A host of popular television stars including Siddharth Nigam, Sudhanshu Pandey, Anup Soni, Aishwarya Sharma, and Karan V Grover turned out to support the Hindi theatre production Ishwar, written and directed by Atul Satya Kaushik and headlined by veteran actor Punit Issar.
19 May,2025 08:34 PM IST
Amid the India-Pakistan tensions, the International Monetary Fund has imposed 11 new conditions for Pakistan that it would need to meet to receive the bailout package. The IMF HAS demanded a post-2027 financial sector strategy with regulatory changes and institutional reforms from Pakistan. The financial agency has also warned that Pakistan's fiscal and economic stability can be jeopardized due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. IMF approved a $1 billion disbursement under the Extended Fund Facility, along with a potential $1.3 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility on May 9 after reviewing its lending program for Pakistan.
19 May,2025 04:30 PM IST
Day 6 of the 78th Cannes Film Festival delivered a dazzling mix of global fashion and film. India’s Urvashi Rautela stunned in a dramatic black gown, while Ishaan Khatter arrived in style ahead of Homebound’s world premiere. On the Hollywood front, The Phoenician Scheme premiere brought out stars like Alexander Skarsgård, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Halle Berry, each turning heads with their red carpet looks. Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter arrived in style.
19 May,2025 11:45 AM IST
The star-studded annual award ceremony, held in Mumbai, saw a dazzling turnout of celebrities. From Kartik Aaryan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rashmika Mandanna, and Ananya Panday to Tamannaah, Rasha Thadani, Kriti Sanon, Bobby Deol, and Shanaya Kapoor, and many other stars lit up the purple carpet, bringing glamour and style to the grand evening.
18 May,2025 07:21 PM IST
Day 5 at Cannes saw a stunning mix of Bollywood elegance and Hollywood star power. Shalini Passi, Nancy Tyagi, and Nitibha Kaul made stylish appearances, representing Indian glamour. On the Hollywood front, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson wowed at the Die, My Love premiere, while Emma Stone kept it chic at the Eddington photocall. Quentin Tarantino and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley added to the red carpet dazzle, making it a memorable day at the festival.
18 May,2025 05:03 PM IST
Has India offered the U.S. zero tariffs? That headline is making waves right now — especially after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest claim. In a recent statement, Donald Trump said that India has agreed to remove almost all tariffs on American goods. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar responded by saying, "Nothing is decided till everything is decided." In short, India says talks are still happening, and no final deal has been signed yet. Why US matters to India so much when it comes to trade and from where is this issue stemming from? Take a look.
17 May,2025 08:40 PM IST
India made a powerful impact at the 78th Cannes Film Festival with a vibrant mix of stars, films, and cultural tributes on Day 3. Highlights included Jacqueline Fernandez’s honour at the Women in Cinema event, Nitanshi Goel’s traditional debut, and Taha Shah Badussha’s stylish appearance. Anupam Kher arrived as director with Tanvi: The Great, while Chhaya Kadam lit up the festival for the second time. This year showcased a powerful blend of seasoned icons and rising stars.
16 May,2025 11:43 AM IST
On May 15, former US President Donald Trump received the United Arab Emirates' highest civilian honour, the "Order of Zayed," from UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The award ceremony took place at the presidential palace in Dubai. President Trump was honoured for his efforts to improve and strengthen the relationship between the United States and the UAE. The "Order of Zayed" is a prestigious award named after the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It is given to world leaders who contribute to strong international partnerships and cooperation with the UAE.
16 May,2025 10:41 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered his first reaction after the recent cessation of firing between India and Pakistan. He highlighted the international support received by India during the operation and India’s military response. On the cessation of firing and military action between India and Pakistan, EAM Dr S. Jaishankar said: "We achieved the goals which we set out to do by destroying the terrorist infrastructure. Since key goals were achieved, I think we reasonably took the position, because even at the start of the operation, we had sent a message to Pakistan saying we are striking at terrorist infrastructure and not the military, and the military has an option to stand out and not interfere. They chose not to take that good advice. Once they got badly hit on the morning of 10th May, the satellite pictures show how much damage we did and what little damage they did. It is clear who wanted cessation of firing..."
15 May,2025 08:43 PM IST
While speaking to American troops at a military base in Qatar, US President Donald Trump claimed that the US had helped settle the problem between India and Pakistan. Trump said, “I don’t wanna say I did, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week.” He also added how trade was one of the talking points for reaching a ceasefire. “Let’s do trade instead of war. And we talked to them about trade. Let’s do trade instead of war. And Pakistan was very happy with that and India was very happy with that, and I think they are on the way,” he said. On the day the ceasefire was announced, Trump claimed credit for it in a social media post: “India and Pakistan agreed for a ceasefire after long nights of talks mediated by the US,” he had tweeted.
15 May,2025 08:32 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
