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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Russia will deliver the remaining units of S-400 air defence systems to India by 2025-2026, in accordance with the deal, Russian authorities confirmed on Monday.The deputy chief of Russian mission in India, Roman Babushkin confirmed that the contract was on track. The official also noted that the system performed well during Operation Sindoor. "We heard that the S-400 performed very efficiently during the recent clashes between India and Pakistan. The air defence systems, according to what we are experiencing, the situation in Europe and here, this is one of the promising topics of our partnership in defence preparation in general," Babushkin told PTI .Babushkin also hinted at expanding bilateral cooperation with India in air defence and anti-drone systems while hailing the age-old partnership between India and Russia. "We have a long history of collaboration. We are open […]

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma and Arjun Tendulkar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Skipper Shreyas Iyer lit up the Narendra Modi Stadium with a scintillating unbeaten 87 off just 41 deliveries, powering Punjab Kings to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 and securing their place in the IPL 2025 final. PBKS will now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash on Tuesday, a rematch of their earlier encounter in Qualifier 1.With Mumbai Indians bowing out of the tournament, IPL is now guaranteed to crown a first-time champion this season.Following MI’s exit, veteran batter and ex-captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to five IPL titles, was seen bidding farewell to his teammates. A video that has gone viral on social media shows Rohit playfully bowing down to Arjun Tendulkar in a light-hearted moment.Reflecting on the loss, Mumbai Indians […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday admitted that the state government made a "mistake" in extending financial benefits to all applicants of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana without sufficient scrutiny, attributing the lapse to time constraints ahead of last year’s assembly elections.“We made a mistake of giving the financial benefit to all women (applicants). We had little time to scrutinise the applications and identify the ineligible ones. At that time, elections were supposed to be announced in two to three months,” news agency PTI reported Pawar as saying.The Ladki Bahin scheme, launched in August 2024, offers Rs 1,500 per month to eligible women aged 21 to 65 years with an annual income below Rs 2.5 lakh. Though it was designed to empower poor women, scrutiny revealed thousands of ineligible recipients, including over 2,200 government […]

[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron's wax figure was stolen on Monday from the Grevin Museum in Paris. The figure was taken by three individuals claiming to be Greenpeace activists, a police source told AFP.Two women and a man reportedly entered the central Paris museum posing as tourists and exited through an emergency door with the figureThe Grevin Museum is one of France’s oldest and most famous wax museums. Opened in 1882, it showcases lifelike wax figures of prominent personalities from history, politics, sports, and entertainment. The museum is known for its elaborate sets and artistic craftsmanship. French President Emmanuel Macron’s wax statue was unveiled in 2018, crafted by sculptor Claus Velte, and displayed in a setting inspired by the Élysée Palace. The statue took several months to complete, based on detailed photographs and measurements. It had become a key political […]

[ad_1] Mumbai airport authorities apprehended ten Nepalese citizens attempting to fly to Gulf countries using forged documents. Investigations revealed they illegally crossed the Bihar-Nepal border, paying agents approximately Rs 2.5 lakh each. MUMBAI: Ten Nepal nationals were arrested at the city airport in the past week, throwing up a pattern in immigration that begins with an illegal border crossing in Bihar. All 10 were trying to fly to Gulf countries on forged papers. Police said they allegedly paid Rs 2.5 lakh each to agents back home. Two of them had got Indian passports using fake documents.Six were intercepted by immigration officials while attempting to travel to Doha and the UAE on May 26, claiming they had been hired for jobs there. Days later, four more, who claimed to be electrical assistants and labourers, were arrested before they could board a […]

[ad_1] On June 1, 2025, Ukraine launched a coordinated wave of drone strikes deep into Russian territory in what it later revealed as Operation Spider Web—a complex, multi-region offensive using small, low-cost FPV (first-person-view) drones. The strikes, which targeted military airfields across five regions including Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur, reportedly damaged or destroyed up to 41 Russian military aircraft, including strategic bombers and early-warning radar planes.The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), which claimed responsibility for the operation, said the drones were covertly transported across Russian territory and launched from makeshift enclosures hidden in civilian-looking trucks. Once in proximity to the target airfields, the drone swarms were deployed and flown directly at parked aircraft. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the operation a “brilliant” achievement and said it had been in planning for 18 months.A Strategic Shift in WarfareWhat makes Operation […]

[ad_1] As the 2025 edition of Money in the Bank is just around the corner, and is scheduled to happen on June 7, 2025, from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Ahead of the event, WWE is gearing up to deliver another action-packed promotion of RAW on June 2, 2025, which will bring a major development for the upcoming premium live event.The June 2nd edition of Monday Night RAW is all set to emanate live from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. The Red Brand has announced multiple matches for the June 2, 2025, episode. This show will also feature the remaining two qualifying matches for the MITB ladder matches. Here’s the detailed preview, match card, timings, and streaming details, and more.Confirmed WWE RAW match cards for June 2, 2025CM Punk vs AJ Styles vs El Grande Americano – […]

[ad_1] Kamal Haasan’s upcoming film 'Thug Life' has run into rough waters in Karnataka following a statement the veteran actor made about the Kannada language. During a recent promotional event, Haasan remarked that “Kannada was born out of Tamil,” triggering outrage across Karnataka. In response, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) warned that the film might not see a release in the state unless the actor issues an apology. With mounting political and linguistic tensions, the situation escalated into a legal and cultural flashpoint.Ram Gopal Varma slams threats as 'hooliganism'Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma stepped into the debate, taking to social media to call out the threats made against 'Thug Life.' On X (formerly Twitter), he slammed the backlash as a threat to democratic values. “Democracy’s new name is intolerance... threats to ban 'Thug Life' unless Kamal Haasan apologizes amounts […]

[ad_1] The last date to file ITR has moved from July 31 to September 15 to address the substantial structural modifications in ITR forms. (AI image) Income Tax Return Filing FY 2024-25: Filing ITR can be a complicated process for most of us, and hence it is important that the tax return filing is error-free to avoid any notice from the Income Tax Department. At the beginning of the income tax return filing season, taxpayers have received additional time - a 45-day extension for submitting returns. The last date to file ITR has moved from July 31 to September 15 to address the substantial structural modifications in ITR forms introduced by the Budget 2024. However, despite the extension being beneficial for many, there remains a possibility of making errors in your returns. Here is a look at the top 7 […]

[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings, powered by an inspirational 41-ball 87 not out from skipper Shreyas Iyer, knocked out five-time champions Mumbai Indians by five wickets in Qualifier 2 to storm into the final. As the Indian Premier League enters its 18th season, it is now guaranteed to crown a new champion.Punjab Kings, who last reached the final in 2014, will face four-time finalists Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday, June 3.It was a majestic innings from captain Iyer, who tore into the Mumbai bowling attack, launching aggressive sixes to seal a title clash with RCB.PollDo you think Shreyas Iyer's performance will secure him the final MVP award?"I couldn’t sleep. I hardly had four hours of sleep and I am here," Iyer told reporters ahead of the IPL 2025 final."I went to my room. And then […]