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Curb Russian oil imports to unlock trade deal, US tells India

US trade negotiators have informed their Indian counterparts that a reduction in Russian oil imports is key to lowering tariffs on Indian goods and finalising a trade deal, according to a report, citing two sources familiar with the discussions

‘Man of Peace’: Pakistan PM Sharif credits Trump for India-Pak ceasefire, backs Nobel nomination

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded Trump, calling him a "man of peace" and nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize for allegedly brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy asks Trump for Tomahawk missiles to pressure Putin into peace

President Zelenskyy this week asked US President Donald Trump for Tomahawk missiles to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to make peace.

Suryakumar Yadav found guilty by ICC over post-match comments after India-Pakistan group match in Asia Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board had filed a complaint against Suryakumar Yadav after the India captain had dedicated his team's seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Asia Cup Group A match to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack as well as the Indian armed forces.

ICC punishes Rauf, warns Farhan for controversial gestures against India in Asia Cup matches: Report

While Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan had celebrated completing his half-century against India with a firing gun gesture using his bat, pacer Haris Rauf had made "6-0" and "falling fighter jet" gestures with his hands while fielding near the boundary during Sunday's Asia Cup Super 4s match against India.

Smriti Mandhana tops global impact rankings ahead of 2025 Women’s World Cup in India

India’s Smriti Mandhana will enter the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 as the most impactful player in ODIs since 2022. She is leading global rankings with consistent performances ahead of the tournament.

WATCH! EXCLUSIVE | Ishaan Khatter on Neeraj Ghaywan directorial Homebound’s Oscar entry: ‘This is the film that I am proudest of; so happy…’

WATCH! In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost’s Lachmi Deb Roy, Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa talk about Homebound’s Oscar selection, preparation for the role, living the life of Shoaib and Chandan and more.

Karisma Kapoor's kids make big charge in father Sunjay Kapur's estate battle: 'Nothing is left in...'

Now, the court argument has intensified with the latest being the Delhi High Court hearing over a plea by Priya Sachdev, as she filed a plea in court seeking to disclose details of her late husband's estate in a sealed cover.

Delhi HC grills Sameer Wankhede over maintainability of plea against Aryan Khan & Netflix’s ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’: 'Had your case been...'

The Delhi High Court on Friday grilled IRS officer and former NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede over the maintainability of his defamation suit against actor Shahrukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan owned Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix for allegedly maligning his reputation in their series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'.

Will you lose your job if you don't learn to use AI? Accenture says will ‘exit’ staff unable to reskill

By the end of August, Accenture had hired only 779,000 people, down from 791,000 three months earlier. The company is also conducting layoff drives currently that will continue till the end of November

Best phones under Rs 100,000 (Sept 2025): Apple iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S25 5G to Google Pixel 9 Pro

Here are your top 5 smartphone options under a lakh Rupees in India currently

TikTok survives in US: Trump signs order for $14bn carve-up deal

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to advance a deal on the TikTok App in the United States with a group of mostly American investors

Odisha to host 2025 Asian Table Tennis Team Championships; heavyweights China among 22 nations in action

The tournament will take place at the Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium from 11 to 15 October and will feature nearly 500 participants including players and support staff from 22 countries such as India, China, Japan, Republic of Korea, etc.

Why Mohun Bagan's trip to Iran for AFC Champions League match is in jeopardy

Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s AFC Champions League 2 campaign is once again facing uncertainty as the club has expressed concerns over their travel to Iran for their Sepahan SC clash on September 30. The situation has sparked debate over the possible sanctions and how it could jeopardise Indian football's future participation in AFC events.

Why Israel could be banned from European football next week

UEFA is facing pressure to suspend Israel from European football and the governing body may hold an emergency vote next week to decide on the matter. Here's everything to know about the issue and how it will impact Israel's chances of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

How H-1B visa chaos in US could benefit some workers

Big tech companies such as Meta, Google and Amazon asked employees to quickly return to the United States after US President Donald Trump’s announcement about a $100,000 (Rs 88.7 lakh) fee on H-1B visas. However, after the White House clarified its position, experts say some H-1B visa holders are now sitting pretty

8 jets, multiple palaces & more: How rich is Abu Dhabi royal family, set to take stake in TikTok US?

The Abu Dhabi royal family will reportedly take a 15 per cent stake in TikTok’s US business under a deal brokered by American President Donald Trump. Led by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the royal family’s net worth is estimated at $323.9 billion. From jets to palaces to an English football team, the Nahyan dynasty’s riches are diverse

Indian-origin doctor, who treated 9/11 patients in US, jailed for 14 years. Who is Neil Anand?

Neil K Anand was convicted of committing fraud on the US healthcare system. He has now been sentenced to 14 years in prison and ordered to pay a $2 million (Rs 17.74 crore) fine as restitution and another $2 million in forfeiture. But what do we know about Anand?

Claudia Cardinale: Farewell to the last star of Hollywood’s golden age

Charlie Kirk episode exposes Trump’s free speech hypocrisy

How Asean-India trade deal can be a game changer amid Trumpian disruption