Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] India has successfully demonstrated its capability to neutralise fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, and swarm drones using a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system, marking a significant milestone in the nation's defense technology. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed this directed-energy weapon (DEW), which is now ready for production and deployment across various military platforms. With this achievement, India joins an elite group of countries, including the United States, China, and Russia, that possess advanced laser weapon capabilities.DRDO chairman Dr Samir V Kamat said: "This is just the beginning of the journey. The synergy that this lab has achieved with other DRDO labs, industry and academia, I am sure we will reach our destination soon... We are also working on other high energy systems like high energy microwaves, electromagnetic pulse. So we are working on a number of technologies that will […]

[ad_1] VISAKHAPATNAM: At least five persons were killed, and seven others sustained injuries in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit at Kailasapatnam village of Kotauratla mandal in Anakapalle district.In the primary investigation, the police found that the explosion took place in the premises of the firecracker manufacturing unit on Sunday afternoon. The fire from the explosion spread in the whole unit.All the victims in the incident belonged to the Samarlakota locality of Kakinada district.The police and fire service personnel, who reached the spot, said they recovered five dead. Police suspect the death toll may increase as some persons received critical burns in the incident.The police are yet to ascertain the exact reasons for the explosion and the investigation is on to establish whether it is an illegal unit or licensed unit.Home minister V Anitha will visit the accident spot […]

[ad_1] Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat has hit out at trolls on social media for reportedly asking for a cash reward of Rs 4 crore from the Haryana government for her achievements at the Paris Olympics. The state government had assured Phogat of benefits equivalent to that of a silver medallist despite the wrestler getting disqualified in dramatic fashion.Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics gold medal bout for being 100 grams overweight and her subsequent attempts at overturning the decision didn't change the outcome.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Haryana government had presented Phogat with three options under its sports policy: a Rs 4 crore cash prize, an Outstanding Sportsperson job under Group 'A', or a Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran plot.Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had announced the cabinet's decision to offer Phogat […]

[ad_1] Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson and Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar. (Pic credit: RCB) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took the field in their iconic green jerseys against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, reinforcing their commitment to environmental sustainability. The special edition jersey is part of RCB's annual "Go Green" initiative to raise awareness about conservation and encourage fans to plant more trees.After winning the toss, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar opted to bowl first and highlighted the reason behind the green kit. “We will bowl first. Surface looks pretty hard and good. We will know how the pitch behaves. This (green jersey) is to raise awareness to plant more trees. Same team for us,” Patidar said.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking ahead of the match, Patidar emphasised that the […]

[ad_1] More than 21 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday. Sharing the video of the devastation President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an urgent appeal asking the "world to respond firmly"."Russia hit the city centre with ballistic missiles. Right when there were many people on the street," Ukrainian emergency said.The horrific video showed several dead bodies and injured being rescued, cars engulfed in flames and the street littered with debris—shards of glass, pieces of concrete, and tree branches thrown by the explosion."A horrific Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy.Russian missiles hit an ordinary city street, ordinary life – residential buildings, educational institutions, cars on the street… And that’s on the day when people go to church – Palm Sunday, the feast of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem. According to preliminary information, dozens […]

[ad_1] Shardul Thakur (ANI Photo) Lucknow Super Giants seamer Shardul Thakur did not mince his words as he took a sharp dig at cricket commentators for their persistent criticism of bowlers in the IPL. After his impressive performance against Gujarat Titans, where he picked up two wickets and helped LSG secure a crucial win, Thakur used the post-match press conference to set the record straight."I've always believed that, as a bowling unit, we've bowled well throughout the season," Thakur said. "A lot of times in commentary, there's criticism — they try to be hard on the bowlers. But you have to understand that cricket is moving in a certain direction where 200+ scores are becoming more common."Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Thakur currently sits second in the Purple Cap race with 11 wickets in six matches. […]

[ad_1] Nasa shares image of India (Image credit: ISS) NEW DELHI: Nasa on Sunday released a striking set of nighttime images captured from the International Space Station (ISS), including a captivating photograph of India along few other parts of the world. The image, shared on the space agency’s official account on X, showcases the subcontinent illuminated by a dense web of city lights, glowing vividly under a starlit sky. The remaining photos in the series include a view of the cloud-covered Midwest United States, the coastal and inland geography of Southeast Asia, and a glowing snapshot of Canada at night, framed by a faint green aurora and the curvature of the Earth.The images were posted as part of a four-photo series featuring different regions of the world. with the caption- "When you can see the stars above, the city lights […]

[ad_1] Donald Trump (AFP File photo) WASHINGTON: The Trump administration, pursuing its deeply skeptical approach to climate change, wants to severely cut back the research arm of a government agency that plays a pivotal role in global climate science, US media reported Friday.The administration plans to ask Congress, which sets the budgets for federal agencies, to cut funding for research labs and offices overseeing climate studies in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), according to an internal White House document consulted by CNN and the journal Science."Trump's budget plan for NOAA is both outrageous and dangerous," said Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, the ranking Democrat on the House science committee, warning that the administration is "wholly destroying" essential services in a statement.About 75 percent of funding for NOAA's research branch could be eliminated from the 2026 budget -- drastic cuts to […]

[ad_1] Nicholas Pooran injured a fan in Lucknow during his blistering knock against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. (Image: PTI/Screenshot) In IPL 2025's double-header on Saturday, Nicholas Pooran's explosive innings of 61 off 34 balls, including seven sixes, led Lucknow Super Giants to a six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans at Ekana Stadium, while Abhishek Sharma's record 141 helped Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Punjab Kings. During the match in Lucknow, one of Pooran's sixes struck a spectator, causing a head injury.The injured fan was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. According to a viral video, the spectator later returned to the stadium to celebrate Lucknow's victory.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!LSG successfully chased down the target of 181 runs with three balls remaining, ending Gujarat's four-match winning streak.Pooran strengthened his position as the Orange Cap holder, accumulating […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s appearance at UFC 314 drew widespread attention Saturday night—not just for the political fanfare or the championship fight, but for a spontaneous moment that quickly went viral. As the president entered the Kaseya Center in Miami to a wave of applause and cheers, he broke into his now-familiar celebratory dance.The brief dance, involving slow air punches and a subtle sway of the hips, echoed Trump’s signature rally moves to the tune of “YMCA” by the Village People. Trump's moves- at the UFC event headlined by a featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lope- became a viral moment online.Social media platforms quickly lit up with clips of the moment, sparking a wave of reactions. "No one can match vibe of Trump," said once user sharing a clip of similar dance moves by Trump in […]