Lucknow: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested an indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at an altitude of 32,000 feet.The high-altitude combat freefall was carried out by Wing Commander Vishal Lakhesh, VM (G), along with Master Warrant Officers R J Singh and Vivek Tiwari. The MCPS, jointly developed by DRDO’s…
Lucknow: Natural teeth have no true replacement and every effort should be made to save them rather than extract them. This was the key message from dental experts at KGMU on the eve of the World Endodontic Day.Experts highlighted preventive advice, including brushing twice daily with a soft brush, cleaning between teeth, avoiding continuous snacking,…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Vasant Kunj on Dec 25– birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.“The project will serve as an educational and inspirational space, especially for students, connecting them with the country’s rich legacy. It has been built with an estimated cost of around…
Sanjeev Kumar, remembered for iconic films like Sholay, Trishul, and Khilona, was one of Indian cinema’s most versatile and respected actors. Praised for his emotional depth and ability to inhabit any character, he left an indelible mark on the industry before his untimely death at 47. In a recent interview, veteran actor Parikshit Sahni recalled…
PILIBHIT: A case has been registered against nine individuals of a village in Pilibhit district, including three women, for allegedly forcing a 15-year-old girl to marry a 22-year-old man. The girl has a two-year-old daughter, conceived after she was raped by her relative when she was 12.A rape case was registered against the girl’s relative…
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday offered the indigenous Akash air defence missile system to Brazil, even as the two countries decided to bolster their defence cooperation as well as explore opportunities for co-development and co-production of weapon systems and platforms.The progress of ongoing defence-related bilateral initiatives, with identification of priority areas for joint work, was…
The trailer for Ajay Devgn’s ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ is generating buzz, particularly for its meta references. A standout moment features Ajay’s character exiting a car in a scene that directly echoes his iconic ‘Singham’ entry. This playful nod has delighted fans, who are celebrating the recurring homage to the beloved police franchise. The…
The Indian Army on Wednesday signed the agreement with UK-based Thales group for the procurement of the Light Weight Modular Missile (LMM) system to significantly boost its air defence architecture and strengthen its air capabilities.Thales will manufacture the missiles and launchers at Belfast, Northern Ireland, before delivering them to the Indian Army.The contract follows days…
Kalyani Saha Chawla paid tribute to late businessman Sunjay Kapur on his birth anniversary, highlighting his meticulous planning for his family’s future. This comes amidst a legal battle where Kapur’s children, represented by their mother Karisma Kapoor, are accusing his widow Priya Sachdev of forging his will to claim his fortune. Kalyani Saha Chawla of…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways will next focus on building ‘dedicated passenger corridors’ to cater to the growing passenger demand while increasing the capacity of existing tracks and developing Vande Bharat 4.0 trains, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.He said the dedicated passenger corridors will be designed for a speed of 350 kmph and…