Laser weapons, once confined to science fiction, are becoming reality in modern warfare. Militaries worldwide are investing in directed-energy systems capable of disabling drones, missiles and even aircraft with pinpoint precision. Lasers offer near-instant engagement and—so long as power is available—no risk of running out of ammunition. Directed energy weapons (DEWs) could transform air defence,…
Screengrab from video on social media A SriLankan Airlines flight was forced to turn around on Friday after it encountered lightning while flying to Sydney from Colombo. According to reports from local news outlet Daily Mirror- Sri Lanka , passengers heard a loud bang shortly after the incident and briefly saw flames coming from one…
Armenia became the first country when it signed a deal worth $720 million to buy Akash missile system in 2022. The growing use of drones, missiles and rockets in conflicts ranging from Ukraine to West Asia has underscored the increasing importance of air defence in modern warfare. Recent confrontations, including exchanges between Iran and its…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was the largest voluntary organisation in the world but also “the most misunderstood”.Addressing an event held as part of the RSS centenary celebrations, Bhagwat said the programme had been organised to help people gain a better understanding of the organisation, which he…
IShowSpeed (Credit: Getty Images) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has already delivered plenty of memorable moments. One such incident came during Fox Sports’ coverage of the United States versus Paraguay match when former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic shared the studio with French legend Thierry Henry and popular streamer Speed. What started as a routine discussion…
The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to signing a deal aimed at ending months of conflict across the Middle East. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Washington and Tehran had agreed on a “final, agreed upon text”, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said peace had “never been closer”.Yet…
The Middle East chaos that has been raging for over 100 days might finally come to an end, Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif has hinted. Shehbaz said the US and Iran could finalise a peace deal within the next 24 hours, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough after months of conflict and negotiations.In a post on social…
Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire on Friday after SpaceX’s blockbuster Nasdaq debut pushed the rocket company’s valuation to nearly $2 trillion.A surge in SpaceX shares lifted Musk’s estimated net worth above the $1 trillion mark, with most of his wealth tied to equity holdings in his businesses.Yet, despite this unprecedented milestone, Musk’s fortune…
More people today are complaining that they cannot focus, remember simple things, or think as sharply as they once could. Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? Or stared at a screen for several minutes only to realize you have read the same paragraph three times without understanding it?Many…
CHANDIGARH: A cashier at a medical store in Chandigarh’s Sector 11 was shot dead on Saturday afternoon after two masked men allegedly opened fire inside the shop.The victim, identified as Janki Das, was seriously injured in the attack and was rushed to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.According to police, the incident…
