Iranian Navy on Thursday targeted a US military vessel in the Gulf of Oman, Iran’s state media IRIB reported.According to IRIB, the operation was launched in response to recent US actions against Iranian commercial vessels and alleged violations of rules governing transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The report did not specify the extent of…
NEW DELHI: Stepping up efforts to address the problem of passengers struggling to book confirmed tickets, IRCTC has deactivated more than three crore suspicious user IDs and also placed another six crore under verification of authenticity to prevent misuse.The railways’ catering and ticketing arm has also expanded its AI-based kitchen monitoring system across its network…
SRINAGAR: Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the first model border village at Chumur, located at an altitude of 16,700 feet along the India-China border.Officials said the first-of-its-kind project in the region will focus on infrastructure development, employment and livelihood generation, all-weather connectivity and greater civilian-defence integration. The initiative…
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the United States has ended its campaign of “sustained military strikes” inside Iran, declaring that Operation Epic Fury had achieved its objectives after months of conflict that pushed the region to the brink.Appearing before lawmakers on Wednesday, Rubio said Washington was no longer carrying out continuous attacks aimed…
Deep in the remote deserts of Xinjiang, China is quietly building what analysts believe could become one of the most sophisticated nuclear support networks in the world. Newly reviewed satellite images examined by Reuters reveal more than 80 launch pads and three large octagon-shaped military facilities spread across thousands of square kilometres near the Hami…
The building — a basement, ground floor and five upper floors — had only one entry and exit. It was operating without a fire NOC. NEW DELHI: The fire at Flourish Stay B&B in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar that claimed at least 21 lives may trigger a criminal investigation similar to the one seen after…
NEW DELHI: India has received the fourth squadron of the Russian-made S-400 Sudarshan air defence system, marking a significant boost to its long-range aerial defence capabilities, according to a report by the news agency ANI.According to defence sources cited by the agency, the system arrived from Russia on a ship a few days ago and…
Firhad Hakim (File photo) NEW DELHI: In another major setback to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), its senior leader Firhad Hakim on Wednesday resigned as mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), a post he had held since November 2018.The announcement was made by party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh.“Firhad Hakim requested our supremo Mamata Banerjee that he…
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “f***ing crazy” during a Monday phone call, while insisting the two leaders continue to maintain a strong working relationship, according to an interview published in The New York Post.Trump made the remarks in an exclusive “Pod Force One” interview with The…
Cristiano Ronaldo (via Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo may no longer possess the explosive pace that made him one of football’s most feared wingers. However, his impact on the game remains as strong as ever. According to former Portugal teammate Ricardo, the veteran forward has successfully adapted his style over the years. As he continues to be…
