Why India’s latest Rs 52,000 crore defence push is built for the first hours of war: Representaitve image (Photo credit: Indian Army) NEW DELHI: When the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved military procurement proposals worth nearly Rs 52,000 crore, the list appeared, at first glance, to be another routine round of acquisitions. But a closer…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Gymkhana Club and its Staff Welfare Association have moved the Delhi high court against the government’s decision to initiate proceedings to evict them from the club’s premises at 2, Safdarjung Road in Lutyens’ Delhi, a VIP zone.The matter is listed before Justice Avneesh Jhingan on July 6.The petitions come after the…
Understanding how Pakistan helps China in its weapons trade A profound shift is occurring in Middle Eastern security, largely out of the spotlight. Following the September 2025 strategic mutual defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, an agreement where an attack on one is considered an attack on both, Pakistan immediately deployed JF-17 fighter jets,…
WI vs SL 2nd Test Day 2 Live: Sri Lanka ended the opening day of the second Test in complete control, reaching 338/5 at stumps against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Looking to bounce back after a disappointing defeat in the series opener, the visitors produced a dominant batting…
Actor Celina Jaitly has opened up about one of the most painful chapters of her life, revealing how actor Preity Zinta became her biggest pillar of support as she navigated marital issues, legal battles and the emotional aftermath of rebuilding her life.Speaking to India Today, Celina recalled returning to India at a time when she…
During childhood many kids wish that their piggy banks would multiply into a thousand more and make them rich. No one ever even thought of spotting numerous piggy banks on the Texas beach. But nature has a way of surprising everyone, at all times. Not one, two or a dozen, but nearly 60 colourful piggy…
A person delays work while scrolling through a smartphone as unfinished tasks pile up, illustrating the habit of procrastination in today’s distraction-filled digital world. (AI-generated representative image) The timeless words of Sant Kabir remind us that delaying important work often costs more than we realise. His famous doha urges people to act without unnecessary postponement…
Antarctica may feel far removed from everyday life, but new research suggests the icy continent could have a bigger influence on global warming than scientists once believed. A recent study by European Geosciences Union (EGU) points to a stronger-than-expected connection between Antarctic sea ice, cloud cover, and the way Earth stores heat, raising fresh concerns…
As E20 ethanol-blended petrol becomes the norm across the country, concerns are rising about its impact on vehicles and safety. Industry experts have sought to soothe these concerns, saying that the fuel has undergone years of testing and is safe even for vehicles made before the E20 rollout. Executives have assured consumers over the use…
NEW DELHI: “Chase your dreams, they do come true.”Those famous words from Sachin Tendulkar perfectly captured the moment 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stood with a smile on his face after receiving his maiden India cap from Tilak Varma just ahead of the second T20I against England at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester. For a boy…
