NEW DELHI: In a major boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully completed the final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes at the DRDO test range near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh.The trials marked the final deliverable configuration…
“We the people of India” saved the nation during Covid by “living like soldiers”. Today, citizens are again being asked to help the country by “living responsibly”.The language has changed from pandemic precautions to economic discipline, but the political pattern feels familiar.One way to detect coming trouble is to watch how governments speak. When administrations…
Woman dies after falling into an open manhole in NYC. A 56-year-old woman died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan, New York City after she stepped out of her parked Mercedes-Benz. The incident took place outside the Cartier store at 653 Fifth Avenue at around 11:19 pm local time, on Monday, May…
The rupee extended its losing streak for an eighth consecutive session on Tuesday, tumbling 50 paise to close at a record low of 96.70 against the US dollar amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and a stronger dollar driven by global risk aversion, PTI reported.The rupee, which has emerged as Asia’s worst-performing…
The leaked photos of New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel with former NFL reporter Dianna Russini have sparked a public controversy, legal speculation, and attention around the team as it heads into the 2026 season. Dianna Russini (L) and Mike Vrabel. (File Photos) The leaked images and the statements from both parties have impacted…
Tom Hanks, the acclaimed actor known for films like ‘Forrest Gump,’ ‘A Man Called Otto,’ and ‘The Terminal,’ was all smiles as he supported his wife Rita Wilson at the opening night of the new comedy play ‘Celebrity Autobiography,’ which she has produced. Tom Hanks suits up for the opening night of ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ Dressed…
Borosil said on Tuesday, May 19 that it has reported a 5% year-on-year decline in net profit to ₹10.6 crore for the fourth quarter, compared with ₹11.1 crore in the corresponding period last year. The company’s revenue rose 5.2% to ₹284.1 crore from ₹270.2 crore a year ago. As per exchange fillings, Earnings Before Interest,…
ICICI Bank will increase the Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) fee on debit card transactions to 3.5% from the existing 1%, with the revised charges coming into effect from June 21, 2026. The revised fee structure will apply to select debit card transactions conducted in Indian rupees under certain international payment scenarios. According to the bank’s…
North Atlantic Treaty Organization is discussing the possibility of deploying forces to help protect commercial shipping through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz if the waterway remains blocked into July, Bloomberg reported, citing senior alliance and diplomatic officials.According to Bloomberg, the proposal has backing from several Nato members, though the alliance has not yet reached…
Excerpts from the interview:Q: How did this book come about? A: Most of my books start with a character…, not anybody specific but someone from a village in the 1920s. That is what I was picturing in my mind: living in a village, growing there and then emerging from the village during that period, which…
