FC Goa players in front of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum KURATE (JAPAN): It’s the kind of visit that makes people pause and ponder, offering a deeply moving glimpse into one of humankind’s darkest chapters.A group of young Indian footballers, who are here for the Reliance Football Development League (RFDL)’s exposure trip to Japan, were…
Union home minister Amit Shah in Kolkata NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday described the change of guard in West Bengal as “unlike any political change since 1947”, months after his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ended the Trinamool Congress’ (TMC) 15-year rule in the state.“The change in Bengal is unlike any political…
From breakthroughs in defence, space and clean energy to key geopolitical developments, this week’s current affairs featured several significant developments. India boosted its naval capabilities with another MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, launched its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, celebrated Skyroot Aerospace’s historic private orbital rocket launch, and saw Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon begin his maiden ISS…
China’s reported plans to supply its fifth-generation J-35 stealth fighter to Pakistan have remained the subject of speculation for months, with neither Beijing nor Islamabad officially confirming a deal.In a piece published by The Diplomat, Yang Xiaotong, an assistant researcher at an independent Beijing think tank focused on China-Middle East and North Africa, argues that…
KOHIMA: At least eight people have died and 12 others were injured after massive landslides struck multiple locations in Nagaland’s Mon district on Sunday following incessant heavy rainfall.Mon deputy commissioner Wennyei Konyak told ANI that 4 bodies have been recovered so far, while 4 others are still under debris.“Eight people have died in the landslide…
Defence giants to maintain grip on weapons market despite drone boom, BCG report finds Defence giants are expected to retain their dominance of the global weapons market over the next decade, according to a new report by BCG and Vertical Research Partners.The report found that established players who produce complex weapons will still account for…
‘NCPI is recognised by EC’: Sudip Bandyopadhyay hits back after opposition’s walkout over TMC rebels’ presence NEW DELHI: Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay on Sunday defended his party’s participation in the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session, saying the NCPI is recognised by the Election Commission and dismissing the oppposition’s…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario believes Spain will have too much quality for defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, backing Luis de la Fuente’s side to secure a comfortable victory over Lionel Messi‘s team. Spain and Argentina will meet at the New York,…
HC backed Sonam Wangchuk’s hospital shift NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Sunday rejected a plea filed by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk, seeking his transfer from the government-run Safdarjung Hospital to the private Medanta Hospital, observing that no force had been used in shifting him.A single-judge bench of Justice Mini…
Kerala announces educational holiday as Argentina face Spain in FIFA World Cup 2026 final Kerala declares holiday for educational institutions after FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and SpainFootball fever has led to a special announcement in Kerala, with the state government declaring a holiday for educational institutions on Monday following the FIFA World…
