From apps to arms: Sankaet Pathak and Silicon Valley's patriotic pivot

From apps to arms: Sankaet Pathak and Silicon Valley’s patriotic pivot

TOI Correspondent from Washington: A new doctrine is quietly reshaping America’s technology-industrial complex, recasting Silicon Valley from a playground of consumer apps into an arsenal of strategic hardware. Dubbed “patriotic tech,” the movement argues that technology firms have a moral and national duty to align with the state – particularly in its intensifying rivalry with…

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Why India’s heat is getting harsher in 2026: Early heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, El Niño risk and rising human cost | India News

Why India’s heat is getting harsher in 2026: Early heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, El Niño risk and rising human cost | India News

Step outside into 45-47°C heat and it is not just uncomfortable. It is immediate and overwhelming. The sun beats down relentlessly as the air feels heavy and unbearably still, hitting your face like a wave from an open furnace and clinging to the skin even as you step into shade. Within minutes, the body begins…

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BTS Jung kook: 'Chopped face with new nose': BTS’ Jung kook faces online scrutiny over photoshoot visuals |

BTS Jung kook: ‘Chopped face with new nose’: BTS’ Jung kook faces online scrutiny over photoshoot visuals |

BTS’ Jungkook has sparked intense online debate after recent photos from a brand photoshoot revealed what some fans perceive as visible plastic surgery scars. The images, shared widely on social media platforms following his military discharge, highlight changes around his nose and facial features, fueling speculation about procedures like rhinoplasty. While the K-pop idol has…

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Top 3 Five-Star Rated Funds: 5-year return chart toppers delivering over 20% returns - Mutual Funds

Top 3 Five-Star Rated Funds: 5-year return chart toppers delivering over 20% returns – Mutual Funds

Top 3 Five-Star Rated Funds: High rated funds are those that have consistently delivered strong returns over several years, building trust among investors. Amid the market fluctuation, these funds went on with a strong return. After hitting its peak in December 2025, the stock market saw a sharp decline, with the Sensex falling from the…

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'My companions on this flight': Iran marks Pakistan trip with tribute to Minab school strike victims

‘My companions on this flight’: Iran marks Pakistan trip with tribute to Minab school strike victims

Image shared by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf (posted on X) A symbolic gesture, images of children killed in the Minab incident were placed on seats aboard an Iranian government flight to Islamabad on Friday, turning the journey of a high-level delegation into a stark visual statement ahead of key peace talks.In a social…

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'CSK don't have 4 IND captains, MI do': Why Pathan picked Mumbai as greatest IPL team | Cricket News

‘CSK don’t have 4 IND captains, MI do’: Why Pathan picked Mumbai as greatest IPL team | Cricket News

Irfan Pathan picks MI as greatest team (Image Credit: ANI) Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said Mumbai Indians (MI) hold the edge over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the debate over the greatest Indian Premier League (IPL) team, citing the former’s role in contributing to giving match-winners to the Indian team. MI vs CSK…

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Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya OUT! Ex-England star picks IPL XI, names 'worst decision' in history | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya OUT! Ex-England star picks IPL XI, names ‘worst decision’ in history | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya (BCCI/IPL Photo) Former England batter Kevin Pietersen left out several marquee names, including Rohit Sharma, while naming his all-time IPL XI. During the selection, Pietersen also termed Yuzvendra Chahal’s release by Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the worst decision in the league’s history.Choosing an all-time IPL XI is always a tricky…

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