https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900434/Rabab-Fatima-UN-Afghanistan-Mission-Chief-India-Impacthttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/was-the-world-cup-rigged-for-messi-the-decisions-everyone-is-talking-about6f5f7b87-190b-469d-8f70-b4d2a4be4d28-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgThe UN has handed its most sensitive Central-South Asian portfolio to a diplomat from a country whose ties with New Delhi are at their coldest in decades. India Herald unpacks the quiet power geometry this reshuffles — and the proxy contest it could quietly accelerate. - Politics - G GOWTHAM - Rabab Fatima: UN Afghanistan Mission Chief, India Impact - Rabab Fatima,UNAMA,UN Afghanistan,India Afghanistan policy,Bangladesh India relations,Taliban,Pakistan Afghanistan,China Afghanistan,Chabahar corridor,South Block,geopolitics{#}Selection Process,king,Israel,Frozen,Parliament,Afghanistan,Office,Arrest,East,August,Beijing,Lie,Iran,Red,Indians,Pakistan,House,Fire,INTERNATIONAL,China,Shield,Delhi,READ,Indian,India,gulf countries - indiaherald.com , India HeraldA Bangladeshi Diplomat Now Holds the UN's Afghanistan Key — Should Delhi Worry About Who Just Got a Seat at Kabul's Table?2026-07-16T11:10:34.010Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994900379/Another-Shock-for-Sreeleela-Is-Tollywoods-Golden-Girl-Losing-Her-Grip-on-Big-Projectshttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/another-shock-for-sreeleela-is-tollywoods-golden-girl-losing-her-grip-on-big-projectsb204f26a-d1b8-4ed6-a3a6-2e11305600a6-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgNot too long ago, Sreeleela was the most sought-after actress in Telugu cinema. Producers lined up outside her door, directors reshuffled scripts to accommodate her, and almost every major star wanted her as their leading lady. Her dance numbers became instant chartbusters, her youthful energy won audiences over, and she seemed destined to dominate Tollywood for years. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Another Shock for Sreeleela Is Tollywoods Golden Girl Losing Her Grip on Big Projects - Sreeleela{#}dance, Wanted;Film Industry;Blockbuster hit;Industry;Telugu;Tollywood;Industries;history;Indian;Vaishno Devi;Dargah Sharif - indiaherald.com , India HeraldAnother Shock for Sreeleela! Is Tollywood's Golden Girl Losing Her Grip on Big Projects?2026-07-16T08:11:03.553Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994900376/No-More-Blind-Race-for-Hits-Kajal-Aggarwal-Reveals-the-Truth-After-Motherhoodhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/no-more-blind-race-for-hits-kajal-aggarwal-reveals-the-truth-after-motherhoodfb965d05-ff27-49d2-b3de-13cbaee704e6-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgFor over a decade, Kajal Aggarwal was one of Indian cinema's busiest leading ladies, effortlessly balancing blockbusters across Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films. She was the go-to star for big-budget entertainers, delivering memorable performances alongside almost every major hero in the South. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - No More Blind Race for Hits Kajal Aggarwal Reveals the Truth After Motherhood - Kajal Aggarwal{#}kajal aggarwal, Hero;Friday;Hindi;Industry;Success;Industries;Indian - indiaherald.com , India HeraldNo More Blind Race for Hits! Kajal Aggarwal Reveals the Truth After Motherhood2026-07-16T08:07:35.583Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994900374/Nolans-Greatest-Masterpiece-Critics-Declare-The-Odyssey-an-Instant-Cinematic-Legendhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/nolans-greatest-masterpiece-critics-declare-the-odyssey-an-instant-cinematic-legend40b60d34-7f03-4aaa-a522-cc6e00347f45-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgChristopher Nolan has spent decades redefining blockbuster filmmaking, but even his most devoted fans may not have expected this. Before audiences worldwide have even had the chance to witness The Odyssey on the big screen, the epic has already stormed into the history books. Critics are showering it with near-universal praise, and its Rotten Tomatoes score has soared to 98%, making it the highest-rated film of Nolan's career to date. