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[ad_1] New Delhi: India's defence exports are expected to increase following Operation Sindoor, as indigenous equipment used in the operation is now considered "war-tested," DRDO Chairperson Samir V Kamat said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025, Samir V Kamat said that weapons used in Operation Sindoor have boosted confidence among potential buyers.Op Sindoor: Hidden Meaning Behind Codename Will Surprise You | India ‘Punishes’ Pak"I am hopeful that exports will increase after Operation Sindoor because now these (equipments) have been war-tested," Kamat said."After Operation Sindoor, I sincerely hope that exports will increase because they have just been tested. Equipment and other countries will show a lot of interest in buying them right now," he added.India currently exports defence equipment to over hundred nations, and this number is likely to expand post-operation."Already we are exporting to […]

[ad_1] AI image for representation NEW DELHI: Two men have been sentenced by a federal court in Minnesota for their roles in an international human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of four Indian nationals including a three-year-old and an 11-year-old, in January 2022.According to the US Department of Justice, 29-year-old Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, an Indian national formerly residing in Florida, received a sentence of 10 years and one month in prison. After his sentence, Patel will be deported from the United States.His co-conspirator, 50-year-old Steve Anthony Shand of Florida, was sentenced to six years and six months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release.PollWhat do you think is the most important step to prevent tragedies in illegal human smuggling?Prosecutors said Patel coordinated the logistics of smuggling Indian nationals from Manitoba, Canada, into the US, working with […]

[ad_1] Gautam Gambhir and Cheteshwar Pujara NEW DELHI: India’s batting mainstays Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, have retired from Test cricket, while star pacer Mohammed Shami will miss the crucial five-match series in England due to fitness issues. All eyes are now on the Shubman Gill-led Indian side, widely regarded as one of the most inexperienced teams to tour England in recent memory.India Test squad vs England: Ajit Agarkar full press conferenceWithout the presence of Kohli and Rohit, India's batting line-up appears notably depleted. Could the selectors have considered recalling experienced campaigners like Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane to strengthen the top order?During a recent interview, Pujara was asked whether Gautam Gambhir had reached out to him regarding the England tour.PollHow do you feel about Shubman Gill being appointed as Test captain at just […]

[ad_1] In Tamil Nadu, what seemed like a routine dental treatment turned into something far more tragic, and it all started with a single bottle of saline.In 2023, a team of researchers uncovered an outbreak of neuromelioidosis, a rare brain infection caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. This bacterium is often found in contaminated soil and water in tropical regions, but this time, it had entered the human body in an unusual and alarming way, through a dental procedure.The investigation revealed that a dental clinic in Vaniyambadi town had reused an opened bottle of saline, which was initially pierced using a surgical instrument that should never have touched it — a periosteal elevator. This instrument, typically used to lift tissues during dental surgeries, was repurposed to open the bottle, and the bottle was then loosely resealed and reused.The result? At […]

[ad_1] Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift began dating in 2023.(Image via Rob Carr/Getty) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been together since 2023 and have already established a huge fan base around their relationship. Despite their demanding careers, the two always seem to make time for each other. In the last few months, Taylor Swift has tried to lay low in the public eye but the pop star was spotted on a date with Travis Kelce last Friday in Florida. But now, it seems like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might be ready to take their relationship to the next level.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might just take their relationship to the next level after the NFL star asks her parentsRecently, as per the Daily Mail, a source revealed that “Taylor and Travis are treating this relationship as their last […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India on Thursday once again reiterated that dialogue with Pakistan will not resume until Islamabad takes concrete and effective action against terrorism. Regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, which was suspended following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, India said that the treaty will remain on hold until Pakistan "irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism.""As far as our engagement with Pakistan is concerned, our stand has been clear. Any engagement has to be bilateral. We would like to reiterate that terrorism and talks cannot go together. They need to hand over to India, noted terrorists, whose records and list we submitted to them some years ago. Talks on J&K will be held only on the vacating of PoK and when Pakistan hands over the territory to us," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly press […]

[ad_1] Ross Chastain’s story is one that blends humble beginnings with high-speed glory—a tale rooted in the watermelon fields of Alva, Florida, and now roaring across the NASCAR circuit. As an eighth-generation watermelon farmer turned professional race car driver, Chastain's recent victory in Charlotte is not just another win on the board—it’s a celebration of resilience, determination, and unwavering dedication.Before he became a household name in motorsports, Chastain spent his early years working on his family’s farm, learning the value of sweat and perseverance. While his hands were once stained red from watermelon harvests, today they grip the wheel of the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing Team. His path to NASCAR’s premier level was anything but easy. With no major funding or family racing dynasty backing him, Ross had to earn every opportunity with tireless effort.On the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday refuted Bangladesh's chief adviser Mohammad Yunus's claims that New Delhi is “destabilising” his country.In a weekly presser, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Bangladesh's accusations were an attempt to deflect attention from real issues."As far as the government there is concerned, the responsibility for law and order and governance issues lies entirely with that government," Jaiswal said."In such a situation, if someone says that external factors or someone else is to blame for the disturbances, it appears that they are trying to deflect attention from the real issue and shift the blame onto others. Such statements do not solve the problem; they seem like an attempt to avoid accountability," he added.This comes days after Yunus hinted that India may be behind efforts to “destabilise” Bangladesh.His press secretary quoted him as […]