The Indian Army is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting towards leaner, technology-driven combat units. New Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) are being formed, combining various arms for rapid deployment and decisive strikes. Specialized drone units like Shaktibaan Regiments and Divyastra Batteries are also being introduced to enhance surveillance and precision targeting. This modernization aims to create a smarter, more agile force prepared for future multi-domain conflicts.
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin emerged as one of the biggest attractions in the Global Chess League Season 4 player draft, joining American Gambits after a bidding battle. The Bengaluru-based tournament, scheduled from September 3-13, will feature top stars including Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand, who switched teams to join PBG Alaskan Knights, as all six franchises finalised their squads.
Notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar was allegedly murdered by a fellow inmate in Ajmer jail. Police reported Gurjar was strangled with a towel by Vishnu, his cellmate, following a dispute. Gurjar, who faced numerous criminal cases and had a history of high-profile incidents, was transferred to the high-security facility in March. Vishnu has reportedly confessed to the crime.
Nearly 36 years after the brutal killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, the Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet naming JKLF chief Yasin Malik as the principal accused. Bhat was abducted and murdered in 1990 on suspicion of being a police informer. The SIA described the development as a historic milestone.
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, threatening a 100% tariff on goods from any nation imposing a digital services tax on American tech giants like Google and Meta. This move comes as several European countries consider such levies. The proposed tariffs, however, face significant legal hurdles, recalling past Supreme Court rulings against similar broad tariff powers.
Comcast is splitting into two public companies, separating its media arm, NBCUniversal and Sky, from its core connectivity business. This strategic move aims to sharpen focus amidst industry shifts towards streaming and consolidation. Mike Cavanagh will lead the new media entity, while Michael Angelakis takes the helm of the remaining Comcast. The separation, expected within a year, has already boosted investor confidence.
Chasing 373, England resumed the final day on 103 for 4 but never managed to build the partnerships needed to threaten the target. They were bowled out for 212 shortly after lunch, handing New Zealand their first comeback series win in a three-Test series after losing the opening match.
In Hyderabad, a staggering number of homebuyers find themselves in a predicament, as delays have affected nearly 63,000 housing units, some postponed by over a year. This alarming situation arises from supply chain issues linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, alongside increasing costs and a shortage of labor
Stokes was never a man of averages. He belonged to moments, and moments have an inconvenient habit of resisting arithmetic. The 258 at Cape Town, the fastest Test 250 ever scored, tells you more about him than any spreadsheet could. The mean is for actuaries. Stokes dealt in extremes, in tamasha, in the improbable stories grandparents tell children who politely pretend they have never heard them before.
CM Adhikari announced that a draft UCC Bill will be placed before the state cabinet on July 2. The bill will be tabled in the assembly later, he said. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a common civil framework governing marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption irrespective of religion. Ahead of the introduction of the Bill, state BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya asserted that constitutionally protected tribal communities would remain outside its ambit.
Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has shared her surprise at the hot weather in London ahead of the Wimbledon Championships 2026. The Canadian tennis star, who has joined the BBC’s team for this year’s tournament, admitted that she found the heat more difficult to handle than expected. Bouchard now spends much of her time in Miami.