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Nolans Greatest Masterpiece Critics Declare The Odyssey an Instant Cinematic Legend - The Odyssey{#}gold, Samantha;Event;Blockbuster hit;history;Vaishno Devi;Dargah Sharif - indiaherald.com , India HeraldNolan's Greatest Masterpiece? Critics Declare 'The Odyssey' an Instant Cinematic Legend2026-07-16T08:02:42.320Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994900370/Was-the-World-Cup-Rigged-for-Messi-The-Decisions-Everyone-Is-Talking-Abouthttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/was-the-world-cup-rigged-for-messi-the-decisions-everyone-is-talking-about6f5f7b87-190b-469d-8f70-b4d2a4be4d28-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgArgentina's thrilling march into yet another FIFA World Cup final should have been remembered purely for Lionel Messi's brilliance and late-game heroics. Instead, an ugly cloud of controversy continues to hover over the defending champions. Across the tournament, critics, fans, former players, and sections of the media have repeatedly questioned whether crucial refereeing and VAR decisions have tilted in Argentina's favor. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Was the World Cup Rigged for Messi The Decisions Everyone Is Talking About - Messi{#}Switzerland, Whistle;Red;social media;Petrol;Venkatesh;England;Argentina;March;World Cup;media - indiaherald.com , India HeraldWas the World Cup Rigged for Messi? The Decisions Everyone Is Talking About!2026-07-16T07:59:12.893Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900160/Wayanad-Tunnel-Collapse-LDF-Infrastructure-Push-Backfireshttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgA tunnel collapse in ecologically fragile Wayanad raises hard questions about contractor standards, environmental clearances, and the LDF's infrastructure ambitions — but the sharpest fallout may be political, with Congress eyeing a readymade campaign issue for Priyanka Gandhi. - Politics - MANOJ KUMAR N - Wayanad Tunnel Collapse: LDF Infrastructure Push Backfires - Wayanad,Pinarayi Vijayan,Priyanka Gandhi,LDF,Congress,Kerala,Western Ghats,Gadgil Committee,tunnel collapse,ecological sensitivity{#}Pinarayi Vijayan,Priyanka Gandhi,wayanad,engineer,Survey,priyanka,Office,Frozen,READ,Election,District,Congress,court,Kerala,Government,yogi,Poland,Narendra Modi,jaishankar,Cabinet,zero,Minister,Party,Indian,India,Telangana Chief Minister,CM,House,local language,Samsung,Huawei,Nokia,HTC,Motorola,Redmi,LG,Apple,Sony,Subrahmanyam Jaishankar - indiaherald.com , India HeraldWayanad's Tunnel Caved In, But the Real Collapse Is Political — Is Pinarayi Handing Priyanka Gandhi Her Sharpest Weapon Yet?2026-07-15T21:28:28.565Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994900129/Bandit-Queen-Controversy-Sexual-Assault-Depiction-Debatehttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/movies-IndiaHerald.jpgShekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen depicted Phoolan Devi's repeated sexual assault with unflinching brutality — but the real question is whether India watched it as feminist testimony or consumed her pain as spectacle. - Movies - Sowmiya Sriram - Bandit Queen Controversy Sexual Assault Depiction Debate - Bandit Queen,Shekhar Kapur,Phoolan Devi,Seema Biswas,CBFC,Bollywood censorship,sexual violence in cinema,OTT platforms,FICCI-EY,India{#}Queen,Cycle,WOMEN,village,Mumbai,Japan,Industry,Cinema,bollywood,Delhi,Press,Audience,media,court,Government,READ,East,Fire,Shield,Red,Minister,Indian,India,Industries,Population,European Union,Dry Fruits,tollywood-guest-roles - indiaherald.com , India