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IPL 2025: 'The fastest hands', Irfan Pathan hails Dhoni's lightning-quick stumping against RCB

New Delhi, March 28: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan summed it up perfectly when he wrote, “fastest hands” were at the display again in the Indian Premier League match as MS Dhoni came up with another brilliant stumping against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Chennai on Friday.

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurates 'Techkriti 2025', intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival at IIT Kanpur

New Delhi, March 28: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia's largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release.

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan calls for tech infusion for future security

New Delhi, March 28: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan emphasised the importance of embracing technological advancements, strategic thinking and adaptability are key to meeting future security challenges, said an official on Friday.

Diplomats celebrate unity in diversity at 'Sadhbhavana Iftar' hosted by Indian Minorities Federation

New Delhi, March 28: A gathering of ambassadors and diplomats of various Islamic nations convened in New Delhi for the 'Sadhbhavana Iftar' hosted by the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF). The occasion provided a platform for dignitaries from diverse backgrounds to exchange perspectives on India's unshakable ethos of 'Unity in Diversity.'

Tibetans express concern over RFA, VOA funding cuts

Lhasa, March 27: The recent gutting of US federal funding for Radio Free Asia (RFA) and Voice of America (VOA) has sparked widespread concern among Tibetans living in Tibet, who fear losing access to independent news in their language.

Drones and loitering munitions key highlights at 'Ex Prachand Prahaar'

Kolkata, March 27: Swarm drones, kamikaze drones and loitering munitions were key highlights of the tri-services integrated multi-domain exercise Prachand Prahaar being held by the Army's Eastern Command in rugged, high-altitude terrain in Arunachal Pradesh.

'Prachand Prahaar', Army's tri-service multi-domain warfare exercise in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi, March 27: In a powerful demonstration of joint operational capability, the Indian Army on Thursday conducted a highly effective and important 'Integrated Multi-Domain Exercise'.

Need for synergy among armed forces amid evolving nature of warfare: COAS Gen Dwivedi

New Delhi, March 26: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, the strategic challenges facing India and the need for jointness and synergy among the armed forces.

Parliamentary Panel recommends Election Commission like app for Civil Aviation to address flyers grievances

New Delhi, March 26: A parliamentary panel has recommended " modeled on the Election Commission's cVIGIL app, to empower citizens to report instances of arbitrary airfare pricing.

Pune: Seminar on Quantum Technology stresses role of computing, cryptography and sensing in modern warfare

Pune, March 26: A seminar on "Quantum Technology: Impact on Future Wars and Way Forward" was organised in Pune on Wednesday by Headquarters Southern Command in collaboration with leading experts from industry and academia.

JDU MLA moves privilege motion against Jharkhand Health Minister, opposition extends support

Ranchi, March 26: JDU MLA from Jamshedpur West, Saryu Rai, on Wednesday, moved a privilege motion against Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari and officials of the Health Department in the Assembly.

Every religion has sentiments, faith: Muslim Cleric supports closure of meat shops during Navratri

Aligarh, March 26: Muslim Cleric Chaudhary Ifraheem Husain expressed his support for the closure of meat shops during the Navratri festival and said that the Muslim community would have no objection to the move as it respects the sentiments of the Hindu community.

Airlines refuse to share fare data; DGCA examining issue amid high airfare complaints

New Delhi, March 24: After airlines refused to share airfare data with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation regulator on Monday said that it is examining the matter.

Radhikka Madan vibes to Ranbir Kapoor's song as she reunites with family in Delhi

Mumbai, March 23: Actress Radhikka Madan took to social media to share a joyful moment as she reunited with her family in Delhi.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC's unstable form shuts the playoff door

Chennai, March 23: After a dramatic late entry into the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs last season, Chennaiyin FC (CFC) fell short this time, finishing 11th in the 2024-25 campaign.

7 injured as Russia launches mass drone attack against Kyiv

Kyiv, March 23: Russia launched an overnight drone attack against Kyiv, striking multiple residential buildings and injuring at least seven people, local authorities reported in the early hours on Sunday.

Department of Community Development hosts Iftar at Abrahamic Family House

Abu Dhabi, March 22: In line with the Year of Community and as part of its ongoing efforts to foster social cohesion and coexistence, the Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi (DCD) organised a collective Iftar at the Abrahamic Family House.

North Korea successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile

Seoul, March 21: North Korea has successfully test-fired its latest surface-to-air missile system, state media reported on Friday, as South Korea and the United States wrapped up their annual joint military drills.

Technology can be enabler but it cannot replace people: CDS Anil Chauhan

New Delhi, March 19: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said on Wednesday that technology can be an enabler but it cannot replace people. He noted that India has been facing asymmetric threats and it is called the "subconventional kind of conflict" in India.

PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer reveals being ball boy during IPL 2008, names one of his favourite players of that era

New Delhi, March 18: Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer recalled the time when he was the ball boy during the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Wankhede Stadium during a clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), saying that it was his first experience of the competition and New Zealand's Ross Taylor, who played for RCB, also had a brief interaction with him.

Houthis target US aircraft carrier for third time in 48 hours

Sanaa, March 18: Yemen's Houthi group has targeted a US aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea for the third time in the past 48 hours, as the US military launched fresh airstrikes on the Houthi-held capital Sanaa, said the group on Tuesday.

Babil Khan shares why he wanted to do a music video with Jasleen Royal

Mumbai, March 18: Actor Babil Khan has shared that the reason he wanted to do singer Jasleen Royal’s music video “Dastoor” is because she has a voice that only “god can give and sometimes a voice can save a soul.”

Old video of Aamir Khan, girlfriend Gauri attending Irfan Pathan's anniversary goes viral

Mumbai, March 15: An old video of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan attending the anniversary party of the former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan is going viral. The video from Irfan’s wedding anniversary party is from February 2025. However, what caught people’s attention was the superstar being accompanied by his partner Gauri Spratt in the video.

Roza, Iftaar, Thandai, and Holi have come together, this is India's culture, says BJP's Dilip Ghosh

Paschim Medinipur, March 14: West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Friday pointed out that Roza, Iftaar, Thandai, and Holi have coincided this year and encouraged everyone to follow their faith and celebrate together.

Radhikka Madan fondly remembers late Irrfan Khan as 'Angrezi Medium' turns 5

Mumbai, March 13: As "Angrezi Medium" celebrated its fifth anniversary of release on March 13, actress Radhikka Madan remembered the late co-star Irrfan Khan with a special social media post.

Radhikka Madan misses Irrfan Khan on the fifth anniversary of Angrezi Medium

Mumbai, March 13: Radhikka Madan on Thursday took a stroll down memory lane and shared several BTS images and videos from the shoot of her film 'Angrezi Medium', which also starred late actor Irrfan Khan.

Irrfan Khan's son Babil Khan shares a cryptic post about 'loneliness'

Mumbai, March 13: Babil Khan, the son of late actor Irrfan Khan, shared a cryptic post on social media about the feeling of 'loneliness.'

IAF Chief urges commanders to keep pace with global developments in cyber, space

Thiruvananthapuram, March 13: Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), AP Singh visited the Headquarters Southern Air Command for the Commanders' Conference of Southern Air Command (SAC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Pakistan: Security forces claim Jaffar Express train operation over, 346 hostages rescued

Islamabad, March 12: The standoff between the fighters of the Baloch Liberation Army's (BLA) Majeed Brigade and the Pakistani military after the massive attack on Jaffar Express passenger train in Bolan district has finally ended after more than 24 hours, several reports indicated on Wednesday evening.

Taiwan to conduct 'immediate response' military drills to counter China

Taipei, March 12: Taiwan is set to conduct a new round of "immediate response" military drills that will begin on March 17 and last five days, local media reported on Wednesday.

Space emerges as major domain in warfare, India maintains pace: Rajnath Singh

Bengaluru, March 9: Space has emerged as a major domain in warfare, and India, having taken a step forward in this direction, has mastered the most advanced technologies like Anti-Satellite, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Tropex 2025: Indian Navy's largest war game concludes

New Delhi, March 7: The 2025 edition of the Indian Navy's capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) which began in January was conducted over three months until March.

Prolonged use of anti-inflammatory pills can prevent dementia: Study

New Delhi, March 5: Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications may decrease the risk of developing dementia, claimed a study on Wednesday.

China escalates cognitive warfare against Taiwan, targets US relations with misinformation campaign

Taipei, March 5: China is intensifying its cognitive warfare efforts against Taiwan, as its United Front Work Department establishes a dedicated misinformation unit, according to a post by Taipei Times.

India Masters face Australia Masters in clash of champion teams as Trophy race heats up

Vadodara, March 5: From Yuvraj Singh's blistering 70-run assault in the 2007 T20 semi-final to Irfan Pathan's swing masterclass Down Under, India vs Australia contests have consistently delivered high-intensity action. On Wednesday, India Masters take on Australia Masters in the International Masters League (IML) 2025, where legends of the game will once again take centre stage, reigniting an iconic battle that has thrilled fans for decades, as per a release.

Delhi: Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO-MHA collaboration conference-cum-exhibition

New Delhi, March 4: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the DRDO-MHA Collaboration Conference-cum-Exhibition in the national capital.

Break silos, collaborate with each other: Defence Minister Singh tells security researchers

New Delhi, March 4: Describing internal and external security as two sides of the same coin, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called upon security research institutions to break down silos and work collaboratively to ensure a strong, secure, and self-reliant India.

Army, IAF conduct joint exercise 'Yudh Kaushal' in Meghalaya

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