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Indigenous equipment a 'strategic necessity': Army chief

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday said the institution is moving forward as a future-ready force and underscored the need for indigenous equipment, calling it a "strategic necessity".......

What's This Robot Doing At Vizag Station?

ASC Arjun has been designed to support security surveillance, crowd management, cleanliness monitoring and safety awareness while reducing manpower burden and improving response time. IMAGE: East......

GBS outbreak in MP town, 2 dead; govt ramps up detection

Two persons have died after an outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), an immunological nerve disorder, in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch district, prompting the government to launch a drive to......

Eight soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K

Eight soldiers of the Army were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forested area in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials said. IMAGE:......

Air India Delhi-New York flight suffers engine damage at Delhi airport

Air India's newest Airbus A350, operating a Delhi-New York flight with over 250 passengers on board, sustained engine damage after ingesting an improperly secured baggage container while taxiing to......

The Small SUV That Packs A Punch And Acts Like a Giant

Don't let the subcompact label fool you, the Tata Punch is a real SUV at heart, warns Rajesh Karkera. Since its debut in 2021, the Tata Punch has been a favourite for those seeking SUV styling in......

Southern states hold the steering wheel in India's ePV transition

India’s electric passenger vehicle (ePV) market has expanded sharply over the past five years, with registrations rising from just 3,252 units in 2020 to about 170,000 in 2025. Photograph:......

EU suspends export benefits to sectors like textiles, plastics for India

GSP concessions allowed Indian exporters to ship at less than MFN (most favoured nation) tariffs to EU markets. Now, concessions are suspended for 87 per cent value of Indian goods to the EU.......

Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

The automobile and auto-ancillary sector is expected to show strong Q3FY26 results, aided by festival-led demand, rationalisation in goods and services tax (GST) rates for select categories of......

Wholesale price inflation rises marginally to 0.83% in December

Wholesale price inflation extended upward momentum for the second straight month, recording at 0.83 per cent in December 2025, driven by an uptick in prices of food, non-food articles, and......

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Because it treats soldiers as human, and concentrates on their emotions as much as their bravery, Border 2, probably without meaning to, speaks out against war, observes Deepa Gahlot. Key Points......

'Salil Chowdhury Could Find A Song Even In A Storm'

'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.''The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and......

The Best K-Dramas Of 2025

2025 was a middling year for Korean Dramas. Some started out with promise but fizzled out as they went along, others declared damp squibs from the start while still others lacked that 'It' factor......

Champion Pole Vaulter Kicked Out Of Train By TTE!

The incident, which took place on January 17, has sparked calls for clearer guidelines to support sportspersons in transit. IMAGE: Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Yadav being forced out of the train......

Lizelle Lee fined for breaching Code of Conduct

'Lee admitted to a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the Code of Conduct, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment during the match. For Level 1 breaches, the match referee's decision is......

Padma Chorol and the rise of Indian women's ice hockey

'We didn't know what international ice hockey really demanded. Just being selected for the national team felt like a huge achievement.' IMAGE: Padma Chorol played a pivotal role when India secured......

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Mumbai Marathon Indian Men's Title Winner Dr Kartik Karkera: 'I want to tell parents that sport and academics don't have to be a choice -- they can go hand in hand.' IMAGE: Kartik Karkera: A......

Ashes: Head, Smith centuries give Australia the lead on Day 3

Images from Day 3 of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Steve Smith celebrates after completing his hundred during Day 3 of the fifth Ashes......