Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] JAMMU/SRINAGAR: Govt is deploying an electronic surveillance system and using other technological initiatives to safeguard the country’s borders, Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said while addressing troops at a Border Security Force (BSF) outpost in Jammu’s Kathua district.Over 26 technological initiatives, including tunnel identification and anti-drone system, are currently being tested, he revealed, adding that two models of electronic surveillance systems have already been developed for deployment on the border. “After their installation across the entire border, soldiers will find it much easier to receive information and respond immediately to any actions by the enemy using technology,” Shah said.Technology will also be used to identify and dismantle underground cross-border tunnels along the International Border, which terrorists are using to infiltrate into the Indian territory, he further said.In a few years, security forces deployed along the entire India-Pakistan […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Grazing goats on a sizzling summer day of 2009, a thirsty 10-year-old Dalit girl Shanti (name changed) rushed to a tubewell to quench her thirst. That was the last anyone saw her alive. Later, a tubewell operator was accused of raping & murdering her. Her father found her body from a haystack and lodged a police complaint on May 27, 2009.The trial court convicted the accused for rape and murder in Dec 2012 and awarded death sentence. Allahabad HC scrutinised evidence afresh and in 2022, upheld the conviction but reduced the punishment to imprisonment for rest of his life. On appeal, an SC bench of Justices A S Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah and A G Masih on Dec 2, 2024, acquitted the man, saying he was not given proper legal assistance during trial, which prejudiced his right to […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India is working on a "military space doctrine" that will be brought out in two to three months, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Monday, amid China continuing to develop weapons - direct ascent anti-satellite missiles, co-orbital satellites and electronic warfare - to contest or deny nations access to space."India has instituted reforms like the Defence Space Agency and New Space India Limited, fostering public-private partnerships. DSA is working on bringing out a military space doctrine, in two or three months. We are also working on a national military space policy," General Chauhan said.Space is emerging as the new domain that will dominate warfare, the CDS said, adding that India needs to develop a "space culture" that fosters new ideas and capabilities in the domain. "This culture is about seminal research, original doctrines, and […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he has no plans to pause his aggressive tariff strategy, despite mounting pressure from plunging financial markets and business leaders urging a rethink. “We’re not looking at that,” he told reporters when asked whether he might consider halting newly announced tariffs to allow room for negotiation.Trump insisted that negotiations with other countries were still happening, but on his terms. “We have many, many countries that are coming to negotiate deals with us. And they’re going to be fair deals,” he said. “In certain cases, they’re going to be paying substantial tariffs.” Sitting beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office, Trump confirmed that he had spoken with the Japanese prime minister earlier in the day, calling it a “very good conversation.”Trump also added that he is considering 'permanent tariffs' […]

[ad_1] Elon Musk does not seem to be in favour of the tariffs introduced by the Donald Trump government on countries across the world. And here's more proof of it. This time Tesla CEO made his point that Tariffs don't work without actually saying or writing a single word. In a post on Twitter, Elon Musk shared a video of the late economist Milton Friedman. In the two-minute-long video, Friedman is delivering his famous "pencil speech."Elon Musk just shared the video on his timeline without adding any comment or even an emoji. So far, he has also not replied to any comment on the video shared. Friedman can be seen methodically explaining how the global supply chain works to produce a pencil.What Milton Friedman said in the video shared by Elon Musk“There’s not a single person in the world who […]

[ad_1] President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will be in "great danger" if diplomatic efforts to curb its nuclear ambitions fail, adding that Tehran "can't have nuclear weapons." Trump confirmed on Monday that the United States is engaging in direct talks with Tehran over its nuclear programme, with a high-level meeting scheduled for Saturday. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump said, “Maybe a deal’s going to be made, that would be great. But if not, Iran will be in great danger.”Trump's comments came just a day after Iran publicly rejected direct negotiations. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed openness to indirect talks through Oman, but Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains staunchly opposed, insisting earlier this year that “there should be no negotiations with such a government.”The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported […]

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrate their win against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (AP) Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a 12-run victory against Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League match at Wankhede Stadium on Monday, ending their 10-year winless streak at the venue with a final score of 221-5 against Mumbai's 209-9.Virat Kohli led the Bengaluru batting with 67 runs, while captain Rajat Patidar contributed 64 runs. Jitesh Sharma added an unbeaten 40 runs off 19 balls to strengthen their position.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Jasprit Bumrah, returning from injury, stood out among Mumbai's bowlers by conceding only 29 runs in his four overs, maintaining an economy rate below 10 runs per over.Mumbai's chase showed promise when captain Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma built a partnership of 89 runs from […]

[ad_1] As the clock ticks towards Canada's 45th federal election on April 28, something subtle but significant is stirring within its Indian diaspora. For decades, Punjabi-Canadian politicians have been the face of South Asian political engagement in the country - cabinet ministers, riding champions, national party politicians. But this year, a new voice is entering the fray.From Brampton to Calgary, four Gujarati-origin candidates - mostly first-generation immigrants - are contesting parliamentary seats for the first time. While Punjabi political presence remains dominant - seasoned, visible and electorally strategic - a new layer of representation is being built by Gujarati candidates who have spent decades laying the groundwork in business and social leadership. Jayesh Brahmbhatt walks the Brampton Chinguacousy neighbourhoods with a certain self-assuredness. A civil engineer-turned-real estate developer, Brahmbhatt arrived in Canada from Gujarat in 2001. His journey is one […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Two days after Waqf (Amendment) Act came into force, its constitutional validity was challenged before SC Monday by DMK, Maulana Arshad Madani of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, and Samastha Kerala Jamiathul Ulema. The petitions object primarily to the elimination of the 'waqf by user' provision and alleged "ouster of Muslims" from waqf management.Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and A Singhvi, appearing for Madani and the Kerala Islamic body, requested a bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna for urgent hearing. The CJI, however, stuck to the 'no mentioning for urgent listing' rule but said the petitions would be listed soon, likely by Friday.Detailing its objections to the amendments made to 2013 Waqf Act, the Kerala outfit said the changes "display a patent discrimination against Muslims, based on religion, ousting them from carrying out meaningful […]

[ad_1] Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan's convoy not only disrupted the traffic but also damaged the careers of over 25 students. On Monday, traffic restrictions were allegedly imposed to ensure the smooth passage of an actor-turned-politician’s convoy, which caused over 25 candidates to miss a vital competitive examination in Visakhapatnam due to late arrival. The examination was set to commence at 8.30 am at the ION Digital Zone building in Chinnamusidivada, Pendurthi.B Kalavathi, whose child was to take the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2025 for admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), stated that her son's delay was caused by traffic restrictions implemented for Kalyan's convoy."We were stuck in traffic. It was halted because Kalyan was on his way to Araku," Kalavathi told PTI, adding that the roads were cleared to allow […]