Marking its first international acquisition, India’s premier defence shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has secured a 51% controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) for approximately Rs 249.5 crore ($26.8 million). The Mumbai-based defence public sector undertaking announced in a statement on April 9 that the deal brings Sri Lanka’s largest shipyard under its…
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said that the United States will “probably” have to deploy special forces to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile.Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Haley said, “That’s probably what it’s going to come down to. I mean, this is a special force mission. It would take about a week to…
The Harvard Graduate Student Union-United Auto Workers (HGSU-UAW) said on Friday that it will begin a strike on April 21 if Harvard University does not meet its demands, according to The Harvard Crimson.In an email to members, the union said Harvard’s negotiators have not engaged on key issues, including wages, protections for non-citizen workers, and…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, remembering her iconic contribution to his films and her unmatched artistry. Urmila Matondkar, who featured in some of Asha Bhosle’s most iconic songs like Rangeela Re and Kambakht Ishq, also expressed her grief. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma paid a heartfelt tribute to…
Donald Trump (Image Via Getty) Donald Trump became one of the biggest talking points at UFC 327 on Saturday night in Miami. The U.S. President arrived at the Kaseya Center and quickly grabbed attention as cameras followed him walking in. Fans reacted loudly, and the moment felt more like a show than just an entrance….
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India will become completely self-reliant in the defence sector, disclosing that “manufacturing of the BrahMos missile has begun in Lucknow and the first batch has been delivered to the Army”. He also pointed out that national security, an indispensable pillar of India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat, is a…
A US lawmaker’s remarks about Indian workers at 7-Eleven stores triggered an online debate, with reactions ranging from MAGA support to criticism from progressives over his comments and personal ties.Texas congressman Brandon Gill is facing backlash after a video of him criticising the hiring of Indian workers went viral on X. In the clip, Gill…
Recently, a food safety warning concerning Costco has attracted considerable attention when a widely loved bakery snack was voluntarily recalled from sale in several American states and territories. The problem relates to Traditional Madeleines, a dessert that is known to be available in the form of plastic shells at bakery counters in the warehouses. As…
After his reported breakup with TV actor Nikki Sharma, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia seems to have found love again. The ongoing IPL clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium turned into a talking point as Ranveer was spotted with rumoured girlfriend Juhi Bhatt. After his reported breakup with TV actor Nikki Sharma,…
melanie collins (Getty Images) The NFL calendar may be quiet for now, but for Melanie Collins, the pause offers a rare chance to step back. After wrapping up her eighth season with CBS, Collins signed off from the NFC Championship Game between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, a fitting end to another demanding…