Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, during his visit to Singapore on Saturday, revealed that a BrahMos cruise missile deal has already been signed with Vietnam while another similar missile agreement with Indonesia is “in the final stages”.“My understanding is that with both Indonesia and with Vietnam, the deal is in the final stages. In fact,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath (File Photo) As the country’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh — with 80 Lok Sabha seats and 403 assembly constituencies — is widely seen as the “gateway to Delhi.”Riding high on its sweeping victory in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections, which brought…
Rajasthan Royals (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As the dust settles on the IPL 2026 playoffs and attention shifts to Sunday’s grand finale, one name continues to dominate conversations across the cricketing world — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.The Rajasthan Royals teenager may have exited the tournament after a defeat to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2, but he leaves…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar on Saturday met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and staked claim to form the government after being unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP).Shivakumar’s meeting at Raj Bhavan came shortly after the CLP elected him as its new leader at a meeting held at Vidhana Soudha in…
TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Rajat Patidar stands on the brink of history. A victory over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad will make the Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper only the third captain after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to win back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles.“I’ve never thought about what another captain has done before, and whether I…
NEW DELHI: TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and opposition parties upped the ante against the ruling BJP after TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly assaulted during a visit to West Bengal’s Sonarpur to meet families affected by post-poll violence.These remarks came after stones, shoes and eggs were hurled at Abhishek by unidentified people, who also…
Deoghar literally translates as the “Abode of the Gods,” this place ranks incredibly high on eastern India’s list of must-visit pilgrimage spots. Situated in Jharkhand, the town circles entirely around Baba Baidyanath Dham. Not only is this the state’s sole Jyotirlinga, but it’s also a heavyweight among the twelve sacred Shiva shrines scattered across the…
The All India Motor & Goods Transport Association (AIMGTA) has urged the Centre to reduce petrol and diesel prices, arguing that a sharp decline in international crude oil prices should be passed on to consumers and the transport sector, reported PTI.In a representation to the government, the association said global crude oil prices have fallen…
Coriander is one of those kitchen staples that looks effortless until summer arrives. One day the leaves are bright, fragrant and full of life. Two days later, they are limp, yellowing or turning slimy at the edges as if they never stood a chance. For something so common, coriander can be surprisingly fussy, and hot…
Society loves to hand out strict timelines on when and how a family should start. Preity and Gene tossed that rulebook right out the window. In 2021, they welcomed their twins, Jai and Gia, via surrogacy. Beyond bypassing traditional timelines, they’ve been fiercely protective of their kids, strictly keeping their faces away from the flashing…