The legal battle over the Trump administration’s immigration policies has escalated as the government announced it will formally appeal a federal court ruling that blocked its $100,000 H-1B visa application fee. Alongside the appeal notice, the Department of Justice (DOJ) warned to technology firms and corporate employers nationwide to not exploit the visa system.According to…
India’s New Light Tank Zorawar Successfully Tested at High Altitudes (Photo: Times Now) India’s Zorawar light tank programme—a DRDO–L&T effort—could be delayed by up to two years after the Army demanded protection beyond STANAG Level 4.Originally slated for induction by 2027, the tank may now be ready only in 2028 or 2029 as engineers look…
Norton Motorcycles has taken the wraps off the new Atlas GT, revealing full specifications of the middleweight adventure-touring motorcycle that is expected to make its way to India in the future. The British brand, backed by TVS Motor Company, has also unveiled the Atlas alongside the road-focused Atlas GT for the UK and European markets.Powering…
Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, according to data released by the government on Friday.Food inflation also increased during the month, with the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)-based inflation rate rising to 4.78% from 4.20% in April, the government data showed.The CPI…
Kane Williamson and Simon Doull (Agency Image) What initially appeared to be a passing remark during a live broadcast has now turned out to be a remarkably accurate prediction.Just five days before Kane Williamson stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from international cricket, former New Zealand pacer and commentator Simon Doull had dropped…
Kane Williamson (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s star player Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned nearly 16 years.The batting stalwart represented New Zealand in 378 international matches across formats, including 110 Tests, 175 ODIs and 93 T20 Internationals. His…
AI-generated image used for representational purpose. BELAGAVI: Another March murder, another mystery. Days after Bengaluru girl Vennela’s murder was cracked, an ex-serviceman’s death under suspicious circumstances that had cops in knots has been solved.Aided by intelligent observation of the sequence of events and investigations, Belagavi police solved the death of 46-year-old former serviceman Sandeep Manjaragi.The…
Pakistan is looking to expand exports of donkey meat and other donkey-derived products to China, where demand is being driven by the perceived “nutritional and medicinal properties” of such products, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 as reported news agency PTI.The survey, released on Thursday by finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, identified donkey meat exports…
India’s Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has pointed out that Shubman Gill still has work to do as India’s ODI captain, despite enjoying considerable success with the bat. Ahead of India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, Chopra reflected on Gill’s record as leader in the 50-over format and suggested that…
The Army is expected to order an additional 300 K9 Vajra self-propelled guns (SPGs) for the Regiment of Artillery.If executed, this would be the army’s largest order for the platform.The army currently operates 100 K9s and has already placed an order for another 100. An artillery regiment fields 18 guns, with two additional guns held…