MS Shanker India is gearing up to formalize its presence in the final frontier—with a military space doctrine expected to be unveiled in the coming months. This strategic shift, confirmed by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, is not just a reactionary move to China’s growing dominance in space warfare—it’s a long-overdue assertion of…
Girja Shankar Dixit Buddhi Kunderan, born on October 2, 1939, was a cricketing pioneer who revolutionized the role of the wicket-keeper, blending aggressive batting with sharp glovesmanship. He was one of the first to bring flair to the wicket-keeper position, blending boldness and brilliance, much like his West Indian counterparts. Kunderan’s unique approach set him…
New Delhi: The evaluation of AI-Large Language Model applications is in the final stage, and over the next few weeks, the government will shortlist entities that will receive funding under the India AI Mission, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. Vaishnaw was speaking at an event to inaugurate the Vinod Dham Centre of Excellence…
Mumbai: Royal Challengers Bengaluru survived a massive scare from a doughty Mumbai Indians to end their six-match winless streak at the Wankhede Stadium with a 12-run victory in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Set a daunting target of 222, Mumbai Indians staged a stunning late recovery to turn the tables on their opponents, but…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the first high-level conversation after President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs. In a post on X on the phone conversation, Jaishankar said it was agreed on the importance of the early conclusion of the bilateral trade agreement…
Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday met widow and 20-month-old son of Kirti Chakra awardee Humayun Muzammil Bhat, the deputy superintendent of police who died while battling terrorists in 2023. The meeting with Fathima and her son Ashar at Raj Bhawan here was a courtesy call by the home minister to the family…
In the grand court of Kishkindha, Sugriva, the mighty Monkey King, issued a solemn decree: “Let the entire simian host, a legion numbering near a crore, be assembled before the fifteenth day hence! Let none falter in this summons, lest they face the wrath of justice.” With his decree spoken, the king retired to his…
The Sri Vinayaka Temple in Dharmapuri, Jagtial District, Telangana, is a revered site dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Situated near the prominent Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, this temple holds significant spiritual importance for devotees in the region. The town is also located along the banks of the holy River Godavari, adding to its spiritual ambiance.…
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the government over the hike in excise duty on petrol and diesel, with Rahul Gandhi saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally gave a befitting reply to “tariffs”. Gandhi also said people suffering from inflation had been given another gift of “government loot”. The government hiked…
Lisbon: President Droupadi Murmu and her Portuguese counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa jointly released a set of special commemorative stamps on Monday, celebrating the 50th anniversary of re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The stamps, beautifully highlighting the vibrant traditional costumes of both countries, feature a Portuguese woman elegantly dressed in the vivid…