HeraldBandit Queen to Phoolan Devi's Story — The Bollywood Film That Showed 6 Assaults and Made India Ask: Protest or Spectacle?2026-07-15T19:48:32.579Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900082/MP-UCC-Tribal-Exemption-BJP-Electoral-Calculationhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgThe UCC panel's report to CM Mohan Yadav quietly carves out the state's 21% Adivasi population — a pragmatic surrender that tells you more about BJP's seat arithmetic than its ideological conviction. - Politics - Srivastan Venkatraman - MP UCC Tribal Exemption: BJP Electoral Calculation - UCC, Mohan Yadav;Madhya Pradesh;Tribal Exemption;BJP;Uniform Civil Code;Fifth Schedule;Adivasi;Assembly Elections{#}Saidi Reddy;Uttarakhand;Bhopal;Hindi;adithya;Shiv Sena;Election Commission;village;MP;Mohan;Prime Minister;Maharashtra;Minister;Haryana;Devendra Fadnavis;Assembly;court;Government;Population;Congress;Press;Party;READ;Indian;CM;India;Bharatiya Janata Party;Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal;Telangana Chief Minister;local language;Venkatesh;Telangana Rashtra Samithi TRS;shiv sena party;Uddhav Thackeray;Gujarat - Gandhinagar;Christianity;Islam;Hinduism;Chinese traditional religion - indiaherald.com , India Herald47 Tribal Seats, One Quiet Exemption — Is BJP Admitting Its 'One Nation, One Law' Pitch Cannot Survive the Adivasi Vote?2026-07-15T14:39:14.190Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900079/Punjab-Cadre-Officers-India-Security-Leadership-Shifthttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/technology/sports_videos/-openai-vs-elon-musk-legal-battle-heats-upfa72d6a7-33c5-4d7a-a626-27a468760fb5-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgSouth Block's security architecture is undergoing its most Punjab-heavy recalibration in decades. With narco-terrorism, panthic resurgence, and cross-border networks making the state India's most volatile internal frontier, Delhi appears to be handpicking leaders who know the terrain — not from briefing papers, but from the district roads where the trouble brews. - Politics - Sowmiya Sriram - Punjab Cadre Officers: India Security Leadership Shift - Punjab, South Block;National Security;Narco-Terrorism;Babbar Khalsa International;NSA;India Security;Khalistani Networks;PM Modi;UN Security Council{#}Punjab;District;Afghanistan;Pakistan;TECHNOLOGY;Press;2020;Bhimavaram;Mass;Event;Delhi;Party;READ;Audience;Sharad Pawar;politics;CM;court;Government;INTERNATIONAL;Indian;India;Research and Analysis Wing;Jammu and Kashmir - Srinagar/Jammu;Dell;HP;Asus;Acer;Samsung;Huawei;Nokia;Sony;HTC;Motorola;Redmi;LG;Apple;local language;advertisement;Vaishno Devi;Dargah Sharif;Pooja Hegde - indiaherald.com , India HeraldThree Punjab-Cadre Officers, Three Top Security Chairs — Is South Block Quietly Building a Firewall Against a 1980s Replay?2026-07-15T14:22:10.255Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994899984/US-Senators-Russia-Sanctions-Bill-India-Tariff-Targethttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgA bipartisan US Senate bill doesn't just threaten India over Russian oil — it writes the threat into legislative text. India Herald unpacks the quiet calculation behind Modi's tightrope, the back-channel scramble in South Block, and whether Delhi has the leverage to call Washington's bluff or must finally pick a side. - Politics - Srivastan Venkatraman - US Senators Russia Sanctions Bill: India Tariff Target - US Senators, Russia Sanctions Bill;India;Modi;tariffs;Russian crude oil;multi-alignment;Trump;India-US relations;Quad;South Block;strategic autonomy{#}white house;Customer;Press;Hyderabad;United States;oil;Ukraine;Russia;China;WATCH;Congress;Industries;Tamil;Indian;News;Delhi;Maharashtra;READ;Party;Minister;CM;war;Government;India;Donald Trump;local language;European Union;Bharatiya Janata Party;Congress-NCP;Telangana Chief Minister;House - indiaherald.com , India HeraldUS