Netanyahu holds press briefing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday asserted Israel’s independent military decision-making even as he emphasised close coordination with the United States amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. However, he denied claims that Israel “dragged” US into a war, during a media briefing. “Does anyone really think that someone can tell…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday stressed the urgent need to build a drone production ecosystem in the country to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defence preparedness and make the nation self-reliant in the field in view of present geopolitical uncertainties.“India must work in a mission mode to emerge as a global hub of…
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…
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has opened to packed theatres and strong footfall. While many viewers have praised the film’s scale, performances, and storytelling, a section of the audience feels it doesn’t match up to the first installment. Amid the buzz, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has once again stirred controversy, this time targeting Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge…
Boogie2988 has come under heavy criticism after a scene from his live stream went viral. On the 18th of March 2026, Boogie2988 had a heated argument with a disabled man named Turbo during a live stream on the LolcowLive channel. Turbo, who makes use of a mobility scooter, teased Boogie during a basketball game segment….
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar spoke with external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday and briefed him about the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “We value our special strategic partnership with India, the world’s largest democracy,” he said on X. Sa’ar said he briefed the Indian minister on developments in Israeli operation against Iran. “I…
NEW DELHI: An analysis of affidavits of 229 out of 233 Rajya Sabha MPs shows that 73 (32%) MPs have declared criminal cases against themselves and 31 (14%) are billionaires.As many as 36 (16%) MPs have declared serious criminal cases. One MP has declared a case of murder, four have cases of attempt to murder,…
NEW DELHI: Flagging that certain yet-to-be-approved dry eye relief drops are being sold in the market, the central drugs regulator has asked states to cancel any permissions granted for these products and take action against manufacturers.In a communication to drug controllers in states and UTs, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said that ‘sodium…
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board has released the notification for the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026. The exam is held for admission to diploma engineering and paramedical courses in Bihar. Online applications have started from March 19, 2026, and will continue till April 21, 2026. Candidates who want to take admission…
NEW DELHI: Railways has compulsorily retired six officers from service for non-performance, invoking provisions of the Indian Railway Establishment Code. Ministry officials said the action reflects the national transporter’s commitment to maintaining operational efficiency and accountability within its ranks. It signals that non-performance and inefficiency will not be tolerated at any level of the organisation.“Railways…