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NEW DELHI: The ministry of defence on Friday signed contracts worth Rs 858 crore for the procurement of the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and maintenance support for the Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft fleet, aimed at boosting the country’s air and maritime defence capabilities.The agreements was inked at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in New Delhi in the…
India on Thursday urged members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to restore a fully functional dispute settlement system, saying the current mechanism has deprived countries of effective redressal, PTI reported.Speaking on the opening day of the WTO’s 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stressed the need to…
The Middle East war has pushed global oil markets deeper into crisis, as Iran’s tightening grip over the Strait of Hormuz continues to squeeze energy supplies worldwide. These tensions could escalate further, with Iran warning it may completely shut the passage if the US targets its power plants. At the moment, for those considering alternative…
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon once said that the environment was a “silent casualty of war.” When we say war, few things instantly come to mind. Life during the war, harm to humanity and nature are some of the most crucial aspects of any conflict. How it alters the environment and even the weather is…
India must accelerate efforts to channel large household gold holdings into financial instruments, former Union minister P P Choudhary and senior market participants said, warning that continued physical hoarding limits the metal’s broader economic contribution, PTI reported.Speaking at an Assocham event, Choudhary, a member of the Parliamentary Standing Commission on Finance, said deeper financialisation of…
The H-1B visa registration process for FY27, which was closed on March 19, witnessed a steep decline in filings between 30% and 50% lower than last year according to immigration attorneys. According to a report by Economic Times, this drop is filings reflect the employer caution amid the higher visa fees and an overhaul of…
Hardik Pandya at ‘MI MIX’ fan event on Sunday. (Pic credit: MI’s X post) MUMBAI: The cricketing fraternity, today, acknowledges Hardik Pandya as one of the finest white-ball allrounders in the game, but when Mumbai Indians first spotted him in domestic cricket, he was just a hardworking youngster from Baroda, who only knew how to…
Shane Watson, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Narine The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is scheduled to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. How is the Most Valuable Player selected? The league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) is decided through a points…
A new courtroom drama titled ‘System’ is set to bring together a strong ensemble led by Sonakshi Sinha and Jyotika. Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, the film promises a layered and character-driven narrative.With Ashutosh Gowariker also playing a pivotal role, ‘System’ revolves around two women from completely different social backgrounds. Sonakshi Sinha plays Neha Rajvansh,…
Indian IT stocks had already experienced a notable drop earlier this year. (AI image) Indian IT shares tank! Shares of Indian IT companies dropped by as much as 6% on Tuesday after fresh artificial intelligence announcements from global chipmaker Nvidia, which reignited concerns about AI-driven disruption in the technology services sector. Investor caution also remained…
