‘Trump Strait’ as payback? POTUS floats Hormuz name change after blaming Iran for US soldier deaths

Could Donald Trump rename the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran intensify? The US president has blamed Tehran for the deaths of American service members, claiming Iran has killed thousands, while floating the provocative idea of calling the strategic waterway the “Trump Strait.” The remarks come amid a wider confrontation over Iran, maritime security and control of one of the world’s most important energy routes. Is the proposed name change a symbolic show of defiance, a political message to Tehran, or simply another headline-grabbing Trump statement? Here’s what the president said and why the Strait of Hormuz remains central to the escalating US-Iran standoff. 

Mukesh Ambani gets teary-eyed during Isha and Anant Ambani's speeches at Jio Platforms listing

Isha Ambani and Anant Ambani addressed the gathering at Jio Platforms Limited’s listing ceremony.

Nita Ambani in ivory saree with Isha Ambani and Shloka Mehta steals the show at Jio’s IPO listing

At Jio’s listing ceremony, Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, and Shloka Mehta chose elegant traditional ensembles. Nita Ambani's ivory silk saree stole the show.

Keralam govt not discontinuing all KIIFB work: CM Satheesan

Ontario farmer Blake Vince used buried cotton briefs to compare soil life

Ontario farmer Blake Vince popularized burying cotton underwear to gauge soil activity. More decay may signal active microbes, though conditions affect results.

On cam: US-Cuba clash at UN

A sharp US-Cuba confrontation has unfolded at the United Nations, with Cuba challenging Washington’s claims as tensions between the two countries intensify. During the exchange, Cuba’s representative reportedly accused US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz of lying, declaring, “You are lying again.” The clash comes as President Donald Trump jokes about parachuting Secretary of State Marco Rubio into Cuba to fix the country’s problems in just “15 minutes.” The remarks add another layer to the long-running standoff between Washington and Havana. What do the fiery UN exchange and Trump’s comments reveal about the direction of US policy toward Cuba? 

Delhi HC upholds 7-year jail term for five men in 2020 riots case

‘Never even met him’: Woman in Siddaramaiah ‘sting’ video tells Karnataka cops

The Central Crime Branch (CCB), which is probing the video clip following a complaint by former chief minister Siddaramaiah

‘Why were you recording me?’ Bengaluru woman confronts man at metro station, FIR filed

Bengaluru Police is checking the CCTV footage from the metro station to identify the accused, said Saidulu Adavath, DCP, Whitefield.

ED considering probe as Punjab drug issue takes centre stage ahead of assembly polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) has demanded the involvement of central agencies in the probe into the cases