From Ikkis to Balan: The Boy, these are the 10 Indian films that truly deserved the loudest applause in the first half of 2026.
CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby criticised the Congress-led UDF over internal divisions and the leadership race in Kerala, mocking the frequent consultations between Kerala and Delhi.
CPI(M) leaders have strongly criticised the ED raids on former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and others, alleging political motivation and a conspiracy by the BJP and Congress. They claim the raids are an attempt to intimidate the party and its leaders, and have vowed to fight back against what they see as a politically fabricated case.
An electric current passed through me, and I couldn't figure out what hit me. Aarti David explores love and betrayal in this short story.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated her 24th year at Cannes with a stunning appearance in a custom soft baby pink Sophie Couture gown at the L'Oral Paris 'Lights On Women's Worth' gala.
'My fans don't mind me hamming.'
From Mollywood Times to Mohiniyattam, these black comedies from South Cinema prove that the darkest humour can also deliver the sharpest entertainment.
Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty have revealed the name and shared the first picture of their newborn daughter, Riddhima, born on May 7.
Morocco confirmed their progress to the World Cup last 32 but twice had to come from behind to get the better of plucky Haiti with a 4-2 win in an action-packed game on Wednesday and fell short of topping Brazil in the Group C standings.
She had been found lying at a roadside near the nursing home. They had called the ambulance and the police around midnight. She had lost a lot of blood. A few policemen had dropped in and enquired on her but then left quickly.
Kerala's Leader of Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan, has called on the state government to implement urgent measures to prevent wildlife attacks after an elephant attack killed a woman and injured her child in Idukki.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced a significant expansion of the company's quick commerce business, Amazon Now, to over 300 Indian cities, aiming to build the country's largest delivery-in-minutes network. This move follows a recent USD 35 billion investment commitment by Amazon in India.
Australia's assistant coach Hayden Foxe states that the Socceroos are mature enough to handle media hype and social media comments ahead of their World Cup match against co-hosts the United States. Despite being written off by some US commentators, the team is confident after a strong start to the tournament, having defeated Turkey 2-0. Players are focused on the upcoming game, drawing motivation from past criticisms while remaining grounded.
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a newly refurbished Boeing 747-8i, previously owned by Qatar, which will serve as the new Air Force One. This luxury jet, featuring a red, white, and navy blue livery, replaces the older aircraft and will act as a "bridge" until new planes from Boeing are delivered by 2028. The aircraft underwent significant security modifications and is set to begin commissioning flights soon.
Discover the top fashion moments of May as Indian celebrities like Kriti Sanon, Hina Khan, Ananya Panday, and others serve up major style inspiration.
Priyanka Chopra recalled standing in the operating room as doctors intubated the newborn, admitting she did not know if her daughter would survive.
A new series of research papers in The British Medical Journal reveals that global progress in reducing preventable deaths among newborn babies and children has slowed substantially since 2015, with an estimated 4.9 million children dying before age five in 2024, including 2.3 million neonatal deaths.
Heer Sara needed a lot more fizz, humour, and maybe even some stranger danger, suggests Deepa Gahlot.
Delhi Police rescued a one-and-a-half-month-old infant girl after her father allegedly abandoned her in a drain in Rohini. The father, unhappy with the birth of a girl, was arrested after the baby was found within three hours of the complaint.
Karuppu begins with a striking idea of God battling a broken justice system, only to turn into a routine Suriya mass spectacle.
Lamine Yamal exploded into view at 16 and became an integral part of Spain's record fourth European Championship triumph in 2024.
The Recipe for a North Indian yoghurt-chawal.
'Female friendships are such an important part of so many women's lives, yet they remain surprisingly underexplored on screen.'
Top leaders of opposition parties including Congress' Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, TMC's Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav of Rashtriya Janata Dal and Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, besides Left leaders and those from smaller parties, are likely to attend the meeting at the Constitution Club in the national capital.
Sunil Gavaskar revealed he was once 'pulled up' for writing to IPL captains seeking ideas to improve the league.
Badminton player Jwala Gutta is raising awareness about the importance of breast milk donation, revealing she donated nearly 60 litres to hospitals in Hyderabad and Chennai.
When the sun refuses to get kinder, heavy, stomach-weighing meals are the first thing to lose their appeal. Nothing is more charming in this garmi than bowls of chilled juicy produce. Greens with bright dressings instantly chase away the summer somnolence.
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have becomes parents to a baby boy on November 7.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open title, marking their first BWF World Tour crown since 2024. The victory held special significance for Satwik, who dedicated the win to his family after a period of personal challenges.
Bharti Singh got a surprise baby shower party from the team of her show, Laughter Chefs in Mumbai on Sunday, November 16.
Police in Bokaro, Jharkhand, have arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of Baby Devi, whose body was discovered in the Jamuniya River. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing a prior dispute as the motive.
A woman and her daughter were found dead at their home in Nagpur, India, in a suspected suicide. The daughter had recently lost her newborn baby.
Bollywood celebrate Father's Day with memories, pictures and sweet messages on social media.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said there are some parties that have expressed their inability to attend this particular meeting for their own reasons.
A 29-year-old tech professional in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide after her 11-month-old son accidentally drowned in a bucket of water at their residence. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
A year after the devastating AI-171 Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad, forensic scientists recount the immense emotional and scientific challenges faced in identifying the 260 victims. The director of Gujarat Directorate of Forensic Sciences, H P Sanghvi, shared the indelible image of a severed hand, symbolising the terror and the team's dedication.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling final.
Explore Kangana Ranaut's remarkable cinematic journey from her impactful debut in Gangster to her career-defining role in Queen.
Superstar Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma has hailed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as rarest of the rare talent in the T20 format and urged him not to change a thing about his game.
The baby was born on the couple's fourth wedding anniversary.
