India is likely to explore new high-value defence agreements with Russia, including the potential purchase of additional S-400 air defence systems and discussions on the next-generation S-500 missile system, as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi after four years. His two-day visit includes participation in the 23rd Annual India–Russia Summit, a key platform…
Kolkata: A major relief for teachers in West Bengal: the Calcutta High Court (Division Bench) on 3 December 2025 set aside a 2023 order that had cancelled the appointments of around 32,000 primary school teachers recruited through the 2014 Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET). The earlier single-bench order — passed by former Judge Abhijit Ganguly (now…
A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed on Thursday in southern California, with the pilot ejecting safely just seconds before the aircraft hit the ground. The incident occurred around 12:30 AM IST near the city of Trona, roughly three kilometres from the Trona Airport. According to the airport manager, military aircraft frequently operate in…
New Delhi: The fourth day of Parliament’s Winter Session began with a strong demonstration by Opposition MPs at the Makar Dwar of Parliament on Thursday. Several MPs arrived wearing gas masks to highlight the worsening air pollution in Delhi, demanding that the issue be immediately taken up for discussion in both Houses. Congress leader Priyanka…
Famous Vrindavan (Mathura) storyteller Indresh Upadhyay is set to tie the knot on 5 December in Jaipur. The three-day wedding celebrations are being held at Taj Amer Hotel, where the mehendi and haldi ceremonies will take place today. Several celebrities, including Bollywood singer B Praak, are expected to attend the functions. On Wednesday, the traditional…
Raipur: South Africa produced a sensational run chase in Raipur, defeating India by 4 wickets and leveling the three-match ODI series 1–1. Chasing a massive target of 359, the visitors reached the total with 6 wickets down, completing the second-highest successful run chase ever on Indian soil. The record (359) was earlier set by Australia…
