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From an Indian naval visit to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh's fighter-jet plans to military upgrades in Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Afghanistan,

BJP chief Nabin to engage Uttarakhand youth in Haldwani today

Digital Desk | Dehradun, Sep 10 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin will interact with the youth -- Gen Z -- through the Yuva Samvad progra

Putin wants to make Ukraine deal, says Trump

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted an agreement to end the war

Vikas, Jagath Thump Triple Tons

Tanmay, Ravi, Ruthvik, Pragnay, Advaith, Karthikeya, Maitreya also shine

India to work with BRICS partners to expand opportunities for women-led enterprises in global trade: Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal urged BRICS nations to boost women entrepreneurs in global trade. India shared its success in financial inclusion and collateral-fre

A new small engine for high-speed items

IIT Madras-incubated D-Propulse has tested a rotating detonation engine that could power smaller, faster missiles and drones, but certification a

Two workers dead, three rescued as water tank collapses near Marwari College in Ranchi

Two workers were killed after a water tank slab collapsed at a site near Marwari College in Ranchi on Wednesday evening, officials said. The inci

'They can't hold out any longer': Trump claims Iran war will end 'immediately' after midterm elections

US President Donald Trump claimed that the war with Iran would end 'immediately' after the upcoming US midterm elections, accusing Tehran of prol

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Two Workers Die as Water Tank Slab Collapses in Ranchi

He said the remaining body was trapped beneath a slab and was retrieved using NDRF equipment with the assistance of the civil administration

250 years of US trade strategy for China

From merchant ships to tariffs, how the world's two largest economies navigate volatile ties

Raghav Chadhas name added to Delhi electoral roll after Form-6 approval, EC clarifies

Raghav Chadha's name was added to the electoral roll following due procedure. The Chief Electoral Officer's office announced this development on

From farm ponds to AI chatbots: India's blueprint for revitalising dryland agriculture

Rubio says US is working with allies to counter drugs but will 'still blow up ships if need be'

US Secretary Marco Rubio detailed a new US strategy for combating drug trafficking in Latin American waters. The United States will now prioritiz

Three Indian companies under US Senators' scanner for data 'theft' allegations

US Senators have urged action against three India-based companies for alleged hacking. These firms reportedly stole data from thousands of Americ

Technology versus troops

Wars are inevitably decided, settled and concluded on land

South Korean President Lee wraps up France visit, heads home

Digital Desk | Paris, Sep 10 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung headed home after wrapping up his four-day visit to France, where he foc

Piyush Goyal urges BRICS to boost trade for women-led enterprises

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The next war could begin in orbit

India is building technology and resilience for a strategic frontier

Zelenskyy Plane Nearly Hit by Drone En Route to Oslo: Norwegian PM

The incident has not yet been confirmed by the Ukrainian authorities

Eight injured in Ukrainian unmanned vessel attack on Russia's Sochi

Digital Desk | Moscow, Sep 10 (IANS) Eight people were injured in a Ukrainian unmanned boat attack on the embankment in the Russian city of Sochi

The return of maritime centrality

India's ambition to be a developed country by 2047 cannot be realised without a strong naval architecture

Ministry of Culture holds Shilpkar Samagam and Vendor Development Programme for Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum

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TVK-led Tamil Nadu alliance formalises name; PM candidate undecided

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Iran attacks 10 ships near Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes, oil prices surge

Iran attacked ten ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the United States sank five Iranian oil tankers. This escalation caused benchmark Brent c

God Is Non-Binary: Tim Scott Loses It At GOP Convention; Attacks James Talarico & El-Sayed | Watch

Sen. Tim Scott delivered one of the Republican conventions most combative speeches, taking aim at James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed while attacki

UN chief concerned about escalation over Strait of Hormuz

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 10 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned about the latest escalation over the Strai

Trump Says Iran War Will End After US Midterm Elections

Trump argued that Tehran is attempting to influence American voters to secure a more lenient administration in Washington

A laser dome

Iron Beam uses a high-resolution thermal imager, targeting system, and adaptive optics to track and engage aerial threats for several km.

