Armenia became the first country when it signed a deal worth $720 million to buy Akash missile system in 2022. The growing use of drones, missiles and rockets in conflicts ranging from Ukraine to West Asia has underscored the increasing importance of air defence in modern warfare. Recent confrontations, including exchanges between Iran and its…
Millionaire German heiress shot dead at luxury South African safari lodge. Caroline von Rantzau, 26, the heiress to a million-dollar German shipping firm, DAL, was mysteriously found dead at her family’s luxury safari lodge in the Limpopo province in northern South Africa — a day after her friend, the family’s financial manager, was killed. German…
NEW DELHI: The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Saturday categorically rejected speculation that it could merge with the Congress, with party national joint secretary Derek O’Brien describing such reports as “fake news”. He insisted that there was no basis to the claims that surfaced after the top leaders of the two parties met in…
Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AP Photo) Rahmanullah Gurbaz rewrote the record books with a breathtaking 48-ball century against India in the rain-shortened first ODI at Dharamsala. The hundred was the fastest ever by an Afghanistan batter in ODI cricket, surpassing all previous Afghan records. It was also the quickest century of Gurbaz’s ODI career, his ninth…
The U.S.–India TRUST Fellowship 2026–27 at IIT Madras is now accepting applications, offering a 12-month research opportunity for post-doctoral scholars and early-career faculty from the United States. The programme focuses on cutting-edge fields such as AI, quantum technologies, semiconductors, biotechnology, defence, energy, and space, supported by comprehensive funding and institutional assistance. The applications are now…
Huma Qureshi penned a heartfelt appreciation post for rumoured boyfriend Rachit Singh on Instagram, praising his patience, hard work, and dedication over the years. Rachit responded in the comments, thanking Huma for hard-launching him and calling her his truest supporter. The two will be seen together in ‘Baby Do Die Do’. Huma Qureshi recently took…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was the largest voluntary organisation in the world but also “the most misunderstood”.Addressing an event held as part of the RSS centenary celebrations, Bhagwat said the programme had been organised to help people gain a better understanding of the organisation, which he…
A 39-year-old woman from West Bengal’s Birbhum district has been rescued from an apartment in Gurugram, where she was allegedly confined and forced to work as a domestic help for more than two years under abusive conditions.The rescue was carried out on Friday through a coordinated effort involving West Bengal Police, district authorities, civil society…
Why are these 3Fs so important? How do they add to pressure on India’s growth story? We decode: (AI image) Fuel, fertilisers, and forex – the 3Fs that India is focusing on. But why? The US-Iran war has put the global economy at risk, and India is not immune. In fact, in the current context…
Actress Madhoo has spoken in support of Janhvi Kapoor following discussions surrounding her portrayal in ‘Peddi.’ Ever since the film’s release, several viewers have criticized how Janhvi’s character was presented on screen. The debate grew further after director Buchi Babu Sana acknowledged the feedback and made changes to certain scenes. Amid the ongoing conversation, Madhoo…
The week opens on a bright note, Libra, almost like a window being pushed open after a stuffy afternoon. Early in the week, things move in your favour with unusual ease. Small efforts bring visible results, people respond warmly, and even the children around you, whether your own or younger family members, give you a…
M.K. Stalin accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government of acting as a “xerox copy” of the BJP (File Photo) CHENNAI: DMK president M K Stalin on Saturday accused chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s govt of functioning as a “xerox copy” of the BJP and alleged that it was attempting to weaken the opposition by…
A trace on the German model missing for 11 years came up for the first time when her name was apparently mentioned in the Epstein files. The woman, only identified as “Michele”, left her family home in September 2015, at the age 22 and has not been heard of since, a per a report from…
NEW DELHI: With the NEET-UG 2026 retest scheduled for June 21 amid heightened security concerns, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday launched a nationwide training programme for examination officials and simultaneously dismissed a viral claim of another NEET paper leak as fake.The new initiative, titled Pariksha Karmayogi: Capacity-Building Programme for Examination Officials, has been…
Former England spinner Graeme Swann has questioned the England Cricket Board’s (ECB) decision to impose a midnight curfew on players, saying England captain Ben Stokes has become a victim of a culture that is more focused on policing players than allowing them to celebrate success.Stokes came under scrutiny after footage emerged from post-Test celebrations at…
China on Saturday opposed the United States for adding several leading Chinese companies, including BYD, Alibaba and Baidu, to a Pentagon list of firms alleged to have links with the Chinese military, arguing that the move undermines understandings reached during last month’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.This comes despite…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced the ‘Pariksha Karmayogi’ programme on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform to improve the conduct of national examinations. The initiative trains exam officials, including invigilators and centre superintendents, through structured modules covering preparation, exam-day duties and guidelines, aiming to ensure fair, secure and standardised exam processes across India. The…
Manoj Bajpayee has revealed that Yash Chopra paid him the same fee he charged as a lead actor for his brief appearance in ‘Veer-Zaara’. The actor recalled the incident during a conversation with Shekhar Suman on ‘Shekhar Tonite’. He said he had agreed to do the cameo because he wanted to work with Chopra, not…
IShowSpeed (Credit: Getty Images) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has already delivered plenty of memorable moments. One such incident came during Fox Sports’ coverage of the United States versus Paraguay match when former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic shared the studio with French legend Thierry Henry and popular streamer Speed. What started as a routine discussion…
Police personnel stand guard near the site of a fire at a hotel in the Malviya Nagar area (PTI Photo) A family had booked a room at the Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast to be close to a critically ill relative undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital. On the morning of June 3, they were having breakfast…
