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India’s Fifth-Gen Fighter Program Faces Cost Surge as US Engine Prices Triple
NEW DELHI — India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, a cornerstone of its indigenous defense modernization, is confronting a sharp escalation in costs…
Ladakh Cracks Down on Reckless Tourism: ₹2 Lakh Fines and Vehicle Seizures Signal New Era of Wildlife Protection
LEH, Ladakh — In an unprecedented enforcement action, the Ladakh administration has penalized four tourists with fines totaling ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400) and impounded…
Eknath Shinde’s Rare Praise for Uddhav Thackeray Highlights Maharashtra’s Shifting Political Fault Lines
MUMBAI — In an unexpected moment of candor, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde publicly acknowledged the political acumen of his longtime rival, Uddhav Thackeray,…
India’s Offbeat Destinations Face a Tourism Paradox: Economic Boom or Cultural Erosion?
MUMBAI — For decades, India’s hidden gems—remote valleys, untouched backwaters, and mountain hamlets—offered travelers an escape from the chaos of mass tourism. But as…
Yogi Adityanath Challenges Akhilesh Yadav to Ram Temple Pilgrimage Amid Escalating Ayodhya Donation Dispute
LUCKNOW — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has intensified a political feud with Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav, publicly urging him to…
Female Cadet Pilot Injured in Propeller Accident at Kanpur Flight School Raises Safety Concerns
KANPUR — A 22-year-old female cadet pilot from Delhi suffered a lower back injury after being struck by a running propeller while disembarking from…
Lionel Messi Surpasses Rivelino’s World Cup Record with Sixth Outside-the-Box Goal
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has rewritten FIFA World Cup history, becoming the first player to score six goals from outside the penalty area in…
Ireland’s Jai Moondra Backs Teen Prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi After Historic Ireland Win Over India
DUBLIN — In a match that will be remembered as a watershed moment for Irish cricket, 24-year-old debutant pacer Jai Moondra delivered a performance…
India’s Shock T20I Defeat to Ireland Exposes Complacency and Tactical Failures
India’s 34-run loss to Ireland in the first T20 International of their three-match series has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, exposing glaring lapses…
West Bengal BJP Government Pushes Uniform Civil Code Bill Amid Political and Legal Controversy
KOLKATA — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal is set to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state…
India Rejects Pakistan’s Karachi Attack Allegations, Calls for End to Terrorism as State Policy
NEW DELHI — India has forcefully dismissed Pakistan’s allegations of involvement in the recent terrorist attack on a paramilitary headquarters in Karachi, labeling the…
Telegram’s NEET Ban Exposes Deeper Struggle Over India’s Shadow Education Economy
NEW DELHI — The Indian government’s recent move to temporarily block Telegram over allegations of its role in leaking the National Eligibility cum Entrance…
Tragedy in the Skies: Eleven Killed as Skydiving Plane Crashes Near French Residential Area
NANCY, France — A small aircraft carrying 11 people, including five nursing students, crashed into a grassy area near a residential neighborhood in eastern…
Fourteen Killed in Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash in Ras Tanura: Investigation Under Way as Global Energy Hub Faces Scrutiny
RIYADH — A helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, crashed Sunday in the eastern Saudi city of Ras Tanura, killing…
Buffalo Bills Linked to Denver Broncos Receiver Marvin Mims Jr. as NFL Trade Rumors Swirl
The Buffalo Bills have emerged as a potential trade destination for Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr., as the NFL offseason heats up…
India’s T20 Experiment Deepens as Yadav and Shedge Debut While Sooryavanshi Remains Benched
MALAHIDE, Ireland — India’s quest to balance experimentation with competitiveness took another turn on Wednesday as the team handed T20 International debuts to leg-spinner…
NASA Attempts First Commercial Rescue of Aging Swift Telescope to Prevent Uncontrolled Reentry
NASA has launched a high-stakes mission to intercept and stabilize the decommissioned Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Observatory, a 20-year-old telescope at risk of an uncontrolled…
Ram Temple Donation Theft Probe Exposes Suspect’s Luxury Spending Spree as Investigators Trace Money Trail
LUCKNOW — A widening investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations meant for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has zeroed in on the sudden…
India’s Leisure Crisis: How Rising Costs Are Pushing Hobbies Out of Reach for Millions
MUMBAI — The simple joys of life—playing cricket with friends, strumming a guitar, or capturing a sunset through a camera lens—are slipping away for…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Misses Flight Due to Protocol Lapse; Government Orders Inquiry
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — The Kerala government has ordered a disciplinary inquiry after Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan missed a scheduled flight from Delhi to Kerala due…
Father’s Forgiveness in China Child Killing Case Sparks National Outrage Over Justice and Accountability
BEIJING — A father in eastern China has ignited a firestorm of public anger after publicly forgiving his girlfriend, who stands accused of fatally…
13-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Gang-Raped Over Four Days in Rajasthan; 10 Arrested as Investigation Expands
SRIGANGANAGAR, RAJASTHAN — A 13-year-old girl was allegedly subjected to repeated sexual assault by more than a dozen individuals over four days in Sriganganagar…
Karnataka’s Bidadi AI City: A Tech Hub Dream Collides With Land Disputes and Environmental Fears
BENGALURU — Karnataka’s vision of building India’s first artificial intelligence-driven city in Bidadi, a peri-urban area 35 kilometers southwest of Bengaluru, has ignited a…
NBA’s Grassroots Push Aims to Keep Girls in Sports Beyond Adolescence
SINGAPORE — The National Basketball Association (NBA) is reframing its global strategy for women’s basketball, shifting focus from elite leagues to the critical challenge…