The Times of India

The New Delhi Declaration 2026 was unanimously adopted by BRICS nations at their summit. This declaration emphasizes conflict prevention and the peaceful resolution of international disputes. BRICS countries also backed stronger multilateralism and expressed concerns over unilateral trade measures. Prime Minister Modi called for global governance reforms and greater Global South representation. India is chairing BRICS in 2026 under a theme of resilience and cooperation.

France is propelling its Rafale F5 fighter jet enhancement campaign forward. Key defense industry contracts have been secured to integrate advanced technologies. This upgrade focuses on refining radar systems, electronic warfare, and engine performance. India appears poised to procure these sophisticated jets for its burgeoning air force. The F5 standard is anticipated to bring substantial upgrades for upcoming missions.

The National Investigation Agency conducted searches at ten locations across Jammu and Kashmir. These searches are connected to a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba handlers. The agency seized incriminating material relevant to the ongoing investigation into the conspiracy. This investigation began after the arrest of an alleged LeT-linked Over Ground Worker earlier this year. The NIA continues to examine financial and communication trails to identify all inv

Indian wushu player Divyanshi Choudhary said she was removed from the womens 60kg category and replaced by Roshibina Devi Naorem, whom she had beaten in the selection trials. Divyanshis father, Sunil, said the family was informed about the decision only on Friday morning. He claimed that they were not given any reason for her removal.

A husband and his alleged girlfriend were arrested for murdering his wife in Delhi last month. Their illicit relationship emerged as the primary motive behind the brutal killing. Extensive CCTV footage analysis across multiple states led to their apprehension. The husband allegedly conspired with his girlfriend to commit the murder. Further investigation is ongoing to establish all details of the crime.

At just four years old, Treesha Thosar has made history by winning a National Film Award for her remarkable performance in Naal 2, becoming the youngest winner in Indian cinema. This remarkable achievement surpasses the record of acclaimed actor Kamal Haasan, who extended his congratulations through a heartfelt video call. Her victory became a standout moment during the 71st National Film Awards ceremony.

The portraits, featured in a video shared by the BCCI, showed the players in classic 1980s looks, complete with bell-bottom jeans, big sunglasses and retro hairstyles. Two days before the series, the Indian players gathered at their hotel for a photo session. But before it began, they found a table filled with AI-generated pictures of themselves.

China's presidential transport utilizes a specially converted Boeing 747-8I aircraft. This aircraft is branded with Air China and carries specific registration details. Several other nations also employ VIP-configured 747-8I models for their leaders. The United States recently adopted a version of this aircraft as a stopgap transport. India and Japan, among others, now use variants of the modern Boeing-777.

Punjab Police has achieved a major breakthrough against transnational organised crime by extraditing 28-year-old fugitive gangster Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit Dalam, from Moldova.The Punjab Police says this is its first-ever extradition from a European country. Dalam, described as a key operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, is wanted in more than two dozen criminal cases, including seven murder cases and cases under the UAPA, Arms Act and narcotics laws.According to police, Dalam was detaine

Clarke is not sure which match the incident took place in.

Harvard University has alerted international students about significant F-1 and J-1 visa rule changes. New Department of Homeland Security rules replace the duration of status system with fixed visa end dates. Students re-entering the US after September 15 will face stricter limits and new visa frameworks. Those already in the US before this date will generally retain current protections and benefits.

Pakistan publicly confirmed its Brics membership application in 2023, when the grouping was preparing for a major expansion under Russias presidency. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch announced the move during her weekly press briefing.Yes, I can confirm that Pakistan has made a formal request to join Brics, which we believe is an important grouping of developing countries, Baloch said.

A new Instagram trend uses ChatGPT to create 1980s Bollywood-style portraits. Users upload photos and provide detailed prompts for retro looks. These prompts recreate vintage hairstyles, clothing, and studio lighting effects. The trend allows for transformations into movie heroines, magazine covers, and wedding photos. This AI-powered technique offers easy access to nostalgic Indian photography styles.

Anthropic says a Yemen-based cell used Claude Code in place of human software engineers to write missile guidance software, running three weapons programmes at once. The AI misuse report details a guided rocket, a 2,000km ballistic missile and a hypersonic glide variant. Safeguards blocked many requests, but not all. The group test-fired a rocket, it failed, and they returned to Claude within hours. Anthropic banned the accounts.