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New Delhi: India has taken a major step towards self reliance in defence manufacturing with the successful firing trials of a fully indigenous AK-203 assault rifle, developed using only Indian components and raw materials. Named “Sher”, the rifle was manufactured at the Korwa facility in Amethi by Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited, the joint venture established to produce AK-203 rifles in India. The weapon has successfully completed firing trials, including automatic and burst firing. The latest achievement marks a significant shift from the initial phase of the AK-203 programme, when rifles produced in India relied on imported knock down kits. Domestic…

Colombo: Rishabh Pant added another major achievement to his Test career on Monday, surpassing MS Dhoni’s record for the most runs by an Indian designated wicketkeeper batter in away Tests. Pant returned to the crease during the second day of India’s ongoing Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club after retiring hurt with three runs on the opening day. He made an immediate impact, scoring an unbeaten 63 from 88 balls during the morning session. The half-century came off 81 deliveries and took Pant’s career tally in away Tests as a designated wicketkeeper batter beyond Dhoni’s previous mark…

Amstelveen: India’s Hockey World Cup campaign delivered contrasting results, with the women’s team knocked out after a goalless draw against Australia while the men’s side suffered a 1-3 defeat to reigning Olympic champions Netherlands despite putting up a strong fight. The Indian women’s team needed a victory in its final second round match to secure a semifinal place, but could manage only a 0-0 draw against Australia in Amstelveen. The result sent Australia into the last four on the basis of having scored more goals in the competition. The qualification race had become a direct battle between the two sides…

New Delhi: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand produced a memorable campaign at the BWF World Championships 2026, securing India’s first women’s doubles medal at the tournament in 15 years. The unseeded Indian pair’s impressive run came to an end in the semifinals after a determined three game battle against China’s world No. 1 and defending champions Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in New Delhi on Saturday. Treesa and Gayatri made an outstanding start, taking the opening game 21-18 and putting the heavily favoured Chinese pair under early pressure. However, the defending champions gradually regained control and responded strongly in…

Shillong: Tensions between commercial vehicle operators from Assam and Meghalaya continued to affect interstate transport, with a fresh protest near Shillong resulting in Assam registered vehicles being stopped at the border. The situation at Jorabat on the Assam Meghalaya border showed some signs of easing after seven Assam based motor, cab and indigenous organisations agreed to withdraw their blockade for the day. The decision allowed Meghalaya registered private and commercial vehicles to enter Assam. However, tensions remained high near Shillong, where members and leaders of the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association and the All Shillong Taxi Association gathered at…

New Delhi: The Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters at Markaz Subhanallah in Pakistan’s Bahawalpur has reportedly undergone extensive reconstruction months after being heavily damaged during India’s Operation Sindoor. Visual evidence and intelligence inputs indicate that large sections of the sprawling complex have been repaired and rebuilt. Areas that previously showed significant damage from precision strikes now reportedly feature fresh plaster, paint and marble work, with structural portions of the facility restored. The scale of the reconstruction has renewed questions about the future of infrastructure associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed, a Pakistan based terrorist organisation designated by the United Nations and the United States. Sections of…

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has travelled to Beijing for the 25th round of India China Special Representatives’ talks, with border stability, de-escalation and the long standing boundary dispute expected to dominate discussions. Doval is scheduled to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi under the Special Representatives’ mechanism, which serves as one of the key diplomatic channels for addressing the boundary issue between the two countries. The talks assume added significance ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to India for the BRICS Summit in September. Both sides are expected to assess the latest situation along the…