NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by defence minster Rajnath Singh, on Friday granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defence procurement proposals worth about Rs 2.38 lakh crore, aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the armed forces.For the Indian Army, approvals include the Air Defence Tracked System, Armoured Piercing Tank Ammunition, High…
Throughout history, there were many inspiring individuals who have encouraged people to dream big and pursue their goals with courage. Among them, one such person was Amelia Earhart, a pioneering aviator who became one of the most celebrated figures in the history of aviation. She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic…
NEW DELHI: Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was admitted to a hospital a day after he was arrested in connection with a culpable homicide case linked to the alleged suppression of the September Gen Z protests.According to the hospital, Oli was admitted following complaints of palpitations.“Former Prime Minister and Chairman of the Nepal…
Meg Cabot (Image: Wikipedia) Almost everyone remembers the feeling. That first big crush, when you were absolutely certain, beyond all doubt, that this was the person for you. In the popular novel Princess in Training, part of Meg Cabot’s beloved Princess Diaries series, the teenage narrator captures it perfectly. The fact is, I love him,…
SRH’s Abhishek Sharma, left, interacts with teammate Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to field in a high-stakes clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with both sides looking to bounce back after recent defeats in IPL 2026. This contest brings together two of the most explosive batting units in the league….
NEW DELHI: The Centre has widened its scrutiny of messaging platforms with username-based communication, with the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) issuing notices to Telegram and Signal days after directing WhatsApp to justify its proposed username feature and pause its rollout in India.According to sources quoted by PTI, the notices to Telegram and…
निराकारमोंकारमूलं तुरीयं। गिरा ग्यान गोतीतमीशं गिरीशं।करालं महाकाल कालं कृपालं। गुणागार संसारपारं नतो हं॥2॥This means: I bow to the supreme Lord who is the formless source of “Aum” The Self of All, transcending all conditions and states. Beyond speech, understanding and sense perception, Awe-full, but gracious, the ruler of Kailash, Devourer of Death, the immortal abode…
NEW DELHI: Road deaths due to negligence — rash, careless, or irresponsible driving — claimed 495 lives daily in 2024, as per the latest report of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). It said that nearly 1.81 lakh lives were lost in such accidents, an increase of nearly 4.4% over the previous year.The number of fatalities…
Lalit Prabhakar as Ajmal Kasab in Prahaar Stepping into the shoes of one of India’s most hated terrorists is not a role many actors would willingly take up. But for Lalit Prabhakar, portraying Ajmal Kasab in the upcoming film ‘Prahaar’ was much more than just another acting assignment. While Rajkummar Rao essays the role of…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wrote a letter to the people of West Bengal on the occasion of ‘Poila Boishakh’, extending greetings and launching a sharp attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government.In his letter, the Prime Minister accused the state government of corruption, misrule and failing to safeguard the rights…
