NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday described the indigenous Project Kusha air defence system as a potential “game changer” for India’s security architecture, saying it has already demonstrated its importance during Operation Sindoor.Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Advanced Weapon System Complex at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, Singh…
PUNE: Police have registered a case of alleged abetment to suicide against three persons, including two employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), following the death of a 48-year-old staffer of the IT firm, an official said on Friday. According to news agency PTI, the case was registered at Bhosari police station in Pimpri-Chinchwad city after…
India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the upcoming Doha Diamond League meeting on June 19 as he continues to recover from a back injury while training in Switzerland.The two-time Olympic medallist, who claimed gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and silver at the Paris Olympics in…
A US Congressional push to assess the feasibility of acquiring additional C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft could reopen a production line that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has long wished had never closed.According to a report by The War Zone, the US House Armed Services Committee has directed the United States Air Force (USAF) to…
Not very long ago, a railway journey in India often began with a queue.Passengers would visit reservation counters, wait for printed tickets, check paper charts pasted outside coaches and rely on station inquiry windows for information about delays or platform changes.Today, much of that experience fits inside a smartphone. A passenger can book a ticket,…
India’s king of fruits is sweet, fragrant and beloved across continents. Every summer, Alphonso, Kesar, Dasheri, Langra and Chausa mangoes trigger memories of family gatherings, school vacations and seasonal indulgence.Yet India’s position in global trade tells a very different story.For a country that dominates global production, it contributes only about 2-3 per cent of global…
Home ownership in India often involves significant costs, not just in purchasing but also in construction, renovation, and making the property habitable. To ease this financial burden, the Income Tax Act provides structured tax benefits on home loans, depending on the tax regime opted for and the nature of the property.These benefits are primarily available…
US stocks drifted on Friday as falling oil prices supported sentiment, while investors turned their attention to the highly anticipated stock market debut of SpaceX, a closely watched test of appetite for artificial intelligence-related investments, according to AP.The S&P 500 rose 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 270 points, or 0.5%, as of…
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association (AP Photo) The president of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, remains in Mexico City awaiting approval to enter the United States as visa-related issues continue to affect several delegates attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Rajoub was present for the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South…
Jaspal Rana (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Indian shooter and coach Jaspal Rana passed away in New Delhi on Friday. He was one of India’s most successful shooters and later became a respected coach, helping develop many young shooting talents in the country.His uncle, Rajendra Singh Rana, expressed shock and sadness over his death,…