From saris to gowns to couture creations, our favourite stars have glided down the Cannes red carpet dripping in gold - not just to raise the glamour quotient, but to make a bold statement. So here's a look at all the times Bollywood celebs slayed in gold...and we were totally sold.
An encounter occurred between security forces and Maoists in a forest in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Tuesday morning. No casualties were reported in the incident, which took place during a routine combing operation in the Porahat forest near Kedabir village.
India's U-17 girls boxing team had a successful day at the Asian Championships, with eight boxers advancing to the finals. Rakhi, Khushi Chand, Navya, Diya, Himanshi, Jyoti, Vanshika, and Gurseerat Kaur secured their spots in the finals, while Mamta Murlidhar, Manjunath Lamani, Ishika, and Harnoor Kaur settled for bronze medals after losing their semi-final bouts.
Lakshay Phogat reached the final of the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, while four other Indian boxers secured bronze medals after their semi-final matches.
Toronto will hand out free soccer-themed condoms during the FIFA World Cup as part of a public health campaign promoting safer sex and sexual health awareness.
A media report suggests the US and Israel considered installing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's president as part of regime change plans.
Aamir Khan's upcoming film, aims to shed light on the 1952-1953 India-Pakistan series, which occurred just five years after Partition and marked Pakistan's first official Test series.
Five Indian boxers have advanced to the semifinals of the Asian U17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent, showcasing their dominance with impressive wins in their respective quarterfinal matches.
India's U-15 boys boxing team showcased a dominant performance at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships, with six boxers advancing to the finals and seven securing bronze medals.
Sakshi Malik backed Vinesh Phogat in her tussle with the Wrestling Federation of India, urging authorities to let the new mother resume her wrestling career.
FIFA's Technical Study Group believes set-pieces are unlikely to dominate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Gilberto Silva predicting tighter, transition-based football due to limited preparation time for national teams.
Sakshi Malik supports Vinesh Phogat's wrestling comeback, criticising the WFI's strict rules and urging for relaxed norms for new mothers in sports.
Indian boxers have secured 27 medals at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships in Tashkent, with the U-15 girls securing 14 medals and the U-15 boys confirming 13 medals.
India's U-15 girls delivered commanding performances in the semifinals at the Asian Boxing U15 and U17 Championships, with nine boxers advancing to the finals across weight categories.
The National Anti-Doping Act will be modified to criminalise trafficking and distribution of prohibited substances to athletes, with jail terms of up to five years for suppliers.
India's young boxers have showcased their talent at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent, securing victories in various weight categories.
India's U-17 girls boxers began their campaign at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026 with five victories. In the boys' category, Neela Narendra Kumar also won his bout.
Police in Thane have returned stolen and lost items, including jewellery and mobile phones, valued at over Rs 7.81 crore, to their rightful owners.
India's young boxers showcased their talent at the Asian Boxing U15 and U17 Championships in Tashkent, securing several victories across different weight categories.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has approached the Delhi High Court seeking a ban on AI-generated deepfake videos that purportedly show him praising Pakistan. The court has issued summons to social media platforms and the Centre, indicating it may pass an interim order in Tharoor's favour.
Sri Lanka's response to the Easter attacks has been slow and politically contested, unlike India's swift institutional reforms after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).
India's services sector growth reached a five-month high in April, with the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rising to 58.8, primarily driven by robust domestic demand and a shift from international to local suppliers amidst the West Asia crisis.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez rejected resignation rumours, addressed Jose Mourinho speculation and defended his leadership after a chaotic, trophyless season for the Spanish giants.
The only thing that might make the BJP stop trying to isolate Muslims completely will be if substantial numbers of the community vote for the party that flaunts its animosity towards it, notes Jyoti Punwani.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested for opening fire at a CNG pump in the Narela area of Delhi after a dispute with staff.
A NITI Aayog report indicates that India's digital public infrastructure (DPI) initiatives are projected to contribute significantly to the nation's GDP, potentially reaching 4 per cent by 2030.
A statewide hartal called by Dalit organisations seeking justice in the death of a dental college student has disrupted normal life in Kerala, with protesters blocking vehicles and forcing shops to close.
Uncover the real life figures that inspired the characters in Dhurandhar The Revenge, from Pakistani politicians and notorious gangsters to infamous terrorists.
Shares of Avenue Supermarts, operator of DMart, fell 5.2 per cent after reporting mixed Q4 FY26 results, with brokerages offering divergent 'sell', 'buy', and 'hold' ratings based on factors like valuation, competitive intensity, and store expansion strategies.
As Vijay prepares for his next innings as chief minister of Tamil Nadu, he would do well to learn from the life lessons of NTR.
A NITI Aayog report indicates that India's digital public infrastructure (DPI) initiatives could contribute 4 per cent of the GDP by 2030, a significant increase from the current 1 per cent.
Met Gala 2026 is almost here and if there's one thing we know, it's that Indian celebs don't just attend, they make fashion history.
Increased input costs due to geopolitical conflict in West Asia and unseasonal rain in March negatively impacted volumes of consumer durables makers, particularly air conditioners, in Q4FY26, leading to projected declines in EBITDA and APAT despite revenue growth.
Gaganjeet Bhullar battled tough conditions to shoot one-over 72 in the third round of the Singapore Open, remaining inside the top-5. Korea's Jeongwoo Ham leads the USD 2 million International Series event.
Chhattisgarh police have filed an FIR against Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others following a deadly explosion at the company's power plant in Sakti district, which resulted in 20 fatalities and several injuries.
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced a nationwide mascot design contest for the upcoming BWF World Championships 2026, inviting fans, artists, and creators to play a role in shaping the identity of one of badminton's most prestigious global events.
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has surpassed Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest person, with a net worth of USD 92.6 billion, placing him 19th globally according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Courts cannot be the only hope for those fighting hate speech. Countering its effects on the ground takes more effort. With our political parties unwilling to put in that amount of effort, it's left to citizens to do so, points out Jyoti Punwani.
The CBI arrested a CGST assistant commissioner in Ratlam for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh.
India's Ayush Shetty defeated world No. 7 Lin Shi Feng at the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy also advanced. Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth exited in the opening round.
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