Representational image, used only for representational purpose India’s high-speed rail ambitions received a new push as the Centre has approved seven bullet train corridors across the country, promising shorter travel times between major cities and stronger rail connectivity. The seven high speed rail corridors are: Mumbai to Ahmedabad will take 1 hour 57 minutes. Mumbai…
His remarks came after days of speculation about the contents of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, which American officials later disclosed ahead of planned negotiations in Switzerland. (Photo credit: AP) US Vice President JD Vance has accused Pakistan of lacking press freedom while defending the delayed public release of a…
An Indian Air Force Jaguar deep strike penetration aircraft. (Image credit: IAF) The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to acquire nine retired Jaguar fighter aircraft from the United Kingdom. These aircraft will be used as a source of spare parts and reusable sub-assemblies in order to keep its fleet of these deep strike penetration…
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declares state of emergency as anti-government protests escalate (Image/AP) Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz on Saturday declared a state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests over rising living costs and economic hardship escalated into a wider political crisis.The move came after nearly 50 days of demonstrations, road blockades and supply disruptions…
Indian Army places order of 450 NAGASTRA-1R loitering munitions from SDAL Unmanned drones have evolved from being tactical battlefield assets into strategic weapons that can alter the course of conflicts and reshape military doctrines. Their ability to strike deep into enemy territory, disrupt economies, and project power at relatively low cost has made them central…
Afghanistan’s Taliban government said on Friday that its forces carried out airstrikes on militant hideouts in Pakistan’s Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, a claim swiftly rejected by Islamabad. In a statement posted on X, Afghanistan’s defence ministry said the Afghan Air Force targeted militant positions in the two Pakistani provinces on Thursday night. The ministry…
Ahead of the third and final ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said Nitish Kumar Reddy is emerging as the “natural successor” to Hardik Pandya as the team continues to build its all-rounder options for the future.India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In recent…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Algeria’s Rayan Ait-Nouri battle for the ball during the World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo) Algeria have filed a complaint with FIFA over what they described as “refereeing injustice” during their opening FIFA World Cup defeat to…
A massive fire tore through a beachfront resort in the Dominican Republic’s popular tourist destination of Bayahibe, killing one person and forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests and staff, Reuters reported citing authorities on Friday. The victim was identified as Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old Italian tourist, who died in the blaze at the Viva…
Bengal cops start probe into TMC’s bank accounts KOLKATA: A dissident MLA’s complaint alleging substantial unaccounted deposits in Trinamool Congress‘s name led Bengal Police to open a probe Friday into the party’s bank accounts under penal sections pertaining to organised crime, cheating and criminal conspiracy. Bidhannagar police commissionerate’s cybercrime wing registered the case under BNS…