In the vast expanse of the Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range in Rajasthan’s Thar desert, the Indian Air Force (IAF) turned the spotlight on its expanding combat architecture during Vayu Shakti-2026. Held in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, defence minister Rajnath Singh, and senior military leadership, the exercise was more than a ceremonial show of firepower....
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What is the Employees’ Provident Fund interest rate for FY 2025-26? Here’s what EPFO has decided
EPFO interest rate (AI image) EPFO interest rate FY 2025-26: The central government has decided to keep the annual interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund deposits unchanged at 8.25 per cent for the financial year 2025–26, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said. The move is expected to benefit crores of workers by reinforcing their...
Oil supply in trouble? Centre holds key meet as Iran attacks Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Representative AI image India on Saturday reviewed its crude oil and fuel supply position amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with the government asserting that it is closely monitoring developments to safeguard domestic availability.“In view of ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East, the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas reviewed the supply...
‘Not about democracy building’: US sets clear mission goals for Iran op
The United States has clarified its objectives in the ongoing military operations against Iran, stressing that the campaign is not a nation-building effort like the Iraq war, and warning that more US casualties should be anticipated.Speaking at a Pentagon briefing on Monday, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said, operations in Iran are not Iraq and...
NFL Trade News: Jets eye Broncos’ $12M QB after Fields plan fails
(Image via Getty: New York Jets logo, Denver Broncos logo) ESPN’s Rich Cimini recently shed light on the New York Jets’ quarterback picture. They may look for two veteran players who are cost-effective and can serve as stopgap starters for their primary signal-caller, Justin Fields.Cimini suggested Philadelphia Eagles QB Tanner McKee, Chicago Bears QB Tyson...
‘Got Khamenei before he got me,’ says Trump; how real is threat of Iran strike on US prez?
NEW DELHI: Two days after the US-led military mission Operation Epic Fury killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump made a striking claim about past threats to his life.“I got him before he got me. They tried twice, I got him first,” Trump said, referring to what he described as Iranian plots...
Nearly 10m Indians in danger: How a wider Gulf conflict will hit close to home
Nearly 10 million Indians living across West Asia could face heightened risk as tensions escalate following the US-Israel military operation against Iran and Tehran’s retaliation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the situation in West Asia as a “matter of grave concern” and reiterated that India supports dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes. The ministry...
Claude down: Anthropic confirms outage, Read what the company has to say
Anthropic’s Claude is currently experiencing a global outage, with users reporting error rates across the web, mobile apps and API services. The AI company has confirmed the problem, saying that it is working to fix it. The incident began on March 2, and appears to be a widespread service disruption rather than a localized issue....
‘I felt helpless’: Rohit Sharma’s honest admission on India vs Pakistan thriller
Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma looked back at some of the defining moments that have shaped the storied India–Pakistan rivalry in T20 World Cups, naming the 2007 final as his most cherished encounter against the Asian neighbours.Until the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup fixtures, Rohit — the ambassador...
Wild’s offer for Vincent Trocheck pressures Rangers before trade deadline
The trade rumors cycle in the NHL is really picking up with the deadline coming near, and one bandwagon is still making headlines in league circles. The Minnesota Wild are thought to have an offer on the table to Vincent Trocheck, which would leave the New York Rangers with a big choice to make within...
