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Somewhere in the mid-eighties of the last century when I was a young Lieutenant in the executive branch of Indian Navy I could sense that among officers there was this feeling of ‘self doubt’. Some introspection was going on regarding the contribution of the ‘Services’ toward the Nation/National cause. The private sector/corporate was being perceived…
Bangladesh’s elite security force, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), on Sunday arrested three people in connection with the brutal murder of Hindu businessman Khokon Das in Shariatpur.The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing said the arrests were made following an overnight operation carried out by RAB teams in Kishoreganj. The accused, identified as Sohag, Rabbi and Palash,…
Larsen and Toubro’s Chief Financial Officer R Shankar Raman is anticipating a ten per cent increase in capital expenditure outgo in the upcoming budget for FY27.Amid concerns about sagging private capital expenditure growth, Raman said that he does not fear a “crowding out” of resources because of the high spending by the state. The ample…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Sunday reiterated India’s support for the safety and well-being of people in Venezuela as the situation in the country remains tense amid US strikes.“Recent developments in Venezuela are a matter of deep concern. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation,” the MEA said in a statement. ‘Avoid…
A two-year-old tweet of Elon Musk ‘predicting’ the arrest of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro. In August 2024, the tech billionaire shared a post writing “I’m coming for you Maduro! I will carry you to Gitmo on a donkey”. Musk was then responding to a video post allegedly claiming that Maduro gave “direct orders to his…
On Letterboxd, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap shared his thoughts on ‘Dhurandhar,’ the collaboration between Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh, hailing it as a landmark work in the film industry. He commended the strong threads of patriotism woven throughout the narrative but didn’t shy away from pointing out a couple of dialogues he deemed concerning. Filmmaker Anurag…
India is unlikely to be affected by the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, in terms of material economy or energy, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) assured in a note. Though it was once a major buyer of Venezuelan crude, the think tank highlighted that New Delhi has been reducing shipments from the South American nation in…
Across the first four Tests of the series, spinners claimed just nine wickets, accounting for only a fraction of the total overs bowled. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia created an unwanted slice of history by naming a Test XI without a specialist spinner for a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with skipper Steve Smith…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is gearing up in full strength to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship via video conference, Modi highlighted the country’s recent experience in staging major global sporting events.“In the past decade, more than 20 major international…
SEBI Grade A admit card 2025: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released the SEBI Grade A admit card 2025 for Phase I examination. Candidates who have applied for the Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) recruitment can now download their hall ticket from the official website, sebi.gov.in.As per the official schedule, the…
