Pakistan's rapidly expanding weapons arsenal raises doubts over ‘minimum deterrence' claims

Vicky Nanjappa | March 25, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Pakistan has been placed by the United State's top Intelligence official, Tulsi Gabbard as a country whose advancing missile capabilities could eventually put the US within its reach. Director of National Intelligence, Gabbard, while presenting the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment before the Senate Intelligence Committee, also said that Pakistan was researching and developing novel, advanced or traditional missile delivery systems with nuclear and conventional payloads that put the US within range.

From truck driver’s sacrifice to Rs. 5.2 crore glory: Mangesh Yadav’s inspiring rise to RCB

IANS | March 25, 2026 3:53 PM

Bengaluru, March 25 (IANS) Before Mangesh Yadav ever pitched a ball in professional cricket, his father Ramavadh Yadav worked overnight, contemplating how he would secure funds for his son’s dream. He invested all his resources in a boy who initially played cricket in a modest courtyard with his mother. Today, Mangesh Yadav has a contract worth Rs. 5.2 crore with the reigning champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

CAPF Bill tabled in RS, Oppn questions statuary competence

IANS | March 25, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday began discussion on the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, which seeks to ensure a dominant role for Indian Police Service officers in the top leadership of the country's paramilitary forces.