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After 2025 QUAD snub and recent thaw in ties, Trump mulls India visit

After 2025 QUAD snub and recent thaw in ties, Trump mulls India visit

As India and the United States work to thaw their relations, US President Donald Trump said he would like to visit the country soon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026, in Evian on Wednesday (DPR PMO) Speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026 in France, the US leader stated he would be “going to India sometime in the future”, but did not specify a date or year, HT reported earlier. If the White House does announce a visit to India, it would be Trump’s first since the start of his second term in 2025. His last visit to India was in 2020, where he was welcomed with “Namaste Trump” banners across the nation. Despite tensions in ties between New Delhi and Washington, Trump downplayed them and said that, as long as he was president, India “would have a great friend in the White House.” Trump’s QUAD snub In August 2025, President Trump was …

‘I always thought it mattered’: Dwayne Johnson says Oscars snub for The Smashing Machine ‘lit a fire in my spine’

‘I always thought it mattered’: Dwayne Johnson says Oscars snub for The Smashing Machine ‘lit a fire in my spine’

When The Smashing Machine released last year, most critics called it the best performance of Dwayne Johnson‘s career. Many predicted an Oscar for the wrestler-turned-actor. However, Dwayne was eventually not even nominated for Best Actor at the 2026 Oscars. In a recent interview, the Hollywood star addressed the Oscars snub, saying it fuelled him to return to work. Dwayne Johnson in a still from The Smashing Machine. Dwayne Johnson on his Oscars snub In a recent interview with Deadline, Dwayne admitted that his performance in The Smashing Machine being overlooked by the Academy affected him. “It would have been incredible to get nominated for an Oscar. I realised very quickly that it’s a rare thing to reach this pinnacle where you’re even having these conversations. And it’s exciting! It would have been amazing. I wish it had happened. But it didn’t,” the actor said. Dwayne Johnson did not downplay the significance of an Oscar nomination or his reaction to the eventual snub. “In no uncertain terms did I ever think, Oh, that doesn’t matter. I …

After WC snub, Somali referee Artan set to officiate 2026 UEFA Super Cup

After WC snub, Somali referee Artan set to officiate 2026 UEFA Super Cup

3 min readJun 11, 2026 08:47 PM IST After Somalia referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States to officiate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the UEFA on Thursday announced that he will officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup final between Europa League winner Aston Villa and Champions League winner Paris Saint Germain on August 12 in Salzburg. “Following discussions with its sister confederation, Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), UEFA has today appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, which will take place on 12 August in Salzburg between UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and UEFA Europa League winners Aston Villa,” UEFA said in a statement. “Despite his young age, Artan has established himself as one of the world’s top referees and has been on the FIFA international list since 2018. Among the most notable matches he has officiated is the second leg of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League final. In recognition of his performances, he received the CAF Men’s Referee of the Year Award 2025. …

Cannes Film Festival 2026 begins: From Hollywood’s ‘snub’ to AI John Lennon and Indian stars; all to watch out for

Cannes Film Festival 2026 begins: From Hollywood’s ‘snub’ to AI John Lennon and Indian stars; all to watch out for

The Cannes Film Festival, widely considered one of the world’s biggest celebrations of cinema, begins on Tuesday. The 79th edition of the world’s most prestigious film festival comes at a time when the film world is grappling with the emergence of AI, political influence in filmmaking, and Hollywood’s reluctance to attend film festivals. Amid all this, Cannes will hope to dominate headlines (for the good things) over the next two weeks. A woman gestures from the balcony of the Hotel Martinez, next to a poster of Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, on the eve of the start of the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, on May 11, 2026. (Photo by Olivier CHASSIGNOLE / AFP) (AFP) A look at everything to look forward to as Cannes rolls its red carpet for cinema royalty on May 12. Icons headline main competition Twenty-two films from around the world are part of the festival’s main competition, vying for the prestigious Palme d’Or for best film. These include the latest films from cine icons such as Spain’s …

‘I wasn’t desperate to shake hands either’: Salman Ali Agha on handshake snub | Cricket News

‘I wasn’t desperate to shake hands either’: Salman Ali Agha on handshake snub | Cricket News

2 min readMay 2, 2026 09:48 PM IST Opening up about the handshake snub from India captain Suryakumar Yadav at last year’s Asia Cup, Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has said that he was warned before the toss by match referee Andy Pycroft about Yadav’s intention of not shaking hands with him. Agha also said that he was initially surprised at the move since he claimed Yadav had shook his hands at a photoshoot event before the tournament started. “Before the tournament, a press conference was held, during which a handshake took place. During the trophy photoshoot, we shook hands as well. So, when I went for the toss, I was completely normal. Of course, I had an idea that things wouldn’t be as normal, but I didn’t think it would escalate to the point where there would be no handshake. I didn’t expect that,” Agha said on the ARY podcast. “I went for the toss with the Pakistan team media manager. The match referee took me aside and told me, ‘They are going …

K Annamalai clarifies after party snub from Tamil Nadu polls, cites ‘choice’| India News

K Annamalai clarifies after party snub from Tamil Nadu polls, cites ‘choice’| India News

