Pan-India coastal defence exercise 'Sea Vigil' to be held on November 20-21: Navy

Valery Zaluzhny, former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine, believes the Third World War has begun, with Russia and the U.S. directly involved in the Ukraine conflict, drawing in nations like North Korea and Iran. Zaluzhny criticized the use of Iranian drones targeting Ukrainian civilians and expressed frustration at the lack of international support. Russian President Putin has escalated tensions by launching a ballistic missile at Ukraine in retaliation for U.S. and British missile strikes, sparking fears of...

Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan, known for his blockbuster film Amaran, was a special guest at IFFI Goa 2024, where he praised KGF star Yash for elevating the Kannada film industry. Sivakarthikeyan, who began his career in television, highlighted the importance of humour in his work and shared his journey from mimicry artist to celebrated actor, reflecting on the impact of his father's passing on his career choices. As he becomes more selective with his roles, Sivakarthikeyan...

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in central Beirut killed at least 20 people, part of an Israeli military campaign to pressure Hezbollah for a cease-fire deal. The strike targeted Hezbollah commander Mohammad Haidar, but he was not killed. Israeli troops advanced in southern Lebanon, intensifying bombardment in Beirut, with the latest strike injuring at least 66 people and causing widespread damage. Full Article

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his fourth Test century in the opening match of the series against Australia in Perth, his first on Australian soil, showcasing composure and confidence. He is the third Indian batter to achieve this feat on debut in Australia, joining the ranks of ML Jaisimha and Sunil Gavaskar, and is among a select group to have scored a century on Test debut. Jaiswal's impressive performances include centuries against England and the West Indies,...

Lt Gen. Navin Sachdeva, GOC White Knight Corps, attributes residual terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir to external forces, highlighting the Army's enhanced operational capabilities and strong bond with the local population to achieve peace. Emphasizing on security enhancement, actions like patrolling and setting up posts in mountain ridges have been taken to combat terrorism. The Army's collaborative efforts with the people through initiatives like Sadbhavana activities and medical camps reflect progress towards peace and unity...

Rahul Mamkootathil led a victory rally in Palakkad after winning the Palakkad Assembly constituency seat, with the UDF retaining Palakkad by a record margin of 18,840 votes. The LDF also defended Chelakkara by 12,201 votes, with Congress's Mamkootathil polling 58,389 votes in Palakkad and U.R. Pradeep of the CPI(M) winning in Chelakkara. The elections were marked by controversies, mudslinging, and high-level defections, with the Left retaining its stronghold in Chelakkara for the seventh consecutive time....