In a tragic incident near the Strait of Hormuz, we have confirmed the deaths of three Indian sailors aboard the MT Settebello after a US military strike. On a different front, CEO of Palantir has urged caution against glorifying the AI-driven job reductions. In Manipur, the discovery of six deceased kidnapped Nagas has intensified ethnic
The BJP secured three Rajya Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh unopposed after the Congress nominee’s nomination was rejected. Despite legal challenges and protests by the Congress, the Election Commission and Supreme Court did not intervene in time, leading to the BJP’s victory. This outcome concluded a politically charged battle marked by allegations of horse-trading and
TMC leaders Babul Supriyo and Shatrughan Sinha have reaffirmed their loyalty to Mamata Banerjee amidst a party exodus. Both stated they would not abandon the party during its troubled times, emphasizing Banerjee’s past support for them. This comes as the TMC faces a significant crisis following electoral defeat and a rebellion weakening its legislative strength.
Priyadarshan’s horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, is set for a Netflix premiere on June 12 after a theatrical run. The film, which earned over ₹181 crore net in India, follows siblings inheriting a haunted palace for a destination wedding. Fans are excited for the digital release, with discussions also touching upon its VFX and
Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India Under-19 squad touring Sri Lanka. The BCCI announced the squads on Thursday, with Anvay named as one of the wicketkeepers for the one-day matches. This selection follows his impressive performance in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.
The US government is consolidating over 100 HR systems into one platform. Oracle secured a 10-year contract worth nearly $400 million to build this new system. The platform will manage core HR functions, payroll, benefits, and analytics for over two million federal employees. This move aims to standardize employee management across agencies.
India’s INS Dunagiri, a new stealth frigate, boasts advanced multi-domain combat capabilities. Named after a Himalayan peak, it features BrahMos and Barak-8 missiles for formidable offensive and defensive power. This advanced warship, built by GRSE, signifies a major leap in indigenous naval technology and is set for commissioning soon.
Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan, also known as ‘Pushpa’, was paraded through Falta by police following his arrest near the India-Nepal border. Khan, who unsuccessfully contested the Falta assembly seat, was remanded to five days police custody in connection with seven extortion and other charges.
Delhi-born all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary has been named in Australia’s T20I squad for the Bangladesh series, marking a significant milestone as the first Indian-born male cricketer in over 60 years to achieve this. His selection follows impressive performances in the Big Bash League, and he is now in contention for his international debut.
