Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government’s failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
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Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.
‘Not in my interest at all’: Pope blows off suggestion he debate Trump
Pope Leo XIV has made clear he has no interest in continuing his public feud with Donald Trump. During his 11-day African tour, the pontiff firmly rejected the notion that he’s been debating the American president, insisting his peace message transcen…
Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Declares Strict Control of Vital Shipping Route
The day after Iran declared the vital waterway open, it reversed course, injecting new peril into navigation there.
Two drivers killed in motorway crash in Perth and Kinross
Two men died at the scene after head-on motorway collision near Kincross, Police Scotland sayTwo drivers have died in a motorway crash in Scotland involving a car apparently travelling in the wrong direction on the carriageway, police have said.The two…
India Eyes Advanced Scorpene Submarines With BrahMos-NG To Boost Undersea Deterrence
India’s long-pending Project-75 India (P-75I) is designed to address the pressing issue of the country’s ageing conventional submarine fleet while simultaneously enhancing the Indian Navy’s underwater capabilities.This initiative is strategically significant as it aims to strengthen maritime deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region at a time when both China and Pakistan are expanding their naval
India’s ADC-S Project: VEDA Aeronautics Developing Transport-Launched Air-Dropped Cannisterised – Swarm (ADC-S), To Redefine Aerial Warfare
The future of aerial warfare is increasingly defined by autonomous, high-precision, and cost-effective technologies, and the Indian Air Force has taken a decisive step in this direction with the launch of the Air-Dropped Cannisterised – Swarm (ADC-S) project.Delhi-based VEDA Aeronautics is developing advanced ADC-S drones for the IAF, designed for high-precision, long-range (>500 km) missions
India’s Electronics Sector Flips The Supply Chain Cart: From Import Reliance To Component Export Power
India’s electronics sector is undergoing a transformation that marks a decisive break from its past dependence on imported components. For years, the country’s manufacturing base was largely confined to assembling finished products using parts sourced from abroad, particularly China, reported ET Online.That imbalance is now beginning to shift in a way few had foreseen. A surge in exports of
Zombee: Indrajaal’s AI-Powered Kinetic Interceptor To Strengthen India’s Anti-Drone Shield
Hyderabad-based defence technology firm Indrajaal is advancing its anti-drone ecosystem with the development of Zombee, a high-speed, AI-powered kinetic interceptor drone designed to neutralise rogue UAVs within seconds.Positioned as the lethal, final layer of the Indrajaal anti-drone system, Zombee employs vision-based tracking and is optimised to counter swarm threats, reflecting the growing
Indian Tankers Under Iranian Fire: Maritime Security Shaken
The incident involving Indian tankers caught in Iranian gunfire has introduced a new layer of complexity to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.According to senior government sources in New Delhi, the episode involved general small arms fire as the vessels navigated a narrow segment of the strait.While the tankers were struck by stray bullets, officials emphasised that the ships were not