NEW DELHI: In a big boost to India’s maritime strength amid the increasing presence of China in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy on Monday received deliveries of two warships, including a stealth frigate, and one large survey ship from Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata in just one day.While Dunagiri…
NEW DELHI: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit Washington DC from April 8 to 10, in a trip that is expected to review the full spectrum of ties between India and the United States, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said.In a statement, the ministry of external affairs said the visit will provide…
Matheesha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the opening phase of IPL 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming in pre-season press conference held on friday that the pacer is likely to be available only from mid-April. Pathirana, who was ruled out of the 2026 T20 World…
Gold was not born on our planet Earth; it was forged in a violent ‘cosmic forge’ far beyond our solar system. Research published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters identifies a ‘missing link’ in the cosmos, proving that gold existed in the early universe long before rare star collisions could create it, with the identification of…
SALEM: Two decades after dreaded forest brigand Veerappan was killed in a police encounter in Tamil Nadu, his daughter and widow are attempting to rewrite his story – from that of a feared outlaw to a defender of Tamil rights – through electoral politics.Veerappan’s elder daughter Vidhyarani, 35, an advocate, is contesting from Mettur constituency…
Minecraft continues to grow. Every year, the world seems bigger, brighter, and a little more chaotic. Minecraft Live 2026 showed off all the new updates, upcoming games, and real-world experiences that bring players closer to the universe we love. A lot is going on, and it might feel overwhelming if you try to take it…
MUMBAI : As the stock and the forex market witnessed huge volatility on Monday, the benchmark yield on 10-year govt securities (G-Secs) jumped to close fiscal 2025-26 (FY26) above the 7 per cent mark, a level not seen since July 2024. During March, the benchmark yields rose 37 basis points (100 basis points = 1…
Year 2026 seems to have opened with a bang for Ranveer Singh. He started the year by riding high on the success of ‘Dhurandhar,’ released in December 2025. Before the craze of the first part could fade away, he engaged all with ‘Dhurandhar 2.’ Right from the word go, the audience and trade experts expected…
At least 12 American soldiers were injured after an Iranian missile and drone strike on a key US military facility in Saudi Arabia. This marks one of the most significant escalations in the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.The attack took place at the Prince Sultan Air Base, a major hub for US operations in…
Aditya Dhar’s espionage epic, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge,’ continues to script history at the global box office. On day 21, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Ranveer Singh-led thriller solidified its legendary status by becoming the first Hindi film ever to surpass the Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone. Having already outpaced giants like ‘Jawan’ and…