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DAC gives nod for 26 Rafale jets, 3 Scorpene submarines

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on his tour of France and the United Arab Emirates, a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved proposals for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft and three Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy.

PM arrives in Paris to warm welcome

Mr Modi’s visit marks 25th year of the India-France Strategic Partnership

Gambhir, Yuvraj to play for New Jersey Legends in US Masters T10 League

The T Ten Global Sports conducted the US Masters T10 League Player Draft in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Player Draft witnessed all six teams - Atlanta Fire, California Knights, Morrisville Unity, New Jersey Legends, New York Warriors and Texas Chargers - construct explosive lineups for the tournament, set to be held later this year.

BCCI secy Jay Shah will not visit Pakistan for Asia Cup

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Wednesday rubbished the reports suggesting that he will visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023.

MCC recommends reduction of bilateral ODI cricket following 2027 World Cup

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has suggested limiting men's bilateral ODI cricket series following the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, questioning the value the format adds to an already jam-packed calendar.

'Going to stick to my strengths rather than trying to be like Cummins & Hazlewood'

Mitchell Starc has expressed his intention to rely on his own strengths throughout the ongoing Ashes 2023 series, rather than attempting to emulate the approach of players like Pat Cummins and altering his own methods.

Bulgari apologises to China for listing Taiwan as country after online backlash

Bulgari has become the latest international brand to apologize to China after listing Taiwan as a country on its website.

Militants attack security post in southwest Pakistan, leaves 8 dead

Five militants attacked a security post in southwest Pakistan in the early hours of Wednesday morning, triggering an intense shootout that left four soldiers, three attackers and a female passerby dead, officials said.

Indonesia seizes Iranian tanker for suspected illegal oil transfer in its territorial waters

Indonesian authorities said Wednesday they seized an Iranian tanker and arrested its crew members for illegally transferring oil to another vessel in the country’s exclusive economic zone.

Beijing sends dozens of warplanes around Taiwan

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army sent 38 warplanes and nine navy vessels

Kerry to visit Beijing for climate talks amid efforts to revive relations between US and China

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Beijing next week to discuss strategies for limiting global warming, amid a push by the world’s two largest economies to reengage on multiple issues following a sharp decline in contacts.

Biden declares emergency in Vermont amid catastrophic flooding

US President Joe Biden has declared an emergency in Vermont in the wake of catastrophic flooding in the state.

France's anti-immigration Far Right gets boost from riots over police killing of teen

Widespread riots in France sparked by the police killing of a teenager with North African roots have revealed the depth of discontent roiling poor neighborhoods ~ and given a new platform to the increasingly emboldened far right.

Ukraine sets up coalition with 11 countries to train F-16 pilots

Ukraine has signed a memorandum with 11 countries to create a coalition for training pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said.

Indian auto sector sees 92pc decline in deal activity amid EV boom

India Inc saw just 16 deals amounting to $98 million in the second quarter (Q2) this year in the auto sector, registering a substantial decline in overall deal activity, with a 92 per cent drop in values and 36 per cent decrease in volumes, a report showed on Wednesday.

Retail inflation rises to 4.81 pc in June as food prices shoot up

India's retail inflation, which is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 4.81 per cent in June following a huge spike in food prices.

Bearing the cost of Taliban's oppression

Almost two years after they seized control of Kabul, the Afghan Taliban are still engrossed in suffocating Afghan women. Education for girls in secondary school and women in university was banned a while ago.

Amidst ruckus over pee-gate, Madhya Pradesh Assembly session lasts justs 2 days

The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly was today adjourned sine die, three days before schedule, with the Opposition Congress walking out of the House alleging that the state government was not accepting its repeated demands of holding immediate discussions on various issues including the Sidhi urination incident, atrocities on tribals and corruption in the Mahakal Lok.

War of words erupts between Cong, BJP after Foxconn announces split in JV with Vedanta

A war of words erupted between the Congress and the BJP after a Taiwanese chip-making giant, Foxconn announced that it has withdrawn from a joint venture to manufacture chips with India-based industrial giant Vedanta, with the latter hitting out at the grand old party saying that this split will not affect India's semiconductor programme.

Complainant in Rahul Gandhi defamation case files caveat in SC

Purnesh Modi, the complainant who had filed a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his 'Modi surname' remarks, has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking to be heard in case the Congress leader approaches the top court against the Gujarat High Court order refusing to stay his conviction in the defamation case.

Centre plans procurement of tomatoes as prices soar

Procured stocks will be distributed in major consumption centres which saw maximum price rise

Will provide 24 hours free electricity to farmers: Cong

Cong held counter protests against BRS with its workers burning effigies of KCR

NIA court in Kochi convicts six, acquits five in Professor TJ Joseph hand-chopping case

The special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kochi, on Wednesday found six of the 11 accused persons guilty in the sensational 2010 Professor TJ Joseph hand-chopping case.

AIMIM secures fresh ground in Bengal

The panchayat election results that marked yet another resounding victory of the Trinamul Congress in the state also gave a new lease of life to the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in West Bengal.

State BJP chief sits on dharna

West Bengal BJP President, Sukanta Majumdar, sat on a dharna (sit-in protest) outside a counting centre at Balurghat College under Dakshin Dinajpur district late on Tuesday night, alleging fabrication in Panchayat poll results, counting for which started earlier in the day.

More than 3 lakh commuters download Metro app

The 'Metro Ride Kolkata' app of the city Metro has touched another milestone. More than three lakh commuters are said to have downloaded the app within the span of little more than one year.

Three more killed as BJP's fact-finding team begins work

Two ISF personnel and a villager were killed following a clash that broke out between the police and ISF supporters at Kanthalia near Bhangar in South 24-Parganas last night.

Trinamul's RS candidates file nominations

Trinamul Congress Rajya Sabha candidates filed their nomination in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly this afternoon.

Mamata denounces deaths declares ₹2L compensation

The chief minister spoke for the first time after the results were declared

HC displeased over SEC's poll violence report

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the West Bengal State Election Commission's (WBSEC) report on the action taken to control the widespread violence in the recently-held panchayat polls in the state.