India, Russia jointly developing small, hypersonic BrahMos variants: Russian envoy; work on BrahMos-NG, very long-range variant on, will cut cost: BrahMoS Aerospace chief

India, Russia jointly developing small, hypersonic BrahMos variants: Russian envoy; work on BrahMos-NG, very long-range variant on, will cut cost: BrahMoS Aerospace chief

India, Russia jointly developing small, hypersonic BrahMos variants NEW DELHI: India and Russia are “jointly developing small and hypersonic variants of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile that will further enhance the multi-domain strike capabilities of the Indian armed forces”, Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov has said, as quoted by Russian state-funded media RT India.He said…

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Uae Retail T-Sukuk: UAE launches first retail T-Sukuk, letting residents invest in government-backed assets from Dh1,000 | World News

Uae Retail T-Sukuk: UAE launches first retail T-Sukuk, letting residents invest in government-backed assets from Dh1,000 | World News

UAE opens sovereign Sukuk market to individual investors / Image – file For the first time, UAE residents and citizens will be able to invest directly in government-backed Islamic Treasury Sukuk with as little as Dh1,000, opening a market that was previously reserved largely for institutional investors.The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the country’s…

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Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra and LoP R Ashoka NEW DELHI: An “upset” BJP leadership has summoned the party’s top Karnataka leaders to Delhi amid allegations of cross-voting by its MLAs in the state legislative council elections, in which the ruling Congress secured five of the seven seats.Also Read | Cracks in alliance: BJP-JD(S) hunt for ‘black sheep’ after Congress sweeps Karnataka MLC polls“The BJP high command is upset over cross-voting by BJP MLAs in Karnataka. State president B.Y. Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka and state in-charge Radha Mohan Das Agarwal have been summoned to Delhi on June 23. Notably, 11 NDA MLAs in Karnataka allegedly cross-voted, leaving the BJP leadership displeased,” ANI quoted sources as saying.The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Karnataka comprises the BJP and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda’s Janata Dal (Secular).The BJP managed to win two seats, while the JD(S) candidate lost to Congress’s fifth nominee in a closely fought contest.The voting pattern pointed to significant cross-voting within the NDA ranks. While Congress, which has 135 MLAs in the Assembly, secured 151 votes — 16 more than its official strength — and saw all five of its candidates elected in the first round, the BJP and JD(S) fell short of their expected numbers.The BJP’s two candidates received a combined 56 votes against the party’s strength of 64. Lingaraj Patil polled 27 votes, three short of the 30 allotted to him, while Raghu R secured 29 votes, one less than the quota required for victory.The JD(S), which has 18 MLAs, managed only 14 votes for its nominee. Under the NDA’s seat-sharing arrangement, the BJP had reportedly directed three of its legislators to support the JD(S), which should have taken JD(S) tally to 21. The result has fuelled speculation that several NDA legislators voted for the Congress candidates.How voting unfoldedThe voting pattern pointed to significant cross-voting within the NDA ranks. While Congress, which has 135 MLAs in the Assembly, secured 151 votes — 16 more than its official strength — and saw all five of its candidates elected in the first round, the BJP and JD(S) fell short of their expected numbers.The BJP’s two candidates received a combined 56 votes against the party’s strength of 64. Lingaraj Patil polled 27 votes, three short of the 30 allotted to him, while Raghu R secured 29 votes, one less than the quota required for victory.The JD(S), which has 18 MLAs, managed only 14 votes for its nominee. Under the NDA’s seat-sharing arrangement, the BJP had reportedly directed three of its legislators to support the JD(S), which should have taken JD(S) tally to 21. The result has fuelled speculation that several NDA legislators voted for the Congress candidates.The results further burnished the credentials of chief minister DK Shivakumar, widely regarded as the Congress’s “troubleshooter.” The victory also came just days after he finally succeeded party veteran Siddaramaiah as chief minister following a leadership tussle that lasted more than two years.While the BJP maintained that only three legislators from its camp — apart from rebels already under suspicion — had cross-voted, party leaders alleged that at least eight JD(S) MLAs had backed Congress candidates. The JD(S) rejected the claim, contending that no more than four votes could have come from its ranks and that the remaining cross-votes likely originated from BJP legislators.GT Devegowda and MR Manjunath of JD(S) and BJP’s Ramesh Jarkiholi, BP Harish, M Chandrappa and HK Suresh were immediately under the lens, but all of them denied cross-voting.