NEW DELHI: The armed forces have come up with new joint doctrines for cyberspace and amphibious operations, with the former especially emerging as a key element of non-contact warfare and blurring the demarcation between war and peace. The “declassified versions” of the two doctrines were released during a meeting chaired by Chief of Defence Staff…
Ajit Doval meets Vladimir Putin NEW DELHI: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports in response to New Delhi’s continued purchase of crude oil from Moscow, bumping up the total tariff to…
Benjamin Netanyahu meets Indian envoy (@netanyahu) NEW DELHI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday met with India’s ambassador to Israel, J P Singh, to discuss deepening cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the areas of security and economic partnership.The meeting took place at Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem and underscored the continuing strategic engagement…
Uttar Pradesh’s finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna speaking at TOI Dialogues – Infrastructure Chapter NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh’s finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Thursday said the state has firmly left behind its “BIMARU” image and is now being recognised nationally and internationally as a model of development, powered by strong leadership and sustained infrastructure…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested two Haryana residents in the case of human trafficking of illegal immigrants to the US via the infamous ‘Dunki’ route.Ravi Kumar and Gopal Singh were arrested during extensive searches at four locations in Haryana and Punjab in the case, said the NIA.“While two locations were searched in…
CJI B R Gavai, ex CJI D Y Chandrachud (File photos) Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Thursday said he will leave his official residence within the time allowed under the rules.Speaking at the farewell event for Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, who retires on August 9, the CJI said, “After retirement, Justice Dhulia will…
Screengrab from viral video (Video credits: X/@Mithileshdhar) NEW DELHI: In a bizarre case, a groom in Ballia set out on a boat to bring home his bride, navigating the flooded waters of the Ganga. As the river crossed the danger mark and much of the area remained submerged, the wedding procession chose not to postpone…
Supreme Court; Enforcement Directorate NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday sternly reminded the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that the central agency must function strictly within the bounds of the law, stating, “You can’t act like a crook.” A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan, and N Kotiswar Singh made the observation while hearing petitions…
Court allows 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to talk to family to engage Counsel to represent him NEW DELHI: Patiala House Court on Thursday allowed 26/11 Mumbai terror Attack alleged mastermind Tahawwur Rana to talk to his family for discussion to engage a private counsel to represent him.Tahawwur Rana is chargesheeted by the…
A woman walks past a book store in Srinagar on Thursday. (AP) NEW DELHI: A day after the Jammu and Kashmir home department banned 25 books for allegedly “glorifying terrorism” and “inciting violence against India”, authors condemned the move, with one describing it as a “warning against free speech.”“It (the ban) attempts to place oppressed…