LEH: To curtail unplanned development, the administration of Ladakh has set in motion the process for preparing the first ever ‘Master Plan’ for the UT, with Lt Governor VK Saxena on Friday saying that a MoU has been signed between the UT and School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi for the purpose.He added that…
‘Bhargavastra’ counter-drone system A new counter-swarm drone system called ‘Bhargavastra’ has been showcased to the army, marking a significant step in India’s efforts to build layered defences against the growing threat of weaponised drones and loitering munitions. The demonstration, held in Nagpur on July 24, was conducted under the Make-II programme as part of a…
Salman Rushdie stabbing: Attacker convicted on Hezbollah support, terror charges NEW DELHI: A US man already serving a 25-year prison sentence for attempting to murder Indian-British author Salman Rushdie has been convicted on additional federal charges, including providing material support to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, the BBC reported.A federal jury in New York on…
England Women’s Cricket Team (Image Credit: X) England have officially revealed their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt set to lead the side in a highly anticipated home tournament. The competition, scheduled to be played across England and Wales later this year, presents a golden opportunity for the hosts…
NEW DELHI: Congress leadership sought to project a message of unity and smooth transition in Karnataka on Wednesday as DK Shivakumar took oath as the state’s new chief minister. With Constitution in one hand, Shivakumar took the oath while sharing the stage with outgoing chief minister Siddaramaiah, alongside the party’s top brass.The swearing-in ceremony, attended…
Clavicular has spoken out amid his legal dispute with Miami’s Bacara Club, claiming he was “pressured into unideal agreements” after his lawyer alleged he never received profits from a $400,000 investment. While the nightclub’s representatives dispute the claims, Clavicular insists the matter will be resolved. The dispute has sparked fresh questions over ownership, unpaid earnings,…
For years, India’s BrahMos missile occupied a near-mythical space in South Asia’s military balance, fast enough to terrify adversaries, precise enough to hit the smallest of targets and difficult enough to intercept that it fundamentally changed how India executed critical tasks during Operation Sindoor.Pakistan, meanwhile, largely relied on a mix of ballistic missiles, subsonic cruise…
Rukmini Vasanth returned to the spotlight after ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ put her before a wider audience. The Kannada actor plays Kanakavathi in the Rishab Shetty-led film, one of the most-watched projects of her career. Her journey also carries a strong personal story. She is the daughter of Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, the Indian Army officer who…
Photo: Dasha Takisho/ Instagram Some pictures don’t just test your eyesight—they gently expose what’s going on in your inner world. This optical illusion, shared by Dasha Takisho on social media recently, is one of those. At first glance, it’s a simple black-and-white image. But depending on how your mind is wired right now, you’ll either…
Raghu Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a night for survival for the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026 against the Lucknow Super Giants. And with a vintage Rohit Sharma show, and MI’s standout batter this season Ryan Rickelton in tow, MI brushed aside LSG to keep their IPL playoff…