Despite unrelenting US and Israeli airstrikes, Iran has launched almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 rudimentary Shahed cruise missiles at Gulf countries since the war began, according to those countries’ official reports, which are not comprehensive.Ballistic missile defence calls for firing at least twice at each target, given the doctrine of shoot-shoot-look, in which crews…
Left: Derek O’Brien; Right: CEC Gyanesh Kumar NEW DELHI: A meeting between a delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission (EC) turned tense on Wednesday, with both sides trading sharply conflicting accounts of what transpired.According to sources in the poll body, TMC leader Derek O’Brien allegedly raised his voice during the interaction…
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Arsenal scripted a night to remember at the Emirates Stadium as they reached the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years, edging past Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Tuesday. A decisive strike from Bukayo Saka late in the first half…
NEW DELHI: In a major push for defence acquisition, the Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council on Friday granted approvals to various proposals worth around Rs 2.38 lakh crore, including for additional units of the Russian-made S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile system and 155mm Dhanush — howitzer — gun systems.“The decisions taken in the Defence Acquisition Council…
NASA’s latest Earth-observing instruments are redefining society’s ability to hold those responsible for pollution accountable. The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite was launched on February 8, 2024, with a primary goal of assessing the health of Earth’s oceans. However, PACE now serves an additional purpose as a guide for air quality management. Using…
Gaurav Gogoi and Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Exit polls released on Wednesday evening for the high-stakes Assam battle indicate a clear majority for the incumbent Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government, with most pollsters favouring the BJP to secure a third consecutive term in the tea-producing state.The numbers left Congress on the margins, pushing…
In a world where judgments, whispers, and eye-rolls are shared more frequently than they are asked for, it is important to remember that such statements are merely opinions. At times, the intensity of words can affect one’s peace of mind, breaking confidence and making individuals doubt themselves. Rising above snarky comments becomes easier when one…
Raveena Tandon made her debut with ‘Patthar Ke Phool’ opposite Salman Khan in 1991, but the years that followed were marked by a string of underperforming films. At that point, the actress was called ‘Little Miss Jinx Raveena.” In a recent interview, Raveena spoke about her journey and said how that changed and she became…
US Green Card holders and some select visa holders in the US can not get visa-free entry to Argentina, the immigration authority of the South American country has said in its updated rules. The move is aimed at simplifying the immigration procedures, facilitating the entry of travelers as the country expresses confidence in the US…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar celebrates after taking the wicket of Rohit Sharma. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called for Bhuvneshwar Kumar to return to India’s T20I setup after the veteran pacer delivered a stunning all-round performance in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dramatic two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.Bhuvneshwar starred in…