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11 Jun

OP Sindoor Undermines Traditional Warfare Concepts, Says Military Chief

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiamodern warfare doctrine, Operation Sindoor, precision strike

New Delhi, June 11, 2025: India’s recent Operation Sindoor has demonstrated that traditional concepts of linear warfare such as defined fronts, rear areas and combat depths no longer apply in modern conflict, according to the country's military leadership. The operation relied on deep-strike precision weaponry and integrated command structures, reflecting a profound shift in military doctrine. In comments carried by The Tribune, India’s military chief highlighted how long-range weapons capable of striking hundreds of kilometres into enemy territory were deployed without crossing national borders. This rendered conventional battle zones moot, while emphasizing agility, accuracy and technologically driven tactics. The operation…

11 Jun

“We’ve Severed All Ties”: Sonam Raghuvanshi’s Brother Says She Should Be Hanged If Guilty

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingRaj Kushwaha, Raja Raghuvanshi, Sonam Raghuvanshi

Indore (National Times): In a dramatic and emotional address to the media at the residence of the late Raja Raghuvanshi, the brother of Sonam Raghuvanshi, Govind Raghuvanshi, made a stunning statement, expressing firm belief in his sister’s involvement in Raja’s alleged murder. Standing alongside members of the Raghuvanshi family, Govind said, “According to the evidence found so far, I am 100% sure that Sonam has committed this murder. All the accused in this case are connected to Raj Kushwaha. If Sonam is guilty, she should be hanged.” The murder of Raja Raghuvanshi has gripped Indore in recent days, with shocking…

11 Jun

India to Standardize AC Temperatures Between 20°C and 28°C in Energy-Saving Drive

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAC temperature regulation, electricity savings, energy efficiency

New Delhi, June 11, 2025 — The Indian government is preparing to implement a new regulation that will fix the operating temperature range of all air conditioners between 20°C and 28°C. Union Power and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced this first of its kind policy on Tuesday, explaining that under the new rule, air conditioners in homes, offices, and vehicles will no longer be permitted to cool below 20°C or heat above 28°C .According to officials, the move aims to tackle soaring electricity demand, curb peak consumption and strengthen energy security. The minister highlighted that every degree decrease…

11 Jun

Launch of Axiom-4 Mission Delayed Following LOX Leak in Falcon 9 Booster

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyAxiom‑4 mission, Falcon 9 LOx leak, Shubhanshu Shukla, SpaceX delay

Cape Canaveral (Florida), June 11, 2025 — SpaceX announced today that it has indefinitely delayed the launch of the Axiom‑4 mission after detecting a liquid oxygen (LOx) leak in the Falcon 9 rocket during post-static fire testing. The mission, which was rescheduled to launch on June 11, carries Indian Air Force pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla—who would become the first Indian aboard the International Space Station in 41 years—along with a crew from the United States, Poland, and Hungary .According to SpaceX, engineers identified the leak in the booster’s propulsion bay and have “stood down from the scheduled launch to allow additional time for repairs.” The company…

10 Jun

India Demonstrates Unified Commitment on Terrorism After Operation Sindoor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaglobal diplomacy, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam attack, parliamentary delegations

New Delhi, June 10, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened over 50 Members of Parliament from seven multi-party delegations today at his official residence, marking the culmination of an extensive diplomatic campaign to globalize India's position against terrorism following the April 22 Pahalgam attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor.These parliamentary delegations, representing parties including the BJP, Congress, DMK, NCP(SP), and Shiv Sena, journeyed to more than 30 countries spanning continents to brief governments, lawmakers, think tanks, and the international media. Led by prominent figures such as Shashi Tharoor, Anand Sharma, Priyanka Chaturvedi, Supriya Sule, and Brijesh Chowta, their mission underscored India’s zero-tolerance…

10 Jun

Eight Jaipur Men Drown in Banas River During Picnic, Tragedy Prompts Safety Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBanas River drowning, Jaipur picnic accident, Rajasthan water safety, Tonk tragedy

Tonk, Rajasthan, June 10, 2025 — A day of leisure turned into heartbreak when eight young men from Jaipur drowned in the Banas River during a picnic in Rajasthan’s Tonk district on Tuesday. The group, which had ventured into the river for a bath, was caught off-guard by a deep section of water, according to local authorities. While three men were rescued and are now in stable condition, the remaining eight were declared dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.Tonk Superintendent of Police Vikas Sangwan confirmed that the group, all aged between 25 and 30, had come from Jaipur for…

10 Jun

India Tops World Population at 1.46 Billion Amid Falling Fertility: UNFPA Report Warns of Shifting Demographic Priorities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiafertility rate 1.9, India population 2025, UNFPA report

New Delhi, June 10, 2025 — India has officially become the world’s most populous country with a population of 1.4639 billion, surpassing all other nations, according to the United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) latest State of World Population Report 2025. The milestone, however, comes with a striking demographic caveat: India’s total fertility rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9, significantly below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman.While this demographic feat places India at the forefront of global population charts, the report signals a shift in the country’s growth trajectory. Projections suggest that India's population may rise modestly to about…

10 Jun

RCB Owners Considering Franchise Sale Following IPL 2025 Title Win: Sources

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaRCB

Bengaluru (National Times): Just a week after lifting their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may be heading for a change in ownership. Sources have revealed to NDTV that Diageo Plc, the current owners of the franchise, are actively exploring options to sell their stake, either partially or entirely. The development follows the team's historic win in the 2025 IPL season, a triumph that ended an 18-year-long title drought. Insiders suggest that Diageo is looking to capitalise on the franchise’s soaring brand value and momentum post-victory. RCB is operated in India by United Spirits Ltd, a…

10 Jun

India to Face 43% Rise in Extreme Rainfall and 2.5-Fold Surge in Heatwaves by 2030: Study

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaextreme rainfall, heatwave surge, India climate change 2030

New Delhi, June 10, 2025 — A new study by IPE Global and Esri India has projected a sharp escalation in climate extremes, warning that India is on course to experience a 43% surge in extreme rainfall intensity and a 2.5-fold increase in the number of heatwave days by the year 2030. The study, unveiled at the International Global-South Climate Risk Symposium in New Delhi, suggests the country is entering an era of concurrent heat and rainfall stress, which could have far-reaching impacts on human health, urban planning, agriculture, and disaster preparedness.Titled “Weathering the Storm,” the report emphasizes that India’s…

09 Jun

Weather Delays Axiom-4 Launch: India’s Shubhanshu Shukla to Now Fly on June 11

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAxiom-4, Falcon 9, ISRO, ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla

National Times Bureau: The highly anticipated Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, set to make history with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becoming the first Indian to live and work aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has been postponed to June 11 at 5:30 PM IST due to adverse weather conditions. The launch, originally slated for June 10 and earlier delayed from June 8, will now proceed from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.This delay, though brief, underscores the mission’s strict safety protocols. ISRO confirmed the new schedule while emphasizing that crew welfare and optimal launch parameters remain…