An Indian army surface-to-air missile launcher fires during an exercise. (Image credit: Indian Army) NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh granted in-principle approval for the procurement of several weapon systems for the armed forces. Of the 10 systems cleared by the DAC, three are specifically meant to strengthen…
File photo: PM Modi with Australian PM Anthony Albanese (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed optimism ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s state visit to Australia next week, saying he looks forward to strengthening the two countries’ partnership during the Annual Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne.PM Modi will visit Australia…
Fans slam Lionel Messi and Argentina after Cape Verde’s heroic World Cup fight. (Image via: X) Argentina escaped one of the biggest scares of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in a dramatic Round of 32 clash. Lionel Messi scored another historic World Cup goal, but the defending…
The actor was spotted playing basketball in New York City’s heatwave hours before officiating the ceremony.Image credit (Instagram) Adam Sandler spent hours playing basketball in extreme heat before taking on the significant role of officiating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3. The actor and comedian, 59, stepped…
People from all over the world travel to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra every year because of its immense spiritual importance. But it is also one of the most grueling, rough-around-the-edges expeditions you will ever sign up for. Anyone thinking about doing this trek needs a clear picture of what to expect. A recent video on…
BlackRock Investment Institute sees India as a potential beneficiary of a shift in global investor allocations as easing energy prices and improving geopolitical conditions strengthen the country’s investment case, according to Ben Powell, Chief APAC & Middle East Investment Strategist at BlackRock Investment Institute. Powell said India could attract fresh foreign capital in the coming…
Biotin gummies have become one of the most sought after supplements for those looking to get thicker, stronger and healthier hair. They’re chewy, colourful and often marketed as a tasty alternative to capsules, promising everything from less hair loss to faster hair growth. The market is flooded with biotin gummies, but the problem is, they…
AI-generated representative image NEW DELHI: NITI Aayog on Thursday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to help Ayurveda gain global recognition as a healthcare system by 2047, proposing a global practitioner registry, internationally accepted quality standards and insurance-backed treatment to move beyond its current image as a wellness product. The roadmap comes even as many Ayurvedic formulations…
Representative image (Picture credit: Reuters) India has allowed four Chinese power equipment manufacturers with production facilities in the country to participate in government tenders for critical power projects, according to a finance ministry order dated June 24.The exemption applies to TBEA Energy, Nanjing Electric India, New Northeast Electric India and Taikai Electric (India).The order follows…
Croatia’s Luka Modric (AP/PTI) Luka Modric’s exit from the World Cup stage and, with it, possibly international football as well, did not turn out to be the beau idéal or a perfect 10, a number he has so adoringly and alluringly made his own over the years. The end was, though, dramatic — and cruel….
