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The drone is over 20 per cent lighter than carbon-fibre models, cuts structural costs by 20 per cent, flies above 100 kmph and can stay airborne for more than an hour
The restrictions were imposed on Monday after spontaneous protests broke out across Kashmir a day earlier against the killing of Irans supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel joint strikes
The CJI also met Bhutans PM Tshering Tobgay to discuss judicial cooperation, legal education, technology and bilateral ties, officials said
Government radio station Radio Rebelde quoted an energy official as saying that it could take at least 72 hours to restore operations at one of Cubas largest thermoelectric power plants, where a shutdown led the outage.
India imports 88 per cent of its crude oil needs and roughly half of its natural gas requirement
The US and its allies are seeking Kyivs expertise in countering Irans Shahed drones
This fossil is the first perinatal record of the Hyperodapedontinae, a diverse and abundant clade within the Rhynchosauridae family
It combined a synchrotron particle accelerator, X-ray scanning, robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to produce interactive digital images representing 800 ant species
Gen Z creator Ria Chopra wrote a book about the Internet that is now being ripped apart on, well, the Internet. I would just say, maybe, if you are above the age of 30, dont judge, just dont read her
No matter which side you are on, dialogue is always better than war, skirmishes, or fights
The US-Israel military operations against Iran, which began on February 28, entered their sixth day with continued exchanges of fire and widening regional impact. Heres are the developments that took place on Thursday, March 5
Six days after Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israel strike on Tehran, India`s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the Iranian embassy and signed the condolence book on behalf of the government, amid sharp criticism from the opposition over India`s silence
Upon receiving the information, Indian Navy immediately activated its resources. A long-range maritime patrol aircraft was deployed at 10 am to support and augment the primary search operations led by the Sri Lankan Navy
In the advisory, the Embassy urged all Indian nationals to remain vigilant, stay calm, and strictly adhere to the safety guidelines issued by the UAE authorities. They are also advised to follow official advisories from time to time to ensure their well-being
The airline said it will begin non-stop services between Delhi and Hanoi from May 1, 2026, making Hanoi its second destination in Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh City
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar`s decision to enter the Rajya Sabha as a betrayal of the people`s mandate, alleging that the BJP engineered the move to install a rubber stamp chief minister in the socialist stronghold
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a new round of US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks planned for this week has been postponed due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, which has drawn international attention away from Europe`s biggest conflict since World War II
Out of the total flights, seven will fly to Mumbai, five will operate to Delhi, and one flight will connect Dubai with Mumbai. The airline said these additional services are intended to help clear the backlog of passengers stranded in the Gulf region
Congress` Ashok Gehlot stressed that India has historically maintained strategic autonomy in international affairs and has never compromised its sovereignty under pressure from other nations
India and Finland, both, believe in the rule of law, dialogue, and diplomacy. We are in agreement that no issue can be resolved through military conflict alone. Be it Ukraine or West Asia, we will continue to support the swift end of conflicts and every effort towards peace, the PM said
According to official data, a total of 1,204 challans were issued for drunk driving during the Holi celebrations on Wednesday. This was slightly lower than 1,213 cases recorded last year, indicating a marginal decline in such violations
Seyed Abbas Aragchi condemned the US after an American submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, escalating tensions in the ongoing Iran-US conflict
According to a statement released by the Israeli military, fighter jets conducted coordinated strikes on multiple strategic sites across Iran as part of a broader campaign to weaken Tehrans offensive military capabilities
A preliminary 22-page report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) noted that visibility at the time of the crash was below the required level
Gandhi warned that the global situation has become increasingly volatile and that India faces serious risks due to the ongoing conflict in the region
AAI said, There are some media reports with reference to Airports Authority of India (AAI) suggesting that AAI has sought details regarding Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) stock positions at international airports in the context of the prevailing geopolitical situation in West Asia
Nitish Kumar, who has served as chief minister for a record 10 terms since 2005, said he would continue to support the states governance even after stepping aside from the top post
Finnish President Alexander Stubb visited India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, and held meetings with PM Modi and other leaders to strengthen India-Finland ties. He will also address the Raisina Dialogue 2026 and meet officials in Mumbai
In a post on X, the National Center for Seismology said that the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres
The counting will start immediately after the ballot boxes are collected.
The White House said US forces had also inflicted major losses on Irans naval fleet. We have destroyed more than 20 Iranian ships, including their top submarine last night using a torpedo for the first time since World War II, Leavitt said
In a post on X, the Indian mission in Kuwait highlighted relief measures announced by the Kuwaiti authorities
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in parts of Konkan, including Palghar, Thane, and Raigad. Day temperatures in Mumbai are expected to be around 35 degrees Celsius, with minimum temperatures near 23 degrees Celsius
China`s geographical position makes it highly prone to frequent seismic activity
We don`t need 535 commanders in chief, said Sen. Markwayne Mullin, arguing against the legislation
The idol of Saint Thirumankai Alvar was acquired by the museum in 1967 before being alerted to its origins at the temple of Shri Soundararaja Perumal in Thadikombu by an independent researcher in November 2019
Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said that it had launched the 17th wave of strikes against US and Israeli targets.
The ceremony will last for three days and the funeral procession will be announced when it is finalised
The Sri Lankan Navy said it received information that the ship was in distress, and it sent ships and air force planes on a rescue mission
As Iran-US conflict spreads, India activates an emergency control room to track safety of Indians living and working across the Gulf
It can enter scenarios involving high temperatures, explosions, toxic gas, or dense smoke, safeguarding firefighters from the risk of collapse
The Marathwada Exporters Forum says that there are around one thousand small, medium and large units that directly or indirectly export their products are hit
Mumbais cosmopolitan history aside, it was sad to see Rhythm House, where I heard so much of the 1960s music, shuttered up, and Thacker, a book shop that held wonderful memories, no more
Reducing visibility further can become a security concern especially for women and senior citizens.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said some Iranian attacks may still get through despite US air superiority, warning that American troops remain at risk. President Donald Trump indicated the conflict could last longer than a month
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule told the state assembly that farmers can now take photos of their standing crops offline using their mobile phones. This new facility aims to ensure that farmers in remote areas are not left out of the registration process due to connectivity problems
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the strike as a quiet death and the first US torpedo sinking of an enemy ship since World War II. Sri Lankan authorities rescued 32 crew members from the Iranian warship, but hold low hopes of finding more survivors among the 148 missing
The airline said the move aims to provide more travel options for passengers while ensuring smoother connectivity for those travelling between India and key global destinations
US President Trump announces immediate political risk insurance and potential navy escorts for tankers in Strait of Hormuz to ensure free flow of energy. The development comes as Iran claims full control of the vital chokepoint, warns ships face missile, and drone threats
Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil Haq, targeting Bagram Air Base and over 50 Taliban positions along the border, using airstrikes, drones, and heavy artillery in response to alleged Afghan Taliban attacks, according to Pakistan Television Corporation

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