JD Vance's Pak visit put on hold over Iran's failure to respond to US's negotiating position: Report

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance's scheduled visit to Pakistan has reportedly been put on hold with just hours left the two-week ceasefire with Iran to end. According to New York Times, the VP's visit has been deferred for now because of Iran's failure to respond to the US's negotiating position ahead of talks....more

US 'Ready To Go' On War Path. Iran Prepares Fresh Targets, 'Surprises'

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the American military is "raring to go" to war with Iran if negotiations are not successful. He said that he did not want to extend a ceasefire because the US was in a great negotiating position and that they would get a great deal. "I expect to be bombing because I think that's a better attitude to go in with. But we're ready to go. I mean, the military is raring to go," Trump said....more

India warns Iran of consequences after 2 tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz: Officials

NEW DELHI: There were no casualties on the two Indian crude oil ships that came under fire by the Iranian navy, officials confirmed on Sunday, even as they said that the glass of one of the cabins on the ships was shattered in the incident, and Indian authorities have made it clear to Tehran that there will be consequences to such an act....more

US national arrested after a satellite phone found in his luggage at Srinagar airport

SRINAGAR: A US national and his companion were detained at the Srinagar International Airport on Sunday after a satellite phone was recovered from their luggage during routine screening. The individuals were questioned by airport security and later handed over to the police for further investigation. The police later confirmed that one of the individuals, a US national whose bag the satellite phone was found in, had been arrested....more

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

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

Bogey Buddies Emerge as Fast Growing Amateur Golf Movement in Delhi NCR

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

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

Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon; US to host talks on Thursday

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Israel on Monday told residents of south Lebanon to stay out of a belt of territory at the border and not to approach the area of the ‌Litani River, entrenching its grip over southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah. The U.S.-mediated, 10-day ceasefire took effect on Thursday, largely halting the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah that spiralled out of the conflict between the United States and Iran....more

Khalin Joshi wins Andhra Open 2026

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

China surpasses US as India's largest trading partner in FY26; trade gap swells to $112 billion

NEW DELHI: China has overtaken the US to emerge as India's largest trading partner in 2025-26, with bilateral trade reaching USD 151.1 billion, while the country's trade deficit with Beijing widened to USD 112.16 billion during the period, government data showed. The US was India's largest trading partner for four consecutive years till 2024-25....more

India-EU and India-UK Trade Pacts Signal Rapid Shift in Global Economic Order

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

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

Two Indian men shot dead outside Italy gurdwara, around 10 shots fired

MILAN: Two Indian men were shot dead in northern Italy late Friday night, just minutes after they stepped out of a warehouse being used as a place of worship during a Vaisakhi gathering, according to local media reports. The incident took place in the town of Covo, in Bergamo province, shortly before midnight....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