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China’s Desert Build-Up Draws Global Scrutiny as Analysts Spot Vast Network Around Missile Silos

China’s Desert Build-Up Draws Global Scrutiny as Analysts Spot Vast Network Around Missile Silos

Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): A massive military construction programme unfolding deep inside China's northwestern desert is attracting growing attention from nuclear experts, with newly identified structures raising questions about how Beijing plans to manage and protect its rapidly expanding strategic arsenal. Satellite imagery reviewed by independent analysts has revealed an intricate network of octagon-shaped facilities, communication installations and support infrastructure positioned near China's missile silo fields in Xinjiang. While officials have offered no public explanation for the developments, specialists believe the project could significantly enhance the country's nuclear command and operational capabilities. The scale of construction has surprised even veteran observers…
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US-Iran Talks Remain in Limbo as Trump Weighs Ceasefire Extension and Hormuz Reopening Plan

US-Iran Talks Remain in Limbo as Trump Weighs Ceasefire Extension and Hormuz Reopening Plan

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to stabilise tensions between the United States and Iran remain uncertain after President Donald Trump ended a crucial White House security review without endorsing a proposed agreement aimed at extending the current ceasefire and restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The closed-door meeting, held in the White House Situation Room on Friday, brought together senior national security officials and foreign policy advisers as the administration reviewed the contours of a tentative understanding reportedly reached by negotiators from both countries. Despite growing speculation that an announcement could be imminent, no…
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Punjab Civic Polls Deliver a Bigger Message: AAP’s 2022 Wave May Still Be Intact

Punjab Civic Polls Deliver a Bigger Message: AAP’s 2022 Wave May Still Be Intact

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The recently concluded civic body elections in Punjab were never merely about municipal corporations, municipal councils or nagar panchayats. For political parties, strategists and observers alike, they represented the first large-scale electoral assessment of the Aam Aadmi Party government ahead of the crucial 2027 Assembly elections. If these results are viewed as a political report card, the ruling party has passed with distinction. Winning 958 out of 1,977 wards and securing control of five of the eight municipal corporations that went to the polls, AAP has demonstrated that its support base remains remarkably resilient more than four…
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Bhakti, Beats & Bliss: Dhoom Events’ Bhajan Clubbing Draws Massive Participation, Creates a Spiritually Uplifting Evening

Bhakti, Beats & Bliss: Dhoom Events’ Bhajan Clubbing Draws Massive Participation, Creates a Spiritually Uplifting Evening

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Dhoom Events successfully hosted its unique “Bhajan Clubbing” evening, bringing together spirituality, music, and community celebration in an unforgettable gathering that attracted devotees and music lovers in large numbers. Held under the theme “Bhakti, Beats & Bliss,” the event witnessed overwhelming participation from members of the community who came together to enjoy an evening filled with devotional music, live performances, singing, dancing, and spiritual joy. The program, supported by the International Hindu Foundation, created a vibrant atmosphere where faith and entertainment blended seamlessly. Hundreds of devotees participated in the event and enthusiastically enjoyed the spiritual evening. The…
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Storm Front Finally Reaches Tricity, Bringing Much-Needed Relief After Days of Sweltering Heat

Storm Front Finally Reaches Tricity, Bringing Much-Needed Relief After Days of Sweltering Heat

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh: After days of relentless sunshine and soaring temperatures, the weather finally turned in favour of residents across Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula on Saturday morning. Dark clouds gathered over the region before sunrise, followed by cool winds and rain showers that ended a prolonged heatwave spell and provided long-awaited relief from oppressive conditions. The dramatic change came after two earlier red alerts issued by weather authorities failed to produce the predicted storms. This time, however, the forecast translated into visible weather activity, with overcast skies reducing daylight intensity and rainfall beginning in several parts of the Tricity during…
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RBI Considers Introducing Plastic Currency Notes in India

RBI Considers Introducing Plastic Currency Notes in India

Rajeev Sharma :- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively considering the introduction of polymer-based plastic currency notes in the country as part of efforts to modernise the cash management system and reduce the rising cost of printing paper notes. The proposal was recently discussed during high-level board meetings held in Patna and Mumbai, with officials examining the long-term advantages of switching to more durable currency material. According to sources, the central bank may soon begin a pilot project to test plastic notes for public circulation. The move comes at a time when demand for physical cash continues to…
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Arihant Academy Ltd.'s FY26 PAT Doubles to Rs. 9.11 Crore; Total Income Grows

Arihant Academy Ltd.'s FY26 PAT Doubles to Rs. 9.11 Crore; Total Income Grows

Arihant Academy Ltd. (NSE: ARIHANTACA), Mumbai’s premier coaching institute for SSC, ICSE, CBSE, Science & Commerce, has announced its audited consolidated financial results for the financial year ended 31st March 2026.   Arihant Academy   The company delivered a strong financial performance in FY26, reporting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 9.11 crores, reflecting a 104.85% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to Rs. 4.45 crores in FY25. Total Consolidated Revenue for the year increased by 52.57% to Rs. 64.87 crores in FY26, as against Rs. 42.52 crores in FY25. The growth was driven by sustained student enrolments, expansion across new…
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M3M Foundation Hosts Grand Convocation Ceremony at iMpower Academy for Skills, Samalkha

M3M Foundation Hosts Grand Convocation Ceremony at iMpower Academy for Skills, Samalkha

M3M Foundation successfully organized a grand Convocation Ceremony under its flagship Kaushal Sambal Programme at iMpower Academy for Skills, Samalkha, Panipat, celebrating the achievements, aspirations, and transformational journeys of rural youth empowered through skill development, entrepreneurship, and employment initiatives.   Dignitaries with graduating students at the iMpower Academy for Skills convocation in Panipat   The prestigious ceremony witnessed the gracious presence of eminent dignitaries including Sh. Mahipal Dhandha Ji, Hon’ble Education Minister, Haryana; Sh. Pawan Jindal Ji, Sarsanghchalak, North Region, RSS; Shri Vijay Ji, Pracharak, RSS; Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation, along with respected MLAs, Sarpanches, government…
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Jalna's Transformation from Drought to Water Security: The Art of Living and SGF

Jalna's Transformation from Drought to Water Security: The Art of Living and SGF

In the drought-prone villages of Maharashtra’s Jalna district, summer once meant dry wells, failing crops, and acute water scarcity, with groundwater levels falling to nearly 60 feet below ground.   Today, that story is changing.   Before & After, the land tells Jalna's story   With support from the Save Groundwater Foundation (SGF), USA, Project JalTara by The Art of Living Social Projects through Vyakti Vikas Kendra India (VVKI) is helping recharge groundwater across villages in Jalna. The initiative uses scientifically designed recharge structures to capture rainwater and restore underground aquifers, improving water availability and farm resilience.   Turning Rainwater…
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RateGain Launches The APMEA Direct Booking Friction Report 2026; Warns AI Search Could Push Hotel Websites Out of the Booking Journey

RateGain Launches The APMEA Direct Booking Friction Report 2026; Warns AI Search Could Push Hotel Websites Out of the Booking Journey

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited ((BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today released The Direct Booking Friction Report 2026, a first-of-its-kind audit revealing that hotels across APMEA are not losing direct revenue to poor demand or weak pricing. They are losing it to friction inside their own digital experience.   The APMEA Direct Booking Friction Report 2026 The report maps, for the first time, exactly where and why hotels across APMEA are losing direct bookings before a guest ever reaches checkout, uncovering friction across visibility, pricing, booking experience, and guest…
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