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NEW DELHI: India’s defence production touched an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, registering a 15.6% increase from Rs 1.54 lakh crore in the previous fiscal and more than doubling from Rs 84,643 crore recorded in 2020-21, the government said on Tuesday.According to data released by the ministry of…

A small plane crashed onto a highway in southern Texas late Tuesday night (local time), prompting an emergency rescue operation as flames erupted from the aircraft and crews rushed to free those trapped inside, AP reported.The crash occurred shortly after 10pm in the city of Laredo, according to Jose Baeza, an investigator with the local…

Image credit: rahulgandhi.in NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to address a mega rally in Kota today, accusing the BJP government of “shattering millions of dreams” through paper leaks and exam mismanagement, even as a political row erupted over allegations that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s office tried to derail the event.Former Rajasthan…

Both Sena factions are appealing to traditional voters while highlighting their respective alliances and visions for Maharashtra. MUMBAI: Amid mounting speculation over a possible split in Shiv Sena (UBT), deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde is learnt to have held a late-night meeting in Delhi with 6 MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp, triggering buzz over…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his storied career, scoring his first-ever World Cup hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria and move level with Germany legend Miroslav Klose atop the tournament’s all-time scoring charts.The…

What was meant to be a family visit to Pakistan ended in tragedy for nine-year-old Australian girl Hania Ahmed, whose father is now demanding justice after she was killed during a police shooting in Punjab province.According to a report by The Guardian, Hania and her family were visiting relatives in Punjab’s Chakwal when armed robbers…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi waves to fans ahead of the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Lionel Messi added another milestone to one of football’s most decorated careers when he made his 200th appearance for Argentina during the nation’s opening Group…

The FBI disrupted a planned attack targeting US President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday event and UFC cage-fighting show at the White House this past weekend. They have arrested five suspects who allegedly discussed using explosives-laden drones and shooting panicked crowd members as they fled, according to court papers that were unsealed on Tuesday.The plot involved…

NEW DELHI: Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a major project to jointly build indigenous long-range kamikaze drones with domestic Indian partners in order to prepare itself for drone-centric warfare in future.Aiming to develop a fully indigenous ecosystem for the design, development, manufacturing and sustainment of kamikaze drones, the IAF has issued a limited tender…

The world suffers from a shortage of trust, not resources, and mutual trust is the most important strategic asset today, said PM Narendra Modi addressing an outreach session at G7 in France. Seated next to US President Donald Trump in the meeting, he said it’s important that sea lanes are kept safe and seafarers are…