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Should India buy Americas F-35 stealth fighter? Defence analyst Abhijeet Iyer-Mitra delivers a blunt answer: Absolutely not. In a candid conversation with Meghna Deka on Defence HQ, he explains why the F-35s extraordinary technology may come with extraordinary dependence. From American-controlled upgrades and weapons to intelligence-sharing restrictions and satellite targeting, India could find itself locked into Washingtons ecosystem. Abhijeet warns that 6070 percent of the aircrafts capabiliti

Donald Trump claims he is more popular than Taylor Swift on TikTok! Speaking at a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, the US president claimed he ranked number one on the platform while the global pop superstar ranked 19th. But publicly available follower figures tell a very different story.According to Social Blade, Taylor Swift had approximately 33.4 million TikTok followers, compared with around 17 million for Trump's account. Trump also claimed he had generated $10 billion for the Unit

Dhanush's fan club has evolved into the Dhanush Narpani Iyakkam, signaling possible political ambitions. The organization plans to set up local welfare units in five assembly constituencies within Coimbatore district. This transition involves the introduction of a new logo and flag, streamlining its identity. Although comparisons with Vijay's political path are inevitable, Dhanush has not made any official announcements regarding his political intentions, fueling speculation about his future mov

Pakistan could be on the verge of a historic map makeover. Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has proposed breaking up the nations four traditional provinces into 12 to 15 smaller administrative regionsor even up to 160 smaller zones. While official arguments centre around improving governance and local public services for 240 million citizens, critics warn of a massive underlying shift in power.In this video, we break down how dismantling these provincial strongholds could crush civilian polit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a heated showdown in parliament as he defended billions of euros in military aid for Ukraine and Germanys rising defence spending. Merz insisted that not a single euro spent on Ukraine is being taken away from Germanys social welfare or education budgets, pushing back against growing criticism of his governments spending priorities.Merz also defended increased investment in Germanys security, arguing that defence spending is essential to protecting the coun

Elon Musk says India is blocking competition and wants Starlink cleared now. But Ukraine has shown why New Delhi insists on security clearance first. Ukrainian officials say Starlink restricted its military satellite service, Starshield, without any warning, capping terminal speeds at about 100 mph. They say the cap disrupted combat missions, including long-range strike drones and interceptors used against Russian Shahed attack drones. President Zelenskyy warned that people were killed and more

The Houthis released footage they said showed intense fighting around Yemens Dhobab desert and airport, with burning vehicles, gunfire, troop movements and major explosions visible in the videos.The footage emerged as fighting escalated near Bab el-Mandeb and Taiz, while Saudi Arabia launched fresh strikes on Houthi-held areas and faced continued missile and drone attacks on its own territory.

In this edition, we are going to look at how Anthropic is now hoping to get a little spiritual cred for its frontier models, and by doing so, they are channelling the kings of yore, who, despite their armies and gold, always wanted a divine mandate to rule. And will then ponder: how will we ever know when a machine becomes conscious?

While a Summary Revision focuses on new eligibles and routine corrections, SIR goes far deeper, involving statewide house-to-house verification, detailed scrutiny of entries, and large-scale data audits. For instance, under a Summary Revision, a voter who has shifted homes must file a form to update their address. Under SIR, the Booth Level Officer visits that address, confirms whether the voter still lives there, checks if anyone new has become eligible, and updates the roll based on physical v

Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, targeting port infrastructure, cargo vessels and critical energy facilities as the war escalates on multiple fronts. Moscow claims its drones struck military and dual-use cargo facilities at Izmail port in Ukraines Odesa region, while Russian military footage reportedly shows Geran-4 drones targeting dry cargo ships near Ukrainian ports. Meanwhile, a Russian ballistic missile strike hit Kyivs CHPP-4 energy facility and a residential building, leavin

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The athletes presented the PM with memorabilia, including signed jerseys and a bow from 17-year-old archery sensation Kumkum Mohod.

Mia Lara, a 21-year-old student at a nearby university, told The New York Times that she attended the party with the woman who reported the assault and another friend after seeing it advertised on the fraternitys Instagram account. It was the first fraternity party any of the three had attended.