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A fresh push to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing could reshape how advanced ammunition is produced in the country. The move highlights the growing importance of technology, innovation and long-term industrial capability in supporting self-reliance and future defence preparedness.

The MEA has rejected as “fake news” reports that India sought a defence pact with Israel following the Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey security agreement, while New Delhi continues to closely monitor the trilateral pact.

The US Senate passes a major Russia sanctions bill targeting energy exports, banks and officials while allowing tariffs on Russian imports and countries purchasing Russian oil and gas

The challenges extend beyond supplies. Reports also describe mouldy showers and extremely demanding working conditions, even as sailors operate under the constant threat of Iranian drones and missiles.

This is the fifth disclosure after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January this year directing the military and other agencies to produce more documents related to UFOs or unidentified anomalous phenomena or UAP.

National Award-winning filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is reportedly developing a new feature film based on the high-profile Tarun Tejpal sexual assault case. Bhardwaj revealed he will use Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon-style narrative technique to tell the story.

Speaking to WION’s Vidur after her historic triumph, Anahat reflected on her mindset before the tournament, her preparations for the Asian Games and the growing expectations surrounding her Olympic ambitions.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri defended the E20 petrol rollout and India's fuel network, while Rahul Gandhi stepped up his criticism of the ethanol blending policy.

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund, ruling that Facebook and Instagram contributed to harming young users and created a public nuisance. The court also directed Meta to implement stronger youth safety measures, including limits on teen usage, stricter controls on adult interactions with minors, notification restrictions, and safeguards against inappropriate AI chatbot interactions. The landmark ruling could influence similar lawsuits across the United States, where dozens of states and more than 1,300 school districts are pursuing legal action against social media companies over alleged harm to children.

Superbugs are a big health hazard resulting in 4.95 million deaths on average per year. Now, a superbug named Candida Auris has spread to 23 U.S. states. It has come under lens as it can hide in a person's hair follicles for months without any symptoms.

Iran says it has agreed on a framework with Oman for managing the Strait of Hormuz, while the US insists the international waterway requires no approvals or tolls.

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, accelerating drug discovery, improving disease detection, and helping develop vaccines faster than ever before. But a groundbreaking new study has revealed another capability that is raising serious questions worldwide. Scientists have successfully used AI to design virus genomes under tightly controlled laboratory conditions. Researchers say the goal was to improve virus surveillance, vaccine research, and scientific understanding—not to create dangerous pathogens. However, the breakthrough has sparked concerns about biosecurity and the potential misuse of advanced AI in synthetic biology.

#Gravitas A new report says India's 3.4-trillion-dollar household gold treasure could become a powerful engine of economic growth, and Generation Z may be the generation that unlocks it. 

At a recent event in Mumbai, politician-MP Smriti Irani spoke about the bittersweet reality of motherhood which left not just the audience emotional but even certain users on social media.

The move comes against Beijing's repeated threats and attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, which China refers to as "South Tibet".

Federal appeals court halts Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, ruling Congress must approve major White House changes. Read the latest court decision, legal arguments, and what comes next

India's $3.4 trillion household gold wealth could become a productive economic asset as Gen Z increasingly shifts from traditional gold ownership towards digital and technology-enabled investments.

Sarfaraz Khan's cryptic social media post has gone viral after he was left out of India's Test squad, with the batter still waiting for a regular place in the national team despite his strong first-class record.

Meta faces fresh legal pressure in the US after a judge ruled that its platforms exposed children to harmful content and failed to adequately protect young users.