Evening news wrap: Opposition criticises Centre over women journalists barred from Taliban press meet; Jaishankar meets US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor and more | India News

Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders slammed the government after women journalists were barred from a Taliban press conference in New Delhi, raising concerns over gender discrimination and democratic norms. Meanwhile, US troops began arriving in Israel to support the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire, coordinating humanitarian aid and security alongside regional partners, while thousands…

Read More

Trump Anthropic: Anthropic to challenge Pentagon in court, hours after Trump orders ban on AI firm

Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic said on Friday (local time) that it will challenge Pentagon’s decision to classify the company as a supply-chain risk in court, according to a Reuters report. This comes hours after US President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to stop using the firm’s technology. Trump had ordered every federal department to “immediately”…

Read More

New labour codes: Does your salary & wage definition, PF contribution, ESI, gratuity payout & bonus change? Explained

Some of the key provisions of the new labour codes include minimum wages, gratuity payout for fixed term employees after a year of service. (AI image) New labour codes decoded: The government has introduced new labour codes that have wide-ranging implications for your salary structure, provident fund contributions, bonus payout, ESI benefits, gratuity payout and…

Read More

Priyadarshan says he doesn’t like making sequels to his own films: ‘It’s a kind of extortion of the first film’ |

Filmmaker Priyadarshan is gearing up for his next directorial venture, Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role. While promoting the film, the veteran director opened up about the growing trend of franchises in Indian cinema. Interestingly, even though he is set to direct the third instalment of the popular comedy franchise Hera Pheri,…

Read More

‘You’ve got best fans’: Out of WPL, Elysse Perry backs Smriti Mandhana’s RCB from home – Watch | Cricket News

Australia all-rounder and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) player Ellyse Perry made her presence felt ahead of the team’s opening match of WPL 2026 against Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium, despite pulling out of the tournament. Perry, who has withdrawn citing personal reasons, shared a video message for the team and fans on Friday…

Read More

Sanjay Mishra RESPONDS to Arijit Singh’s retirement from playback singing; says, ‘Heart is so small, it becomes lonely’ |

In a recent interview, seasoned actor Sanjay Mishra, while advocating for his upcoming movie ‘Vadh 2’, weighed in on the news of Arijit Singh stepping back from playback singing. Mishra expressed that such moves are crucial for artists who need to navigate the highs of fame and seek authentic happiness. Sanjay Mishra is gearing up…

Read More

Virat Kohli shines in last Vijay Hazare Trophy game as Delhi edge Gujarat by seven runs in thriller | Cricket News

Virat Kohli plays a shot during the Vijay Hazare Trophy (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Star batters Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant struck composed half-centuries before Gujarat unravelled under pressure, allowing Delhi to sneak home by seven runs in their Elite Group D Vijay Hazare Trophy clash on Friday. Kohli was named player of the match after…

Read More