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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host his Iranian counterpart for bilateral talks focusing on energy and connectivity concerns, including stranded LPG tankers and Chabahar port operations. This meeting, occurring during the BRICS foreign ministers' gathering, aims to address regional conflicts and foster cooperation among member states.

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government. She is accused of promoting pro-PRC propaganda and sharing favorable articles without notifying the US government. Wang's attorneys stated she accepts responsibility for past personal mistakes and apologizes to the community.

Islamabad denies reports of Iranian fleet at Nur Khan Base

In this exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, Isiah Thomas reflects on his journey from Chicago’s gang-ravaged West Side to NBA greatness. The Detroit Pistons legend spoke about survival instincts, leadership, the “mental over physical” philosophy behind the Bad Boys era, business lessons after basketball, his long-held vision of positionless basketball, and more.

Kolkata Knight Riders face a must-win IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with star spinner Varun Chakravarthy's fitness a major concern. Assistant coach Shane Watson expressed optimism about the team's recent form and potential playoff push, highlighting Angkrish Raghuvanshi's impressive skill development.

A recent X screenshot reveals Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's early 2015 emails with OpenAI's Sam Altman, predating ChatGPT's fame. These exchanges, sent from a Windows Phone, highlight a decade-long strategic dialogue, not a sudden partnership. This resurfaces Nadella's regret over exiting the smartphone market, a decision he called a 'biggest mistake'.

The Bombay High Court has officially disposed of the commercial appeal regarding the 2002 film 'Kaante', following a settlement between Pritish Nandy Communications and White Feather Films. As per the consent terms approved on April 21, 2026, Sanjay Gupta’s production house will pay a lump sum of Rs. 2.55 crore to PNC within 60 days. This settlement resolves a 2016 arbitration dispute that originally involved a claim of Rs. 3.52 crore. Failure to pay within the stipulated window will result in the resumption of original litigation proceedings.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Centre after the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026, asking students to “Google” the current posting of the former NTA Director General linked to the NEET-UG 2024 controversy. In a strongly worded X post, Gandhi alleged that the BJP government protects and promotes officials associated with examination irregularities. His remarks came hours after the NTA cancelled NEET-UG 2026 and ordered a fresh examination amid allegations of paper leaks and widespread irregularities.

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and the former New York Times’ popular NFL insider, Dianna Russini, have remained distant from each other ever since their affair rumors sparked outrage among millions around the world. As Dianna Russini stays at home after resigning from her position at The Athletic, all eyes have been on her husband, Kevin Goldschmidt.

Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to field as Sunrisers Hyderabad faced Gujarat Titans. The Titans sported a special lavender jersey to support cancer awareness. Both teams, with identical points, retained their playing XIs for the crucial IPL 2026 encounter. Captains Cummins and Gill expressed confidence in their strategies.

Persistent foreign fund outflows and the rupee sliding to record lows have further dampened sentiment, prompting investors to stay cautious and intensify selling across equity markets.

Mohammad Kaif criticized Axar Patel for publicly singling out teammate Kuldeep Yadav during Delhi Capitals' challenging IPL 2026 season. Kaif emphasized that experienced captains avoid public criticism, especially of proven performers like Kuldeep, advocating for team-focused accountability instead. Despite this, Axar played a crucial captain's knock in a recent win.