A massive explosion has rocked Bandar Abbas, one of Iran’s key Gulf cities, leaving 1 dead and 14 injured as an eight-storey building suffers extensive damage to floors, vehicles and nearby shops. The mysterious blast comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the US, with Tehran pointing fingers at the United States, Israel, and Europe for allegedly “provoking” recent civil unrest. President Trump stated that Iran is now seeking a diplomatic deal under pressure while emphasizing that the US maintains a strong military presence in the Gulf as a warning signal. Meanwhile, the Iranian president has firmly rejected any negotiations over nuclear technology and missile defense capabilities, calling them non-negotiable. WATCH
01 February,2026 11:18 PM IST
The U.S. Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers, according to senior officials. The probe comes as nationwide anti-ICE protests erupted across major U.S. cities, with demonstrations escalating into riots in Los Angeles. Police deployed tear gas after vandals surrounded and attacked a federal building, while multiple arrests were made following fires and property damage.
31 January,2026 05:45 PM IST
Nakuul Mehta and Danish Sait sit down for a candid chat with Mid-Day as their show Space Gen Chandrayaan launched this year. The actors reflect on dealing with failure and how their perception of life changed. Nakuul recalls how he has auditioned more than 500 times and how the rejections didn’t bog him down. The actor also reflected on how fatherhood changed him and shares how he prioritizes spending time with kids amid a hectic work schedule. Watch the full interview here.
31 January,2026 01:43 AM IST
Former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon has been arrested by federal authorities in connection with an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota. Lemon says he was present strictly as a journalist, documenting events and live streaming the demonstration rather than participating in it. The arrest follows earlier court rulings that rejected prosecutors’ attempts to bring charges, citing a lack of probable cause. Despite those setbacks, federal authorities later pursued alternative procedures leading to Lemon’s detention in Los Angeles.
31 January,2026 01:39 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