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosLNG Tanker ‘DISHA’ Reaches Gujarat After Hormuz Crossing, Boosting India’s Energy ConfidenceUP CM Yogi Adityanath Defends SIT Probe In Ram Mandir Donation Row, Says Truth Will Be RevealedCockroach Janta Party Seeks ₹1 Crore Compensation For Families Amid NEET Suicide CrisisEx-PM I.K. Gujral’s Son Duped Of ₹7.8 Crore, Cops Claim ‘Majority’ Of Amount | WatchAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s ‘Disorganised’ India AI Summit Remark Triggers Congress-BJP FaceoffTelegram Loses Court Battle As Delhi HC Refuses To Lift Temporary Block | WatchCross-Voting Shock? 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Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra and LoP R Ashoka NEW DELHI: An “upset” BJP leadership has summoned the party’s top Karnataka leaders to Delhi amid allegations of cross-voting by its MLAs in the state legislative council elections, in which the ruling Congress secured five of the seven seats.Also Read | Cracks in alliance: BJP-JD(S) hunt for ‘black sheep’ after Congress sweeps Karnataka MLC polls“The BJP high command is upset over cross-voting by BJP MLAs in Karnataka. State president B.Y. Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka and state in-charge Radha Mohan Das Agarwal have been summoned to Delhi on June 23. Notably, 11 NDA MLAs in Karnataka allegedly cross-voted, leaving the BJP leadership displeased,” ANI quoted sources as saying.The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Karnataka comprises the BJP and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda’s Janata Dal (Secular).The BJP managed to win two seats, while the JD(S) candidate lost to Congress’s fifth nominee in a closely fought contest.The voting pattern pointed to significant cross-voting within the NDA ranks. While Congress, which has 135 MLAs in the Assembly, secured 151 votes — 16 more than its official strength — and saw all five of its candidates elected in the first round, the BJP and JD(S) fell short of their expected numbers.The BJP’s two candidates received a combined 56 votes against the party’s strength of 64. Lingaraj Patil polled 27 votes, three short of the 30 allotted to him, while Raghu R secured 29 votes, one less than the quota required for victory.The JD(S), which has 18 MLAs, managed only 14 votes for its nominee. Under the NDA’s seat-sharing arrangement, the BJP had reportedly directed three of its legislators to support the JD(S), which should have taken JD(S) tally to 21. The result has fuelled speculation that several NDA legislators voted for the Congress candidates.How voting unfoldedThe voting pattern pointed to significant cross-voting within the NDA ranks. While Congress, which has 135 MLAs in the Assembly, secured 151 votes — 16 more than its official strength — and saw all five of its candidates elected in the first round, the BJP and JD(S) fell short of their expected numbers.The BJP’s two candidates received a combined 56 votes against the party’s strength of 64. Lingaraj Patil polled 27 votes, three short of the 30 allotted to him, while Raghu R secured 29 votes, one less than the quota required for victory.The JD(S), which has 18 MLAs, managed only 14 votes for its nominee. 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The JD(S) rejected the claim, contending that no more than four votes could have come from its ranks and that the remaining cross-votes likely originated from BJP legislators.GT Devegowda and MR Manjunath of JD(S) and BJP’s Ramesh Jarkiholi, BP Harish, M Chandrappa and HK Suresh were immediately under the lens, but all of them denied cross-voting.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosLNG Tanker ‘DISHA’ Reaches Gujarat After Hormuz Crossing, Boosting India’s Energy ConfidenceUP CM Yogi Adityanath Defends SIT Probe In Ram Mandir Donation Row, Says Truth Will Be RevealedCockroach Janta Party Seeks ₹1 Crore Compensation For Families Amid NEET Suicide CrisisEx-PM I.K. Gujral’s Son Duped Of ₹7.8 Crore, Cops Claim ‘Majority’ Of Amount | WatchAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s ‘Disorganised’ India AI Summit Remark Triggers Congress-BJP FaceoffTelegram Loses Court Battle As Delhi HC Refuses To Lift Temporary Block | WatchCross-Voting Shock? 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Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra and LoP R Ashoka NEW DELHI: An “upset” BJP leadership has summoned the party’s top Karnataka leaders to Delhi amid allegations of cross-voting by its MLAs in the state legislative council elections, in which the ruling Congress secured five of the seven seats.Also Read | Cracks in alliance: BJP-JD(S) hunt…

