Over 10K cops deployed for I-Day security in Delhi; heavy vehicle banned

With a few hours left for the Independence Day celebration, the Delhi police beefed up security arrangements in the city by deploying over 10,000 cops and 3,000 traffic police personnel, officials......

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says,......

India successfully flight tests 1,000 kg class glide bomb

India has carried out a "successful" maiden flight test of long-range glide bomb (LRGB) Gaurav from a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet of the Indian Air Force. During the flight test, the glide bomb hit the......

How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

'It was a war-like situation, but instead of enemy fire, we fought against the vagaries of nature,' says Major Seeta Shelke. IMAGE: The Madras Sappers constructed a 190 feet-long Bailey bridge in......

'Budget Hasn't Addressed Real Economy Issues'

'Generating employment requires a shift in policy.''If not, the country will face economic, social and political challenges in the coming years.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives......

What Star Rating Does Your AC Have?

Since 2008, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is running a star rating programme, under which electric equipment are rated according to their efficiency. This in turn helps the consumers save......

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama.Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.......

India's bittersweet Paris Olympics: 6 medals, 6 heartbreaks

Six medals from a 117-strong contingent is not ideal but India had its moments of joy, hope, frustration, and heartache IMAGE: Manu Bhaker signed off from Paris Olympics as the first-ever Indian......

Manu 'honoured' to lead Indian contingent at Games closing

IMAGE: Shooter Manu Bhaker became the first Indian to win two medals at the same Olympics having won two bronze at the ongoing Games in Paris. Photograph: Kind courtesy Manu Bhaker/X Star shooter......

Manu Bhaker to lead Indian contingent at closing ceremony

Photograph: ANI Photos Star shooter Manu Bhaker, who created history by winning two bronze medals at the Paris Games, is set to be India's flag bearer at the Olympic closing ceremony in Paris on......

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 9

IMAGE: India's players celebrate their thrilling shoot-out victory over Great Britain in the Olympics men's hockey quarter-finals on Sunday. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters The men's hockey......

Olympics: Palestinian shooter juggles anguish and pride in Paris

IMAGE: Chilean-born Jorge Antonio Salhe is the first Palestinian shooter to appear at the Olympic Games. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Born and raised in the Chilean capital Santiago, Jorge......