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High-Stakes Strategy: Championing The Global South And Navigating Complex Relationships With China, Russia & US

At the NaMo for Viksit Bharat event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indias youth to reject misinformation and move forward guided by truth and determination.

India is developing SHIELD, a high-power microwave testing system designed to reveal how drones, sensors and communication equipment react under electronic attack. The DRDO project could help India build stronger counter-drone weapons and protect its own military systems against threats from China and Pakistan.But SHIELD is not yet a battlefield weapon. It is an evaluation facility meant to identify what makes electronics fail, malfunction or shut down. Shreya Chandra explains

India has already exported BrahMos to the Philippines. Now Manila is reportedly showing interest in another Indian weapon: the Pralay missile system. The reported interest is early and no final contract has been announced. Pralay is a road-mobile, conventional quasi-ballistic missile designed for fast and precise strikes. This video explains how Pralay differs from BrahMos, why the Philippines wants stronger deterrence in the South China Sea, and how Armenias reported interest points to a wider

Pakistan is reportedly rebuilding military posts and terror infrastructure damaged during the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict. Intelligence sources cited in reports claim new camps are being constructed in smaller, dispersed facilities inside dense forests near the Line of Control to evade thermal imagers, foliage-penetrating radars and satellite surveillance. The reported rebuilding follows Operation Sindoor, during which India struck terror camps, Pakistani airbases and border outposts. Pakis

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet recently, following another tremor last week. Devastating flash floods hit the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26, causing widespread destruction. The disaster has raised concerns over the fragile Qinghai-Tibet Plateau environment. Rising temperatures and glacier melt are cited as contributing factors to the floods. Nepal's death toll from the floods has risen to 1,357 people.

Monika Aryas journey from a village in Uttar Pradesh to working with tribal children in Jharkhand is rooted in her own interrupted education. After facing family resistance to college and spending nearly 12 years away from formal studies, she returned to complete her MSc. In 2021, she founded Sambhav Trust in Khunti, focusing on education, child protection, scholarships, career guidance and safe migration to help vulnerable children remain in school and build better futures.

Scientists tested cloud seeding over Chinas Muz Taw Glacier in 2018 to create artificial snowfall and slow ice loss. The experiment used silver iodide generators to encourage snow formation. Researchers found that fresh snow made the glacier surface brighter and reduced the amount of ice lost over a short period. However, they said the results are preliminary and need further testing.

England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff has put his 6.75 million Cheshire mansion on the market, four years after his life-changing Top Gear car crash. Bought from former Manchester United star Phil Neville in 2021, the 10,000 sq ft luxury property features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, four floors, a pool, gym, cinema and games room.

On April 27, 2010, Bank of Maharashtra introduced a one-time option allowing a specified category of serving employees, retired employees and families of deceased employees to join the Pension Scheme, subject to the prescribed terms and conditions.

Ricky Ponting expresses concern over the potential decline of ODI cricket as T20 leagues gain popularity worldwide. He views this shift as an unavoidable part of the sport's evolution, which leaves him disheartened about the future of 50-over matches. Despite this, Ponting remains optimistic that Test cricket will thrive, as major cricketing nations continue to value the longest format.

Tyler Perry has made headlines with his philanthropic intervention for an elderly homeowner in Illinois. With her insurance company, Allstate, refusing to cover the damages from burst pipes, she faced the threat of foreclosure. Perry's willingness to pay off a significant property lien and provide additional financial support has saved her from losing her home and brightened her future.

Flipkart is growing its user base faster than Amazon in India. This expands its lead in online retail significantly over recent years. Flipkart's quick-commerce business, Flipkart Minutes, is also scaling up rapidly. It is now handling millions of orders daily, nearing established rivals. The company's user base growth contrasts with Amazon's contracting numbers.

Many years ago, Otto von Bismarck observed that politics was the art of the possible. The modern European establishment appears to have inverted the Iron Chancellors maxim. Politics has increasingly become the art of explaining to voters why what they want is impossible, irresponsible, xenophobic, Islamophobic, nativist or, inevitably, far right. And made it impossible to vote for the so-called far-right party thats actually willing to admit theres a problem.

India's Defence Acquisition Council has cleared military hardware proposals worth 1.10 lakh crore across the Army, Navy and Air Force, with 98 percent expected to be sourced from Indian industry. This video breaks down exactly what got approved, from CBRN recce vehicles and Advanced Light Helicopters for the Army to Arudhra radars for the Navy and a new jammer system for the Air Force, and how this fits into a much larger pattern of record-breaking defence procurement over the past year.#DAC #In

Is Indian sport obsessed with medals while ignoring the foundations?In this episode of Bombay Sport Exchange, sports lawyers Aahna Mehrotra and Riya Sharma join K Shriniwas Rao to discuss the real issues holding Indian sport back -- from the lack of basketball courts in Tier-2 cities and the pickleball boom to football infrastructure, athlete welfare, and why raising your voice can come at a cost.Topics covered:Why grassroots infrastructure matters more than hypeThe pickleball explosion: boom or

Now available on the market is a charming four-bedroom house in Kentfield, originally constructed in 1966. This midcentury gem has been tastefully renovated, featuring an expansive 2,784 square feet of living area set on a spacious lot. With modernized interiors and exclusive access to a local club, this well-established residence awaits its new owner after nearly sixty years of cherished memories.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone captured beautiful family moments featuring their daughter Dua. In stunning black-and-white shots, Deepika celebrated her baby bump while Dua charmed viewers with her delightful antics. Ranveer took to Instagram, sharing these intimate snapshots alongside expressions of gratitude for their blessings. These precious images give fans a heartwarming preview of Dua stepping into her new role as a big sister.

Karnataka may approach the Supreme Court regarding water release orders. The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee recommended releasing 6,000 cusecs daily. This recommendation was upheld by the Cauvery Water Management Authority. Karnataka officials cited declining water inflows and drinking water needs. The state government is seriously considering filing a petition soon.