Top-notch drone goes down after technical failure off Chennai just ahead of mega deal with the US – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A top-notch MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone, an unarmed version leased by the Navy from US firm General Atomics, had to be ditched into the sea off Chennai after it encountered a technical failure on a routine surveillance mission in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) on Wednesday afternoon.The “controlled ditching” of the high-altitude, long-endurance…

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‘Stupid statement’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali blasts Australian bowler for predicting 5-0 victory over India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized Australian spinner Nathan Lyon for his bold prediction regarding the outcome of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series between Australia and India. Lyon, during an appearance on the Willow Talk podcast, confidently forecasted a 5-0 victory for Australia in the series, a statement that Basit Ali found…

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China man pays compensation over Rs 10 lakh to woman after she suffers miscarriage because of his pet – Times of India

A dog owner in China has to pay 90,000 yuan (Rs 10,63,278.90) to a woman who suffered a miscarriage after his pet jumped up at her.The Shanghai Court has asked the man to pay compensation for the physical and emotional distress caused during the encounter.The 41-year-old woman, surnamed Yan, became pregnant after undergoing multiple in…

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Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections: First phase concludes with over 58% voter turnout, considerably lower from 2014 assembly elections | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections concluded on Wednesday with a voter turnout of 58.85 per cent across the Kashmir Valley and Jammu regions. Kishtwar recorded the highest turnout at 77 per cent, while Pulwama saw the lowest at just over 46 per cent. This marks the first assembly…

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What is a walkie-talkie? Device linked to round 2 of fatal explosions in Lebanon – Times of India

A walkie-talkie is a portable two-way radio that allows users to communicate wirelessly over short distances. These devices operate on specific radio frequencies and are used in various sectors like emergency services, construction, and military operations. They are known for their simplicity, allowing users to both transmit and receive messages using a single channel.Invented in…

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Exclusive | ‘Bangladesh played very well in Pakistan, but India…’: Mohammad Kaif on why upsets are unlikely in the series – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India have dominated their Test rivalry against Bangladesh, winning the majority of the matches – 11 out of 13 with two ending in draws. Bangladesh have struggled to compete with India’s strong batting line-ups and bowling attacks.India’s batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Rahul Dravid have often proven too strong for Bangladesh…

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