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NEW DELHI: Indian Embassy in Iran on Monday issued an urgent advisory directing all Indian nationals to depart from the country amid looming fear of war in the Middle East as tensions between Tehran and Washington grow.In its advisory, the embassy asked all citizens, including students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists, to leave the country by available means of transport, including commercial flights.”In continuation of the advisory issued by the Government of India on 5 January 2026, and in view of the evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran (students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists) are…

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday met Uttarakhand’s Kotdwar-based gym owner Deepak Kumar, or “Mohammad Deepak,” who confronted Bajrang Dal members allegedly harassing an elderly Muslim shopkeeper over the use of ‘Baba’ — which the right-wing group claimed was a Hindu term — in his shop name.In a social media post on X, Indian National Congress shared photos of Rahul along with Deepak and said, “Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi met ‘Mohammad Deepak’ from Uttarakhand. Mohammad Deepak has set an example of unity, brotherhood, and courage — one that will inspire every…

India’s Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan) Former India captain Kris Srikkanth launched a scathing attack on the Indian batting unit following their crushing 76-run defeat to South Africa national cricket team in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash in Ahmedabad.Chasing 188, India imploded spectacularly and were bundled out for 111 in the 19th over. The collapse was triggered early when in-form opener Ishan Kishan perished for a four-ball duck in the very first over, falling to the part-time off-spin of Aiden Markram.Why India are in deep trouble | T20 World Cup 2026 | India vs South AfricaReacting to…

CUET UG 2026 registration window reopens The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the application window for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026. The entrance test will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from May 11 to May 31, 2026, on a tentative basis. The exam will take place across India and in select cities outside the country. The online registration process had closed earlier this month after extensions. However, following requests from candidates, NTA has provided a special opportunity to apply again. The reopened window will remain active from February 23 (afternoon) to February 26, 2026 (11:50…

Kangana Ranaut congratulated director Lakshmipriya Devi after her Manipuri film Boong, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, won Best Children’s & Family Film at the 79th BAFTA Awards. Kangana praised Devi on Instagram, recalling their bond, while Anurag Kashyap and Karan Johar also celebrated her inspiring win for Northeast cinema. Kangana Ranaut, an actor, filmmaker, and politician, congratulated director Lakshmipriya Devi on her big win. Lakshmipriya’s Manipuri movie ‘Boong’ won the Best Children’s & Family Film award at the 79th BAFTA Awards. Produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, the movie’s win is a proud moment for Indian cinema,…

3 min readFeb 18, 2026 07:50 AM IST First published on: Feb 18, 2026 at 07:50 AM IST Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in as Prime Minister also marks the beginning of a new phase in India-Bangladesh relations. When the BNP was last in power from 2001 to 2006, led by the new PM’s mother, the late Khaleda Zia, then heading a coalition with the Jamaat-e-Islami, the relationship with India was tested. Some of the issues of contention then mirror the points of unease today. There were incidents of violence against the Hindu minority following the October 2001 elections; India’s requests that Bangladesh…

NEW DELHI: Indian forces on Monday said they had eliminated seven terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district after nearly a year of sustained joint operations in the high-altitude Chatroo belt. The operation, carried out by the White Knight Corps along with Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF, followed months of tracking militants through dense forests and rugged mountainous terrain.Detailing the scale of the effort, the White Knight Corps said, “Relentless and painstaking high-altitude joint operations were conducted over 326 days in the Kishtwar region. Forces tracked terrorists in challenging conditions of cold, wet and freezing weather across daunting…

Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s crushing defeat to South Africa in the Super Eight opener of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has triggered serious questions about the underperforming batting unit, with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitting that changes — including the possible inclusion of Sanju Samson — are firmly on the table.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India’s left-hand heavy top order once again crumbled under pressure during the chase of 188, eventually collapsing to 111. The spotlight fell heavily on out-of-form opener Abhishek Sharma, who managed just 15 —…

CBSE activates OSM monitoring portal, issues guidelines for school principals. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an official notice informing schools about a dedicated dashboard for Principals and Heads of School (HoS) to monitor the Online System for Marking (OSM) mock evaluation process. The board has directed that all teachers must log in to the OSM portal and complete the practice session. To streamline implementation and address login-related issues, CBSE has now enabled school heads to track participation and update teacher details directly through the dashboard. The move aims to ensure that teachers teaching Classes XI and…

Suriya’s on-screen romantic chemistry with his leading ladies has consistently captivated audiences. From the delicate portrayal with Bhumika Chawla to the intense passion with Jyothika, and the mature connection with Aparna Balamurali, these pairings have woven magical, unforgettable on-screen romances that resonate deeply. Suriya is known for his versatility. Be it actioners or realistic films, the actor handles them with such poise that the audience gets completely immersed in his performances. He has played cops, soldiers, fathers, and legends, but the lover in him has always outshone! Undoubtedly, his co-stars have played a significant role in bringing out that charm…