NEW DELHI: Govt has planned to design and develop an unmanned combat search and rescue aircraft for IAF, with one of the key specifications for the platform being that it should be able to carry at least 400 kg, including four passengers and stretchers.The indigenous autonomous system will also be a platform that can be…
MUMBAI: Some friction, long viewed as a flaw in digital payments, is now being seen as a feature. An RBI discussion paper proposes to introduce a short delay, or “lag”, for high-value transfers above Rs 10,000. This gives customers time to rethink a transaction and cancel it if they suspect fraud. Customers may also be…
NEW DELHI: In a big step towards bolstering India’s indigenous defence capabilities, Navratna PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has acquired 75 hectares of land in the Chitrakoot node of the UP defence industrial corridor to establish a new manufacturing unit for production of next-generation missiles, radar systems and India’s own ‘Iron Dome’.“With an investment of…
It was a ‘remember the name’ moment for Mukul Choudhary as he single-handedly led the Lucknow Super Giants to an improbable win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the ‘Garden of Eden’ on Thursday. KKR seemed in control, with the game in their hands. But then Mukul Choudhary turned it around. He stayed calm under…
President Donald Trump participates in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) “It’s not rocket science” is a popular phrase used to describe something that’s not particularly difficult. That’s because rocket science – of all sciences – has the…
NEW DELHI: The Hindu Front for Justice on Thursday told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that documents of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), including its scientific survey report, support its claim that a temple existed before a mosque at the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar district.The Bhojshala complex is regarded by Hindus as a…
The controversial Digvesh Rathi catch (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Umpiring came under heavy criticism during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants after the controversial dismissal of Finn Allen, which quickly went viral and sparked a flood of memes online.Allen was dismissed early in the innings when he attempted an aggressive…
Individuals should effectively apply tie breaker rules in case of possible dual residency under applicable tax treaty provisions. (AI image) In today’s globalised world, the ability to live in one country and work in another country for an employer in the third country is becoming a norm rather than an exception. Professionals are increasingly building…
Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Thursday expressed distrust in Pakistan, calling it a country that “sponsors terrorism” ahead of the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad.“We don’t trust Pakistan as it sponsors terrorism; relying on our American friends to address situation,” he said.Pakistan is set to host crucial in-person talks between the United States…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sharply criticised the Mamta Banerjee-led TMC government, alleging that it had “turned making crude bombs into a cottage industry”.Addressing an election rally in West Bengal’s Birbhum, the Prime Minister said that TMC had normalised violence in the state and promised strict action if the BJP came to…