India’s Operation Sindoor was more than a stunningly successful military campaign; it was a showcase of cutting-edge technology, a clear message to global defence markets, and a strategic model for the future.According to military expert John Spencer, India demonstrated to the world the true meaning of self-reliance in modern warfare, proving that the vision of…
BENGALURU: A businessman in Bengaluru underwent surgery after his finger was severely bitten during a road rage incident that began over rainwater splashing onto another vehicle. The incident occurred on the night of 26 May near the Railway Colony on Magadi Road. Jayant Shekhar, a resident of Magadi Road, was driving home with his wife…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday once again rejected the Trump administration’s claim that US President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan by offering trade incentives.Speaking in response to a recent filing by the Trump administration in a US court, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Regarding the court filing in…
A dense cluster of defunct satellites and fragmented metal orbits Earth. (AI-generated image) BENGALURU: Globally, 2024 continued to see a significant number of space launches, with 261 attempts and 254 successes, resulting in 2,578 operational satellites and a total of 2,963 objects placed in orbit, although the total objects placed in orbit is slightly lower…
NEW DELHI: The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown as Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the first playoff match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.Both teams have scripted a remarkable journey to reach this point.PBKS sealed their spot in Qualifier 1 with a convincing 7-wicket…
A recent NASA-led study, highlighted by New Scientist, reveals that this accelerated re-entry is caused by increased solar activity during the solar maximum—a period of intense solar storms and radiation. These storms heat and expand Earth’s upper atmosphere, increasing atmospheric drag on satellites and hastening their descent. This shift poses new challenges for satellite operators,…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday refuted Bangladesh’s chief adviser Mohammad Yunus’s claims that New Delhi is “destabilising” his country.In a weekly presser, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Bangladesh’s accusations were an attempt to deflect attention from real issues.“As far as the government there is concerned, the responsibility for law and…
In Tamil Nadu, what seemed like a routine dental treatment turned into something far more tragic, and it all started with a single bottle of saline.In 2023, a team of researchers uncovered an outbreak of neuromelioidosis, a rare brain infection caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. This bacterium is often found in contaminated soil and…
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift began dating in 2023.(Image via Rob Carr/Getty) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been together since 2023 and have already established a huge fan base around their relationship. Despite their demanding careers, the two always seem to make time for each other. In the last few months, Taylor Swift has…
Ross Chastain’s story is one that blends humble beginnings with high-speed glory—a tale rooted in the watermelon fields of Alva, Florida, and now roaring across the NASCAR circuit. As an eighth-generation watermelon farmer turned professional race car driver, Chastain’s recent victory in Charlotte is not just another win on the board—it’s a celebration of resilience,…