Amid speculation over K Annamalai’s absence from the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, he on Saturday made it clear that the decision was his own. ‘My decision’: K Annamalai clarifies absence from BJP Tamil Nadu candidate list for upcoming Assembly elections (PTI) Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, the former state BJP chief said he “wasn’t denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest,” reported news agency ANI. He said he had already informed the party leadership in writing of his decision to stay out of the electoral fray and to campaign for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Thanking the leadership, he said he was “grateful” that his choice had been respected. The clarification came a day after the BJP released its first list of 27 candidates. Annamalai – widely seen as a key face of the party in the state – was notably missing, fuelling speculation that he had been sidelined, especially after the BJP renewed its alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam …

After Oscars snub, Dharmendra to be honoured at International Film Festival Delhi; Hema Malini says she ‘will be there to receive it’ | Bollywood News

After Oscars snub, Dharmendra to be honoured at International Film Festival Delhi; Hema Malini says she ‘will be there to receive it’ | Bollywood News

2 min readChennaiMar 26, 2026 10:25 AM IST After expressing her displeasure over the Oscars snubbing late star Dharmendra as they did not pay tribute to him at the ceremony, Hema Malini recently shared that her late husband will be honoured at Delhi’s first International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026. Hema revealed that she will be receiving the award in honour of Dharmendra at the event, which began in Delhi on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI, she said, “I would like to congratulate Rekha Gupta ji for organising the International Film Festival in Delhi. It is going to be there for 4-5 days. She has also invited many artists. Many artists will be honoured at the festival. They are also paying tribute to Dharam ji… So, I will be there to receive it.” The first International Film Festival Delhi kicked off on Wednesday with a grand opening ceremony at Bharat Mandapam. It was hosted by Arjun Kapoor and Nimrat Kaur and saw many Bollywood actors in attendance, including Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Anupam Kher, …

Following Its Oscar Snub, Timothée Chalamet’s Sports Drama Records A Soft Opening In China

Following Its Oscar Snub, Timothée Chalamet’s Sports Drama Records A Soft Opening In China

Marty Supreme Box Office(Photo Credit –Instagram) Oscar 2026 Snub Despite being nominated in nine categories at the 2026 Oscars, Josh Safdie’s critically acclaimed sports comedy-drama Marty Supreme was snubbed at this year’s ceremony, leaving many fans and cinephiles disappointed. The film’s lead actor, Timothée Chalamet, was considered to be a strong contender in the Best Actor race but was beaten by Michael B. Jordan, who took home the award for his performance in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Box Office Performance On the box office front, Marty Supreme has earned $96 million in North America, and its current worldwide total stands at $179.3 million, placing it among the top 30 highest-grossing films of 2025 at the global box office, according to Box Office Mojo’s yearly chart. Marty Supreme – Box Office Summary North America: $96 million International: $83.3 million Worldwide: $179.3 million Budget, Break-Even & Box Office Surplus Earlier, Marty Supreme also became A24’s highest-grossing worldwide release. Since it was made on a reported $70 million production budget, the film has already generated a box office surplus …

Oscars telecast in-charge defends Dharmendra snub, says ‘people are always left out’, calls tribute ‘the best ever’ | Bollywood News

Oscars telecast in-charge defends Dharmendra snub, says ‘people are always left out’, calls tribute ‘the best ever’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiMar 18, 2026 11:08 AM IST The omission of veteran actor Dharmendra from the In Memoriam segment at the Oscars  left many in the Indian film industry disappointed. Several celebrities, including Hema Malini and Shatrughan Sinha, expressed their dismay after after the legendary actor, who passed away in December at the age of 89, was not featured in the tribute. Rob Mills, EVP of unscripted and alternative entertainment at Walt Disney Television, has finally responded to the backlash. Final call with Academy of Motion Speaking to Variety, Mills clarified that the final call on who is included in the segment lies with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Defending the process, he said, “It is hard. I think it’s the hardest thing they possibly do.” He added, “It’s always difficult when they are villainised for this. Yes, there are always people who are left out. Unfortunately, we are losing more and more people—especially legendary figures—every year, so it becomes the hardest needle to thread. I do think what they presented last …

Hema Malini reacts to Dharmendra’s Oscars 2026 memoriam snub: `It`s a shame`

Hema Malini reacts to Dharmendra’s Oscars 2026 memoriam snub: `It`s a shame`

The 98th Academy Awards, held on March 15, 2026, delivered a night of cinematic triumphs while also honouring cinematic legends in the In Memoriam section. The ceremony paid tribute to several icons of world cinema on Monday morning, but veteran Indian star Dharmendra was absent from the televised segment despite being officially acknowledged by the Academy. His wife, Hema Malini, has now reacted to the snub. Hema Malini on Dharmendra’s Oscar snub The legendary Bollywood actor, who passed away in November 2025 at the age of 89, was included in the Academy`s official online In Memoriam list released on the day of the ceremony. Meanwhile, the broadcast tribute honoured several well-known names from the global film industry, including Robert Redford, Rob Reiner, Robert Duvall, Catherine O`Hara, and Diane Keaton. Speaking with Bollywood Hungama, Hema Malini expressed her disappointment, saying, “It is a shame, of course. A shame for them to have overlooked an actor who means so many things to so many people in many parts of the world. Dharamji was known and recognized everywhere,” …