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Iran has unveiled a new generation of domestically produced air-defense systems as Tehran works to strengthen its defenses amid escalating regional tensions. The Arman anti-ballistic system and Azarakhsh low-altitude system are designed to counter threats ranging from ballistic and cruise missiles to drones and helicopters. Iranian officials say the systems will improve the countrys defensive self-reliance and reduce dependence on costly foreign equipment.

Russia has reportedly introduced new frontline cargo drones designed to keep troops supplied despite harsh electronic-warfare conditions. The new systems are built for transporting ammunition, medical supplies and other essential cargo to difficult-to-reach areas, with developers highlighting autonomous navigation and resistance to GPS jamming.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have signed a new joint defence pact pledging collective security and deterrence amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The agreement has triggered questions over whether Pakistans nuclear capabilities could have implications for Riyadh, but Saudi and Turkish officials have firmly rejected claims that the pact is linked to nuclear ambitions or an arms race.

Donald Trump has reignited his decades-long feud with Rosie O'Donnell after sharing a viral AI-generated image portraying the comedian with Trump Derangement Syndrome. The post came just days after O'Donnell released a scathing TikTok parody song mocking the U.S. President. Here's everything that happened, the viral AI image, Rosie's sharp lyrics, and why this celebrity rivalry is once again dominating social media conversations.

The government is against extending the creamy layer to SC and ST reservation benefits, emphasizing that the challenges these communities face are rooted in more than economic issues. Reservation serves to right historical wrongs and ensure equitable access. The Supreme Court has permitted states to categorize castes within SC groups, but only Parliament holds the power to amend the lists of SC and ST populations eligible for these allocations.

A major political showdown has erupted in Washington as a U.S. Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during the hearing, while Senator Rand Paul accused him of avoiding accountability. The move reignites the heated debate over America's pandemic response, vaccine policies, and government decisions made during the crisis. The co

France has made a formal proposal for supplying 114 Rafale fighter jets to India, estimating the deal at approximately Rs 3.25 lakh crore. This strategic partnership will see 94 jets produced locally under the Make-in-India initiative. The Indian government is now reviewing the proposal to ensure it aligns with the integration of indigenous missile systems, with hopes to finalize the agreement by the end of this year.

Student Not An Accused, Decide Caste Claim In Six Weeks: Bombay HC To Authorities

FULL HIGHLIGHTS: The Senate Homeland Security Committee erupted into a fiery showdown as lawmakers debated whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during testimony. Senator Rand Paul led the Republican push, while Democrats including Gary Peters, Richard Blumenthal and others fiercely defended Fauci's constitutional rights. The hearing featured heated exchanges over the COVID-19 response, legal precedent, executive immunity, and a

How did India transform one of its most important public services into a world-class digital platform? In this insightful conversation on TOI CXO Connect, Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Air India, explains the remarkable journey behind Passport Seva. Dogra reveals how pilot testing, stakeholder collaboration, change management, and technology helped reduce passport processing and police verification times from weeks to, in many cases, just 48 hours.

Is the United States underreporting its military casualties from Iran's retaliation? A new report has sparked fresh controversy after The Intercept claimed the Pentagon introduced a new system for recording U.S. military casualties, separating troops killed or wounded since July 7 under a new Overseas Operations category instead of the traditional Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS). According to the report, the official casualty count now stands at 704, while The Intercept claims the actual

The West Bengal government has approved fast-tracking the acquisition of nearly 380 hectares of land for the strategically significant Chalsa-Naxak railway line, bringing rail connectivity closer to the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction near Doklam. The long-pending project, originally sanctioned in 2011-12 and stalled since 2019, has now been revived. The Railways has also sanctioned around Rs 272 crore for a new 17-km railway line to Jaldhaka, aimed at improving border connectivity and boosting

Sooryavanshi earned his maiden India call-up after an outstanding IPL 2026 season. He was picked for the tours of Ireland and England but did not get a game in Ireland. After Sanju Samson struggled with the bat, the team management handed Sooryavanshi his debut in England. However, the teenager had a difficult start, scoring 14, 13 and 15 in the three T20Is he played before being left out of the fifth and final match.