Defence minister Rajnath Singh (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday specified the growing importance of the Indian Navy, saying recent global developments have once again proved that every nation needs a strong and responsive naval force to safeguard its interests.Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam, Rajnath said,…
The embassy said it has set up control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist affected families and provide information about the incident. A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday, prompting an ongoing search and rescue operation by local authorities, the Indian Embassy in…
Several New York Times reporters were served subpoenas on Friday by the Trump administration over the newspaper’s reporting on security concerns involving the new Air Force One.According to The New York Times, federal agents delivered some of the subpoenas to the reporters at their homes. The subpoenas seek to compel the reporters to testify before…
PATNA: What began as a peaceful wedding in Rajanpur village under Mahishi block of Saharsa district turned tense after a dispute over serving chicken instead of mutton led to a violent clash between the groom’s and bride’s families.According to the groom’s side, they had been assured that mutton would be served at the wedding feast…
NEW DELHI: FSSAI has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart following multiple consumer complaints alleging violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, ANI reported on Saturday.The action comes a day after Swiggy disclosed that it had received a prohibition order from the food regulator in connection with its food ordering and delivery platform,…
This satellite image provided by Vantor shows the overview of Isfahan nuclear complex and adjacent tunnels June 26, 2026, in Iran. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP) Iran appears to have begun repairing and rebuilding parts of its nuclear infrastructure weeks after the US-Israel strikes, according to newly available satellite imagery. This can be a…
Harmanpreet Kaur of India (Getty Images) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a unique milestone on the opening day of the one-off women’s Test against England at Lord’s, becoming the first Indian cricketer, men’s or women’s, to score a half-century in all three international formats at the iconic venue. The 37-year-old reached the landmark with a…
The exchange began after President Lee replied to a post by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who had shared visuals of the ceremonial welcome accorded to PM Modi in Auckland. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to New Zealand was marked by an unexpected diplomatic moment on Saturday, as he exchanged warm…
Indian Navy ships photographed during an exercise. (Image credit: Indian Navy) The Indian Navy is steering toward a 200-ship force by 2035, pursuing an atmanirbhar (self-reliant) defence strategy to reach that goal.The commissioning of INS Mahendragiri, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, is a key step: it is the sixth ship of the Project-17A class…
For ages, the rudraksha has held a special place in Indian spiritual traditions. Worn by yogis, sages and devotees, it is regarded as much more than a sacred bead. Many believe it supports one’s energy, promotes inner balance and serves as a companion on the spiritual path.In one of his Instagram videos, Sadhguru explained why…
