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NEW DELHI: In a massive defence boost for India, the United States has approved a possible $93 million arms sales deal which would help “strengthen homeland defense and deter regional threats”.The deal includes Javelin Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $45.7 million and 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles for $47.1 million.“The…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that his administration would move ahead with the long-anticipated sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite internal concerns that the deal could expose sensitive American technology to China.When asked whether he would approve the sale, Trump said, “I will say that we will be doing that….
Shubman Gill (Agency Photo) Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill experienced a neck spasm after executing a sweep shot for a boundary during the second day of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. The BCCI will make a decision about his continued participation in the match today.Gill came to bat after Washington Sundar’s…
NEW DELHI: Surinder Koli, the accused in the 2006 Nithari serial killings and sentenced to death in 13 murder cases, is set to walk free after 19 years in prison, having narrowly escaped execution twice.Convicted by the trial court and with his appeals and review pleas dismissed by the Allahabad High Court and the Supreme…
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement. (Credits: X) Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Tuesday that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his final tournament appearance as he approaches the end of his illustrious career.When asked about his World Cup farewell, Ronaldo responded, “soon for me means in 10 years … no, I’m joking”. He…
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger of Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt Ltd with its parent company, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, marking a key consolidation move for the country’s largest carmaker.A two-member bench of the Principal Bench in New Delhi, comprising President Ramlingam Sudhakar and Member Ravindra Chaturvedi, sanctioned the scheme of…
Tesla shareholders on Thursday approved Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package, giving the CEO a pathway to earn as much as $1 trillion if he delivers on a set of long-term performance targets. More than 75% of shareholders backed the plan at Thursday’s meeting, and the announcement was met with cheers.“What we’re about to embark upon…
Tesla shareholders on Thursday approved Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package, giving the CEO a pathway to earn as much as $1 trillion if he delivers on a set of long-term performance targets. More than 75% of shareholders backed the plan at Thursday’s meeting, and the announcement was met with cheers.“What we’re about to embark upon…
BENGALURU: The Supreme Court has rejected petitions filed by Think & Learn, the parent of Byju’s, and its US-based lender GLAS Trust Company, giving its subsidiary Aakash Educational Services (AESL) the green signal to proceed with its planned rights issue and raise funds.The dismissal of the civil appeals upholds the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s…
For nearly four decades, one man’s name was shadowed by a bribery charge over just Rs 50. What began as a small accusation of bribery in 1988 turned into a lifelong battle for justice and dignity — one that outlived him. This week, the Supreme Court finally cleared late railway ticket examiner (TTE) V M…
