine-under 275....more
NEW DELHI: In a massive setback to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha members on Friday broke away and are set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant political realignment in the Upper House. The AAP accused the BJP of running “Operation Lotus” to break and poach MPs....more

By Ricky Chopra
NEW DELHI: A significant transformation in the global trade landscape is underway, driven by imminent agreements between India and major Western economies, according to experts. Two landmark agreements—the proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement and the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement—are expected to come into effect in the coming weeks, signaling a decisive pivot toward a new architecture in international trade....more
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

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
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 |