The United States is steadily expanding the deployment of its MQ-9 Reaper drones across the Indo-Pacific, strengthening a surveillance and strike network that is reshaping regional military dynamics.The MQ-9 Reaper, developed by General Atomics, is a long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft capable of both intelligence gathering and precision strikes. Since entering service in 2007, it has…
JAMMU: A bitter dispute over identity and regional recognition rocked J&K assembly for a second straight day after opposition leader Sunil Sharma of BJP dismissed the existence of the “Pir Panjal region” — triggering protests, walkouts and demands for an apology from lawmakers.CM Omar Abdullah said Thursday that Sharma’s remarks had “angered an entire region”…
Actually, travel days tend to have a more dramatic effect on the body than we think. The physical strain of travelling by plane, train, or car can result in stiff muscles, poor circulation, and just plain tiredness. Even travellers tend to pack the essentials: power adapters, snack foods, and a comfortable neck rest. However, one…
CBSE announces changes for Class 10 board exam 2026 CBSE Board Exams 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a series of important changes for the 2026 board exams that students in Classes 10 and 12 must understand. These changes are designed to improve the examination process, ensure transparency in evaluation, and…
Thousands of homebuyers across India continue to struggle with delayed possession as builders fail to hand over flats within the promised timelines, leaving buyers burdened with prolonged uncertainty.However, under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, commonly known as RERA, builders cannot delay possession endlessly without facing legal consequences.The law provides homebuyers with clear…
John Bolton, US President Donald Trump‘s national security adviser, during his 1st term, and later one of his most prominent critics, is expected to plead guilty to mishandling classified documents, according to three CNN sources familiar with the matter.Bolton plans to plead guilty to one felony count of illegally retaining sensitive national security documents and…
A fresh alert from NASA is drawing attention once more to the sky as two asteroids are expected to make close flybys past Earth in the near future. The term “asteroid approach” can sound dramatic and spark concern, yet astronomers insist that these particular flybys are safely distanced with no threat to the planet. Rather…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) SRINAGAR: A 29-year-old Chinese national was questioned by police and intelligence officials in central Kashmir’s Budgam district Sunday for travelling to J&K and Ladakh without permission and violating visa norms, a police official said.The man, who was found staying at a homestay in the area, told interrogators that he had…
RCB captain Rajat Patidar with Virat Kohli MUMBAI: Defending IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are likely to play their home matches of the 2026 season at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur, TOI has learnt. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals will host their matches at the…
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has officially released the JAC Board examination time table 2026 for Class 8, Class 9, and Class 11 students. The exams will be held in February 2026 and will be conducted in two shifts every day.Students can download the JAC Board date sheet 2026 PDF from the official websites: jacexamportal.in;…