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Drones, Darknet & Poultry-Farm Labs: Inside India’s New Narcotics Map
Drones, Darknet & Poultry-Farm Labs: Inside India’s New Narcotics Map
12 min read
A 547-gram handover at Mumbai’s Mira Road led investigators from two foreign carriers to an Indore supply route. Across India, the 2026 seizure trail runs through Pakistani drones, Manipur highways, G ...
PM Modi in Uzbekistan: From a Grand Tashkent Welcome to Yangi Uzbekistan Park, Everything Happening on the Visit
3 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Uzbekistan to a warm reception from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, laid a wreath at the iconic Yangi Uzbekistan Park, and begun a visit that could shape Indi ...
Just when Neeraj Chopra was finding his rhythm, another injury struck: What his Asian Games exit means for India
4 min read
A season-best throw. A place in the Diamond League Final. Signs that the old Neeraj Chopra was finally back. Then came a training session, an ankle ligament tear and a decision that changes India's sp ...
Nepal's flood tragedy is now India's concern too: What New Delhi is doing as the crisis deepens
4 min read
From emergency helplines and relief flights to border alerts and rescue coordination, India's response to Nepal's devastating floods has gone far beyond diplomatic statements. As the death toll climbs ...
Apple’s Foldable iPhone vs Samsung Galaxy Fold: Can the Latecomer Steal the Future of Smartphones?
12 min read
Samsung spent seven years fixing hinges, flattening creases and teaching consumers why a phone should unfold. Apple may now enter with a $2,500 device and capture nearly 40 per cent of the market by 2 ...
Djokovic’s 25th Slam, a Royal Return and Two Sisters Back Together: Welcome to the US Open 2026
5 min read
A record-breaking prize purse. A 39-year-old legend chasing tennis immortality. A defending champion returning from injury. And two sisters who changed the sport reuniting once more. As the US Open be ...
Saif Ali Khan attack case takes dramatic turn: Why the accused now wants to plead guilty
4 min read
Months after pleading not guilty and just weeks after a Mumbai court framed charges against him, the man accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan inside his Bandra home has made a surprising move: he n ...
Remember Swine Flu? The Virus That Once Shut Schools Is Back. Doctors Have a New Warning
4 min read
As H1N1 cases rise across several states and Uttar Pradesh goes on alert, health experts are urging people not to panic—but they are also warning against one mistake many Indians make the moment fever ...
Ancient Myths, Modern Blockbusters: Why The Odyssey Speaks to Us Today
5 min read
The Odyssey is very much part of Christopher Nolan's grand style, a technological feat, using non-linear narratives with great performances by major stars. It is an amazing new version of the Odyssey. ...