German military likely to start conscription mid-2027, senior politician says Germany could reintroduce compulsory military service by mid-2027 if voluntary recruitment fails to meet ambitious troop targets, a senior parliamentarian has warned, as the country faces a growing threat from Russia and an unpredictable United States.The government introduced a new voluntary military service model in…
Who was K. Bhagyaraj?; Veteran filmmaker – actor who directed over 25 films; Worked with Amitabh Bachchan Veteran filmmaker and actor K. Bhagyaraj has passed away at the age of 73, as reported by Hindu. Over several decades Bhagyaraj earned recognition as a director, actor, writer, producer, and screenwriter. He became known for crafting stories…
‘Welcome to the Jungle’ box office collection Day 2 [LIVE]: Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty starrer is eyeing Rs 40 crore worldwide ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, featuring a massive ensemble led by Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal and directed by Ahmed Khan, has opened to mostly positive audience response, with viewers enjoying the…
India’s negotiations with the US’s General Electric (GE) over the F414 fighter jet engine have hit a roadblock NEW DELHI: India’s negotiations with US’s General Electric (GE) over the F414 fighter jet engine have hit a roadblock after the cost of the proposed US engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) rose sharply, raising…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma is set to return to ODI action in India’s three-match series against England, starting July 14 at Edgbaston. The former India captain was named in the squad after featuring in the recent ODI series against Afghanistan.Rohit scored 143 runs in three matches against Afghanistan at an average…
Indian army soldiers train alongside drones. (Image credit: Indian army) Modern militaries are investing in both drone and counter-drone technologies to stay relevant on the modern battlefield. The conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated that, in the era of cheap drones deployed extensively, it is those at the frontline who face the greatest threat from these…
US marine corps F-35B. Credit: US marine corps The United States military, has officially confirmed that it is accepting F-35 Lightning II fighter jets without their primary radar, AN/APG-85. The first production lot of the radar is schedule to be delivered in 2028The decision follows delays in the development of the AN/APG-85 Active electronically scanned…
Police have arrested Ketan Agarwal’s fiancée, Siya Goyal (20), and her alleged partner, Chetan Chaudhary (22), accusing them of conspiring to kill the 25-year-old realtor by pushing him into a gorge on June 18. PUNE: What initially appeared to be an accidental fall at Lohagad Fort has turned into a murder investigation that, according to…
PM Modi leaves for Seychelles (PM Modi X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for Seychelles for a three-day visit centred on participating in the island nation’s Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations.“This year, it is even more special because it is the Golden Jubilee celebrations,” he wrote on X.Ahead of his departure, PM Modi…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) There was considerable buzz around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s inclusion in India’s T20I squad, with many expecting the teenage sensation to make his international debut in the series opener against Ireland. However, the team management opted to stick with their established World Cup-winning opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, leaving Sooryavanshi…