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Jun 19, 2026, 15:06 IST

Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) CEO Rajesh Menon has said that star batter Virat Kohli will remain with the franchise for “at least the next three-four years”, and added that the team has never imagined a future in which he is not associated with RCB, even after his playing career…

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Vijay Antony pens emotional note thanking Tiruppur Subramaniam for timely support after ‘Nooru Saamy’ overcomes release hurdles | Tamil Movie News

Vijay Antony pens emotional note thanking Tiruppur Subramaniam for timely support after ‘Nooru Saamy’ overcomes release hurdles | Tamil Movie News

Actor, composer, and filmmaker Vijay Antony has finally seen his latest film ‘Nooru Saamy,’ reach theatres after facing distribution-related challenges before its release. The film, which generated considerable buzz among fans, opened successfully across screens on Friday. Meanwhile, audiences started sharing positive reviews about the film, and Vijay Antony took a moment to thank a…

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“Kudiyon nu bahar na bhejo”: They questioned his parenting, gave taunts; now this Punjab farmer’s daughter will represent India at the Commonwealth Games |

“Kudiyon nu bahar na bhejo”: They questioned his parenting, gave taunts; now this Punjab farmer’s daughter will represent India at the Commonwealth Games |

Rashdeep Kaur. (Instagram) There was a time when people in Rashdeep Kaur’s village had plenty to say about her. “Kudiyon nu bahar na bhejo, ladko ke saath khel-kood shobha nahi deta,” neighbours would tell her father (Don’t send girls out. It doesn’t look good for them to play sports with boys). In many villages across…

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Which IIM offers the best salary? No, it’s not Ahmedabad, nor Bangalore

Which IIM offers the best salary? No, it’s not Ahmedabad, nor Bangalore

Every year, placement season at the country’s top IIMs attracts attention for the biggest salary packages. International offers worth more than Rs 1 crore often dominate the conversation and create the impression that salaries are rising rapidly across.However, these high-value offers represent only a small section of the batch. For students trying to understand what…

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‘The internet is a liar, nobody cheated on nobody’: Jelly Roll shuts down cheating rumors with ‘best friend and wife’ Bunnie Xo amid divorce

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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have dismissed cheating rumours and said they remain close friends despite their divorce. Jelly Roll has broken his silence on his divorce from wife Bunnie Xo, dismissing speculation surrounding their split and firmly denying infidelity rumours. The 41-year-old singer addressed the issue during a concert in Saratoga Springs, New York,…

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Warren Buffett quote of the day: “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago;” What the investing legend taught about patience, long-term thinking, wealth, and career growth |

Warren Buffett quote of the day: “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago;” What the investing legend taught about patience, long-term thinking, wealth, and career growth |

Quote of the day by Warren Buffett You know that feeling when you finally get somewhere good and realize it took forever to arrive? That’s basically what Warren Buffett was getting at with one of his most-quoted lines: someone enjoys shade today because someone else planted a tree long before they needed it. He was…

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Days after Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made his ambitions to take on Nvidia very clear to shareholders, Amazon’s AI chief Peter DeSantis says …

Days after Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made his ambitions to take on Nvidia very clear to shareholders, Amazon’s AI chief Peter DeSantis says …

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made his ambition to take on chip giant Nvidia with the company’s in-house AI chips earlier this year in a letter to Amazon shareholders. Months later, Amazon’s AI chief Peter DeSantis told Bloomberg that Amazon Web Services (AWS) is in talks to sell its AI chip Trainium to other companies for…

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Buried since 1776: Archaeologists uncover 500 hidden Revolutionary War artefacts at New York’s Fort Ticonderoga | World News

Buried since 1776: Archaeologists uncover 500 hidden Revolutionary War artefacts at New York’s Fort Ticonderoga | World News

Nearly two and a half centuries have passed since soldiers gathered on a grassy rise overlooking Fort Ticonderoga and listened as a newly declared nation introduced itself to the world. The hill remains quiet today, bordered by trees and shaped by layers of military history, yet the ground beneath it has continued to preserve fragments…

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Dolphins have a trick to avoid ‘bad guys,’ and it sounds surprisingly human: Study

Dolphins have a trick to avoid ‘bad guys,’ and it sounds surprisingly human: Study

New research reveals female dolphins possess sophisticated social intelligence, actively identifying and avoiding males known for aggressive mating behaviors. They utilize signature whistles, akin to names, to recall individual males’ past actions, demonstrating a complex decision-making process for reproduction. Long before humans developed language, social codes, or legal systems, animals had already been looking out…

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