Gen Chauhan, who spearheaded tri-services integration & played key role in Op Sindoor, wraps up ‘very satisfying’ tenure as CDS

NEW DELHI: “I had a very satisfying and excellent tenure,” the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said on Saturday as he wrapped up a three-year-and-eight-month stint at the top military post, during which he focused on bringing synergy among the three services. Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (Retd) will take charge as…

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Women bear heavier burden of pain & mental illness despite longer lives, finds Lancet study | India News

NEW DELHI: Women may be living longer than men, but they are also spending far more years battling pain, depression, anxiety and other disabling conditions, according to a major global study published in The Lancet Public Health.The analysis, based on data from 204 countries and territories, found that women bear a disproportionately higher burden of…

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Rock solid: Kanakapura Bande’s long climb to the top | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: When Doddalahalli Kempegowda (DK) Shivakumar walked out of Delhi’s Tihar Jail on the rain-soaked night of Oct 23, 2019, Congress workers waiting outside were visibly surprised. The Kanakapura strongman, known for his spotless white attire and clean-shaven appearance, stepped into the dim streetlights wearing something entirely unfamiliar — a thick salt-and-pepper beard.After 50 days…

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Where is Jasmine Dhunna? Deepak Ramsay opens up on the mystery behind Veerana star’s disappearance: ‘She stopped taking calls’ | Hindi Movie News

Nearly four decades after Veerana turned her into one of Bollywood’s most unforgettable cult figures, actress Jasmine Dhunna continues to remain one of the industry’s biggest mysteries. Now, filmmaker Deepak Ramsay has opened up about the actress’ sudden disappearance, revealing that even the Ramsay family no longer knows where she is.Jasmine became an overnight sensation…

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Submarine deal with Germany in a few months with tech transfer; Navy delivered blow to Pak’s economy during Op Sindoor: Admiral Tripathi

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who led the Indian Navy during Op Sindoor and spearheaded operations to safeguard India’s energy vessels during the Gulf conflict, is also credited with the Navy’s technological transformation, fleet modernisation and unprecedented maritime operations. On the eve of his completion of his over two-year term as 26th Chief of Naval Staff…

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80 lakh women removed from Ladki Bahin scheme as e-KYC deadline ends; govt rules out new enrolments | Pune News

PUNE: Amid mounting speculation over the future of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, state government sources told TOI that while the flagship welfare scheme will continue, there are no plans to extend the e-KYC deadline or admit new beneficiaries at this stage.Following a rigorous verification exercise, the number of beneficiaries has seen a sharp…

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