For travellers, a country’s appeal is often measured by its natural beauty, history, food and culture. But behind these experiences lies another factor which can majorly shape how a destination functions, the government and its governance. According to Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released on February 10, 2026, the countries at the bottom…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh at navy’s biannual Commanders’ Conference 2026 NEW DELHI: Confirming a big milestone in the induction of combat vessels, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that there is a planned addition of 18 warships this year, calling it the “largest single-year force accretion in the history of the Indian Navy”.The new…
At the Defence Tech Summit on ‘Multi-Domain Defence Capability Development and Digital Engineering’, organised by the Centre for Emerging Technologies at USI, Gen Subramani said resilient communications will determine operational effectiveness. NEW DELHI: Chief of defence staff General NS Raja Subramani said on Tuesday, “operate faster in various domains than the adversary can respond and…
The Kaveri engine, built by DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), has undergone trials at two Russian institutes — Central Institute of Aviation Motors (CIAM) and Gromov Flight Research Institute. NEW DELHI: In a big milestone for India’s homegrown engine, the DRDO-built Kaveri dry engine has cleared high-altitude and flight trials in Russia, paving the…
A major new attraction is moving forward in Wesley Chapel, Florida, bringing the possibility of ocean-style surfing to a community located miles from the coast. According to the Pasco County Community Website, Pasco County commissioners voted 3-0 in September to approve a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning connected to the Two Rivers development. The approval…
Photo: Instagram/ Sachin Tendulkar Some people are remembered for their extraordinary numbers, and Sachin Tendulkar is one of them. Popularly called the “God of cricket,” he became the first cricketer to score 100 international centuries, contributing 51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs. He retired in 2013 after playing 200 Tests. Yet away from the…
The Benham-Belz House, which is believed to be the oldest surviving house built in Reno, sat at 347 West Street, on Lot 8 of Block E of the original Reno townsite, for 150 years. But in July 2025, the historic house left the neighbourhood where it had stood since the 19th century. Its move was…
How Travis Kelce’s childhood rival became family and stayed close through his journey from Cleveland to NFL fame (Getty Images) Travis Kelce has spent more than a decade in the NFL spotlight, but some of the people closest to him knew him long before the Chiefs star became a household name. Aric Jones is one…
Image Courtesy: Instagram/@kitchenandgupshup For years, Sunita Agarwal made sweets and savouries at home for her family. She had been doing it since childhood and often heard the same reaction from people who tasted her food: the flavour reminded them of something that was becoming difficult to find in the market. At 60, that thought became…
Is the 2026 NFL season meant for backups after Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, Jaxson Dart, Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa suffer injuries (Image via Getty: Josh Allen) If starters get injured, backup quarterbacks step in.Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen sustained a hard hit to his left knee during the…