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According to Defence Ministry, the systems, with a minimum indigenous content of 72%, are expected to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of Army units while advancing India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Bumrah has gone at an economy rate of 8.89 and has an average of 109.67 this season.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp urges AI companies to abandon "AI slop" and focus on functional software services, citing the company's significant growth driven by demand for its platform. He contrasts Palantir's "actual results" rooted in data with low-quality AI content, emphasizing the platform's impact on essential infrastructure and the battlefield.

Veteran film producer RB Choudary has died in a fatal car crash near Udaipur on Tuesday. Reports suggest the accident took place around 3 pm. The exact cause of the crash and the condition of others involved are yet to be confirmed. Condolences have begun pouring in from across the film fraternity. Superstar Rajinikanth also mourned his demise.

Veteran actor Surendra Pal reminisced about his strong bond with Mukesh Khanna, praising his natural acting talent and passion. Pal revealed he actively pursued the role of Tamraj Kilvish in Shaktimaan, undergoing significant physical transformation. He dismissed rumors of a rift, citing health reasons for leaving the character, and emphasized their mutual respect and dedication.

India’s higher education expansion looks impressive on paper: more students, more colleges, more seats. But behind the growth story sits a stubborn faculty shortage that exposes a deeper fault line. Recruitment delays, state-level bottlenecks, contractual hiring and weak academic infrastructure are leaving classrooms overcrowded and teachers stretched, raising a sharper question: Is access expanding faster than education itself?

A significant offseason transfer that the Edmonton Oilers may consider undertaking following another disastrous playoff performance includes St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou. As trade rumor columns keep revisiting the possibility of matching the talented winger with Edmonton due to the fact that scoring depth issues in the team are a concern. The recent slump in production by Kyrou and the offensive needs by Edmonton might result in one of the biggest NHL narratives of the offseason.

TVK chief Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on May 7, securing 108 seats. Despite falling short of a majority, the party plans to seek support from smaller allies to form the government. Vijay has received congratulations from Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing commitment to public welfare and state progress.

In its initial phase, the unit includes a five-bed inpatient ward for patients experiencing severe pain, distress and complications arising from terminal conditions such as cancer, organ failure and neurological disorders.

James Harrison, dubbed the 'man with the golden arm,' donated plasma over 1,100 times, saving an estimated 2.4 million Australian babies. His rare antibodies produced a vital treatment preventing Rhesus disease, a dangerous pregnancy complication. Harrison's lifelong commitment, starting at 18, ensured generations of healthy births, transforming a once deadly condition.

The Congress leader’s victory with a margin of 23,377 votes from the Haripad Assembly constituency not only marks his sixth term as MLA, but also puts him back into the conversation for the Chief Minister’s chair in Kerala

A trusted lieutenant of the Congress central leadership, Venugopal is seen as a consensus builder. His relative acceptability among a majority of the newly elected Congress legislators is seen as a distinct advantage, especially in a scenario where the party may be looking for a unifying figure

India’s 18th railway zone, headquartered at Visakhapatnam, to be carved out of the existing East Coast Railway and South Central Railway from June 1, 2026; will integrate Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada and the new Visakhapatnam division

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on May 5 ruled out stepping down as Chief Minister, alleging that the West Bengal Assembly poll result was “not a people’s mandate but a conspiracy"