New footage circulating online appears to show Russian forces deploying the handheld “Yolka” interceptor drone system in combat, signalling a wider operational use of the low-cost anti-drone weapon designed to target enemy reconnaissance and FPV drones.The latest video shows a Russian soldier launching the compact interceptor from a pistol-like handheld device before it autonomously tracks…
The conflict in Ukraine and West Asia have demonstrated the need for low cost long range weapons that can be deployed against an adversary at scale. The US too is working to procure such systems. The United States’ aerial assault on Iran has consisted of Tomahawk and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) weapons. The replacement…
Widely celebrated as Hindi cinema’s first true superstar, Rajesh Khanna redefined fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His popularity was so extraordinary that the word “superstar” became almost synonymous with his identity. But the story behind how he came to be known by that title has an interesting backstory, recently revisited in a…
SRH opener Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the franchise’s record books, becoming only the second player after David Warner to complete 100 sixes for SRH in the Indian Premier League.The left-hander reached the milestone during SRH’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, smashing a quickfire 48 off 21…
Mangaluru: A man was robbed after miscreants threw chilli powder on him and fled with cash. The complainant is Mohammad Mansoor, who worked as a cooking supervisor at a hall in Ganjimutt for the past seven years. Around 8.45 pm on Sunday, after finishing work, he was riding his scooter towards Moodushedde via Edapadavu.Around 9.10…
Google is reportedly arguing that it should not be made to pay about $370,000 in legal fees and other costs the Competition Commissioner is seeking. This comes after the tech giant lost a constitutional challenge in Canada. According to a report in Western Investor, the battle over legal fees comes a few weeks after the…
With a biofuel in the mix, E20 petrol aims at lowering emissions, at the same time reducing the requirement of petrol in the fuel mix. (AI image) For a country that imports over 85% of its crude needs, any savings in the oil imports bill is important. With the Middle East conflict and the US-Iran…
German automaker Audi has finally revealed the new Audi Nuvolari, a high-performance hybrid hypercar that is expected to serve as the spiritual successor to the iconic R8. The Nuvolari hypercar will enter production in early 2027, with output capped at 499 units globally. The model is the first production vehicle to feature the brand’s new…
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has responded to the glowing reviews of Dhurandhar: The Revenge by power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, calling their words “overwhelming” and deeply motivating. Earlier, Virat Kohli had described Dhurandhar: The Revenge as an unmatched cinematic experience, saying he “didn’t flinch once” during its nearly four-hour runtime, while singling out Ranveer…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: A smart adjustment and a bit of prior knowledge helped young pacer Praful Hinge make an instant impact in Indian Premier League 2026, as he announced himself with a dream outing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals.The 24-year-old struck early, dismissing teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with just his…
