North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday sent New Year’s greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin after the latter shared his greetings with Kim on December 20. Describing the “invincibility and might” of the alliance, Kim mentioned that the two nations share “blood, life and death in the same trench,” underscoring the commitment of…
A Boeing MQ-28 participating in Exercise Valiant Shield in the Pacific theater. (Image credit: US DoW) The United States Pacific Command has announced that the MQ‑28 Ghost Bat will take part in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, marking the unmanned aircraft’s first deployment in a large, multinational setting.Held every two years since 2006, Valiant Shield is…
In a stunning display of talent, the young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased his prowess by scoring an electrifying 97 runs off just 29 balls. (photo/ANI) Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took to social media and posted a three-word message on his instagram account following his match-winning heroics in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.The left-hander…
From the moment they’re born, experts emphasize that parents should introduce the concept of consent during everyday activities like diaper changes. By narrating every step and giving toddlers minor options, such as which toy to bring to the changing table, caregivers can instill a sense of personal agency. “There has been a lot of focus…
BENGALURU: Space engineering firm Dhruva Space Thursday announced Polar Access-1 (PA-1), its most integrated launch programme so far, under which it will support 10 space missions serving multiple Indian states and two countries aboard Isro’s PSLV-DL-C62, scheduled for lift-off at 10.17 am on Jan 12.Billed as a structured pathway to Sun-Synchronous Orbit, PA-1 brings together…
NEW DELHI: ED Friday arrested Gautam Doshi and Satish Seth, former top executives in Reliance Telecom and close associates of Anil Ambani, in its ongoing money laundering probe against Ambani’s Reliance group entities.Doshi and Seth were arrested in Mumbai. While Doshi was brought to Delhi to be presented before a special PMLA court; Seth, after…
He left home with Rs 1,000, worked as a security guard, and never went to college. Today, he’s a software engineer at the same company that first hired him. (Photo: LinkedIn) For millions of Indian students, the dream is simple: score well in Class 12, crack an entrance exam, earn a B.Tech degree and land…
Bollywood producer and filmmaker Karan Johar has now confirmed ‘Odiyan,’ which is a very important event for the Malayalam film industry. Produced under the direction of the extremely talented filmmaker Rahul Sadasivan, renowned for his unique style of storytelling, this project is eagerly awaited by cinema fans. ‘Odiyan’ will give its audience a unique experience…
NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Monty Panesar has criticised India’s Test captain Shubman Gill, saying the youngster is complacent and not yet equipped to handle the demands of all three formats at the international level.While acknowledging Gill’s natural talent, Panesar pointed out that the batter tends to play “lazy shots” during matches and lacks the…
As H-1B delays persist, the issue warrants attention beyond immigration policy alone. For more than three decades, the H-1B visa program has been a cornerstone of economic integration between India and the United States, enabling movement of highly skilled professionals into sectors critical to US productivity and innovation. Indian nationals account for more than 70%…
JAIPUR: The Central Bureau of Investigation Wednesday arrested five people, including three members of a Jaipur family, in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case—action taken within 24 hours of the agency arriving in Jaipur to take over the probe.The accused were identified as Dinesh Biwal, his brother Mangilal Biwal, and Mangilal’s son Vikas Biwal—all…
NEW DELHI: A group of 275 former judges, bureaucrats, diplomats and armed forces veterans has raised objections to a recent report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), calling it “disturbing” and lacking balance.In a joint statement dated March 21, the signatories questioned the methodology and conclusions of the USCIRF report, arguing…
Raghav Chadha NEW DELHI: In a major setback to the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday, its prominent Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha led a wave of exodus from the Arvind Kejriwal-led party, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party along with two party colleagues and fellow MPs, including Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal.Notably, weeks earlier, the AAP…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s nuclear proliferation programme triggered deep concern at the highest levels of the United States and Russia, with both countries expressing that Islamabad’s nuclear activities made them “nervous”, according to newly declassified documents released by the US National Security Archive.The documents, made public this week following a Freedom of Information lawsuit, include verbatim…
Weather forecasts cannot be guaranteed at any time; therefore, understanding the range of possible outcomes is absolutely necessary for making decisions such as issuing public warnings or managing renewable energy. Conventional forecasts rely on numerical weather prediction that involves running physics-based simulations of the atmosphere.Machine learning weather prediction has recently been able to increase the…
Iranian women’s national football team captain Zahra Ghanbari reacts during a press conference ahead of their game against South Korea on Monday at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP) Football authorities have extended support to Iran’s women’s team competing in Australia at the Women’s Asian Cup after military strikes…
Christopher Nolan joined the star-studded cast of The Odyssey, including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal and Samantha Morton, for a memorable red-carpet celebration.Image credit (Instagram) Ahead of the July 17 release, Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ premiered in New York on July 14, 2026. The cast embraced method…
Akshay Kumar has addressed ongoing speculation around Hera Pheri 3, leaving fans disappointed as he revealed that the much-awaited sequel is currently not in the works. There had been reports about filmmakers like Anees Bazmee and Priyadarshan being involved at different stages, but Akshay hinted that things are still uncertain. Calling Hera Pheri a project…
Sunny Deol says playing Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ is a huge responsibility. At a Delhi event on July 18, he admitted his work has only just begun, calling the role “not easy” but one he’ll enjoy. He sought fans’ blessings for the two-part epic, also starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. Sunny Deol…
