Pete Hegseth at press briefing US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday claimed that American and Israeli forces were moving swiftly to dominate Iranian airspace, while acknowledging that some incoming drones and missiles could still evade interception.Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Hegseth said, “Starting last night, and to be completed in a few days……
People all over the world are right in praising India’s digital payments story. India is today a leader in digital payments because the entire ecosystem was built on three things: trust, modernisation, and compliance. The trust was achieved through public digital networks like UPI; modernisation was brought about through the use of real-time, API-driven architectures;…
Under the cold waters of the Baltic Sea off the Åland Islands, researchers made a surprising archaeological find that provides a rare glimpse into 19th-century brewing. During a shipwreck excavation, divers recovered several bottles of beer from a schooner that sank in the 1840s. There were more than 150 bottles of champagne and five bottles…
The Indian rupee weakened sharply on Wednesday, slipping to a record closing low of 92.05 against the US dollar as soaring crude oil prices and global risk aversion linked to the Iran crisis weighed heavily on the domestic currency.The rupee depreciated by 56 paise during the session, pressured by rising energy costs, foreign fund outflows…
NEW DELHI: England captain Harry Brook says unity, belief and staying calm under pressure have helped his team reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals — and they don’t need to play a “perfect game” to win the title.England, two-time champions, will face fellow two-time winners India in the semi-final for the third straight edition. While…
RBI Assistant recruitment 2026: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistants, announcing 650 vacancies across its offices in India and the application process is currently underway. The recruitment is being conducted through a country-wide competitive examination.The registration window opened on February 16, 2026.Eligible candidates can apply…
Indian-American student and political leader Sohali Vaddula, who is also the national vice president of the College Democrats of America, faced deportation call and immense trolling after she posted a photo of mailing her ballot for the Texas primary election. “I mailed in my ballot last week from Rhode Island. So proud to be voting…
Ever found yourself leaning against a kitchen counter at a party, mid-story, and suddenly realized you’re clutching your glass like it’s a life raft? It’s funny how we don’t think about these things. We spend so much time worrying about what’s coming out of our mouths that we completely ignore what our hands are doing….
Simon Nemec (via Getty Images) With the deadline looming on Friday, rumors are swirling that the New Jersey Devils are considering trading 22-year-old defenseman Simon Nemec, a former top draft pick and key component of the team’s future on the blue line. The rumors are a surprise and demonstrate the team’s commitment to making a…
India vs Vietnam (Photo by @afcasiancup on X) NEW DELHI: India began their Women’s Asian Cup campaign with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Vietnam in a dramatic Group C clash on Wednesday. Ngân Thi Van Su gave Vietnam the lead in the 30th minute, curling a right-footed shot into the top corner. Vietnam nearly made…