The United Arab Emirates reported interest in acquiring India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and Akashteer air-defence system reflects its broader efforts to strength both its offensive and defensive capabilities while diversifying military suppliers beyond its traditional western partners.According to a Reuters report, India and the UAE are holding preliminary discussions on the possible sale of…
Sunil Gavaskar, Shubman Gill Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to prioritise player welfare and ensure centrally contracted cricketers get at least one month of uninterrupted rest every year.His comments come after India completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan, shortly after the conclusion…
Top-performing students are rarely defined by brilliance alone. More often, they stand out because of the quiet habits they repeat every day. Teachers who work closely with strong students say the difference is usually visible long before exam season arrives. These students tend to be consistent, organized and curious. They know how to manage time,…
Image: Goldman Environmental Foundation For more than three decades, the Goldman Environmental Prize has honoured ordinary people taking extraordinary action to protect the planet. Often referred to as the “Green Oscar” or the “Green Nobel”, the award recognises grassroots environmental leaders whose campaigns have changed laws, protected ecosystems and defended vulnerable communities. In 2026, the…
LUCKNOW: Among those who lost their lives in the fire that swept through a commercial building in Aliganj on Monday was 21-year-old Abdul Rahman, an employee at the centre.The only earning member of his family, Rahman’s father, Afzal, has been paralysed for years, while his mother, Fahmida, is a homemaker.“Abdul was the only earning member…
A few years ago, the idea of reviving extinct animals sat closer to speculative science fiction than anything investors would normally put money behind. Yet it has steadily been pulled into boardrooms, laboratories, and funding rounds at a scale that now feels difficult to ignore. At the centre of it is Colossal Biosciences, a company…
Major Asian real estate groups are moving away from traditional property ownership and development towards fee-based asset management, and investors are not fully appreciating the financial upside of this transition, investment banking company Goldman Sachs said in an equity research report.The Wall Street bank argued that while the market has broadly accepted the logic of…
Etihad Rail passenger services finally launch on June 30 / Image: @thenationalnews After years of anticipation, the UAE’s national railway project is finally preparing to welcome passengers.Etihad Rail has confirmed that the introductory phase of its passenger train service will begin on June 30, marking a major milestone for one of the country’s most ambitious…
NEW DELHI: In a harrowing incident that has shocked the national capital region, an 11-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped, brutally raped, and murdered after being abducted from a footpath in South Delhi’s Mehrauli area.The local police have arrested one suspect in connection with the heinous crime following a swift investigation.According to police officials, the harrowing…
UP NEET aspirant dies by suicide A 19-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh days after appearing for the NEET re-test. Police said she had been struggling with stress related to the examination.The deceased, identified as Chanchal Bharti from Chaupariya Kanchanpura village, had appeared for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) retake on…