Mega Rs 3.6 lakh cr defence deal: Govt approves proposals for procurement of 114 Rafale jets, missiles

NEW DELHI: The Union defence minister Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday cleared the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, combat missiles and Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS), and other procurements at an estimated cost of Rs 3.6 lakh crore.The council, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the project, which with … Read more

Republican slams Purdue University for hiring H-1B worker for $149,000 software engineer role: ‘Are there no qualified Americans?’

An Indiana Republican lawmaker criticised Purdue University for hiring a foreign software engineer on an H-1B visa, questioning why the taxpayer-funded institution could not find a qualified American for the same role.Andrew Ireland posted on X that Purdue was hiring “ANOTHER foreign software engineer on a H-1B visa” at a salary of $149,000 a year.“Does … Read more

Taurus Horoscope Today, February 13, 2026: Avoid unimportant arguments at work

Taurus, exercise caution in all movements today, from driving to handling tools, as minor errors could have significant consequences. Manage stress by keeping tasks simple and expectations realistic. Romantically, focus on simple warmth. Professionally, avoid unnecessary disputes and stick to routine. Postpone investments and major purchases, prioritizing essentials. Slow down, Taurus. The day asks for … Read more

Cabinet may clear infra projects over 40k crore, including Rs 19k crore tunnel through Brahmaputra in poll-bound Assam | India News

NEW DELHI: Cabinet is likely to approve over half a dozen infrastructure projects on Friday worth over Rs 40,000 crore, including nearly Rs 19,000 crore road-cum-rail tunnel through Brahmaputra river in poll-bound Assam. This will be one of the biggest govt funded projects in the highway sector.South Block will host the last Cabinet meeting on … Read more

Mona Singh says Border 2 script ‘chose’ her; recalls father losing his foot in the 1971 India-Pakistan war: ‘I am a fauji’s daughter’ |

Mona Singh, who plays Sunny Deol’s wife in Border 2, revealed that the project holds a deeply personal significance for her. Referring to the 1971 India-Pakistan war — the backdrop of the film — Mona said the script of Border 2 “chose” her. She explained that the emotional pull was immediate and undeniable.“I am a … Read more

Dartmouth secures $30 million to expand funded internships for undergraduates

Dartmouth College has raised $30 million in endowed gifts to expand internship access for undergraduate students. The funding will support the Dartmouth Center for Career Design, with a portion dedicated to subsidising unpaid or low-paid internships, according to The Dartmouth.The announcement comes as College President Sian Leah Beilock has made career development a central focus … Read more

One man in Pakistan, another in Texas: How two foreigners duped US Medicare of $10 million

Two Pakistani men, Burhan Mirza and Kashif Iqbal, have been indicted in the US for a $10 million Medicare fraud in which they submitted thousands of fraudulent documents to claim Medicare and other medical insurance money. Burhan Mirza is a resident of Pakistan and he handled the fraud from Pakistan. His Nexus BPO Solution controlled … Read more

Dhubri man devotes life to social causes after beating cancer | Guwahati News

At 61 years old, Kalidas Saha from Dhubri is a beacon of hope and resilience. After triumphing over lung cancer, he spent the last twenty years nurturing the earth by planting trees and cultivating beautiful gardens. Furthermore, he passionately imparts knowledge in English grammar to underprivileged students without charge. Dhubri: Kalidas Saha, a cancer survivor … Read more

Land use changed for nearly 101 acres in Central Vista area | India News

NEW DELHI: Govt has changed the land use for approximately 101 acres in Central Vista area for construction of govt offices and official residences, housing and urban affairs ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. It also said that 2,994 trees have been either cut or transplanted for the redevelopment of the Central Vista project.In … Read more

Aamir Khan reacts to Pathaan train scene on who will replace Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan: ‘Ranveer, Ranbir, Vicky are there’ |

Aamir Khan has reacted to the much-talked-about train scene in Pathaan (2023), where Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan jokingly discuss who could replace them — hinting that they might be indispensable.Speaking to Variety India, Aamir addressed the tongue-in-cheek moment and shared his perspective on the new generation of actors. Aamir Khan Sparks Marathi vs … Read more