Trump's Air Force One's emergency slide deploys, delays trip to GOP soiree in Texas

US President Trump experienced a brief delay before his Texas trip due to an emergency slide deployment. Air Force personnel attended to the new

Best of BS Opinion: India must again prepare for higher oil prices

Today's opinions examine rising oil risks, the balance between pharmaceutical innovation and affordability, Karnataka's uneven growth, women-focu

The import factor

India's pact with Pax Silica presents a new dilemma

Pilot of Amazon cargo plane that careened off Miami runway warned it was coming in too fast

An Amazon cargo plane crashed off a Miami runway, killing five people. Cockpit recordings revealed pilots repeatedly warned of excessive speed. T

Trump says Iran war to end after US midterm polls

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that the war with Iran would end immediately after the midterm elections,

'Strategic autonomy' amid the Hormuz crisis

India must recognise that maritime capability alone cannot resolve its energy vulnerability

Gaur Gopal Das Quote: Small daily actions build discipline; big wins follow slowly

Gaur Gopal Das highlights the importance of small, consistent actions in achieving lasting success. He warns that ignoring tiny tasks can foster

Make govt sites user-friendly, PM Modi tells mantris

Teaching job aspirants protests in Prayagraj seeking recruitment

The Sanyukt Pratiyogi Chhatra Hunkar Manch, an organisation based in Prayagraj representing aspirants of competitive government recruitment exami

'A ball won't kill you, but bullets can': Rashid Khan on childhood in Afghanistan

As Afghanistan prepare to face India in a three-match T20I series, starting Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, star all-rounder Rashid

The diary of an astronaut

An extract from Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's book recounts a day aboard the International Space Station, from bodily changes and 16 sunrises

West Asia conflict likely hindrance to cementing Brics declaration

Apple delays hypertension notifications on Watch Series 12 in India to next year

The new smartwatch will reach Indian stores on September 18, offering upgraded health and fitness tracking and up to 24 hours of battery life.

The shrinking space for diplomacy

Diplomacy is outward-oriented; its target is a foreign state, not one's domestic audience

Political Tensions Erupt Over Water Dispute in Davanagere

A heated exchange between Karnataka minister and BJP MLA over water supply issues in Davanagere raises concerns about political decorum. Politica

Leader of the 'free world'

A new book by two veteran New York Times journalists examines Donald Trump's imperial presidency during his second term

'Toxic' box office day 15: Worldwide gross reaches Rs 339.32 cr

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups box office collections continue to decline. The film earned sixty lakhs on its fifteenth day of release. Its to

Our wars, their wars

India is yet to make a great war film

Samsung takes social media jabs at Apple

The two smartphone rivals traded online jabs, with Samsung targeting Apples latest devices and its entry into the foldable phone segment.

Advanced air power is no longer a luxury

India's air power today sits at the centre of a far more complex security environment than at any point in the past two decades

Moldovan government spokesperson says drone alert delayed Zelenskyys departure for Norway

The spokesperson in a statement said the Presidents aircraft was cleared for take-off once it had been established that a Russian drone had come

The US during the Cold War and after

As several international relations scholars had predicted at the Cold War's end, the US is now faced with a genuine peer competitor, the PRC

Hero Motors fixes IPO price band at 79-84; issue opens September 16

The auto parts maker will tap public markets next week, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction and equipment purchases to expand operations

A capex boom drives defence

The government's indigenisation policy aimed at developing a robust domestic defence ecosystem, has underpinned growth for the sector.

Ghosts of the past haunt defence FDI

An opportunistic exception to government rules heralded this liberalisation in 2001

The Gen Z shake-up

Youth protests in South Asia and elsewhere signal change in future diplomacy, experts say

Thalassery court grants bail to Dr MK Ram in Nithin Raj suicide case

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Market radar: July 23, 2026 to August 22, 2026

The Business Standard Defence Index is designed to track the performance of 25 key defence stocks

India's reactive defence spending

Wars and border tensions have pushed up budgets since Independence but the expenditure tends to fall back once a situation eases

