Aditya Narayan reveals how classic music influenced his passion for singing

IANS | July 4, 2026 3:18 PM

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Singer Aditya Narayan has reflected on the music that shaped his childhood.

Trump administration's emboldening of Pakistan will eventually cost US dearly: Report

IANS | July 4, 2026 3:18 PM

Tel Aviv, July 4 (IANS) Pakistan may now find itself in a position where history repeatedly shows that governments enjoying international strategic importance often face reduced external pressure over their internal governance failures.

When Vidya Balan revealed how her mother reacted to her doing 'Hum Paanch'

IANS | July 4, 2026 3:14 PM

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan once revealed during her appearance on the "The Anupam Kher Show – Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai" how her mother reacted to her being part of the popular show 'Hum Paanch'.

Record defence exports proof of global confidence in ‘Make in India’ platforms: Rajnath Singh

IANS | July 4, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Annual defence production touched an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in financial year (FY) 2025-26, which is three times higher than the figure in FY 2014-15, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday.

Shruti Haasan reveals Sridevi is her all-time favourite Tamil actress

IANS | July 4, 2026 3:11 PM

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Actress Shruti Haasan revealed that late legendary star Sridevi is her all-time favourite Tamil actress.

Rights body says blasphemy charges being misused against minorities in Bangladesh

IANS | July 4, 2026 3:06 PM

Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Saturday warned of a terrifying pattern across Bangladesh, alleging that blasphemy accusations were being used as a weapon against religious minorities in the country, while documenting 17 related cases between January and June this year.

Toyota cites fuel contamination in viral Innova Hycross video, says E20 not at fault

IANS | July 4, 2026 3:04 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Saturday clarified that a viral social media video claiming a Toyota Innova Hycross developed issues due to use of E20 fuel was not related to the ethanol-blended fuel, saying its technical assessment found the problem was caused by fuel contamination.

Huma Qureshi reveals why ‘Baby Do Die Do’ has been a journey she will never forget

IANS | July 4, 2026 2:55 PM

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Actress Huma Qureshi has opened up about her experience working on ‘Baby Do Die Do,’ calling it a deeply memorable journey she will never forget.

FM Sitharaman explains how India managed economic fallout from West Asia crisis

IANS | July 4, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) India successfully managed the economic fallout of the West Asia crisis that began on February 28 and continued to remain the fastest-growing major economy in the world with registering strong growth, amid signing free trade agreements (FTAs) and robust domestic consumption, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in an interview with leading French newspaper Le Figaro.

'India mitigated energy crisis triggered by West Asia conflict with diplomacy, right decisions and resource management': PM Modi

IANS | July 4, 2026 2:52 PM

Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India successfully mitigated the energy crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia through timely decision-making, effective diplomacy, and prudent resource management, while inaugurating the country's most modern integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Rajasthan's Balotra district.