Ukraine has taken a major step toward modernising its air force and strengthening long‑term defence capabilities, after signing a series of landmark agreements with France on Tuesday. The deals include the purchase of Rafale fighter jets, next‑generation air‑defence systems, and permission for licensed production of Western missiles inside Ukraine — a move that significantly expands […]
Health authorities in Andhra Pradesh have reported two Covid‑19 deaths and eight new infections, prompting fresh monitoring across districts amid concerns that a more virulent Omicron subvariant may be circulating. The cases, detected over the past several days, mark the first Covid‑related fatalities in the state since 2022, according to officials. Doctors say the sudden
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn his controversial proposal to impose a 20% fee on all non‑Iranian cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, announcing instead that Gulf nations have agreed to make “massive” trade and investment commitments to the United States. The reversal comes barely a day after Trump unveiled the toll plan, which
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued one of his strongest warnings yet to Iran, declaring that any future strike on Israel will trigger a “far more powerful” retaliation. His remarks come amid rapidly escalating tensions across West Asia, where Iran has launched attacks on US‑aligned states, including Jordan, following intensifying clashes with Washington. Speaking
Marking a major milestone for local healthcare, the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Civil Hospital officially commenced its Outpatient Department (OPD) services on Monday. The long-awaited initiative aims to provide accessible and quality medical assistance to the region’s residents. On the very first day, the hospital successfully operationalized regular OPD clinics across two distinct shifts, functioning
SALEMA: Local residents staged a massive road blockade at Lal Debendra Para on Monday, protesting the deplorable condition of the vital Rakhaltali-Jayanti Bazar road. The agitators accused the local Panchayat Pradhan, Nishikanta Debnath, of persistent stalling tactics and complete negligence regarding local infrastructure. Commuters expressed intense frustration over the heavily damaged stretch, which has turned accident-prone and riddled with
For generations, wealth was measured in money, property, and possessions. Success was often defined by the size of a bank account or the value of material assets. Yet in today’s fast-paced world, another resource has become increasingly precious—time. Unlike money, time cannot be earned back, borrowed, or saved for later use. Every person receives the
Modern society celebrates ambition. Long working hours, relentless productivity, and constant availability are often presented as symbols of dedication and success. Phrases such as “rise and grind” and “hustle culture” have become part of everyday language, particularly among young professionals and entrepreneurs. Yet behind the language of achievement lies a growing problem: burnout. As exhaustion
AGARTALA: The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) has postponed its “Year-Saving” (Bachhar Bachao) examination, originally scheduled for today, to July 15, Board president Dr. Dhananjay Gan Chowdhury announced. The exam will be held at the same time as previously notified, the president said, without specifying a reason for the postponement. He added that results
For generations, the traditional path to success followed a familiar pattern: obtain a good education, secure stable employment, climb the corporate ladder, and eventually enjoy financial security through long-term employment. Today, however, that model is being challenged by a growing fascination with entrepreneurship. Across the world, increasing numbers of young people aspire not to work
