An Il-78 mid-air refueler fuels a pair of Rafales. (Image credit: IAF) A recently released web series Operation Safed Sagar has reignited public interest in the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) role during the Kargil War. It captures the improvisation and courage of pilots who, in 1999, fought at altitudes above 15,000 feet with limited precision…
Three men died after a major fire ripped through a single-storey pavilion in west London’s White City on Saturday evening, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB).Firefighters pulled the three men from the burning structure on New Zealand Way after the blaze erupted shortly before 7 pm local time. Two victims were pronounced dead at…
Arvid Lindblad (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: When Arvid Lindblad sat in his Racing Bulls car at the Australian Grand Prix earlier this year, there was already buzz about a young driver with Indian roots making his debut alongside stars like Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton. But once the chequered flag came down,…
Last Friday, the Donald Trump administration granted a 30-day waiver on sanctions for Iranian oil already in transit. (AI image) With the US waiving sanctions on Iran oil, Reliance Industries has reportedly bought 5 million barrels of Iranian crude. Reliance runs the world’s largest refining complex. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has…
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore will release the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 admit card on November 4. Registered candidates will be able to download their hall tickets from the official website, iimcat.ac.in.The CAT 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on November 29. Candidates will need their registered user ID and password…
File photo: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent speaks to members of the media in Washington (Picture credit: AP) The United States is preparing what treasury secretary Scott Bessent described as the “toughest sanctions in history” against Iran, as Washington seeks to intensify economic pressure on Tehran and force the country towards a settlement.Bessent said the…
Eighteen-year-old Emma Jarman opens up about the day Dolly Parton held her as a newborn and the lasting impact of her Imagination Library. Eighteen-year-old Emma Jarman is reflecting on her extraordinary first encounter with Dolly Parton, which took place when she was just one day old. The teenager from England met the country music legend…
Lisandro Martinez and Wayne Rooney Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has sparked controversy after openly criticising the club’s hierarchy following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, with former United captain Wayne Rooney accusing the Argentine of being disrespectful to his teammates.The defender’s post-match interview raised questions about United’s summer recruitment strategy and the…
Representational AI image A few years ago, leaving a software job to become a fitness trainer, wellness coach or beauty entrepreneur would have sounded like a risky move.In many Indian households, a stable IT job is still seen as the safest path to success. Walking away from that security would likely invite questions from family,…
Up until now, the Amrit Bharat Express has been a non-AC long-distance passenger train. After upgrading train travel for the common man with Amrit Bharat Express, Indian Railways is now set to introduce air-conditioned coaches in the Amrit Bharat 3.0 Express, expected to be rolled out this financial year.Up until now, the Amrit Bharat Express…
