New Delhi: India is considering joining one of Europe’s ambitious ‘sixth-generation’ fighter jet programmes, marking the first official acknowledgement that the Indian Air Force (IAF) could partner in the development of a next-generation combat aircraft besides the ongoing indigenous 5th-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) development project, the defence ministry has informed parliamentary standing committee…

Driving the news The White House says talks with Iran are alive, even as Tehran publicly denies direct negotiations and keeps up military pressure across the region. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The United States has been engaged over the last three days in productive conversations,” while adding: “You’re beginning to see the…

Authorities have apprehended six individuals in connection with the illegal online leak of Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’. The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing, acting on a complaint from the film’s producers, registered a case under multiple laws. Over 300 pirated links have been removed, and investigations are ongoing to curb further distribution of the movie….

‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has shattered records, officially crossing the Rs. 900 crore India net milestone. In just two weeks, the Aditya Dhar directorial has collected a staggering Rs.903.22 crore domestic net, surpassing the lifetime totals of almost every Indian blockbuster to date. Led by Ranveer Singh’s career-defining performance as Hamza, the film has shown…

Mourners attend the funeral ceremony of the Iranian armed forces generals, nuclear scientists and their family members who were killed in a 12-day war with Israel in Tehran, Iran.AP/PTI The war in the Middle-East has witnessed the hunting and killing of Iran’s leaders. A report has said that this ‘mission’ was given to Israel and…

When you move to a different country, there’s a lot you expect to change. Language, food, social rules; they’re obvious. But honestly, it’s the little things that catch you off guard. Like, what exactly does “spicy” mean? Is “five minutes” actually five minutes? Where does personal space begin and end?Kristen Fischer, an American mom with…

CHENNAI: Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam missed the majority mark of 118 by just 10 seats. A closer look at the results show that in at least a dozen constituencies, TVK lost by margins so small that a minor swing could have changed the outcome. In one seat, the defeat margin was under 300 votes….

NEW DELHI: Indian dhow — Haji Ali — sailing from Somalia to Sharjah in the UAE sank after coming under attack in Omani waters early Wednesday. Meanwhile, two more India-bound ships, carrying LPG, crossed the strife-hit Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, taking the total number of such vessels to 13.The two…