The United States has cleared arms sales worth over $8.6 billion to key Middle East allies, namely Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. The approvals were issued by the US State Department amid heightened regional tensions linked to the prolonged Iran conflict.The announcements by the State Department included approval of military sales to…
NEW DELHI: As the result of Kerala assembly elections 2026 is around the corner, several constituencies across the state have emerged as high-stakes battlegrounds that could shape not just the outcome of individual seats but the broader political narrative of the state.The 2026 assembly elections in Kerala pit the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the…
NEW DELHI: The high-stakes Assam battle now heads to results day on May 4, with counting set to determine the fate of all 126 assembly seats. The BJP is aiming to retain power for a third consecutive term under incumbent chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who remains the party’s central face in the state.Once a…
The central government on Saturday announced 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies under the automatic route, allowing full foreign ownership in the sector. The move is expected to increase foreign participation in India’s insurance industry. Foreign investment in Indian insurance companies and intermediaries will now be allowed up to 100% of the paid-up…
India women’s cricket team NEW DELHI: India have largely stayed with experience while making a few bold calls in announcing their 15-member squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, with the return of Yastika Bhatia and the omission of Pratika Rawal emerging as the biggest talking points from Saturday’s selection meeting at…
Assam voted across all 126 constituencies on April 9, recording a turnout of over 85%, one of the highest in recent years. The higher participation was seen in both rural and urban areas, indicating widespread voter turnout across the state.The BJP, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is seeking a third consecutive term. The…
President of the Assam Congress Gaurav Gogoi has alleged lapses in election security, claiming that BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms in remote parts of the state.“We are seeing BJP workers in the strong room in remote areas of the state… What is the ECI and its security force doing?… It is clear that…
Canada’s intelligence agency on Friday recognised the threat posed by Khalistani elements in the country. The report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), tabled in Parliament, said activities of Canada-based Khalistani elements continue to promote a violent extremist agenda.It also highlighted the anniversary of 1985 Air India Flight 182 Kanishka bombing, stating, “This past…
Jer Crane, founder of PocketOS recently shared how an AI coding agent using Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 deleted his company’s entire production database and backups in just nine seconds. The startup, a SaaS platform that services car rental businesses, he said uses AI coding agent Cursor. Crane narrated the entire 30-hour timeline of the incident…
Kerala’s 2026 Assembly election is shaping into a closely contested multi-cornered political battle across all 140 seats, with the LDF aiming for a rare third consecutive term, the UDF banking on anti-incumbency sentiment and the NDA attempting to expand its presence in select constituencies, with results to be declared on May 4.While the statewide narrative…
