Is this the best & finest of you as POTUS?: Iran as Trump calls Iranians 'crazy bastards'

After US President Donald Trump issued an abuse-laden threat towards Iran, Iranian Embassy in Thailand asked Americans if they want to be represented in the world like that. The embassy wrote, "We know that some Americans swear, but is this the best and finest of you as POTUS?" "Open the fu****g strait, you crazy bastards," said Trump on Truth Social.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
07:04 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Govt debunks fake news of 'three tick' system on WhatsApp, surveillance of calls

The government has once again dismissed claims of a new "three tick" system on WhatsApp, which allegedly uses one, two, or three red ticks to signal government monitoring, action, or legal proceedings on messages. The government also rejected claims of direct surveillance of all phone calls and social media messages. "No such rules have been implemented," the PIB stated.
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News By: Garima Garg
07:26 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Pant's 68*(50) takes LSG to 5-wicket win vs SRH, Shami claims 2-9

LSG secured a five-wicket win over SRH to register their first win in IPL 2026. Batting first, SRH were restricted to 156-9 by LSG bowlers spearheaded by Mohammad Shami, who dismissed Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head to record figures of 2-9 in four overs. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant smashed 68*(50), helping his team chase down the target in 19.5 overs.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
07:24 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Multiple fires erupt at Abu Dhabi petrochemical plant

Multiple fires were reported at the Borouge petrochemicals plant in Al Ruwais, UAE, amid Iran's strikes on the infrastructure of Gulf countries. The fires were caused by falling debris following interceptions by air defence systems. The operations have been suspended at the plant, which is a joint venture of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co and Borealis of Australia.
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News By: Mini Tiwari
07:59 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Nikhil Kamath asked about 'If you're doing MBA at 25, you're an idiot' remark, he responds

Billionaire Nikhil Kamath, who earlier said those doing MBA at 25 are idiots, was asked why he chose to attend an event at Columbia Business School. "This room...has 500 people...you have spent $90 million to be here...I hope knowing the rich kids of India of tomorrow has some value to me in the future. Hence, I'm here," he replied.
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News By: Shalini ojha
08:13 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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'Dhurandhar 2' creates history, becomes 1st Bollywood film to cross ₹1,000-crore mark in India

Aditya Dhar directorial 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has scripted history by becoming the first Bollywood film to earn over ₹1,000 crore in India. After collecting ₹985 crore in 17 days, the Ranveer Singh-starrer earned ₹17 crore net by Sunday evening to cross the ₹1,000-crore mark. The first part of 'Dhurandhar' franchise earned ₹840 crore in India.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
08:12 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Good chance of deal with Iran on Monday: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said there is a good chance of reaching an agreement with Iran as soon as Monday. However, Trump added he was considering "blowing everything up" and "taking over the oil" if Iran does not move fast enough toward a deal. He also said he had granted amnesty to Iranian negotiators to ensure talks could continue.
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News By: Ankush Verma
08:28 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Pakistan does not have any role in Middle East war mediation: Iranian official in India

Iranian Supreme Leader's representative in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, has dismissed Pakistan's role in Middle East war mediation, saying that claims of Pakistan facilitating talks between Iran and US, in order to end the war, were "not true". Ilahi added that such claims were aimed at influencing global oil prices rather than reflecting genuine diplomatic efforts.
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News By: Ankush Verma
08:38 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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US shares new video of strikes against Iran’s drones

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released new footage of its strikes against Iran. "US forces are taking out attack drones used by the Iranian regime to threaten Americans...and indiscriminately target civilians in neighbouring countries," it said. The command said more than 150 Iranian vessels and over 12,300 targets have been hit to dismantle the regime's security apparatus posing threat.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
08:54 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Air India suspends flights to Israel till May 31

Air India has suspended its flights to Israel till May 31 amid the ongoing war in West Asia. Passengers holding bookings on the affected flights have been advised to check the airline's website for rebooking options, refunds, or alternate arrangements. Indians looking to leave Israel have to go through Jordan or Egypt by entering the two countries via land crossings.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
09:01 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Which songs do astronauts on NASA Artemis-II mission wake up to?

