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Homegrown hellfire: Used in Op Sindoor to crush Pak; why ‘Hammer’ deal matters

India’s decision to manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided air-to-ground weapon marks a quiet but consequential shift in how New Delhi is preparing for future conflict. More than a new addition to the arsenal, HAMMER represents a move away from importing finished munitions towards absorbing the technologies that define modern air warfare.Developed by France’s Safran Electronics &...

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Bill Gates warns: Child deaths may rise for first time in 25 years

Global child mortality rates are projected to rise for the first time in 25 years, with an estimated 200,000 additional deaths. Bill Gates attributes this grim reversal to significant cuts in foreign aid by the US and other wealthy nations. He emphasizes the next six months are crucial for securing funding and restoring progress in...

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Wakefit lists flat, ends first day down over 2%

Shares of Wakefit Innovations ended 2.2 per cent lower at ₹190.65 on their first day of trading. Founded in 2016, the Bengaluru-based company is known as a new-age challenger to legacy brands in the mattress and sleep solutions segment. Its investors include Peak XV Partners, Paramark KB Fund and SIG Venture Capital. Wakefit is among...

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Pak-origin gunmen at Bondi Beach: ‘Globalize the Intifada’

A Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was shattered by a massacre on December 14, 2025. A father and son, linked to extremist networks, opened fire, killing 16 and wounding dozens in a targeted antisemitic attack. This tragedy, Australia’s deadliest mass shooting since 1996, highlights the global weaponization of anti-Israel slogans into violence and exposes...

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25 years of ‘cloud’: Salesforce CEO says it’s over: Company may rename itself

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has ditched the word “cloud,” a significant shift for the tech pioneer. Focus groups revealed customers now prioritize discussing AI agents over cloud technology. This pivot is underscored by renaming products to “Agentforce” and a massive bet on AI, evidenced by layoffs and substantial deal closures, aiming for $60 billion in...

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PM Modi in Jordan: To hold talks with King Abdullah II; what’s at stake

PM Modi with Jordanian counterpart Jafar Hassan (Photo: Screengrab/DD news) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Amman, the capital of Jordan, as part of his three-nation tour, which also includes Ethiopia and Oman.Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan received PM Modi at the airport. The visit to Jordan coincides with the 75th anniversary of...

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BMC polls on Jan 15, results on Jan16; voting for 29 civic bodies across Maharashtra

NEW DELHI: Elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will be held on January 15, the Maharashtra State Election Commission said on Tuesday.Counting of votes and declaration of results will take place on January 16, the commission added.Scrutiny of papers will be done on December 31 and January 2...

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Rupee sinks further, hits new all-time low of 90.74 vs dollar

The rupee on Monday weakened further to close at a fresh all-time low of 90.74 against the US dollar, after slipping as much as 90.80 during intra-day trade, amid lingering uncertainty over an India–US trade deal and continued foreign fund outflows, according to market participants.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at...

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Delhi’s toxic air: 82% know someone ill due to pollution – Study

NEW DELHI: As toxic smog continues to engulf the national capital region, a new survey has found that 82 per cent of Delhi-NCR residents have at least one person in their close social circle suffering from serious health conditions that they attribute to long-term exposure to air pollution.The survey, conducted by community platform LocalCircles, revealed...

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