Op-Eds Opinion
Back-to-back PSLV failures have done more than just dent ISRO’s launch calendar. They have disrupted the deployment of NavIC satellites, slowed down the SSLV rollout, and exposed how deeply India’s space ecosystem depends on a single launch vehicle. What should have been an isolated technical setback has now snowballed into a systemic disruption. The question […]
Op-Eds Opinion
India’s recent achievement of building a 1000 km quantum-secure communication network has understandably been framed as a technological milestone. But the real story lies elsewhere. This is not just about quantum physics or advanced encryption. It is about reliability. It is about ensuring that in the most critical moments, India’s defence systems receive information that
Cricket Sports
The Pakistan Super League is facing fresh uncertainty ahead of its 2026 season after a threat issued by a Pakistan-based militant faction raised new concerns over the safety of overseas cricketers. The warning has added to existing pressure on the tournament, which was already dealing with venue cuts, regional instability and last-minute player uncertainty. PSL […]
International
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the worsening energy security crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict, highlighting growing concern over the impact on oil flows, shipping routes and broader economic stability. The conversation reflects the increasing diplomatic focus on protecting supply chains as tensions around
International
Multiple drones were reported over Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, raising fresh security concerns at one of the most sensitive US Army installations in the capital, where senior Trump administration officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are reported to have official accommodation. Drones Spotted Over Fort McNair The
International
The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed concerns over the participation of overseas players in the Pakistan Super League, saying travel plans remain on track despite security worries triggered by the recent Pakistan airstrike on Afghanistan. The reassurance comes as the league prepares for its 11th season, with a large group of foreign players, including several […]