Latest News (Times of India)
Passport row: SC refuses relief to Pawan Khera, declines plea to extend transit bail
The Supreme Court denied Congress leader Pawan Khera's request for extended transit anticipatory bail, impacting his efforts to secure protection before an Assam court. This follows the apex court's stay on a Telangana High Court order, raising concerns about "forum shopping" as the FIR originated in Assam. Khera can still seek bail in Assam.
How drones deployed from aircraft, helicopters could change aerial warfare
India's Air Force is enhancing its offensive capabilities by seeking drones deployable from helicopters and loitering munitions from transport aircraft. These advanced systems, capable of various missions including electronic warfare and target acquisition, aim to free up fighter jets and counter adversaries effectively. Similar initiatives are underway globally, highlighting a significant shift in future warfare strategies.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk: This is 'best way’ to deal with job losses caused by AI
Elon Musk has again proposed universal high income, suggesting government checks could offset AI-driven job losses. He believes this won't cause inflation, as AI-produced goods will outpace money supply increases. Musk envisions a future free from poverty, where saving money becomes unnecessary due to ample income. However, his ideas have drawn skepticism regarding dependency and fairness.
IPL 2026: Amid Sooryavanshi and Arya noise, Prabhsimran Singh is quietly 'raising the bar'
Prabhsimran Singh has been part of Punjab Kings, earlier Kings XI Punjab, since 2019, when the IPL franchise splurged Rs 4.8 crore on the youngster. Over the last few seasons, the hard-hitting batter has found consistency, with Ricky Ponting playing a big role in it.
India's longest range electric scooter: Simple Ultra launched with 400 km range!
Bengaluru-based Simple Energy has launched the Simple Ultra, India's longest-range electric scooter with a claimed 400 km IDC range. Priced at Rs 2.35 lakh, the scooter boasts a 6.5 kWh battery, a top speed of 115 kmph, and a 0-40 kmph acceleration of 2.77 seconds.
'Dhurandhar 2' fails to break 'Dhurandhar' record for highest week 4 collection
'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' continues its impressive box office journey, crossing Rs 1,100 crore in India and setting a new record for fourth-week collections. While earnings dipped on its 29th day, the film's overall performance remains stellar, securing the second-highest Week 4 earnings ever. Its global gross now stands at an astounding Rs 1,737.74 crore.
Shredded to cosmic dust: Stunning footage captures comet’s death plunge into the Sun — watch
Indian space enthusiasts, brace yourselves! Nasa spacecraft have witnessed the dramatic demise of comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) as it ventured too close to the Sun. Observations from SOHO, STEREO, and PUNCH revealed the icy wanderer disintegrating into a dust cloud, likely hours before its closest solar approach.
Army Commander's conference concludes, lessons from ongoing conflicts discussed
In a landmark gathering, India's foremost military leaders came together for a three-day Army Commander's Conference dedicated to transforming the armed forces into a cutting-edge 'Future Ready Force'. The agenda was rich with strategic discussions on integrating advanced technologies, achieving robust networking capabilities by 2026, advancing unmanned systems, and extracting valuable insights from current global conflicts.