Loitering munition flying during a demonstration. (Image credit: Elbit Systems) Loitering munitions, also known as ‘suicide drones’, are increasingly becoming an important part of the evolving military equations. These airborne weapon systems combine the capability of operating in an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mode as well as in a strike mode. Both these capabilities now…
Donald Trump declared the June 17 ceasefire with Iran ‘over’, while Iran’s new leadership vowed to resist, raising fears of renewed conflict centred on the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump declared the June 17 ceasefire with Iran “over” on Wednesday, ordering fresh US strikes on Iranian targets after Tehran allegedly fired on tankers in…
High drama in SC as petitioner uses cuss words for CJI, throws papers (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court witnessed dramatic scenes on Friday after a petitioner appearing in person created a ruckus during a hearing, threw case papers inside the courtroom and allegedly used abusive language against the Chief Justice of India…
Billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison owns a $38 million private jet and previusly owned a $490 million megayacht Tech tycoon Larry Ellison once waged a relentless two-year legal battle against the city of San Jose just to secure a midnight landing slot for his private jet. The billionaire was willing to fight a lengthy court…
Canadians who bought recalled Silk and Great Value plant milk may claim up to $300,000 Canadians who had bought or consumed recalled Silk and Great Value plant-based beverages linked to the 2024 listeria outbreak are now eligible for compensation under a C$7.5 million class-action settlement.The settlement has been approved by the Superior Court of Quebec,…
MUMBAI: Bank of Maharashtra reported a net profit of Rs 2,023 crore in Q1FY27, up 27% from Rs 1,594 crore in the corresponding quarter a year earlier, driven by higher net interest income and non-interest income as loan growth lifted interest earnings while other income streams strengthened. The increase in net profit was driven by…
Typical children going to an elementary school in Japan mostly spend their free time studying, playing baseball or reading all the manga they can get their hands on. But Jo Nagai, a ten-year-old resident of Kobe, Japan decided to spend his spare time hand-raising swallowtail butterflies. Identified with the bright dots that outline their wings,…
The European Commission on Friday charged Meta Platforms with breaching the European Union’s Digital Services Act, saying Instagram and Facebook contain features that are designed to keep users hooked and ordering the company to change them or risk hefty fines.The Commission’s preliminary findings follow a two-year investigation into whether Meta has done enough to protect…
MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $7.3 billion to $674.2 billion in the week ended July 3, driven largely by an increase in foreign currency assets and a rise in the value of gold holdings. The gain reflects both valuation effects and accretion in underlying assets, with the two dominant components of reserves accounting…
Rajpal Yadav has been sentenced to three months imprisonment by the Delhi High Court in Rs 9 crore debt case. In 2012, Yadav had taken a loan from businessman Madhav Gopal Agrawal of Murli Projects Pvt Ltd and over the years, the debt amount has now gone to Rs 9 crore. The actor has not…
