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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was the largest voluntary organisation in the world but also “the most misunderstood”.Addressing an event held as part of the RSS centenary celebrations, Bhagwat said the programme had been organised to help people gain a better understanding of the organisation, which he…
Armenia became the first country when it signed a deal worth $720 million to buy Akash missile system in 2022. The growing use of drones, missiles and rockets in conflicts ranging from Ukraine to West Asia has underscored the increasing importance of air defence in modern warfare. Recent confrontations, including exchanges between Iran and its…
Screengrab from video on social media A SriLankan Airlines flight was forced to turn around on Friday after it encountered lightning while flying to Sydney from Colombo. According to reports from local news outlet Daily Mirror- Sri Lanka , passengers heard a loud bang shortly after the incident and briefly saw flames coming from one…
Why are these 3Fs so important? How do they add to pressure on India’s growth story? We decode: (AI image) Fuel, fertilisers, and forex – the 3Fs that India is focusing on. But why? The US-Iran war has put the global economy at risk, and India is not immune. In fact, in the current context…
Shabnim Ismail to Beth Mooney, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ismail is back and how. Her first wicket since coming back from retirement. She is pumped up and understandably so, as this is a huge, huge wicket for South Africa. Ismail bowls it wide outside off, on a fuller length. Beth Mooney was better off leaving it alone,…
Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AP Photo) Rahmanullah Gurbaz rewrote the record books with a breathtaking 48-ball century against India in the rain-shortened first ODI at Dharamsala. The hundred was the fastest ever by an Afghanistan batter in ODI cricket, surpassing all previous Afghan records. It was also the quickest century of Gurbaz’s ODI career, his ninth…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced the ‘Pariksha Karmayogi’ programme on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform to improve the conduct of national examinations. The initiative trains exam officials, including invigilators and centre superintendents, through structured modules covering preparation, exam-day duties and guidelines, aiming to ensure fair, secure and standardised exam processes across India. The…
Actor Ajith Kumar has been balancing two major passions in recent years, cinema and professional motorsport. Following the success of ‘Good Bad Ugly,’ directed by Adhik Ravichandran, Ajith shifted much of his focus towards racing and participated in several international events with his own racing team. In addition, talks related to his next movie, titled…
A recent cyclone in Sumatra killed approximately 58 Tapanuli orangutans, representing about 7% of the critically endangered species. This devastating loss, caused by relentless rain and landslides, pushes the world’s rarest great ape closer to extinction. Researchers warn that such extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent due to climate change. Photo via…
The week opens on a bright note, Libra, almost like a window being pushed open after a stuffy afternoon. Early in the week, things move in your favour with unusual ease. Small efforts bring visible results, people respond warmly, and even the children around you, whether your own or younger family members, give you a…
