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National Investigating Agency (NIA) arrested two more accused on Saturday in connection with the abduction and killing of six Nagas in Manipur; leading to four arrests so far, police said.Earlier, a joint team of NIA assisted by Manipur police and CRPF arrested a couple on July 10. (Representative Photo/iStock)Manipur police on X confirmed and identified the accused as “Lungoulal Vaiphei resident of Leilon Vaiphei village, Leimakhong, Kangpokpi, and Lunminthang Sitlhou alias Jack resident of Molhoi Village, Leimakhong, Kangpokpi district of Manipur.”It said that the duo was arrested by a joint team of NIA, Manipur police, and the Central Reserved Police…

A prototype of the high-altitude pseudo-satellite during a test flight. (image credit: NAL) Information dominance is one of the most important aspects of modern warfare. For a long time, military leadership worldwide was hamstrung by the “fog of war” — critical, battle-winning decisions could not be taken timely because of information gaps.Today, the fog has largely been reduced by more sensors, near-instantaneous communications, streamlined information channels, and automation and computing that aid commanders.In both reel life and real life, military satellites have shown they can provide detailed reconnaissance across spectrums from visual to through-cloud and weather-piercing radars.Satellites are also central…

Sir Garfield Sobers and Kapil Dev NEW DELHI: Sir Garfield Sobers was much more than a legendary all-rounder — he was the cricketer who revolutionised the game and changed how future generations approached it, former India captain Kapil Dev said while paying tribute to the West Indies great following his death at the age of 89.Speaking to PTI on Saturday, Kapil described Sobers as one of the finest cricketers ever to grace the sport, saying his influence stretched far beyond statistics and records.”I think anybody who knows about cricket should know about Gary Sobers. One of the finest cricketers ever…

Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticised the Narendra Modi government over the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, calling the action “wrong” and accusing the Centre of suppressing peaceful protests.In a post on X, Gandhi said the “core tenets” of the Modi government were “Asatya” (falsehood) and “Hinsa” (violence), and objected to Wangchuk being removed while he was on a non-violent hunger strike.”The removal of Sonam Wangchuk ji from Jantar Mantar while he was on a non-violent hunger strike is wrong,” Gandhi said.He said issues such as paper leaks, the rising cost of education and…

Going to the gym regularly is a healthy habit, but being in a shared space means one needs to follow certain steps to maintain general hygiene. That includes wiping down gym equipment before and after use.Wiping oneself is not enough; one should also wipe gym equipment after use to maintain hygiene standards. (Pexel)Also Read | Doctor explains why fungal lung infections become more common during the monsoon: Who is at risk and prevention tipsApart from the obvious benefit of not leaving the equipment covered in sweat, the habit also helps prevent skin infections such as ringworm, according to Dr Kunal…

Russia remains one of the preferred destinations for Indian students pursuing MBBS overseasNew Delhi: Russian universities have stepped up their engagement with Indian students seeking overseas medical education, with more than 25 government medical universities participating in the latest edition of the Russian Education Fair (REF) 2026 held in the national capital.The fair, organised by Rus Education in collaboration with the Russian Centre, attracted over 500 students and their parents, who interacted directly with university representatives to explore MBBS admissions, eligibility criteria, academic programmes and student support services.Senior academic leaders, including deputy directors, deans and international office representatives from participating…

The actress revealed she and husband Adam Shulman had very low expectations before discovering they were expecting their third child.Image credit (Instagram) Anne Hathaway has opened up about her third pregnancy, revealing she had virtually no expectations about conceiving at 43 years old. During a red carpet interview at the New York premiere of ‘The Odyssey’, the acclaimed actress reflected on the journey that led to her pregnancy announcement last month.According to Access Hollywood, Hathaway expressed gratitude mixed with candid realism about her situation. “There’s always hope until there’s not, but when you get to a certain age, that hope…

MUMBAI: Punjab National Bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 5,253 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 213.6% from Rs 1,675 crore a year earlier, aided by a sharp decline in tax outgo despite lower non-interest income. The bank reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,921 crore, up 228.4% from Rs 1,803 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.Net interest income (NII), calculated as interest earned minus interest expended, rose 2.1% to Rs 10,798 crore from Rs 10,578 crore a year earlier. Interest earned increased 2.9% to Rs 32,897 crore from Rs 31,964 crore, supported…

As his time in Downing Street comes to an end, Keir Starmer has been joking with friends about what he might do after he stands down as prime minister.He has teased that he might take a cookery course. “He needs it, he only makes two meals,” one friend said. Another not entirely serious suggestion was cutting his father-in-law’s hedge in the expectation that if he did well, he could graduate to lawns.Another ally suggested he would climb some mountains – actual ones rather than the metaphorical ones than have impeded his political career over the last two years. Beyond that,…

Representative image of the city (AI-generated) Imagine a futuristic city where Artificial Intelligence hubs, advanced manufacturing facilities, and green corridors are built into the same urban ecosystem: where people can work, live, learn and find entertainment without the traditional boundaries separating a business district from a residential neighbourhood.The Telangana government is currently on track to build one.‘Bharat Future City’ is a proposed advanced futuristic city in the southern part of Hyderabad. However, the delay in the approval of plans is increasingly worrying developers and investors. While investor interest has emerged, the city’s broader planning framework and core infrastructure are still…