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Trump says 'good news' on US-Iran talks soon; Tehran says no decision yet

Fresh US-Iran talks may restart within days, Donald Trump says, as the ceasefire continues. Tehran hasn't confirmed its participation in any upcoming talks.

The development follows his earlier decision to extend the ceasefire, offering Iran more time to present a unified negotiating position.

US-Iran talks may resume in next 36 to 72 hours
Ceasefire extended but Iran yet to confirm talks
US stance remains inconsistent on ceasefire timeline

Election 2026

Mallikarjun Kharge gets EC's notice over 'terrorist' remark against PM

BJP accused the Congress of violating the model code of conduct and complained against Kharge to the poll body. Following that, the Election Commission took a quick action.

Global

India-bound ship among two vessels attacked, seized by Iran in Hormuz

The incident is bound to escalate tensions between Iran and India after two India-flagged ships were attacked last week in the Strait of Hormuz.

Delhi News

Ex-servant accused of strangling IRS officer's daughter arrested, was indebted

Ex-servant accused of strangling IRS officer's daughter with charger cable at Delhi home caught

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IPL 2026

IPL 2026

LSG vs RR Live: Royals use Impact Sub, Shubham Dubey replaces Jaiswal

IPL 2026 Points table

Teams	PLD	WIN	NRR	PTS
PBKS	6	5	+1.420	11
RCB	6	4	+1.171	8
SRH	7	4	+0.820	8
RR	6	4	+0.599	8
DC	6	3	-0.130	6

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Wider Lens

Terror angle probed in India refinery fire; Iraq blast latest in global pattern

A refinery in Iraq's Ebril was hit by an explosion on Wednesday, joining a list of energy installations across five countries in the world that have seen fires and blasts. A team of NIA, India's counter-terror agency, started a probe at HPCL's Rajasthan refinery, which saw a massive blaze on Monday, just a day ahead of its inauguration.

NIA team probes fire at Rajasthan refinery.

Mumbai

Get out, you are causing jam: Frustrated woman berates BJP minister at rally

Frustrated by the standstill, a Mumbai woman stepped out of her vehicle, walked into the middle of the march, confronted the BJP minister and got into a heated argument with police officers.

Law News

To recuse or not: Two judges, two decisions and the question of conscience

Two judges, in two separate courts, took two different calls on recusal on the same day while hearing cases involving political leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi. These developments have brought into focus a key question: what governs judicial recusal in India?

Global

Even chips being seized: How protests against Nepal PM have Indian border link

Within a month of taking over as Nepal's Prime Minister, Balen Shah is facing protests. The protests are linked to Nepal's enforcement of customs duties at the Indo-Nepal border, which is restricting the easy flow of goods and making products costlier for Nepalese people. Videos of clashes between the Nepal police and people at the border checkpoints have emerged.

India Today Insight

From the India Today archives (2004) | Spoilsport: The chemical race

How Congress in Kerala is already warring over who should be its next CM

Why a BJP MLA in Madhya Pradesh has been threatening an IPS officer

How 'trustees for life', 'religion as eligibility' deepen the fissures at Tata Trusts

How saffron identity, policy intent marked Samrat Choudhary's first week as Bihar CM

Love

Is ChatGPT fuelling divorces and breakups in India?

Across the US and parts of Europe, there is a growing pile of anecdotal evidence—partners turning to AI not just for advice, but for companionship, validation, even intimacy. Is it very much like that in India?

People are resorting to ChatGPT's hel People are turning to ChatGPT to solve their relationship problems.p to solve their relationship problems.

India News

A conspiracy to get Pakistan water from India under Indus treaty?

As summer temperatures rise, the pressure on Pakistan is mounting due to India keeping the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack. But an insidious game is on to make India relent even as the West plays along Pakistan's latest peacemaker farce.

Global

Does Andrew Hugg, the mysterious US N-official caught in a sting, even exist?

A lesser-known American media outlet conducted a sting operation on Andrew Hugg, an official it claimed to be at the centre of America's nuclear and chemical safety apparatus. A string of articles on Hugg followed, but his identity couldn't be independently verified. For now, Hugg remains a mystery.

Delhi News

IRS officer's daughter strangled in Delhi, parents were at gym; ex-servant suspect

Police said the woman was alone at home when the crime occurred after her parents stepped out in the morning. Her body was later found under suspicious circumstances, following which the police reached the spot.

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In-Depth

E85 in India: Are we ready for the next big fuel leap?

As India adjusts to E20, the sudden shift in conversation toward E85 raises critical questions. The transition is far more complex and still appears distant. But the real question is: are we ready, and what challenges will E85 bring?

West Bengal Election

Why Election Commission suddenly asked tourists to leave Bengal's beach resorts

The Election Commission, in a rare directive, has directed hotels and resorts in Bengal not to accommodate people who are not from the local constituency. This comes after a ban on plying of bikes and confusion over an unprecedented 96-hour liquor ban.

India News

70-80% of politicians watch porn: Another shocker from Pappu Yadav

Independent MP Pappu Yadav sparked fresh controversy after claiming that 70–80 per cent of politicians watch pornography. He earlier sparked a row when he claimed that "90 per cent of women cannot enter politics without going into a male leader's room".

Indian tourists caught stealing hotel items in Bali, staff check luggage

The controversy gained traction after an X user, Tarun Gautam, shared a video criticising the Indian tourists and called the episode embarrassing. The clip appears to show Bali hotel staff inspecting luggage during checkout as the Indian tourists waited in the vicinity.

India News

Did crypto scam by fake IRGC trigger real IRGC firing on Indian ship in Hormuz?

Did a crypto scam involving fake clearance leave an Indian ship caught off guard when Iranian forces opened fire in the Strait of Hormuz, despite the crew believing they had permission to transit? Find out.

SCIENCE

North to sizzle in heatwave, northeast to experience thunderous Wednesday

Temperatures across northwest and central India are expected to climb by another 3–5C before finally dipping towards the end of the month. But before that, here's what's in store.

Law News

Walked in during ED raid on I-PAC, put democracy in peril: SC raps Mamata Banerjee

The Supreme Court came down heavily on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for entering the premises of an ED raid on the residence of I-PAC co-founder Pratik Jain in January, saying such conduct puts "democracy in peril".

Bengaluru News

After Virat Kohli cuts ties, Bengaluru's One8 Commune outlet shuts over rent dues

Virat Kohli had already severed ties with the outlet and withdrawn his brand name from the restaurant after repeated compliance issues.

Celebrities

Hansika Motwani's casting couch remark draws flak: Another one living in a bubble

Hansika Motwani's recent remarks on the casting couch have drawn sharp criticism, with many calling her comments dismissive of the issue.

India News

Indian medical student uses AI woman to earn thousands of dollars from 'dumb Americans'

A 22-year-old Indian medical student created an AI woman resembling Jennifer Lawrence and Sydney Sweeney and used it to make thousands of dollars from Republican Party supporters, whom he termed "dumb". He even sold nudes of Emily Hart, the AI model, to paid subscribers, reported WIRED.

High performers at work are punished: Mumbai man says Gen Z has spotted the 'trap'

A man from Mumbai explained why Gen Z employees avoid going "above and beyond," emphasising how high performers often faced burnout instead of rewards.

GROUND REPORT

A year after attack, Pahalgam's Baisaran struggles with empty trails, broken lives

One year after the Pahalgam terror attack, the Baisaran meadows remain shut, leaving ponywallahs, hoteliers and local traders mired in a prolonged tourism slump with no clear path to recovery.

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