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In 1948, Idaho officials used World War II parachutes to drop 76 beavers into the wilderness in one of America’s strangest conservation experimentsIdaho officials used World War II parachutes to move beavers. Special crates were designed for aerial drops into remote wilderness areas. T...28 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST- Iran presses other countries to refrain from implementing US sanctionsIran's Foreign Ministry declared all nations must avoid implementing United States sanctions. New United States economic measures were call...28 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
- Bitcoin falls 30% as Google, gold and defence stocks outperform since 2020: ReportGoogle emerged as the best-performing asset in a Taurex study, gaining nearly 291% between 2020 and August 2026, while Bitcoin fell 30%. BA...28 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 1971, liquefied clay swallowed dozens of homes in a Quebec village and killed 31 people; the surviving population was permanently relocatedFifty years ago, a massive landslide devastated Saint-Jean-Vianney, Quebec, engulfing homes and claiming lives. Unstable soil, saturated by...28 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- Off with offset training wheelsDefence offset obligations are largely unfulfilled, prompting a policy review. New defence acquisition procedures replace offsets with indi...27 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- US attack submarine repair delays cost billions, watchdog saysUS Navy attack submarines face significant maintenance delays, costing billions over a decade. A shortage of dry-dock space has led to vess...27 Aug, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
- Pakistan's sleeper cells in India tried to locate S-400 defence systems during Operation Sindoor: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd)During Operation Sindoor, India's S-400 air defence systems played a critical role by thwarting attempts from Pakistani fighter jets to app...27 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Pentagon's NATO review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6A Pentagon review of US troop deployments in Europe is accelerating, with options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth due by November 6. NAT...27 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
- Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups' content to recruit children: NGOHuman Rights Watch (HRW) said the circulation of social media content by armed groups "glorifies life in armed group ranks" and promotes "d...24 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
- 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...24 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- India-New Zealand Defence Dialogue advances talks on maritime security, joint trainingIndia and New Zealand advanced defence discussions focusing on maritime security and joint training. The dialogue aimed to further objectiv...24 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
- Israel conducts fresh strike in Syria after US criticismIsrael conducted a strike in Syria, drawing criticism from US envoy Tom Barrack. Barrack slammed the attack as an unnecessary escalation, w...22 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- The next war nobody wants: Can Israel and Turkey avoid a conflict?Israel's recent strike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase signals a new dangerous front. The underlying contest involves shaping Syria's futur...22 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- 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 ...21 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Paras Defence expects exports to double as Middle East conflict boosts demandParas Defence anticipates its export revenue will double this fiscal year. This growth is driven by Middle East conflict and rising geopoli...21 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
- This pigeon once carried messages for Germany in WWI. After being captured by America, his offspring served the US in WWII and received 32 medals for saving the lives of nearly 1000 soldiersOnce a German pigeon named Kaiser flew bravely during World War I, capturing the hearts of American forces upon his capture. His significan...20 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- Israel opens criminal probes into troop conduct over killing of five-year-old Hind RajabIsrael's military announced criminal probes into troop conduct in Gaza. These investigations focus on the deaths of Hind Rajab and Palestin...20 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
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