India and the United Arab Emirates have elevated their defence relationship to a new level in 2026, moving beyond symbolic cooperation into joint industrial production, maritime security, and cyber defence. The agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s May visit to Abu Dhabi mark a decisive shift in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, positioning the UAE…
NEW DELHI: A shocking video emerged from UP’s Ghaziabad where an allaged rape accused received a rousing welcome from his supporters after being granted bail. Videos from the scene showed supporters lifting him onto their shoulders, chanting slogans and accompanying him in a procession resembling a victory parade, complete with handshakes, cheers and smiling crowds.Samajwadi…
Chris Rock, the renowned actor-comedian, was in all smiles to celebrate the graduation of his daughter along with his ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock. Dressed in formals, the trio posed together for the pictures at the commencement ceremony of the University of Southern California. Malaak Compton-Rock shares pictures on social media Compton-Rock shared cherished memories of the…
Come March 2026, with the US-Iran war, Russian oil flows to India reached levels last seen a few years ago. (AI image) Missiles, mines, attacks on ships, US blockade, Iran’s closure – the Strait of Hormuz has de facto been closed since the start of the Middle East conflict since late February. Several weeks later,…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced squads for the one-off Test and the three-match ODI series vs Afghanistan, both set to be played in the month of June in India. KL Rahul replaced Pant as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team that is being led by…
For a brief moment in medieval England, a poor boy stood at the centre of a royal rebellion and wore a crown meant for kings. Lambert Simnel was only around 10 years old when Yorkist supporters presented him as a claimant to the English throne during the turbulent years after the Wars of the Roses….
Mistral co-founder Arthur Mensch has a major US technology dependency warning for Europe. The CEO of the French artificial intelligence (AI) startup has warned that Europe has a two-year window to develop its own AI infrastructure or risk becoming dependent on American technology companies for computing power, energy and AI systems.Speaking during a hearing on…
Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan has withdrawn from the Falta re-poll after the Election Commission scrapped the original vote over alleged large-scale electoral irregularities, intensifying the political battle in West Bengal. The Supreme Court has refused to alter its stray dog management order and directed states to strengthen sterilisation and public safety measures amid rising…
A new ‘Planet of the Apes’ movie is in development at 20th Century Studios, with Matt Shakman set to direct the next chapter in the long-running sci-fi franchise. Shakman, who directed ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ for Disney and Marvel, will work with screenwriter Josh Friedman on the new film. Plot details have not been…
Metro work underway on Blue Line in Bengaluru. BENGALURU: A technical and commercial feasibility study conducted by the Indian Institute of Science’s Sustainable Transportation Lab has found that the upcoming Blue Line of Namma Metro could be fully powered by solar energy.The corridor, once completed, will be 55km long and will stretch from the Central…
