The Supreme Court has officially closed the chapter on the Bofors payoff case by dismissing an appeal that challenged the Delhi High Court’s 2005 ruling, which had previously annulled criminal proceedings against the Hinduja brothers. Advocate Ajay K Agrawal filed the appeal, but the court decided against allowing more time for arguments, finalizing the legal
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Territorial Army’s significant contributions to Viksit Bharat. The force embodies the citizen-soldier concept, safeguarding borders and maintaining internal security. Territorial Army personnel provide surge capacity and act as a bridge to society. They are also first responders during natural calamities and aid environmental conservation efforts. Ecological task forces have
India’s Gaganyaan mission has achieved significant milestones in developing critical human-rating systems. Propulsion stages and structures for the launch vehicle have been fully developed and tested. Crew safety systems, including the escape system, have also been successfully developed and qualified. The first uncrewed experimental mission is targeted for late 2026. This will be followed by
At Keawakapu Beach, Democratic congressional hopeful Kirill Basin encountered serious legal issues after reportedly threatening individuals with a knife and a gun. A bystander, trained in martial arts, bravely intervened and rendered Basin unconscious during the altercation. Now charged with terroristic threatening, Basin faces a one million dollar bail, further complicated by a troubling history
France has made a formal proposal for supplying 114 Rafale fighter jets to India, estimating the deal at approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore. This strategic partnership will see 94 jets produced locally under the Make-in-India initiative. The Indian government is now reviewing the proposal to ensure it aligns with the integration of indigenous missile systems,
A Bengaluru-based startup is revolutionising space operations with its jetpack satellites designed to dock with aging spacecraft, effectively taking over propulsion responsibilities. Aule Space has successfully validated its crucial technology at an ISRO facility, setting the stage for future demonstrations. With plans for a groundbreaking private satellite docking trial next year, this innovation could save
UK health authorities have recorded almost 200 fatalities linked to the anti-obesity medications Mounjaro and Wegovy. These drugs have been associated with more than 150,000 adverse effects. Notably, semaglutide, which is marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy, accounts for 59 deaths, while tirzepatide, known as Mounjaro, has resulted in 120 deaths and over 106,000 adverse reactions,
At 97, Betty Bromage has broken her own Guinness World Record as the oldest female wing walker. The Cheltenham resident completed the daring challenge to raise funds for the stroke unit at Cheltenham General Hospital, where she was treated after suffering a stroke in 2025, proving resilience knows no age.
A 19-year-old Thane youth was moved to the ICU after complaining of health issues. He is accused of holding a teenage girl captive and sexually torturing her. The survivor underwent plastic surgery for deep wounds inflicted by a surgical blade. Police are seeking cyber experts to unlock seized mobile phones for clues. The accused demanded
A former PoK minister faces child sex offense allegations from the 1990s. He was arrested in the UK and is currently out on police bail. Ahmed allegedly failed to attend a court date, campaigning instead in Mirpur. A UK judge allowed him to travel to Pakistan despite his bail status. Greater Manchester police may seek
