India's defence ministry has approved the procurement of 87 armed drones and over 110 BrahMos missiles, along with other modernization proposals, totaling Rs 67,000 crore. The acquisition of MALE drones, to be produced with 60% indigenous content, aims to enhance the capabilities of the three services, while the BrahMos missiles will further strengthen the firepower of Sukhoi-30MKI fighters.
Related news
OpenAI's Leah Belsky urges students and institutions to embrace AI as a tool for enhancing critical thinking and creativity, rather than simply banning it. She emphasizes that AI proficiency is now a core competency for graduates entering the workforce. OpenAI has launched 'Study Mode' in ChatGPT, featuring a Socratic method to encourage active learning.
A special NIA court in Mumbai is set to pronounce judgment in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, which killed six and injured over 100. The accused, including Pragya Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, face charges under UAPA and IPC for their alleged involvement in the terror plot.
Rishabh Pant is ruled out of the final Test against England due to a foot fracture sustained during the fourth Test. Despite the injury, Pant displayed remarkable resilience, scoring a half-century. Coach Gautam Gambhir lauded Pant's character, emphasizing his contribution to the team's foundation. Pant expressed gratitude for the support and shared his recovery plans.
Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal comments on US visa policies. He appreciates the UK's welcoming approach towards India. Mittal highlights the India-UK trade deal. He points out the significant contributions of Indians to the US economy. Mittal suggests India is now negotiating global deals on its own terms. He implies that the US's approach may not be effective.
Donald Trump has criticised India for profiting from Russian oil purchases amid the Ukraine war, threatening increased tariffs due to New Delhi's perceived indifference to the conflict. Trump administration officials have voiced concerns over India's alignment with Western efforts to isolate Russia, citing significant oil purchases and trade imbalances.
A couple reportedly left their ten-year-old son at Barcelona airport. The parents discovered his passport had expired. They boarded their flight home without him. A terminal worker shared a video criticizing their actions. Airport staff found the boy alone and alerted the police. The parents were located and taken off the plane for questioning.
Google officials have presented documents to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning a money laundering investigation linked to betting websites and online shopping scams. Meta, also implicated, is yet to comply with the summons. The ED is scrutinizing both platforms for hosting advertisements promoting illicit betting sites and fraudulent online shopping schemes, which have allegedly defrauded Indian citizens of substantial sums.
In a Lok Sabha showdown, Amit Shah strongly refuted P Chidambaram's doubts regarding Pakistan's role in the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Shah presented evidence, including NIA arrests and FSL reports, confirming the terrorists' identities and their Pakistani origin. He accused Chidambaram of giving Pakistan a clean chit and undermining the investigation.
Shane Tamura, 27, fatally shot four individuals at a Manhattan office tower, including an NYPD officer, before taking his own life. The AR-15-style rifle used in the attack was purchased legally by his supervisor at the Horseshoe Las Vegas casino and then sold to Tamura.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes resilience as a key to success, suggesting that overcoming setbacks and hardships is crucial for personal and corporate growth. He believes that character, forged through 'pain and suffering,' is more important than intelligence in achieving greatness. Huang's philosophy has seemingly contributed to Nvidia's recent milestone of reaching a $4 trillion market valuation.