Image released by US Air Force The United States Air Force recently conducted a live-warhead test of the “Rusty Dagger,” one of the two Extended Range Attack Munitions (ERAM) being developed under a crash programme.The ERAM is a standoff cruise missile, with over 3,000 units planned for supply to Ukraine. The “Rusty Dagger” was tested…
Chinese President Xi Jinping, second from right meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, second left, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China (Picture credit: AP) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday called for closer cooperation with China while pressing for fairer trade rules and urging Beijing to use its influence to help end the…
Craving that solitaire ring? Now might be the perfect time. A steep drop in diamond prices is reshaping jewellery buying trends in the country, with solitaires seeing heightened demand among consumers aged 28–40, according to industry executives. Sales in this segment have surged nearly 25% year-on-year as improved affordability drives more buyers to the market.Neil…
Mohammad Hafeez and Saqlain Mushtaq (Agency Image) Tempers flared on live television after Pakistan’s damaging Super 8 defeat to England national cricket team, as former stars Saqlain Mushtaq and Mohammad Hafeez locked horns over Mohammad Nawaz’s role in the side.The loss has left Pakistan national cricket team on the brink of elimination. To keep their…
Kerala Teachers Eligibility Test 2026 announced; apply online from February 26 to March 7 Kerala TET 2026 notification for February: The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has issued the Kerala Teachers Eligibility Test notification for the February 2026 cycle on its official portal. The examination will be conducted at the state level in offline mode for candidates…
At just 18, Xavier Trudeau is already stepping into the spotlight—and he’s got support from an unexpected mentor: Katy Perry. The young musician spoke warmly about his dad Justin Trudeau’s bond with the superstar, recalling long conversations with Perry about songwriting, performance, and the industry. Xavier Trudeau is not overthinking his father’s relationship with Katy…
Turbo-petrol engines are becoming increasingly popular in India, offering a mix of stronger performance and fuel efficiency. By using forced induction, these engines produce higher power and torque from smaller capacities, improving acceleration and responsiveness while maintaining competitive efficiency. This makes them suitable for varied conditions, including city traffic and highway driving. Automakers have begun…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has observed that merely breaking up with a partner may not amount to instigation for committing suicide under criminal law. The court remarked while granting bail to a man accused of abetting the suicide of his former partner.Justice Manoj Jain passed the order while hearing the bail plea of…
Bill Gates apologises to foundation staff over Jeffrey Epstein ties American tech entrepreneur Bill Gates has apologised to staff at the Gates Foundation over his past ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while maintaining that he did “nothing illicit,” according to media reports.The Microsoft co-founder acknowledged in a town hall meeting that his association…
Sanjeev Sanyal (File photo) India’s heavy dependence on foreign-flagged vessels, which carry more than 90 per cent of the country’s trade by volume, poses a serious strategic vulnerability risk, according to Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.Speaking to ANI, Sanyal argued that India’s limited merchant fleet constrains the nation’s…
