Dhanush artillery guns deployed in the northern sector. (Image credit: AWEIL) The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has rapped the ministry of defence over delays in the procurement of the Dhanush artillery gun. The committee’s report, tabled in Parliament, highlights a two-decade gap between the Army’s urgent requirement for modern artillery and the eventual induction of…
Every year, the International Yoga Day reminds us of a practice that has shaped India’s wellness traditions for centuries. While yoga is often associated with flexibility, balance, and physical fitness, a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that yoga’s greatest benefits may lie beyond its traditional image. Research increasingly demonstrates that regular yoga practice can…
Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers (Credit: Getty Image) Connor McDavid is best known for his incredible speed, playmaking and leadership as captain of the Edmonton Oilers. But off the ice, the NHL superstar has a totally different, quieter life. Golf has become a favorite offseason activity, while time with wife Lauren Kyle McDavid,…
FILE – FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, talks to UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin during the FIFA 75th Congress at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque, Paraguay, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Calistro, File) European football’s opposition to FIFA’s proposed commercial restructuring intensified on Thursday after UEFA’s 55 member associations unanimously backed a boycott of…
Beneath the ruins of Reactor 4 at Chornobyl, there is a hidden but very dangerous nuclear mass called the Elephant’s Foot. The mass is made of Corium, a mixture of molten lava, including uranium, zirconium, and concrete, created by the 1986 disaster. The radiation levels were so high that a five-minute exposure would have been…
Delhi traffic alert today India is celebrating the revered Jagannath Rath Yatra today. For those in Delhi, it is important to know about the road closures and divisions amid the procession. If you’re travelling across South Delhi on Thursday, July 16, plan your journey accordingly as the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a special traffic…
India’s eight core infrastructure sectors recorded a two-month high growth of 1.7 per cent in April, supported by higher output in steel, cement and electricity, according to government data released on Wednesday, PTI reported.The core sector had expanded by 1 per cent in April last year, while growth stood at 1.2 per cent in March…
From grocery truck to fighter jet: Inside Ali Khamenei’s final journey The body of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has travelled across two countries over six days, moving by road, helicopter and fighter jet-escorted aircraft, and in one instance, a refrigerated truck carrying Finnish supermarket branding.Khamenei’s final journey began with his body lying in…
FILE – (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rejected SpaceX’s request to tap the 1.6/2.4GHz radio spectrum that Globalstar uses for its satellite services, including on Apple iPhones. The denial is part of the recent FCC order intended to set clear rules on how companies can use radio spectrum to…
The discovery of a large deposit of high-grade gold at the site known as Maria Geralda, located in the southeastern region of Suriname, has been made by a team of geologists. The drill results at the site yielded an intercept of 22.5 metres at 11.88 grams of gold per tonne as reported by Founders Metals….