2025 saw most state-based conflicts since World War II

The 1950s stood out as the most peaceful decade under review

Trump claims Iran war will end right after U.S. midterm elections

I think war is going to end immediately after the election because they cant hold out any longer. Theyre desperate to try and affect the election

60,000 trees later, lost English woodland is returning with more bird species

A transformative upland restoration initiative in Cumbria has brought new life to a sheep-grazed fell, with native trees being planted to stimula

Creating a multi-layered security grid in Delhi, one Brics at a time

MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Takes Charge Amid Sagar Liquor Scandal

CM Mohan Yadav visits Sagar to address the liquor scandal, ensuring strict action against those responsible and improving patient care. MP Chief

Pratika Rawal Replaces Jemimah Rodrigues in Indian Womens Cricket Team for 2026 Asian Games

Pratika Rawal steps in for injured Jemimah Rodrigues in Indias squad for the 2026 Asian Games cricket tournament in Japan. Pratika Rawal Replaces

From failed tests to a missile power

How the country built an indigenous strike capability over four decades

Delhi High Court Seeks Clarity from Wrestling Federation on Vinesh Phogats Participation in World Championship Trials

The Delhi High Court has asked the Wrestling Federation to clarify Vinesh Phogats eligibility for the 2026 World Wrestling Championship trials. D

Tripura approves 74 CRPF companies as 10,936 file for village polls

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Cyber fraud worth 5,044 crore prevented: Govt

Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance Formed in Tamil Nadu, C. Joseph Vijay Elected Leader

Tamil Nadus TVK coalition names itself the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance, with C. Joseph Vijay as its leader. Secular Social Justice Vi

The P5 lead the race

Trillions in planned spending marks the sharpest rearmament shift in a decade

MPSC aspirant allegedly ends life in Pune, Abhijeet Dipke to visit family

MPSC students and aspirants have been staging massive protests, particularly in cities like Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, due to widespread

RBI flags tech concentration risks, warns of disruptions

Bihars Progress Under Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary Highlighted by Rajiv Ranjan

Rajiv Ranjan defends Bihars development under CM Samrat Chaudhary, criticizing Tejashwi Yadavs absence and political statements. Bihars Progress

Non-state groups get new arms from states

Some non-state groups reportedly work as proxies. To what degree is unclear

Chinas CPI Sees Modest Increase in August Amid Rising Energy Prices

Chinas Consumer Price Index rose by 0.8% year-on-year in August, driven by higher energy costs and jewelry prices. Chinas CPI Sees Modest Increas

Mumbais Deputy Mayor Advocates Inclusivity in Garba Celebrations

Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in Garba celebrations, addressing community participation and national pride.

No patients critical after Gandhinagar building site slab collapse

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Sensex tanks 813 points as crude spikes

Rupee Feels Heat Too, Slips To Over 95/$; Foreign Funds Sell

Concern grows over structures linked with Muslim community in wake of notices, demolition in Uttar Pradesh

The concern comes against the backdrop of the demolition of a century-old mosque inside the Saharanpur Collectorate complex on September 5 and au

Expanded BRICS Coalition to Enhance Indias Diplomatic Strength and Global Reach

The expanded BRICS coalition could bolster Indias diplomatic power and enhance its role in the Global South, according to a new report. Expanded

Cognizant's green card filings suspended amid probe by US

Xi Jinping Engages in Phone Conversation with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated PM Andy Burnham and emphasized cooperation between China and the UK during their recent phone call. Xi

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Meta officials appear before NCPCR

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OMCs may be losing Rs 5/L on petrol, Rs 23 on diesel: ICRA

Kedarnath Travel Administration Enhances Waste Management Initiatives

The Rudraprayag district administration is boosting waste management for a cleaner Kedarnath pilgrimage, focusing on effective disposal strategie

Slab Collapse at Construction Site in Gandhinagar Traps Workers

A slab collapse at the Boski Empire construction site in Gandhinagar has trapped over a dozen workers, with rescue operations underway. Slab Coll

SC registry urged to list defamation case against Rahul Gandhi

Brics to kick off with talks to boost multilateralism

Modi, Xi Meet Likely On Saturday