The army is modernising, adopting new technologies to be ready for the battles of the future. (Image credit: Indian army) The Parliament’s Standing Committee on Defence has highlighted the army‘s growing involvement in advanced technology mission. This move is part of the force’s broader modernisation drive, as the army is in the middle of its…
A gruelling heatwave has embroiled France, leading to 55 deaths through drowning. The drowning death toll in France has risen to 55 since the heatwave began on June 18, with Sports Minister Marina Ferrari warning that the situation “may worsen” as record temperatures continue to grip the country.“Yesterday evening we were at 55, but we…
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, injuring at least 50 people, trapping several inside a partially collapsed shopping mall, and widespread disruption across southern Japan.Fire officials said multiple people were trapped inside an Aeon shopping mall after the reported explosion, as per Reuters. An Aeon spokesperson said customers and staff were…
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One while returning to the White House, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The US Central Command has asked military analysts for “new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran” as Washington considers alternatives to bring Tehran to the negotiating table, CNN reported.A…
Every wardrobe needs one saree that is entirely, unapologetically yours. Perhaps it is an unusual colour combination. A fabric you were told does not work. A weave from a region you visited once and never forgot. Rules in dressing are useful until they are not – and a personal-signature saree is the reminder that the…
NEW DELHI : The Association of Indian Universities, already under the scanner over alleged financial and administrative irregularities, is now facing accusations of a potentially much larger scandal involving certification of sportspersons, with AIU president Vinay Kumar Pathak alleging that deserving university athletes may have been denied recognition and opportunities for years through systemic manipulation…
Dharmendra Pradhan (File photo) NEW DELHI: The opposition on Saturday hailed the youth protesters after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following massive student demonstrations demanding his resignation over the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak and other education-related issues.The resignation came ahead of the third round of talks between the government and the Cockroach Janta…
Fish may know us better than we think.A study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany has found that wild fish can recognise individual humans and learn which person is likely to bring them food. The research, published in Biology Letters in February 2025, is one of the first experiments…
India appears to be facing one of its toughest economic challenges in recent years. (AI image) India appears to be facing one of its toughest economic challenges in recent years. Oil, gold, fertiliser and other commodity prices are elevated. The foreign portfolio investors are continuing to sell. Imports remain unabated. Exports are facing headwinds. Remittances…
Carrie Fisher was much more than a famous actress. Best known for playing Princess Leia in the iconic Star Wars films, she was also a talented writer, humourist, and mental health advocate. Born in 1956 to entertainers Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, Carrie grew up in the spotlight. Despite her fame, she openly spoke about…