During this Ramzan, another religious practice was turned into an offence: Breaking the fast, or iftar.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump outlined key goals of the campaign, including degrading Iran's missile capabilities, dismantling its defence industrial base, eliminating naval and air power, preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear capability, and protecting United States allies such as Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Tumakuru, Karnataka, is set to host its first-ever ITF Women's World Tennis Tour W35 tournament, marking a significant moment for tennis in the region and offering a pathway for players to earn professional ranking points.
A teacher convicted of murdering Dr Vandana Das in a Kerala hospital has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The prosecution plans to appeal for the death penalty.
Cheteshwar Pujara says Shubman Gill can use his T20 World Cup snub as motivation and regain India's T20 spot with a strong IPL 2026.
A 26-year-old man and a minor girl, who had gone missing in Muzaffarnagar district, allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in a hotel room in Saharanpur. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Sachin Tendulkar, Irfan Pathan and other sports stars extend Eid-ul-Fitr greetings on social media, wishing peace and prosperity.
A 23-year-old murder suspect, Atonu Halder, who had been evading authorities for nearly three years and carried a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to his arrest, has been apprehended in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Yash Dayal's absence from RCB's IPL 2026 training camp and removal from team visuals spark speculation amid ongoing legal issues.
The controversy involves mis-selling Credit Suisse AT-I bonds to NRIs as fixed-maturity instruments, later written off after collapse.
Tighee is a quietly heartfelt drama, shining through sensitively curated human moments and impactful performances, discovers Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Despite improvisations, the final film remains about 95 to 96 percent faithful to Aditya Dhar's original script.
Shigmotsav, Goa's spring festival, highlights its traditions, celebrations, and regional variations.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned following allegations related to the suicide of a Warehouse Corporation district manager. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has ordered a probe into the matter.
Delhi Police have arrested a sharpshooter and an arms supplier associated with the Kapil Sangwan gang, seizing illegal firearms and ammunition. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat organised crime and illegal weapons trafficking in the region.
Delhi experienced a foggy morning with a dip in temperature and improved air quality following recent rainfall. The air quality index (AQI) reached 'satisfactory' levels for the first time in five months.
Five individuals, including three children, were discovered dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, suspecting a possible suicide.
Five individuals, including three children, were discovered dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police are investigating the circumstances, suspecting a possible suicide pact.
Rediff photographer Hitesh Harisinghani stepped away from the runway to capture some of the real, unfiltered moments.
Governance uncertainty and leadership visibility gap are likely to keep the stock under pressure in the near term, said Nomura in a report.
Made in Korea had the potential to be a culturally rich coming-of-age story but settles for a generic template with an underdeveloped location setting, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Amid rising tensions, Iran reportedly launched ballistic missiles toward a US-UK military base, prompting concerns about regional stability and the potential for escalating conflict in the Middle East.
An Air India flight bound for Vancouver returned to Delhi after being airborne for seven hours due to an aircraft approval error. The Boeing 777-200 LR was not approved for the route, leading to the flight's return and subsequent rescheduling.
"The most exciting part was creating something that looks like a sari but has the ease of a dress," says Designer David Abraham.
Rei Sakamoto wins on ATP debut as five teenagers reach Miami Open Round 2 for the first time since 2007.
Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, now an independent candidate, has denied claims by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan that the CM attempted to contact him, sparking a political controversy.
Punjab Police arrested two men, Jacky Kumar and Vikas Arora, with illegal weapons who were allegedly planning to rob a businessman in Bathinda. The arrests were made by the Anti-Gangster Task Force in a joint operation with the Bathinda Police.
A social welfare department officer in Tumakuru, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide, accusing a senior colleague of harassment in a selfie video. Police have launched an investigation into the allegations.
'Despite the large number of missiles and drones we have already launched, we still possess reserves and missile cities whose doors have not yet been opened,' says Iran's Consul-General Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh.
Faf du Plessis says Sanju Samson's move to CSK is a huge loss for Rajasthan Royals, calling him the franchise's identity ahead of IPL 2026.
Scott McTominay's early strike lifts Napoli to second in Serie A, while Lens thrash Angers 5-1 to go top of Ligue 1.
A 26-year-old Indian man working in Riyadh has reportedly been killed in a suspected missile attack, according to his family. They are seeking official confirmation and assistance from the Indian government to repatriate his body.
India will play two T20 Internationals in Ireland on June 26 and June 28, preceding their tour of England. The matches will be held in Belfast, marking India's return to the city since 2007.
The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on the sale of Iranian oil already in transit to ease soaring global crude prices, making 140 million barrels available to the market.
A celebration of Eid isn't over till the last morsel of that special, home-cooked Mutton Biryani has been had.
Harry Maguire's red card proves costly as Manchester United are held 2-2 by Bournemouth, who equalise late from the penalty spot.
A police team in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, was attacked while responding to an assault complaint, resulting in injuries to officers and damage to a police vehicle. Two suspects have been arrested and are facing charges including attempted murder.
Jack Draper crashes out of Miami Open after loss to Reilly Opelka, while Ethan Quinn stuns Casper Ruud in a breakthrough win.
Four individuals have been arrested in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly dumping non-vegetarian food waste near a freshwater drain used by an ashram temple. The incident sparked outrage and led to charges of hurting religious sentiments and promoting disharmony.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced two brothers to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl in 2017. The court relied on circumstantial evidence, medical reports, and forensic findings to convict the accused.
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