NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated DK Shivakumar for taking oath as the chief minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. He assured that the Centre would work closely with the state government for people’s welfare.“Congratulations to Shri DK Shivakumar for taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Best wishes for his tenure. The…
India is planning to procure of military drones, worth more than $2 billion from domestic manufacturers. It marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to Modern warfare and changing dynamics of battlefield. The move reflects the lessons drawn from Operation Sindoor, and conflicts in Ukraine and the West Asia.India is preparing its largest-ever drone…
African proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Not every proverb ages well. Some feel tied to a different century and a different way of looking at the world. Yet now and then, an old saying hangs around because people still recognise something in it. This African proverb is one of those.“A man will never heed…
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “f***ing crazy” during a Monday phone call, while insisting the two leaders continue to maintain a strong working relationship, according to an interview published in The New York Post.Trump made the remarks in an exclusive “Pod Force One” interview with The…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs condemned the attack on Kuwait airport on Wednesday which killed an Indian national. It called upon the parties to cease strikes on civilian population and civilian infrastructure.“We condemn the attack on the Kuwait International Airport today in which an Indian national has died and several of our nationals…
Congress leaders at the swearing-in ceremony of DK Shivakumar and his ministers NEW DELHI: Karnataka’s new cabinet took shape on Wednesday as DK Shivakumar took oath as chief minister along with 13 other Congress MLAs and leaders as ministers.Senior leader G Parameshwara was sworn in as deputy chief minister. Shivakumar was the deputy CM under…
It was a mixed day for India at the Indonesia Open 2026, with young shuttler Ayush Shetty producing a stunning comeback win, while star doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty saw their campaign end early due to injury.The 21-year-old Ayush, ranked World No. 20, bounced back after a one-sided first game to defeat China’s…
Just a day after helping power a sharp rebound in technology stocks, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) turned into one of Dalal Street’s biggest losers on Wednesday, with the stock plunging more than 8% in its steepest single-day decline since the Covid-driven market crash of March 2020.The sell-off erased the gains accumulated during the recent rally…
Although many people believe that their plastic waste is managed effectively and properly through recycling, a good amount of exported plastic waste goes to nations that lack proper waste management facilities. Sometimes, plastic, which is considered recyclable, is burnt openly, thereby emitting dangerous gases and particulate matter into the atmosphere. Recycling of plastics, exportation of…
NEW DELHI: In a major setback for Mamata Banerjee, expelled Trinamool Congress leader Ritabrata Banerjee claimed on Wednesday that assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose had appointed him as the leader of the opposition in the state assembly. Ritabrata further claimed that the Speaker has accepted the rebel group’s claim for legislature party status“We are real and…