South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Saturday confirmed that more than 300 out of 457 people who were taken into custody are South Korean nationals. Cho also said that he may visit the United States to discuss with Washington the arrests of hundreds of Koreans by US immigration authorities at a South Korean battery...
New Delhi: In a landmark reform, the government has abolished Goods and Services Tax (GST) on a wide range of weapons, military aircraft, and defence equipment, while drastically reducing GST on drones from 28% to just 5%. The move is expected to provide a major push to India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Chief of the Army...
Mumbai: Diwan Arun Nanda, one of India’s most iconic advertising leaders and co-founder of Rediffusion, passed away on Saturday at the age of 76. His funeral will be held on Sunday, September 7, at Worli Crematorium in Mumbai at 11 a.m. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Nanda was the institute’s first gold medallist from its...
Uttar Pradesh, home to the largest vehicle population in India, is facing worsening air quality and rising congestion across its cities. A new set of reports released by The Climate Agenda, a grassroots climate advocacy group, has called for urgent measures to transform the state’s mobility systems and strengthen its electric vehicle (EV) policy. The...
Lucknow witnessed a grand celebration on Saturday as the foundation day of Bhagwan Shri Chitragupt Dham was observed with enthusiasm and devotion at Jhulelal Vatika. The event began with the ceremonial adornment of the deity, followed by the offering of 56 traditional delicacies as prasad. The programme, which commenced at 10:30 am, featured Shri Chitragupt...
A heartbreaking incident was reported from Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday evening, where a 13-year-old girl lost her life after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs. The victim, identified as Avni Vinokhe, a resident of Samnapur village, was returning home with her friend after visiting the fields when the tragedy struck....
New Delhi: In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old boy walked into the Paharganj police station with a knife still lodged in his chest after being stabbed outside his school in central Delhi. Police confirmed on Saturday that three minors have been apprehended in connection with the attack. The incident occurred on September 4, when the...
Pakistan’s military has once again resorted to rhetoric following major losses during Operation Sindoor, where several of its fighter jets and air bases were severely damaged by Indian forces. Speaking at the Defence and Martyrs’ Day ceremony in Karachi on Saturday, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Vice Marshal Shahryar Khan attempted to downplay the setback,...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, during which the leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral and global issues. PM Modi described the interaction on X as a “very good conversation,” noting that both sides positively assessed progress in defence, trade, technology, and people-to-people...
Updated: Sep 6th, 2025 US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename the Department of Defence as the Department of War. After signing the order on Friday, Trump said the Department of War is a “much more” appropriate name, especially in the current security environment. “We won the First World War, we...