Washington: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham termed “problematic” the role of Pakistan as a mediator in the United States’ war with Iran. Graham’s remarks came as Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif said he is not in favour of Islamabad joining the Abraham Accords, which deal with establishing diplomatic, economic, and security ties between Israel and Arab…
Washington: After a successful lunar flyaround, NASA has announced three missions to the moon as part of efforts to establish a permanent base on the Earth’s natural satellite. At a press conference here, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Tuesday unveiled a USD 20 billion plan to set up a permanent base on the moon, equipped…
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday termed as “mere speculation” the talk about any leadership change in Karnataka and asserted that the day-long discussions between the central and state top brass were solely focused on the upcoming elections to the Rajya Sabha and the state legislative council. Though Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had convened a…
Bikaner: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said a “quadrangular security grid” comprising the BSF, the Army, border residents, and the local administration was essential for ensuring comprehensive border security, asserting that safeguarding the country’s frontiers could not remain the sole responsibility of security forces. Addressing troops at the Border Security Force (BSF) outpost…
Dharamshala: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru marched into a second successive IPL final with a 92-run demolition of Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 here on Tuesday, powered by skipper Rajat Patidar’s blistering unbeaten 93 off 33 balls and a ruthless pace assault that ripped apart their opponents’ top-order inside the powerplay. Put into bat, RCB…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Delhi as the two leaders explored ways to boost bilateral cooperation in a range of areas, and also exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific, the situation in West Asia, and other regional, global, and multilateral issues. Jaishankar and…
Vinay Rao Not a eulogy. Not a complaint. A mirror — held up to the people who have the most to lose, and the most power to change things. Somewhere in this city, a club secretary is paying for his team’s kits from his own pocket. Not because the rules require it, but because no…
For a nation of 1.4 billion people aspiring to become a developed economy by 2047, energy is not merely a commodity. It is strategic power. It fuels industries, protects economic stability, sustains military preparedness, and ultimately determines whether Bharat rises as a global power or remains vulnerable to external shocks. The Narendra Modi-led NDA government…
As a woman political activist and an ordinary citizen who still believes in the strength of India’s democratic institutions, I watched the proceedings in the widely discussed Twisha case with a mix of hope, anguish, and growing discomfort. Whether the case ultimately amounts to murder or suicide is for the courts to determine based on…
Inflation, energy security, and the challenge of policy-making For some time now, a growing concern has been echoing in cities and villages across the country—the rising prices of petrol and diesel. This concern isn’t limited to motorists; it impacts every citizen who consumes everyday goods and services. When petrol becomes more expensive, the impact goes…
