Indian and Australian soldiers during Exercise AustraHind. (Image credit: Indian Army) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia has deepened the strategic ties between New Delhi and Canberra, giving both countries a bigger role in maintaining stability and security in the Indo-Pacific at a time of growing regional security challenges.Over the past few years, India…

Trump says Iran wants a deal badly (AP image) WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone on Thursday after Iran launched overnight attacks on American targets, by launching fresh strikes and warning Tehran that any further aggression would be met with an overwhelming military response.While maintaining his tough rhetoric, Trump suggested that Tehran…

India has poked holes in US’s plans to impose another tariff series linked to alleged forced labour, arguing that its own approach is inconsistent and the issue be dealt with through bilateral trade negotiations instead of unilateral action. Speaking before a panel of the US Trade Representative (USTR) earlier on Wednesday, Brij Mohan Mishra, joint…

From luxury truffles to everyday chocolate bars, foil has long been one of the most recognisable forms of chocolate packaging. While its glossy metallic appearance adds a premium feel, its purpose goes far beyond aesthetics. Chocolate is highly sensitive to heat, moisture, oxygen and strong odours, all of which can affect its texture, flavour and…

GATE is no longer just for engineers: How humanities students can enter IITs and pursue research careers For years, the name GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) was almost automatically associated with engineering graduates preparing for technical careers. The exam was seen as a gateway mainly for students from engineering and science backgrounds looking for…

Flight instructor Leandro Andrés Bertazzo (left) and a Cessna 150 training aircraft. A routine flight lesson in Argentina turned into an unimaginable emergency after a flight instructor told his 22-year-old student, “You know what to do,” before jumping from the aircraft without a parachute. Left alone in the cockpit, the trainee remained calm, contacted air…

Three thousand LPG cylinders were swept into the Patalganga river. NAVI MUMBAI: Around 3,000 filled and empty LPG cylinders were swept away from an HP Gas bottling plant into the Patalganga river after heavy rain triggered flooding in a channel passing through the Rasayani industrial area, Raigad on Wednesday. Around 1,000 cylinders have been retrieved….

File Pic: US President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on. (AP Photo) The controversy surrounding FIFA’s unprecedented decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension has taken another dramatic turn, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino facing a formal ethics complaint to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)…

‘Maa Inti Bangaaram,’ in its third week of release, continues to pull crowds. The action thriller starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu has enjoyed a steady run at the box office despite new releases vying for screens. While the daily collections have naturally slowed, the film continues to add to its overall total and remains one of…

Despite the usual weekday slowdown, ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ continues to enjoy a healthy run at the box office. The sequel, starring Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi, has managed to keep the audience interested after a strong opening weekend. The rural sports drama directed by Chella Ayyavu has received a positive word of mouth among family…