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A former Pentagon official has mocked Pakistan’s military credibility amid rising tensions around the Iran conflict, dismissing suggestions that Islamabad could play any meaningful role in potential US operations. Michael Rubin said Pakistan was prone to exaggerating its capabilities, describing it as “10 out of 10 in fantasy” when it comes to projecting military strength.Speaking…
MPs Kirti Azad, left, and Mahua Moitra address a press conference after releasing ‘Chargesheet against BJP’, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI/KOLKATA: A political face-off has intensified in poll-bound West Bengal after Union home minister Amit Shah released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) “chargesheet” against the ruling Trinamool Congress government, prompting a sharp counter from…
India joined a high-tech club of two this week. It is now the only other country, besides Russia, to have an operational fast breeder reactor (FBR) – a nuclear reactor that makes more fuel than it consumes. Best part is, the prototype FBR at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, has been designed and built indigenously. FBRs have…
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan state consumer disputes redressal commission has dismissed revision petitions from Bollywood actor Salman Khan and Rajshree Pan Masala regarding allegations of misleading advertisements. The decision, issued Monday, was made by a bench led by Justice Devendra Kachhawaha, along with judicial member Arun Kumar Agrawal and member Liyaqat Ali.Khan and the company challenged…
Most people notice cloudy urine by accident. You are half awake, you look down, and something feels off. It is not clear, as usual. Not dark either. Just cloudy. There is usually no pain, no burning, nothing dramatic. Still, your brain jumps straight to panic mode.The truth is, urine reacts very quickly to everyday habits….
$100,000 H-1B visa fee challenged by US Chamber and AAU as court hearing approaches The legal battle over the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee is moving closer to a conclusion, as plaintiffs have filed their reply to the government’s defence. The US Chamber of Commerce and the Association of American Universities (AAU) are…
NEW DELHI: As the IPL 2026 season is about to kick off, the biggest story off the field is the USD 1.63 billion (GBP 1.2 billion) acquisition of the Rajasthan Royals by a consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani. While Somani has been a minority investor in the one-time IPL-winning franchise since 2021, this…
MUMBAI: Reliance Retail has acquired beauty and wellness brand Pahadi Local along with other business assets from Pahadi Goodness, it said Monday. Founded in 2018, Pahadi Local produces Himalayan-inspired personal care products and works with women-led self-help groups in Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. Reliance Retail said it will support the brand’s expansion using its wide…
File photo NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said that no “Hindu” refugee would lose citizenship in West Bengal, while criticising the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government of opposing Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The state is set to go to polls this year, and infiltration remains one of the key political flashpoints, setting…
CHENNAI: In the last two months, PM Narendra Modi has visited Tamil Nadu thrice, campaigning for BJP and its allies, and is scheduled to visit the state again on April 15 and seek votes for the NDA candidates at Nagercoil. In sharp contrast, Congress’s Rahul Gandhi has not campaigned even once in the state so…
