Oil India Limited discovered the presence of natural gas in an exploratory well drilled in the Andaman Sea, marking a significant development in India’s offshore exploration efforts, announced union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Puri.The discovery has been made in the “Sri Vijayapuram-3” well, located about 15 km off the east coast of…
In a major boost to India’s indigenous defence technology ecosystem, Hoverit has successfully conducted an operational demonstration of its tactical loitering munition platform, Divyastra Mk-1, in Jodhpur in the presence of senior Indian Army leadership.As part of the demonstration, the Divyastra Mk-1 UAV was successfully launched multiple times from a vehicle-mounted mobile launcher configuration, showcasing…
Fuel crunch in Russia: Putin admits ‘shortage’ as Ukraine drone attacks batter energy sites (AP image) Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Sunday, acknowledged that sustained Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure have caused fuel shortages in several regions, while insisting the disruptions are manageable and vowing to continue Moscow’s military campaign.Speaking in an interview…
‘Ukrainian women now form the backbone of many intelligence-gathering operations in Russian-occupied areas’ They are known as vidma in Ukrainian folklore, a word often translated as “witch” but rooted in the concept of knowledge and wisdom. A report by The Atlantic detailing Ukraine’s underground resistance network has revealed the growing role of female operatives in…
MUMBAI: When Air India flight AI 171 crashed into the B J Medical College hostel in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, it killed 241 of the 242 people aboard and 19 more on the ground, among them were four medical students having lunch in their hostel mess. Though all the 260 people killed were victims…
DHAKA/NEW DELHI: “I hope no such incident will happen,” said Bangladesh home minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday when asked if he feared a rise in cases of suspected illegal immigrants being “pushed back” — forcibly expelled — from India into Bangladesh after BJP’s poll victories in bordering Assam and West Bengal. Illegal migration and ‘pushbacks’…
Anyone moving into a new property often seeks to personalise the space to suit their preferences. However, that simple action to turn a rented house into a home can sometimes have legal implications.The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, lays down the fundamental rights and liabilities of both landlords and tenants. This includes provisions governing alterations…
A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert on Monday, killing all eight personnel on board, officials confirmed.The crash has attracted added attention given the B-52 Stratofortress’s status as one of the most enduring symbols of American air power.The bomber has played a central…
“Carry on”: The end of Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini Sedona cheating scandal is here (Image via Getty: Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini) Two-time Super Bowl champion Asante Samuel wrote on X: “So, as you can see, Dianna Russini is happily married. Mike Vrabel has everything under control. Carry on.”What started in April 2026 as…
NEW DELHI: An Indian-crewed oil tanker sent desperate distress calls seeking “immediate help” after it was struck by a US missile off the coast of Oman, leaving the vessel on fire and taking on water.“US Navy attack, the missile on our engine room. We have hole at the bottom … 24 crew. All crew Indian….