Senators Name India in Russia Sanctions Bill — Can Modi's Multi-Alignment Survive When Congress Puts a Dollar Price on It?2026-07-15T09:32:56.943Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994899981/Last-Roll-of-the-Dice-Pooja-Hegde-Pins-Everything-on-THIShttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/last-roll-of-the-dice-pooja-hegde-pins-everything-on-thisfe41b2f0-766c-45b2-8e1d-89f237663f67-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgThe film industry has never been known for patience, and right now, Pooja Hegde finds herself standing at one of the most defining crossroads of her career. After a string of disappointing box office outings across multiple languages, the actress desperately needs a film that can silence critics and remind audiences why she was once considered one of Indian cinema's most bankable leading ladies. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Last Roll of the Dice Pooja Hegde Pins Everything on THIS - Pooja Hegde{#}Pooja Hegde, Film Industry;Blockbuster hit;Box office;Heroine;Success;Tamil;Audience;Industries;Industry;Telugu;Indian - indiaherald.com , India HeraldLast Roll of the Dice! Pooja Hegde Pins Everything on THIS2026-07-15T09:24:18.871Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994899980/Modi-Putin-Nuclear-Poland-Praise-Western-Strategyhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgA Polish minister's dramatic claim that Modi talked Putin out of tactical nukes sounds like a laurel — but India Herald's read is that it is a calculated Western bid to lock New Delhi into a mediator role it never sought, making India answerable for Putin's next move. - Politics - G GOWTHAM - Modi Putin Nuclear: Poland Praise Western Strategy - PM Modi,Putin,Poland,Bartoszewski,nuclear weapons,Ukraine,India foreign policy,NATO,strategic autonomy,Western diplomacy{#}Narendra Modi,February,October,Frozen,Prize,Ukraine,Poland,Strike,Moscow,Russia,Leader,media,Election,Reddy,News,China,READ,Delhi,WATCH,Cheque,Fort,court,Party,Minister,CM,Congress,war,Indian,Government,India,European Union,Europe countries,Telangana Chief Minister,Bharatiya Janata Party,Arvind Kejriwal,Event - indiaherald.com , India HeraldPoland Says Modi Stopped Putin's Nuke — But Is This Praise Actually a Western Trap to Make India Own the Next Escalation?2026-07-15T09:23:56.990Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994899977/Sreeleelas-Sunlit-Glow-Is-Breaking-the-Internet-Before-OM-Even-Beginshttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/sreeleelas-sunlit-glow-is-breaking-the-internet-before-om-even-begins8908a625-0ed7-4410-8383-91a1b7ef7015-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgSreeleela has once again proved that glamour doesn't always need dazzling red carpets or designer couture. Sometimes, all it takes is natural sunlight, a candid smile, and effortless confidence to leave fans completely mesmerized. In her latest set of pictures, the actress embraces a refreshingly simple look, posing outdoors in a delicate cream-toned outfit that perfectly complements the warm golden light. The result is a series of photographs that feel intimate, elegant, and irresistibly charmi - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Sreeleelas Sunlit Glow Is Breaking the Internet Before OM Even Begins - Sreeleela{#}BEAUTY, Red;social media - indiaherald.com , India HeraldSreeleela's Sunlit Glow Is Breaking the Internet Before 'OM' Even Begins!2026-07-15T09:20:45.205Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994899975/Game-Over-for-Creepy-Camera-Angles-Womens-Athletics-Draws-a-Bold-New-Linehttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/game-over-for-creepy-camera-angles-womens-athletics-draws-a-bold-new-line3cba98f0-cd5e-4776-ab53-f5b11fa68098-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgFor years, millions tuned in to watch elite athletes chase records, medals, and history. But far too often, the camera told a different story. Instead of celebrating speed, strength, and technical brilliance, certain broadcasts lingered on revealing angles and unnecessary slow-motion replays, shifting attention away from the competition. