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Who’s in command? US Army’s top brass is thinning out as Hegseth fires generals amid Iran warThe US Army faces a leadership crisis with no permanent chief of staff. Several senior officers have been dismissed, impacting experienced ...- In 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solvedIn 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solved. Ronald...
- China’s J-16 fighter jets share skies with Rafales in EgyptChina's J-16 fighter jets are participating in joint air exercises with Egypt. These drills follow scrutiny of China's J-10C fighters durin...
- Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguidedPresident Zelenskyy detailed his dispute with the dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He cited misguided actions and problematic d...
- India’s first ‘desi’ AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle made with 100% Indian parts test-fired in AmethiIndia has reached a new milestone in small-arms manufacturing with the successful firing of the first fully indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle....
- 354 years ago today, a Dutch mob killed the country’s most powerful politician and ate parts of his body; his brother met the same fateIn 1672, Johan de Witt, the influential Grand Pensionary of the Dutch Republic, met a tragic fate as public outrage erupted. Alongside his ...
- HMT watches clock ₹35 lakh sale in one day: How Jawaharlal Nehru's 1953 PSU became India's 'Timekeepers to the Nation' before TitanHMT watches clocked ₹35 lakh in sales in a single day in Bengaluru on Independence Day, highlighting the enduring popularity of a brand tha...
- In 1914, USDA researchers imported Australian melaleuca seeds into the United States. 100 years later, the fast-growing tree had conquered 500,000 acres of South Florida after being planted to help dry the EvergladesAustralian melaleuca seeds were imported to the United States in 1914 for agricultural purposes. Later, the Army Corps of Engineers planted...
- In 218 BCE, Hannibal crossed the Alps with 37 war elephants, 7,000 horses and 40,000 men. 2,244 years later, models show the elephants may have lost just 4% of their fat reserves on the most efficient routeResearchers used modern models to estimate Hannibal's arduous Alpine crossing. The Col de la Traversette appears as the most energy-efficie...
- SC slams Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for denying permanent commission to female officerThe Supreme Court criticized the Indian Coast Guard for denying a permanent commission. The court found the Coast Guard's policy vague and ...
- Today's battle airspace defined by information superiority, split-second decision making: DCAS Air Marshal Tejpal SinghIn today's advanced warfare, winning hinges on information mastery and swift decision-making. To achieve success in multi-domain operations...
- Quote of the Day by Guy de Maupassant: “A human being—what is a human being? Everything and nothing...” — a profound life lesson on human nature, self-awareness, memory, knowledge and the mind’s ability to carry an entire universe within itself, from the master of the modern short story known for his sharp psychological realismQuote of the Day by Guy de Maupassant: “A human being—what is a human being? Everything and nothing” captures a striking contradiction in h...
- Inside India's post-Sindoor defence overhaul: Bigger budgets, new formations and record exportsOperation Sindoor tested India's military capabilities against Pakistan in May 2025. The nation has since focused on enhancing its defense ...
- Quote of the Day by Simon Bolivar: “Spirit cannot be compared with matter...” — a powerful life lesson on courage, freedom, resilience, self-belief and why inner conviction can matter more than material strength, from the Venezuelan independence leader known as El Libertador for his role in South American liberation and political transformationQuote of the Day by Simon Bolivar: Simon Bolivar's famous quote, “Spirit cannot be compared with matter” captures a sharp contrast between ...
- In 1942, Loyalhanna Dam went into operation while Pittsburgh factories produced wartime steel and the army relied on 54,000 pigeons. 84 years later, the dam has prevented more than $658 million in flood damage and its cranes are getting a major overhaulTwo 64-ton cranes at Loyalhanna Dam are receiving a major overhaul after eight decades of service. These aging machines manage massive stee...
- India’s first Independence Day flag hoisting was not at Red Fort: Where India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru hoist the Tricolour in 1947?Independence Day India's First Flag Hoisting in 1947: Jawaharlal Nehru did not hoist the Tricolour at Red Fort on India's first Independenc...
- Indian Army orders 840 one-way attack drones from Tata, Nibe for ₹1,577 croreThe Indian Army has contracted for domestically produced one-way attack drones. These drones will be acquired within the next twelve months...
- In 1879, thousands of Zulu warriors attacked 150 British soldiers. The Battle of Rorke's Drift ended after 12 hours and the tiny garrison survivedAt Rorke's Drift, a valiant group of British soldiers held their ground for an incredible twelve hours against a fierce onslaught of Zulu w...
- Independence Day 2026: From Shershaah to Uri: The Surgical Strike, top 8 movies to watch on 80th Independence DayIndependence Day Movies: Independence Day presents a perfect opportunity to engage with Bollywood films that inspire and empower. Movies su...
- In 1884, Louisiana displayed South American water hyacinth for its lavender flowers; within decades, floating mats covered 126,000 Florida acres and blocked waterwaysOriginating in 1884, water hyacinth transformed into a significant nuisance for Florida by the 1950s. This aggressive floating plant overto...
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