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Iran claims to have deployed its Fattah-2 hypersonic missile amid its escalating confrontation with the United States and Israel. If confirmed, this would represent the first operational use of the Fattah-2, which is described as a significantly upgraded successor to the Islamic Republic’s Fattah ballistic missile.Although videos circulating on social media that allegedly show the…
South cinema buzzed with major updates as Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s reunion was confirmed after nearly 40 years. Vijay Sethupathi’s role in ‘Arasan’ was clarified amidst exit rumours, while ‘Toxic’ confirmed its March 2026 release. Mahesh Babu hailed ‘Varanasi’ as a dream project, and Honey Rose received legal relief from the Kerala High Court. February…
Singer Divya Kumar revealed he initially recorded ‘Tainu Ki Pata’ for Aryan Khan’s ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ but was replaced by Diljit Dosanjh. Kumar rejected a substantial compensation from Shah Rukh Khan’s production house, citing SRK’s profound inspiration in his career, even admitting to crying outside Mannat after rejections. Read on. Diljit Dosanjh crooned the…
Legendary Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz has passed away at 75 after a battle with cancer. His family confirmed his peaceful departure, surrounded by loved ones. Buchholz, a pivotal member from 1973 to 1992, was instrumental in iconic hits like ‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’ and ‘Still Loving You. Francis Buchholz, best known as a former…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has started informing its employees about upcoming layoffs, reports the Wall Street Journal. According to the publication, the Foundation has sent a memo to its staff informing them to cut up to 500 jobs, or roughly 20% of its workforce. For those unaware, Gates has previously announced plans to…
Conrad Sangma (IANS file photo) NEW DELHI: A rare show of unity is taking place as leaders in the Northeast make a bid to forge a new regional force. On Tuesday, leaders from four regional parties, including Meghalaya chief minister and National People’s Party (NPP) chief Conrad Sangma, announced plans to merge into a single…
LUCKNOW: The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 brought together the biggest names and defining performances under one roof, honouring a year of achievement while offering a glimpse of what lies ahead. It was an evening that moved quickly, honoured widely, and showcased where Indian sport stands today.Smriti Mandhana led the Sportsperson of the…
The blockbuster injections that began life as humble diabetes medications have rapidly evolved into one of modern medicine’s most surprising success stories. First they reshaped weight-loss treatment, then proved capable of protecting the heart, and now, according to a recent report by the Washington Post, these same GLP-1 drugs may be taking aim at one…
NEW DELHI: Income tax refunds have declined 16% so far this year as authorities have built filters for payments above a specified threshold to guard against frauds.Latest data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Monday showed that between April and Oct 12, gross direct tax collections were 2.4% higher at Rs 13.9…
Jewellery shopping in India is increasingly moving online, with consumers embracing digital platforms for gold, diamond, and lab-grown diamond purchases. Once dominated by neighbourhood jewellers and in-person sales, the market is seeing growing trust in hallmark certifications, brand assurances, and seamless services, making online purchases more acceptable.According to a FICCI-Deloitte report, 73 per cent of…
