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Global defence spending surged in 2024 amid rising geopolitical tensions and modern warfare upgrades. The US tops the list with $968 billion, followed by China ($235B) and Russia ($145.9B). India ranks sixth with $74.4B, focusing on border security, modernisation, and domestic defence manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.
The Indian women’s cricket team, winners of the ODI World Cup, is being showered with prizes. Tata Motors has announced it will gift cars to all team members, while a diamond merchant from Surat has pledged to gift diamond necklaces to the players. These generous rewards reflect the team’s exceptional achievement and growing recognition.
The makers of Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s high-octane action drama shared a new update quashing rumors of delays. A photo of Jr NTR’s makeover session with hairstylist Aalim Hakim confirmed the film’s progress. Reportedly titled ‘Dragon,’ the pan-Indian film co-starring Rukmini Vasanth is set for release on June 25, 2026.
US President Donald Trump has again exaggerated his role in the India-Pakistan conflict, now claiming eight jets were shot down during May’s hostilities. Speaking at a business forum in Miami, Trump boasted that his trade threats forced both nations into a ceasefire, even asserting he prevented a potential nuclear war between the two countries.
Indian markets ended lower for the second session, pressured by declines in media, metal, and consumer durable stocks. Sensex dropped 148 points to 83,311, while Nifty slipped 88 points to 25,509. Broader indices also fell. Power Grid and ICICI Bank were top losers, while Asian Paints and Reliance Industries gained slightly amid market volatility.
Edtech unicorn Physicswala is set to go public with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise ₹3,480 crore. The IPO will open on November 11 and close on Nov 13, with the bidding window for anchor investors starting on November 10. The price range is set at ₹103-109 per share, and the company is valued […]
India set a target of 168 runs against Australia in the 4th T20I at Carrara Oval in Queensland, scoring 167 for 8 wickets in 20 overs. Indian batters Shubman Gill (46), Abhishek Sharma (28), and Shivam Dube (22) performed well. Australian bowlers Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa took three wickets each. Australia have won the […]
India set a target of 168 runs against Australia in the 4th T20I at Carrara Oval in Queensland, scoring 167 for 8 wickets in 20 overs. Indian batters Shubman Gill (46), Abhishek Sharma (28), and Shivam Dube (22) performed well. Australian bowlers Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa took three wickets each. Australia have won the […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has expanded its Marketplace platform in India, enabling customers to purchase software and services from India-based companies. The move simplifies tax compliance and broadens access for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Consulting Partners. AWS announced that Indian sellers can now list and sell their software directly.
Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat Sleeper train has impressed in its trial run, achieving a maximum speed of 180 kmph on the Sawai Madhopur-Kota-Nagda route. Officials hailed this as a significant milestone in the modernization of Indian Railways, signaling a new era of faster, more efficient long-distance travel for passengers in the near future.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has alleged that his convoy was attacked by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supporters in Lakhisarai. The incident reportedly occurred while he was visiting his Assembly constituency. Authorities are investigating the matter, and additional security measures have been deployed in the area.
The Indian Women’s Cricket Team, ICC Women’s World Cup champions, met President Draupadi Murmu today at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The team presented Murmu with their winning jersey and trophy. Congratulating the players, Murmu shared, “I watched the final match and had a strong belief that you would win the cup even before the tournament began.”
‘Dies Irae,’ starring Pranav Mohanlal, has crossed Rs 50 crore in its first week at the box office. The film was directed by Rahul Sadasivan, the gripping horror thriller continues to earn praise for its intense narrative. With the Telugu release scheduled tomorrow, the film is poised to reach even greater heights.
The Parakamani case has caused a stir across AP, prompting a probe by the AP CID. Following orders from the AP High Court, CID officials, led by Ravi Shankar Ayyannar, will interrogate former TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy and ex-TTD Assistant Vigilance Officer Satish Kumar. To aid the probe, five teams comprising 20 members are […]
Kerala Industries Minister Rajeeve highlighted the stark contrast between the entrepreneurial struggles depicted in classic Malayalam films like ‘Varavelpu’ and the success stories of today, like Mohanlal’s character in ‘Hridayapoorvam,’ who runs a successful cloud kitchen. In a social media post, he emphasized the state’s improved business climate.