NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday formally commissioned the indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridaman into the Indian Navy.The induction of INS Aridaman comes as India sharpens its focus on boosting its underwater nuclear prowess, even as it has already proven air and land-launched nuclear capabilities. India’s 3rd nuclear submarine explained INS…
Mark Twain, one of the most celebrated literary figures in American literary history, was known for his wit, observations, and writings. Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, became a household name because of his most famous writings such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”. Twain’s writings were generally…
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (l) and Yuvraj Singh Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has urged the Indian team management to clearly define the roles of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the team prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying players of their stature should not face uncertainty at this stage of…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive sellers in Indian equities in March, pulling out Rs 52,704 crore (around USD 5.73 billion) from the cash market in the first fortnight of the month. The withdrawals come amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the weakening of the rupee and growing concerns over the impact of elevated crude…
Pakistan’s push to host US–Iran peace talks is being shaped as much by urgency as by opportunity. Islamabad is growing increasingly wary that its defence pact with Saudi Arabia could pull it deeper into a widening regional conflict.Pakistan is set to host a four-nation meeting with Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt on March 30 in…
NEW DELHI: The budget session of the Parliament will reconvene from April 16 to likely pass bills to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 seats.Government is looking to introduce at least two bills—including constitutional amendments—in the current session of Parliament to roll out reservation for women of one-third seats in…
The ‘Ramayana’ teaser, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, has sparked debate. Actor Vindu Dara Singh, son of the iconic Hanuman, praised its visuals but cautioned against deviating from Ramanand Sagar’s beloved version. He stressed that audience acceptance hinges on faithfulness to the original narrative, warning that excessive creative liberties could lead to rejection. The film boasts impressive…
The Punjab Kings enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in IPL 2025, emerging as one of the most consistent teams of the season. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, they topped the league stage and advanced to the final, marking their first title clash after 2014.For the IPL 2026 season, Punjab Kings (PBKS) built upon a strong…
US President Donald Trump’s remarks about potentially seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal have sharpened focus on the strategic and commercial stakes tied to one of the country’s most critical energy export hubs.Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, serves as Iran’s primary offshore oil export terminal and handles the bulk of its crude shipments…
Volkswagen India is all set to launch the new Volkswagen Taigun facelift in the Indian market tomorrow i.e, 9th April, 2026. The production of the SUV has also begun at the company’s Pune plant, and pre-bookings are expected to begin right after launch. Deliveries will likely begin from May 2026 and will rival the Skoda…