India’s New Light Tank Zorawar Successfully Tested at High Altitudes (Photo: Times Now) India’s Zorawar light tank programme—a DRDO–L&T effort—could be delayed by up to two years after the Army demanded protection beyond STANAG Level 4.Originally slated for induction by 2027, the tank may now be ready only in 2028 or 2029 as engineers look…
Kane Williamson and Simon Doull (Agency Image) What initially appeared to be a passing remark during a live broadcast has now turned out to be a remarkably accurate prediction.Just five days before Kane Williamson stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from international cricket, former New Zealand pacer and commentator Simon Doull had dropped…
Kane Williamson (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s star player Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned nearly 16 years.The batting stalwart represented New Zealand in 378 international matches across formats, including 110 Tests, 175 ODIs and 93 T20 Internationals. His…
Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, according to data released by the government on Friday.Food inflation also increased during the month, with the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)-based inflation rate rising to 4.78% from 4.20% in April, the government data showed.The CPI…
India’s Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has pointed out that Shubman Gill still has work to do as India’s ODI captain, despite enjoying considerable success with the bat. Ahead of India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, Chopra reflected on Gill’s record as leader in the 50-over format and suggested that…
Former India captain Rahul Dravid’s young son, Anvay Dravid has been named in India’s Under-19 squad for the Sri Lanka tour. While the achievement has placed the spotlight on the young cricketer, it has also brought attention to Rahul Dravid’s lesser seen side of being a parent.Dravid, known for his disciplined and calm personality, follows…
NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress crisis deepened on Friday as dissident MPs prepared to approach Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition as the party’s “real TMC” parliamentary group.According to PTI, rebel MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia said the dissident faction had already submitted a representation to the Speaker and would formally stake its claim…
Pakistan is looking to expand exports of donkey meat and other donkey-derived products to China, where demand is being driven by the perceived “nutritional and medicinal properties” of such products, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 as reported news agency PTI.The survey, released on Thursday by finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, identified donkey meat exports…
UAE unveils major visa changes for 2026, From golden visa perks to new travel opportunities / Image – file The UAE is rewriting its visa rulebook.In a year packed with immigration reforms, the country has unveiled a series of visa and residency changes that could affect millions of residents, tourists, students, investors and skilled professionals….
The Army is expected to order an additional 300 K9 Vajra self-propelled guns (SPGs) for the Regiment of Artillery.If executed, this would be the army’s largest order for the platform.The army currently operates 100 K9s and has already placed an order for another 100. An artillery regiment fields 18 guns, with two additional guns held…