DRDO chief Dr Samir V Kamat NEW DELHI: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chairman Dr Samir V Kamat has expressed confidence that India will meet its defence export target of Rs 50,000 crore by 2028-29.Speaking to reporters after attending the convocation ceremony of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Kamat said the target was…
NEW DELHI: Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed that two individuals approached him ahead of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, promising 160 out of 288 seats. The revelation comes as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensifies allegations of large-scale electoral malpractice involving the Election Commission (EC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).“I…
Ben Stokes, Shubman Gill and Mitchell Santner New Zealand’s demolition of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo by an innings and 359 runs might have made headlines for its sheer dominance, but it has no bearing on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 table — and therefore no direct impact on India’s current standing. That is because…
NEW DELHI: Air India on Saturday said that a data network outage at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport would cause delays in flight operations, including its own services, from the country’s second-busiest airport.The airline noted that the outage, which had disrupted check-in systems at the airport and delayed departures, has since been resolved. However,…
Several garment manufacturers in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu’s knitwear hub, have suspended production, while others are weighing their options after the United States announced steep new tariffs on Indian imports. Industry representatives said American buyers have also paused execution of existing orders, prompting exporters to adopt a “wait and watch” stance.The move follows Washington’s decision to…
Kevin Pietersen (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Saturday summed up the 2005 Ashes victory on X, calling it both the best team he ever played in and the best Test series ever. His succinct tribute speaks volumes: it was more than just cricket; it was a defining moment in…
Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan celebrated their son Fatehsinh’s first Raksha Bandhan with heartwarming family moments. The Chak De! India actress shared photos of the intimate celebration, featuring tiny rakhis and sibling love. The couple welcomed Fatehsinh on April 16, 2025, and their love story began with a quiet engagement in 2017, followed by a…
Akshay Kumar celebrated Raksha Bandhan with sister Alka Bhatia, sharing a heartfelt Instagram post. Alka performed aarti while Akshay expressed his love. Producer’s wife Warda Nadiadwala also joined, sending warm wishes. Alka, a film producer and Akshay’s close sister, embraced the festive sibling bond beautifully. With Raksha Bandhan finally here, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar shared…
Top 5 news of the day (Picture credit: AP, PTI) IAF chief Amar Preet Singh confirmed the downing of five Pakistani fighter jets and an AEW&C aircraft during Operation Sindoor, calling it a historic success. Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders jointly nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize following a landmark peace accord….
New Zealand vs Zimbabwe (@BLACKCAPS on X) New Zealand achieved its largest test victory by defeating Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs in the second test, securing a 2-0 series win on Saturday. Zimbabwe, facing a 476-run deficit, was dismissed for 117 during an extended first session on Day 3 against New Zealand’s powerful…