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Game Over for Creepy Camera Angles Womens Athletics Draws a Bold New Line - Women atheletes{#}SPORTS, European Union;WATCH;ivana - indiaherald.com , India HeraldGame Over for Creepy Camera Angles? Women's Athletics Draws a Bold New Line2026-07-15T09:15:55.966Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994899973/Fadnavis-NCP-Merger-BJP-Strategy-to-Counter-Shindehttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/movies/movies_latestnews/dhurandhar-breaks-advance-booking-records-before-release-296bb245-ae6e-4b4f-92c1-baeb860fc788-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgMaharashtra's CM held back-to-back meetings with both Ajit Pawar's and Sharad Pawar's NCP — and the signal isn't about party unity, it's about who the BJP wants smaller in its coalition. - Politics - S Venkateshwari - Fadnavis NCP Merger: BJP Strategy to Counter Shinde - Devendra Fadnavis, NCP merger;Ajit Pawar;Sharad Pawar;Eknath Shinde;Maharashtra politics;Mahayuti alliance;BJP coalition strategy{#}raj;Maratha;Sanjay Raut;Sharad Pawar;Reliance;Music;Currency;Ajit Pawar;Shiv Sena;News;Nagpur;Event;politics;Devendra Fadnavis;Election;Allahabad;court;Maharashtra;Party;READ;war;Minister;Government;Puducherry;Paris;Delhi;Indian;CM;India;Bharatiya Janata Party;Congress-NCP;Jr NTR;Uddhav Thackeray;Smart phone;ICC T20;Telangana Chief Minister;shiv sena party - indiaherald.com , India HeraldFadnavis Meets Both Pawar Camps in One Week — Is the BJP Quietly Stitching a Pawar Reunion to Clip Shinde's Wings?2026-07-15T09:12:59.960Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994899970/Millions-Mocked-Him-Now-Hes-Performing-at-the-FIFA-World-Cup-Finalhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/millions-mocked-him-now-hes-performing-at-the-fifa-world-cup-finale9624d22-af9e-4b80-933d-7708f9d92455-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgJust a few years ago, he was known for screaming on livestreams, breaking the internet with outrageous reactions, and turning every football debate into viral entertainment. Today, IShowSpeed is about to achieve something that most musicians, influencers, and entertainers can only dream of—performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Millions Mocked Him Now Hes Performing at the FIFA World Cup Final - iShow Speed{#}Journey, Digital Wallet Platform;television;social media;history;World Cup - indiaherald.com , India HeraldMillions Mocked Him... Now He's Performing at the FIFA World Cup Final!2026-07-15T09:11:39.053Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994899952/Allahabad-HC-Alimony-Ruling-25-Percent-Rule-Scrappedhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgThe Allahabad High Court has dismantled the lazy arithmetic that decided thousands of maintenance battles — India Herald breaks down the new parameters judges must now weigh, and why this precedent could redraw the economics of divorce across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. - Politics - G GOWTHAM - Allahabad HC Alimony Ruling: 25 Percent Rule Scrapped - Allahabad High Court,alimony ruling,maintenance law India,25 percent rule,Uttar Pradesh,family court,divorce maintenance,matrimonial disputes,Indian judiciary{#}LIFESTYLE,District,High court,economics,Karnataka,Degree,Heart,Husband,Wife,spouse,Parents,Allahabad,Wanted,Uttar Pradesh,Punjab,Uttarakhand,court,READ,Indians,Parliament,Assembly,Election,Indian,Devendra Fadnavis,Congress,Party,Government,India,Bharatiya Janata Party,Mamata Benerjee - indiaherald.com , India HeraldHusband's Salary Is Not a Blank Check — Why Did the Allahabad HC Just Kill the '25% Alimony' Rule?2026-07-15T08:15:34.855Zalways1.0