US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to bolster cooperation against terrorism, drug trafficking, and border security. The discussions aimed at strengthening collaborative efforts to protect citizens from narcotics, secure national borders, and ensure criminals face justice in both countries. This meeting signifies a commitment to enhanced bilateral security
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Shubhanshu Shukla, the nation’s pioneering astronaut to journey to the ISS, marked his two-decade milestone in the Indian Air Force. Looking back on his remarkable career, he remarked, ‘It has been an extraordinary adventure,’ transitioning from an elite fighter pilot to the stars.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia clarified the board’s stance on the on-field altercation involving Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vishen Halambage. Saikia emphasised that disciplinary actions are solely the purview of match officials, not the BCCI. Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly sanctioned Halambage for provocative remarks and Dickwella for excessive appealing following the Super Over match.
India successfully tested its Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM), a stealthy weapon designed for precision strikes hundreds of kilometers away. Developed by DRDO, this missile complements the supersonic BrahMos by focusing on low-altitude, terrain-hugging flight to evade radar and penetrate enemy defenses.
A tragic accident in New York’s Central Park claimed the life of 18-year-old Indian student Romanch Mahajan. While on a horse-drawn carriage ride, the vehicle bolted, and Romanch heroically jumped to save his mother, suffering a fatal head injury. The incident has reignited calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in the park.
The Centre is considering a ‘durability certificate’ for buildings due to rising concerns over unsafe construction, following court-ordered demolitions of unfit structures. This initiative aims to improve construction quality and safety, especially after recent incidents like a building collapse in Delhi and a dilapidated structure’s partial collapse in Varanasi.
The teaser of ‘Batwara 1947’ has finally been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the emotional turmoil of India’s Partition. Led by Sunny Deol, the film explores courage and humanity amid chaos, while Preity Zinta appears briefly. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the historical drama releases worldwide on August 14, 2026.
