From Times of India

  • Breakthrough in naval warfare: China launches first-ever drone aircraft carrier

    NEW DELHI: China has taken a significant step in naval warfare by launching the world's first dedicated drone aircraft carrier. This strategic move indicates a shift towards more cost-effective unmanned aerial operations, which could redefine power projection in potential conflicts, including with the United States.Innovative design and capabilitiesAccording to a report in the Asia Times, the unique vessel was constructed at the Jiangsu Dayang Marine shipyard on the Yangtze River. Its design,...

  • Prabhas teases fans with cryptic message on Instagram

    The Rebel Star Prabhas has an exciting lineup of projects that has his fans eagerly waiting for what’s next. The beloved actor, often referred to as "Darling" by his fans, recently shared a cryptic message on Instagram that has everyone buzzing. In his Instagram story, he wrote, "Darlings!!.Finally someone very special is about to enter our life(smiling emoji) Wait cheyandi." This mysterious message has left his fans, known as "Darlings," speculating about what could be coming...

  • Sobhita Dhulipala makes at shimmery statement at Cannes

    This year, Sobhita Dhulipala is attending the 77th Cannes Film Festival as a representative of a leading ice cream brand. And, after former Miss World and Indian film actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her annual appearance at Festival de Cannes, Sobhita was quick to follow as she stunned in a shimmery outfit for a brand event at Cannes. Here are the details.The stunner attended a party hosted by Magnum, alongside renowned figures such as Troye Sivan and Mura Masa on Wednesday.For the party,...

  • Ex-judge & BJP pick on Mamata: 'What is your price, Rs 10 lakh? I suspect if she's a woman at all'

    KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress dashed off a complaint to the Election Commission against BJP's Tamluk candidate and ex-high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay on Thursday over what it said were "unbelievably disparaging and misogynistic" remarks in public against Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, including asking what her "price" was and whether she was "a woman at all"."Trinamool says (BJP's Sandeshkhali candidate) Rekha Patra was bought for Rs 2,000. So, Mamata Banerjee, what is your price, Rs...

  • Lightning kills 12 in West Bengal, many of them were picking mangoes

    MALDA: Twelve persons, including three women and three minors, were killed and five were wounded by lightning during a thunderstorm in Malda and Murshidabad in West Bengal on Thursday. Malda accounted for 11 deaths.Disaster management personnel were deployed to rescue the wounded.In Malda, several of the victims were picking mangoes when lightning struck, including Monojit Mondal (21), Samar Mridha (16), Chandan Sahani (35), Asit Saha (19), Atul Mandal (65) and Sabidul Sk (13).Priyanka Singha...

  • IPL 2024: Race for second spot intensifies after SRH become third team to qualify for playoffs

    NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs scenarios have taken an intriguing turn following the washout of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) match on Thursday. The unexpected outcome pushed SRH into the playoffs, while simultaneously eliminating the Delhi Capitals (DC) from contention.The spotlight now shifts to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clash on Saturday, which has morphed into a high-stakes knockout game. The equation is simple...

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad's Nitish Kumar Reddy emerges as most expensive player in Andhra Premier League history

    NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy reached a significant milestone in his emerging cricket journey by becoming the highest-priced player in the history of the Andhra Premier League (APL) T20 competition on Thursday.Nitish, currently showcasing his talent for SRH in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), has garnered widespread attention with his dynamic all-round skills, adept at hitting sixes and delivering valuable pace bowling. At just 20 years old, he is...

  • IPL points table 2024: Playoff race heats up as CSK, SRH and RCB compete for spots with KKR leading the table

    NEW DELHI: In a historic turn of events, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have secured the top spot on the points table in IPL 2024, marking the first time in the franchise's history. As the tournament's knockout rounds approach, two teams have already booked their spots in the playoffs: KKR leads the standings, while Rajasthan Royals (RR) are on a four-match losing streak.With RR's recent defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS), KKR has firmly cemented their place at the top of the league phase in IPL...

  • 'Did not make any exception': SC refuses to consider ED objection to Arvind Kejriwal's campaign speech

    NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to consider the Enforcement Directorate's objection against Arvind Kejriwal's statement during a poll rally, in which the Delhi chief minister said that if people vote for AAP, he will not have to go back to jail on June 2.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said that they had not granted any special treatment to Kejriwal in providing him interim bail for campaigning in the Lok Sabha elections. "We have not made any exception for...

  • 'A wake-up call to West': Europe on edge after assassination attempt on Slovakian PM Robert Fico

    In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across Europe, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was targeted in an assassination attempt that left him seriously injured. The event unfolded on a seemingly ordinary day in Handlova, Slovakia, when Fico was approached by a gunman as he was engaging with supporters. The assailant fired five times at close range, critically wounding the prime minister.The PM's bodyguards swiftly intervened, tackling the gunman and whisking Fico away in a government...

  • Aaliyah Kashyap expresses disappointment after her father Anurag Kashyap promoted Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal: 'You agreed it was horrible film'

    Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap’s daughter Aaliyah Kashyap expressed her displeasure after her father uploaded a picture with filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga and complemented his film ‘Animal’. She recently invited the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ director on her podcast and brought up the topic of Anurag's picture with Vanga. Aaliyah disclosed that she disliked the Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Animal’. She remembered ‘bit hing’ to Anurag about the ‘horrible, misogynistic’ film, and the director agreed with...

  • LIC gets 3 more years to dilute up to 10% stake

    Mumbai: Sebi has extended LIC’s deadline to achieve a 10% public shareholding by three years. The decision, which was communicated through a letter dated May 14, 2024, grants LIC until May 16, 2027 to fulfill this requirement.LIC was listed on the stock exchanges on May 17, 2022 after a Rs 21,000 crore IPO, which resulted in govt’s stake being diluted to 95%.Rule 19(2)(b)(iv) of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 requires that companies dilute at least 5% of their shares to the...