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Tech blackout: Why UAE has pulled out from key Rafale deal
UAE pulled the plug on financing the development of the upgraded F5 fighter jet after negotiations on joint financing with France broke down.This comes after Paris offered Abu Dhabi the opportunity to join the program in December 2025 in exchange for investment, but without the participation of local companies or access to technology.According to La…
Congo Deportees From Us: Congo to take third-country deportees from US under new deal with Trump administration
File photo: US President Donald Trump with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi (Picture credit: AP) The Democratic Republic of Congo will begin accepting third-country nationals deported from the United States from April under a new agreement with the Trump administration, the government in Kinshasa said on Sunday.In a statement, the Congolese government…
No handshake! Uzbek chess GM stuns India’s Harika Dronavali with ‘Namaste’ – Watch | Chess News
Nodirbek Yakubboev’s ‘Namaste’ gesture to India’s Harika Dronavali (Photo Credit: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: A light and heartwarming moment grabbed attention at the Grenke Freestyle Open when Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavali extended her hand to resign, but Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev responded with a polite “Namaste” instead. Both players smiled and walked away, making it…
‘Bitter defeat for US’: Iran hails strike on aircraft as victory after second F-15 pilot rescued
Iran hails strike on aircraft as victory after second F-15 pilot rescued Iran on Sunday claimed a “bitter defeat” for the United States in southern Isfahan following the rescue of a second F-15 crew member, who went missing after Tehran downed the jet.According to news agency ANI, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central…
Big call! Ishan Kishan opts for Rs 13 crore star in clash vs Rishabh Pant-led LSG | Cricket News
Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl against Ishan Kishan-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL clash on Sunday.LSG, who lost their opening match of the season to Delhi Capitals, made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Manimaran…
The ‘difficult call’ Riyan Parag took – and how it paid off for Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: With 11 needed off the final over, Riyan Parag took a gamble against Gujarat Titans. Despite having one over left from Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, and even two overs from Ravindra Jadeja, Parag turned to Tushar Deshpande – and the move paid off. The bowler delivered under pressure as Rajasthan Royals cruised to…
‘Politically motivated lies’: Himanta Biswa Sarma rejects Pawan Khera’s allegations, vows to file defamation case | India News
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday hit out at Congress leader Pawan Khera over his allegations related to his family’s assets and financial dealings. Sarma said that he and his wife Rinki Bhuyan Sarma will file criminal and civil defamation cases against the Congress leader within the next 48 hours.The sharp…
Inside India’s ghost malls: How nostalgic hangout spots lost their magic
What once felt like stepping into a weekend dream: buzzing food courts, lively movie halls, bags in hand after a shopping spree, now feels strangely hollow. Walk in today, and the lights are still on, the escalators still moving… but where is everyone?Welcome to India’s ghost malls, where you will find shops still open, food…
What is ‘deception campaign’: Covert tactic US used to rescue missing F-15 crew from Iran
The United States used a covert “deception campaign” led by the CIA to locate and rescue a missing F-15 crew member deep inside Iran, according to an NBC News report citing US officials.The second airman from the downed F-15E Strike Eagle was rescued safely after being trapped behind enemy lines since Friday, NBC News reported,…
Russia downs Ukrainian drones; debris damage oil pipeline near Baltic port
Russian authorities said on Sunday that air defences shot down 19 Ukrainian drones over the Leningrad region, as part of a continued wave of attacks targeting key infrastructure. Debris from one of the intercepted drones struck and damaged a section of an oil pipeline near the Baltic port of Primorsk, prompting emergency measures to safely…
