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Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton has surprised many by sharing a personal travel dream that has nothing to do with racing circuits. In a recent video released by Formula 1 ahead of the 2026 season, the seven-time world champion said he wants to explore India by road and make his way up through the Himalayas,…
Introduction Pulses are more than just an agricultural commodity and are at the root of: India’s nutritional security; Soil health, and; Rural livelihoods. Importance of pulses As the world’s largest producer, consumer and importer of pulses, India’s policies have consistently focussed on enhancing productivity and sustainability in this vital sector, as with rising incomes and…
Ali Khamenei (File photo) For years, Israeli intelligence quietly tracked the movements of Iran’s most powerful man — Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Now, in one of the most dramatic military operations in recent history, Iran’s Supreme Leader of more than three decades has been killed in coordinated US-Israeli strikes. The mission was ambitious, long in the making…
As Middle East tensions continue to intensify, India’s global capability center (GCC) landscape could face some temporary headwinds. Experts, however, said that the country may ultimately gain as companies prioritise stability in their global operations.Multinational corporations including Microsoft, Visa, Intel, Qualcomm, Siemens Healthineers, DHL, Nokia, HP, PepsiCo, Emerson, Lenovo, Johnson Controls and Eaton currently run…
NEW DELHI: India has refrained from condemning the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, even as it has criticised Iranian strikes on Gulf countries and called for restraint, dialogue and de-escalation in West Asia.The calibrated response has drawn sharp political reactions at home, with Congress Parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi terming the government’s silence…
Representative image (Photo credit: AP) At least three Indian seafarers serving on foreign‑flagged vessels were killed and a fourth injured in the Middle East region, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said on Tuesday. He warned maritime operators to review voyage‑specific risks amid escalating military actions involving the US, Israel and Iran.In a statement, the…
Iran claims to have deployed its Fattah-2 hypersonic missile amid its escalating confrontation with the United States and Israel. If confirmed, this would represent the first operational use of the Fattah-2, which is described as a significantly upgraded successor to the Islamic Republic’s Fattah ballistic missile.Although videos circulating on social media that allegedly show the…
The Middle East is on the boil but your wallet might feel the heat too as the ongoing conflict ripples across your grocery bills. The crisis is set to impact your daily dal-chawal, dry fruit and your sweet tooth craving as prices are expected to rise up to even a whopping 30%, according to traders….
BCCI President Mithun Manhas (R) with Auqib Nabi of Jammu & Kashmir after they won the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy title. (PTI) For Mithun Manhas, the sight of Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra lifting the Ranji Trophy was more than a ceremonial moment.Manhas has his roots in the state. He was born there, grew up…
Aarav Dengla becomes India’s 93rd Grandmaster (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: “Chess is war over the board.” The line, often attributed to former World Champion Bobby Fischer, has long defined the brutality of the 64 squares. For some, the game is a battlefield. For others, it is an escape from reality.For India’s 93rd Grandmaster (GM), Aarav…
