Germany ‘rejects’ Palantir’s software that is considered the backbone of America’s military, and for the same reason Europe has been saying ‘No’ to Microsoft, Google and Amazon
Germany’s Bundeswehr has quietly but firmly shut the door on Palantir—the American data analytics firm whose software runs targeting systems in Ukraine, is embedded across the US military, and just logged $1.63 billion in quarterly revenue. The reason Berlin is walking away has nothing to do with the technology. It never does.Vice Admiral Thomas Daum,…
All 10 teams record a centurion in a single season
Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IPL Photos) For the first time in IPL history, all the 10 teams have at least a player who has scored a century after Virat Kohli completed his 9th IPL century for RCB against KKR in Raipur. IPL 2026 which has been shattering the record books, is the first season…
IMA urges Centre after paper leak
NEET UG exam (Images/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday wrote to union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan condemning the alleged paper leak in NEET-UG 2026 and demanding immediate action against the National Testing Agency (NTA) and those involved in the malpractice.The organisation urged the government to decentralise the conduct of the NEET-UG…
What 375, 585, 750, 916, and 999 numbers mean and how gold’s purity is hidden inside every stamp
Gold hallmark numbers are often overlooked, yet they quietly reveal one of the most important details about jewellery. Most people only notice them after years of wearing a ring or necklace, when curiosity finally kicks in. These tiny stamps, like 375, 585, 750, 916, and 999, are not random. They are a direct measure of…
Why the Indian currency breached 96 against US dollar
Rupee slipped past the crucial 96-mark and hit a fresh all-time low of 96.14 against the US dollar in intraday trade on Friday, as soaring crude oil prices, escalating tensions in West Asia and persistent foreign capital outflows intensified pressure on the currency.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.86 and weakened…
ICC punishes Pakistan after historic Bangladesh Test defeat; fined 40% match fee, docked eight WTC points
Bangladesh vs Pakistan (AFP Photo) Pakistan have suffered a double blow after their historic defeat to Bangladesh, with the ICC slapping the side with a hefty fine and docking crucial points in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 standings.The ICC on Friday confirmed that Pakistan had been fined 40 per cent of their match fee…
10 simple habits of happy couples
Real love isn’t like the movies. It’s rarely about the rain-soaked airport reunions or the expensive flower arrangements. Most of the time, “happily ever after” is built in the quiet, boring, in-between moments. It’s about how you treat each other when the coffee runs out or when work is stressing you both to the breaking…
PM Modi in Abu Dhabi, condemns attacks, signs strategic defence pact
‘India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with UAE’: PM Modi in Abu Dhabi, condemns attacks, signs strategic defence pact (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday strongly condemned the attacks on the United Arab Emirates during delegation-level talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, as the two leaders discussed…
Bengal govt suspends 3 police officers for ‘lapses’ in investigation, says CM Suvendu Adhikari
KOLKATA: The West Bengal government on Friday suspended three police officers over alleged “lapses” in the investigation into the RG Kar rape-murder case, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari claimed.Announcing the decision at the state secretariat, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said the suspension of former Kolkata police commissioner Vineet Goyal and former deputy commissioners Indira Mukherjee and…