Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved a significant enhancement in the financial powers of the armed forces. Image Credit: ChatGPT Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved a significant enhancement in the financial powers of the armed forces, a move aimed at strengthening operational preparedness, speeding up procurement and boosting indigenous defence manufacturing. The...
India and the U.K. are well-positioned to construct a new future-oriented and mutually beneficial partnership on the back of their newly firmed-up comprehensive trade deal and the defence industrial roadmap, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday (June 4, 2026). Highlighting ‘remarkable developments’ in the bilateral ties in recent months, the External Affairs Minister...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today visited Max Hospital in Saket, to meet those injured in the Malviya Nagar fire incident yesterday. She interacted with the injured and their family members and also reviewed the ongoing treatment with the attending doctors and directed officials to extend all necessary assistance. An ex gratia of 10 lakh...
Shreyas Iyer is set to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20I captain, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set for his maiden call-up, as the national selectors look ahead to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 and the next T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand the same year. The T20I squad will be announced on Saturday for the upcoming tour of...
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles, has finally hit screens. The release is significant as it is said to mark the final film of director David Dhawan who has delivered sever memorable comedy films over the years. Earlier, in an interview, David hinted...
Delhi residents can expect a welcome break from the humid weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and light rainfall The weather in Delhi is expected to take a dramatic turn over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for June 4...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war, in an open letter posted as the Russian leader was speaking to media at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. It comes a day after Ukrainian strikes on the Russian city. “We can all see that Russians are finally becoming less comfortable with...
Gold and silver prices in India on June 5, 2026, fell slightly across major cities, as global markets reacted to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and mixed signals from the US dollar. Precious metals, which are traditionally considered safe-haven assets, have not shown sharp upside, indicating cautious investor sentiment and stable domestic demand. As per the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Union Cabinet approved a scheme that will work towards reducing pollution in the Delhi-NCR region and promote cleaner mobility. “The scheme will improve air quality, support sustainable transport and benefit vehicle owners,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X. Earlier in the day, the Union...
DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. He took the oath while holding a copy of the Constitution of India. A video showed him bowing down to the people ahead of the ceremony. He also received the blessings of seers who arrived at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday to attend...