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Dry air pumps on the USS Abraham Lincoln keep internal humidity strictly below 50 per cent. This advanced dehumidification stops hidden steel rot, securing the 100,000-tonne warship's lifespan.

The government led by Narendra Modi is preparing to move ahead with delimitation as a key step to implement women’s reservation in legislatures. Reports suggest a constitutional amendment bill could be introduced to pave the way. The move is aimed at reshaping electoral boundaries and ensuring greater representation for women, marking a significant shift in India’s political and legislative framework.

A shocking study claims that children as young as 13 are being exposed to explicit sexual content on X. Researchers found that even basic searches led to graphic material and the platform’s algorithm continued to push similar content into feeds. With regulators now stepping in, serious questions are being raised about whether social media platforms are doing enough to protect minors online.

Ukraine endures one of the most intense aerial assaults of the war as Russia launches over 300 drones and missiles. Cities burn, civilians are hit, and air defences are pushed to the brink. President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of a critical shortage of Patriot systems as global attention shifts. Is Ukraine running out of time and weapons?

A fallback plan to ensure Europe can defend itself using NATO’s existing military structures if the U.S. departs is gaining traction after getting buy-in from Germany, a long-term opponent of a go-it-alone approach. The officials working on the plans, which some officials are referring to as “European NATO,” are seeking to get more Europeans into the alliance’s command-and-control roles and supplement U.S. military assets with their own.

Russia’s envoy to India, Denis Alipov, has expressed strong confidence in the future of Russia-India relations, calling both nations “reliable partners.” He also hinted that President Vladimir Putin could visit India for the upcoming BRICS summit. The remarks highlight the deep strategic, economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries, even as global geopolitics continues to shift.

With barely three weeks to go for the election to local bodies in UK, UK PM Keir Starmer's electoral prospects continue to flounder. As per latest opinion polls, Labour stands fourth in terms of popularity and is likely to lose power in the Welsh Parliament for the first time since 1999.

UN human rights experts warn of a "dangerous escalation" in Belarus as new legislation targets LGBTQ+ identities and healthcare.

The USS Abraham Lincoln accumulates tonnes of extra weight over 50 years because crews constantly apply heavy marine paint and non-skid deck coatings to prevent saltwater corrosion.

As the Iran-US War enters its seventh week and the Strait of Hormuz blockade throttles 20% of global oil supplies, the Trump administration is quietly executing what insiders are calling 'The Trump Card' — a radical strategic pivot to Venezuela's colossal untapped oil reserves as a permanent bypass

It’s Charlie Chaplin’s 137th birth anniversary. Beyond earning fame as a silent comedian and making the world laugh with his talent and charisma for decades, there’s much more to know about the iconic personality. Take a look.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses 35-mm steel arresting cables with an oiled hemp centre core to safely stop jets. Replacing these cables after exactly 125 landings prevents wire rot and fatal deck accidents.

TIME’s 2026 "100 Most Influential People" list features global leaders like Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, alongside innovators such as Sundar Pichai and cultural icons like Bollywood's Ranbir Kapoor.

US President Donald Trump has claimed the Iran war could end “very soon” as Washington prepares for a possible second round of talks with Tehran. He also revealed exchanging letters with Xi Jinping, saying China assured it would not supply weapons to Iran. The remarks come amid a tense standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, with diplomacy and military pressure unfolding side by side.

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India for the upcoming BRICS Summit in September. The visit is expected to highlight strong ties between the two nations and could lead to key discussions on trade, energy, and global geopolitics. With BRICS gaining increasing importance, all eyes will be on the outcomes of this high-profile meeting.

A 40-day war and rising tensions at sea. After the U.S.-Iran talks fail, a new battle of blockade emerges in Hormuz. Why is the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of this crisis? Are we entering an era of water wars? From the Red Sea to the Panama Canal… Who really controls the world’s most critical waterways? Watch WION Wideangle Hormuz Blockade: Not a ‘strait’ War

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses advanced dry air pumps, specialised anti-corrosion coatings, and rigorous freshwater washdowns to protect its critical radar systems from destructive ocean salt fog, ensuring long-term operational readiness at sea.

The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying hard to convince the electorate in the poll-bound state that it is not opposed to fish eating, distancing itself from the popular notion that the party promotes a vegetarian diet.

President Donald Trump has threatened to revisit or suspend trade deals with the UK, contributing to strained UK-US relations amid wider transatlantic trade disputes. Trump proposed 10% tariffs on UK goods and targeted critical technology agreements, citing disagreements over trade barriers and broader policy issues.