India tests Pralay quasi-ballistic missile twice for conventional precision strikes

Test firing of Pralay tactical missle New Delhi: India successfully tested its Pralay quasi-ballistic missile, which is designed for major conventional or non-nuclear strikes against enemy targets up to 500-km away, twice from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on Monday and Tuesday.The completion of this Phase-1 flights of the solid-propellant…

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Gautam Gambhir vs The Oval curator: Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reveals ‘silly’ reason behind heated conversation | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir had heated argument with the Oval’s chief curator. (Screengrab) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir was involved in a verbal altercation with The Oval’s pitch curator Lee Fortis during India’s optional training session on Tuesday, ahead of the final Test match against England. The incident occurred when Indian bowlers were marking…

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Tariff impact: Donald Trump’s new import duties could push US factory costs up to 4.5%, economists warn; flag risks to jobs, AI growth and margins

As President Donald Trump prepares to implement a sweeping set of new import tariffs starting August 1, a new analysis suggests these policies could significantly strain US manufacturers by raising their costs between 2% and 4.5%. The research, conducted by the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, warns that such increases may crimp already-thin profit margins,…

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IND vs ENG 5th Test: The Oval curator shares his version after heated exchange with Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News

The Oval curator Lee Fortis had a heated exchange with Gautam Gambhir before the fifth Test between India and England. (TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in London: The Oval curator Lee Fortis has presented his side of the story after getting into a heated and animated exchange with India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday. During the exchange,…

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ fans surprised with ‘Game of Thrones’ connection; hail Oona Chaplin’s Varang after playing Queen in the North |

The newly released trailer for James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ has set the internet ablaze, not just for its breathtaking visuals, but for the explosive debut of Oona Chaplin as the film’s villain – Varang. In a twist fans didn’t see coming, the actress, known for playing Talisa Stark, the “Queen in the North”…

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‘Nothing wrong in conveying emotions’: Shivakumar defends Kharge’s ‘overlooked for CM’ remark; but cautions against public expression | India News

Mallikarjun Kharge; DK Shivakumar NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday defended Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge‘s recent comments on being “overlooked” for the Karnataka chief minister’s post in 1999, saying there was “nothing wrong” in a senior leader expressing his emotions.He, however, cautioned that one should not express his/her sentiments in public.“What…

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UAE to increase card fees for foreign transactions: Here’s how expats can avoid extra charges | World News

UAE expats may face higher charges on international card use starting September/ Representative Image TL;DR From Sept 22, UAE banks will raise fees on international card use to 3.14%, impacting travel and global online purchases. Expats sending money home or spending abroad will see higher charges on every swipe. There are ways to reduce costs,…

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‘Only vidaai is left’: Rajasthan MP’s quirky take on Operation Sindoor and Pakistan — watch | India News

NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Loktantrik Party leader and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal made an unusual remark in Parliament on Tuesday during a discussion on Operation Sindoor, likening Pakistan to India’s “wife” following the military action.“It is very unfortunate that the incident took place on 22nd April and Operation Sindoor started on the night of May 7….

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‘For first time in history … ‘: Priyanka slams PM Modi on Trump ‘announcing’ ceasefire; asks govt to take responsibility | India News

NEW DELHI: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US President Donald Trump announcing the ceasefire, saying the incident “reflects the irresponsibility of our Prime Minister”.“For first time in history of our country, war is halted and it is not announced by our government or Army but US President,”…

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India-US trade deal: As Donald Trump’s deadline nears, more talks needed – but last-minute breakthrough not ruled out

Talks are stalemated over the issue of farm tariffs and India’s reluctance to allow genetically modified soybean and maize, among other things. (AI image) New Delhi: With barely two days to go for Trump’s tariffs to return, Indian and American officials are engaged in seeking to arrive at common ground on customs duties.Although the prospects…

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