THAAD vs ballistic missiles: Inside the high-stakes US–Iran defence battle in the Middle East

Iran’s Fatah-III short-range ballistic missile; THAAD missile defence system The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has seen the principal actors—the United States-Israel on one side and Iran on the other side—deploy a wide range of weapon systems. The conflict entered its 32nd day on Tuesday, having begun on February 28 with coordinated US-Israeli strikes…

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India’s nuclear weapons spending rose in 2025: How does it compare with China and Pakistan?

Global spending on nuclear weapons surged to a record high in 2025, with all nine nuclear-armed states increasing investments in their arsenals amid growing geopolitical tensions, according to a report released by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). The findings come as India also increased its expenditure on nuclear weapons, though it remained…

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Prakash Raj to join Cockroach Janata Party protest in Bengaluru today | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: Actor and activist Prakash Raj is set to participate in a protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park on Sunday as part of a nationwide campaign demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged failures in the education sector.The protest comes amid allegations of multiple examination…

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Suvendu govt appoints Bengal top poll officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal as chief secretary | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal government on Monday appointed chief electoral officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who was top official in a the state responsible for overseeing and conducting elections, chief secreatary of the Suvendu-led dispensation.The chief secretary is the top bureaucrat of a state government and the senior-most IAS officer, responsible for coordinating all departments…

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Ranveer Singh banned: FWICE issues official non-cooperation directive over ‘Don 3’ dispute with Farhan Akhtar | Hindi Movie News

FWICE has issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh following his sudden exit from Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 3’. The complaint was filed through IFTDA, with Excel Entertainment reportedly seeking Rs 40 crore in compensation. The Producers Guild of India may also intervene to resolve the dispute. The ongoing dispute between Farhan Akhtar and Ranveer Singh…

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Mohit Sharma: ‘Same aura’: 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi compared to MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar after IPL heroics | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already attracting the kind of attention usually reserved for cricket’s biggest superstars. The teenage batter has become one of the standout names of the IPL thanks to his fearless batting, clean six-hitting and confidence against top-level bowlers.Former India…

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Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby opens up about NHL retirement timeline and future contract flexibility before upcoming season preparations | NHL News

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby meets with media in front of his locker at the NHL hockey team’s practice facility in Cranberry Township, Pa, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Sidney Crosby has addressed the growing speculation about his retirement in the NHL while talking about his future with the Pittsburgh Penguins ahead…

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