As fighting between Russia and Ukraine resumed after a brief three-day truce, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the successful test of the RS-28 Sarmat, Moscow’s latest heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), calling it the most formidable weapon in Russia’s nuclear arsenal.“It’s the most powerful missile system in the world,” Putin said after the launch. “The…
UNESCO’s 25 new World Heritage sites for 2026 (Canva) This year, UNESCO has added 25 new heritage sites to its prestigious list and for travellers, there is no greater approval than a UNESCO World Heritage inscription. Whether it is an ancient temple, a wildlife park, or an engineering marvel, UNESCO recognition adds to its value…
A Mi-17 of the air force firing rockets during exercise Rotor Clap-III. (Image credit: IAF) A major challenge facing armed forces around the world is the rapid proliferation of drones on modern battlefields. Both Russia and Ukraine are currently engaged in fighting thousands of drones that have become ubiquitous along the frontlines. At the same…
Representative image of Asian tiger mosquito When conservationists cleared tens of thousands of invasive rats from Palmyra Atoll, they expected native birds, crabs and plants to recover. What they did not expect was that one of the island’s disease-linked mosquitoes would disappear as well.That unexpected outcome has turned a small Pacific atoll into a big…
SC lifted its two-year-old blanket ban on setting up of industries in Taj Trapezium Zone NEW DELHI: SC Thursday lifted its two-year-old blanket ban on setting up of industries in Taj Trapezium Zone, a 10,400 sq km area spread over five districts in UP and one in Rajasthan, to open avenues for employment generation. The…
UPTET Answer Key 2026 released; objection window open until July 14 for candidates to challenge responses online UPTET Answer Key 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UPTET Provisional Answer Key 2026 on its official website, allowing candidates to check the draft responses for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test….
BENGALURU: A 20-year-old paramedical student was found dead in a decomposed state inside his house in Madanayakanahalli on Friday. The incident came to light after family members noticed a foul smell emanating from the house and found him hanging in his room.The deceased has been identified as Udhay Gowda, a resident of Marappanapalya. Based on…
NEW DELHI: In a boost for India’s missile defence capabilities, the long-awaited fourth squadron of the “S-400 Triumf (now called ‘Sudarshan’) air defence systems has started arriving in India from Russia” through the ship route.“The first batch of the fourth squadron of S-400 has arrived. Once the complete systems reach here, it will be deployed,”…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, on Tuesday to discuss the evolving security situation in West Asia, as regional tensions continue to escalate.During the call, PM Modi expressed concern over the developments and reiterated India’s position in favour of de-escalation and diplomacy.According to a Ministry…
Uddhav targets BJP over Ayodhya donation row, seeks impartial probe NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, claiming that ‘those looting Hindus are in power’ and demanding an impartial investigation into…