The Pentagon has fired two journalists at Stars and Stripes after they publicly defended the military newspaper’s editorial independence. Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte were both given separation notices on Friday, with the Pentagon citing “insubordination” as the reason. Publisher Max Lederer was also dismissed, days after announcing that he planned…
A head-on view of the full-size aircraft A3 mockup. Thomas Newdick Swedish defence giant Saab has unveiled a full-scale concept of a new stealthy, supersonic autonomous combat aircraft that could eventually operate alongside Sweden’s Gripen E fighter jets, marking a major step in the company’s push into high-end unmanned combat aviation.The Swedish company’s A3 concept…
Kumar Sangakkara with wife Yehali (Instagram/Canva) Kumar Sangakkara is a name that needs no introduction. Everyone who follows cricket or even who doesn’t, knows the Sri Lankan cricket legend. But what people don’t know is that back in 2008, Kumar Sangakkara along with his wife Yehali bought a house inside Galle Fort, also known as…
The army has raised a drone battalion in the Punjab sector. (Image credit: Indian army ) The Army has raised its first dedicated drone battalion along the western front with Pakistan, marking a significant step in the force’s ongoing post-Operation Sindoor transformation. The newly formed unit, christened the Baaz Battalion, will function under the Jalandhar-based…
If maximalism is your bridal language, go all in. A traditional full-hand and full-foot mehendi sees paisleys, florals, peacocks, mandalas, jaalis, lattices, and intricate detailing come together to create a rich, almost jewellery-like effect on the skin. From the fingertips to the wrist, or from the toes to the ankles or calves, there’s a lot…
Gurpreet Kaur has demanded a response within 24 hours of its receipt NEW DELHI: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s wife, Gurpreet Kaur, on Saturday sent a legal notice to former Punjab and Haryana high court judge Ranjit Singh over his allegations that she attempted to suppress a rape case and sought Rs 5 crore in…
Jaishankar, will co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make a 2-day official visit to Russia to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperationstarting Sunday, said the…
SIM card rules are set to change from August 24, with telecom companies being asked to stop people from getting mobile connections beyond the permitted limit. In a circular, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators to identify customers who already have the maximum number of SIM cards allowed in their name. Such…
Military food is perhaps the clearest example of cuisine being designed around an extreme environment. The modern MRE, or Meal, Ready-to-Eat, is built for soldiers who may have no kitchen, refrigerator or reliable access to fresh food.The contents are heavily packaged and engineered for long shelf life. Depending on the ration, a single pack can…
Actress Poonam Dhillon hospitalised at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, CINTAA president diagnosed with Dengue Veteran actress and Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) president Poonam Dhillon has been hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after being diagnosed with dengue.The update was shared by journalist Vickey Lalwani, who revealed that the actress has been undergoing treatment for…