The four astronauts on NASA's Artemis-II lunar flyby mission wake up each day on their Orion capsule to pre-selected songs like 'Pink Pony Club' by Chappell Roan, 'Green Light' by John Legend ft André 3000, 'Sleepyhead' by Young & Sick, and 'In a daydream' by Freddy Jones Band. NASA's 60-year-old 'wake-up call' tradition boosts astronauts' morale in a high-stress environment.
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News By: Garima Garg
09:25 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Flight attendant arrested in Dubai for sharing pic of damaged airport on WhatsApp chat

A 25-year-old British flight attendant was arrested in Dubai for allegedly sharing an image of damage to Dubai International Airport after a drone strike with his colleagues on a private WhatsApp group. "Is it safe to walk through the airport?" he asked his colleagues. His phone was examined by the authorities, and he faces up to two years in jail.
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News By: Shalini ojha
09:35 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Iran responds after Trump's 'Open the fu****g strait you bastards' post, says 'He's desperate'

Iran has responded after US President Donald Trump's "Open the fu****g strait you bastards" post. Iran said that Strait of Hormuz will be opened only after receiving compensation for war damages, paid via a "new legal regime" based on transit fees. Iran further said that Trump had "resorted to obscenities and nonsense out of sheer desperation and anger".
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News By: Ankush Verma
09:48 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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If someone has moustache doesn't mean he's your dad: Iran as US arrests people with Soleimani name

After US arrested an Iranian mother-daughter duo and claimed they were Qasem Soleimani's relatives, the slain Iranian commander's daughters denied any relations with the two. Trolling US over this, Iran said, "We have a proverb...that says, 'Just because someone has a moustache doesn't mean he's your dad.' Not everyone with the last name Soleimani is related to General Qasem Soleimani."
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
10:29 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Will probe if Stalin kept father Karunanidhi under house arrest: AIADMK

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami vowed that if his party wins in Tamil Nadu, he'll order a state-led probe into claims that CM MK Stalin kept his father and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi under "house arrest" during his final days. He cited a purported viral audio in which DMK's A Raja made the claims. Karunanidhi passed away in 2018.
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News By: Garima Garg
10:44 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Gunfire reported near White House

US Secret Service on Sunday said that it was investigating reports of gunfire near the White House. US President Donald Trump was in the official residence at the time of the incident. No injuries have been reported and no suspect was found after a search, the US Secret Service added.
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News By: Ankush Verma
10:48 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble Ends unveiled at Chinnaswamy Stadium

The Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble Ends at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium were officially unveiled ahead of RCB-CSK game on Sunday. KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad and Vice-President Sujith Somasundar oversaw the unveiling, which had been announced in February. "I can never be grateful enough for what...KSCA and this great, iconic ground have given me in my life," Dravid stated.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
11:01 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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RCB record 4 wins in a row against CSK for 1st time, go top of IPL 2026 points table

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 43 runs in their IPL 2026 match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. RCB have won four straight matches against CSK for the first time. RCB are now placed on top of the points table with two wins in two matches, while CSK are last with three defeats.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
11:59 pm Sunday, 05 April, 2026

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NASA shares Artemis II astronauts' 'one last look at Earth' before approaching Moon

NASA shared a photograph of Earth taken from inside Orion spacecraft on April 5, the fourth day of Artemis II mission. The image shows the planet as a tiny crescent against darkness of deep space. "One last look at Earth before we reach Moon," NASA wrote. The four astronauts are set to reach their closest lunar approach on April 6.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:28 am Monday, 06 April, 2026

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Slap after slap: Iran after downing US jets

Iran has shared a picture of blown up US aircraft after downing US fighter jets and wrote, "Slap after slap." The picture was shared from late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's official account on X. "The strongest army in the world may sometimes get slapped so hard that it can't get up," the text on the image read.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
08:20 am Monday, 06 April, 2026

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