India to launch 52 spy satellites over next five years: INSPACe chairman

India will put in orbit a constellation of 52 satellites over the next five years to step up space-based surveillance capabilities, Pawan Kumar Goenka, chairman, Indian National Space Promotion and…

Noor Ahmad and Dewald Brevis star in CSK’s two-wicket win vs KKR at Eden Gardens

Chennai Super Kings’ Dewald Brevis plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, at the Eden Gardens,…

Hakimi seals PSG’s Champions League final spot as bold Arsenal fall short

It was a night when Arsenal gave everything, battling until the last, even when it looked over. Nobody should fault the spirit of Mikel Arteta’s players. They emerged with honour.…

‘Great player for India but … ‘: Sourav Ganguly makes honest admission on Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly offered praise for Rohit Sharma following his retirement announcement on Wednesday, acknowledging India’s numerous trophy victories under his leadership.”He is a great player…

Blast heard in Pakistan’s Lahore amid tensions with India, Reuters witness says

A blast was heard in Pakistan’s Lahore city on Thursday, broadcaster Geo TV and a Reuters witness said, a day after Indian strikes on multiple targets in the country and…

India-Pakistan live: Pakistan warns of ‘clear and present’ threat of nuclear war after India strikes kill 31

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has warned there was a “clear and present” threat of possible nuclear escalation with neighbour India. Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to “avenge” the…

Second US fighter jet falls into Red Sea from Truman aircraft carrier

For the second time in just eight days, a US fighter jet has been lost to the Red Sea after falling from the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier, US…

Ukraine’s cities quiet as Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire kicks in

A three-day ceasefire declared by Russia came into effect on Thursday morning with skies over Ukraine’s major cities quiet, in a change from successive nights of heavy attacks by Russian…

Breaking News Live Updates: Vance says Russia was ‘asking for too much’ in its initial Ukraine peace offer

Cardinals returned to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to continue voting for a new pope, after the first round on Wednesday ended without a decision, signaled by black smoke rising…

Trump says Houthis showed ‘bravery’ and ‘commitment’ after ceasefire deal

Speaking at the White House, Trump said, “You know, we hit them very hard. They had a great capacity to withstand punishment. They took tremendous punishment. You can say there’s…