NEW DELHI: To enhance preparedness for radiological and nuclear exigencies, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday opened a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) field training and demonstration centre at Burari plains in Delhi.Inaugurated by DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat, the centre will be a unique DRDO-CBRN-centre of excellence comprising state-of-the-art facilities. These…
Several valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are set to go under the hammer at a charity auction, with items ranging from signed ‘Friends’ scripts to an original Banksy artwork expected to fetch more than $800,000. The auction will be held on June 5 by Heritage Auctions and will benefit the Matthew Perry Foundation,…
NEW DELHI: SC Wednesday commenced hearing on the validity of the law for appointment of CEC, ECs by a panel of PM, a Union cabinet minister and LoP, while the apex court had in 2023 suggested that the committee comprise PM, LoP and CJI, even as it left the issue for Parliament to decide.Appearing before…
Akshay Kumar‘s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is in its third week at the theatres. The horror comedy is earning low but steady at the box office after completing two weeks in cinemas. The film has already crossed Rs 200 crore worldwide, and now, it is slowly inching towards a new milestone. Meanwhile, the arrival of new movies…
NEW DELHI: With US secretary of state Marco Rubio all set to visit India this month, ambassador Sergio Gor said Wednesday he’s looking forward to welcome his “good friend” to India. Rubio said the US deeply values its growing partnership with India and is excited to build even stronger ties that will benefit both nations…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s recent trip to Australia has stirred up considerable controversy, with insiders suggesting the visit has not gone down well with the royal family back home. The couple’s unofficial tour has been described as deeply angering to The Firm, with sources close to Buckingham Palace reportedly using the words “pretty outrageous”…
NEW DELHI: Poll results show Congress saw a notable number of Muslim candidates register victory in the assembly elections, with 18 out of 19 party MLAs in Assam being Muslims. Kerala’s victorious UDF has 30 Muslim MLAs, with eight from Congress and the rest (22) from its ally IUML. The two winning Congress candidates in…
Justin Baldoni made his first appearance since closing his highly publicised lawsuit with ‘It Ends With Us’ co-star Blake Lively.The actor was spotted hand-in-hand with his wife, Emily Baldoni, as they walked in a parking lot after picking up some goodies. The couple, dressed down in jeans, cardigans, had big smiles on their faces as…
Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly celebrates his maiden IPL century. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings youngster Cooper Connolly etched his name into IPL history on Wednesday with a sensational unbeaten century against Sunrisers Hyderabad, becoming the youngest overseas batter ever to score a hundred in the tournament.The 22-year-old Australian produced a breathtaking lone-hand effort…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is all set to enter its 8th week. Released on March 19, this Aditya Dhar-directed spy drama has been making quite a buzz right from the word go. The movie enjoyed a massive opening, and the performance that followed broke records, making it 2026’s most talked-about movie. Now, as the movie…