US must respect India's right to defend itself: Former US Secretary Blinken

RHI Magnesita Q2 net profit jumps 62 pc to over Rs 62 cr

RHI Magnesita has reported a remarkable surge in net profit, soaring to Rs 62.09 crore for the September quarter. The consolidated revenues experienced a modest increase, hitting Rs 1,038.26 crore this period. Additionally, overall expenses decreased to Rs 953.06 crore compared to the last year. EBITDA saw a 30 percent growth, reflecting operational enhancements despite challenging economic conditions.

In 2011 Texas drove recycled plastic made from discarded bottles into a failing US 287 slope; 5 years later, settlement was minimal and costs were 50 percent to 80 percent lower

In Texas, engineers successfully used recycled plastic pins to stabilize highway slopes affected by unstable clay soils. The experiment demonstrated significant reductions in settlement and movement in treated areas compared to untreated sections. Monitoring after installation showed minimal additional movement in reinforced sections over 5 years. The results suggest that recycled plastic pins can effectively support shallow slope failures in problematic soils.

China border has become 'more alive,' India enhancing frontier infrastructure: Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the need for increased troop presence along the China border. He highlighted the significant enhancements in infrastructure and military capabilities since the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020. Jaishankar noted that improving border infrastructure had been neglected until about a decade ago. The talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping marked a shift towards normalising relations.

Hafiz Saeed-linked PMML serves legal notice to Maryam Nawaz over 'terrorist' remarks

A legal notice was issued by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz regarding her remarks. The party demanded an apology and the removal of disputed content from social media. This notice came after the controversial by-election in which the PMML claimed election rigging. PMML maintains its status as a legally registered political party in Pakistan.

Hafiz Saeed-linked PMML serves legal notice to Maryam Nawaz over 'terrorist' remarks

A legal notice was issued by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz regarding her remarks. The party demanded an apology and the removal of disputed content from social media. This notice came after the controversial by-election in which the PMML claimed election rigging. PMML maintains its status as a legally registered political party in Pakistan.

Marco Rubio won’t say if he’s running in 2028. A new poll shows why he keeps getting asked

Marco Rubio is drawing fresh attention as a potential Republican presidential candidate after the 2026 midterms. A Reuters/Ipsos poll gave Rubio and JD Vance similar ratings without asking voters to choose between them.

American Airlines ground stop disrupts flights, strands passengers across the US

Rahul Gandhi announces Telangana’s gig worker welfare package, details insurance & payment benefits

Rahul Gandhi announces Telangana’s gig worker welfare package, details insurance & payment benefits

An intern sorting old film cans in New York found a 1915 movie about Abraham Lincoln; it was the only known surviving copy of a film historians believed was lost

In an exciting turn of events, an intern at a New York film archive stumbled upon five reels of the silent film The Heart of Lincoln. This remarkable find, once thought to be forever lost, opens a new chapter for historians and filmmakers alike. Restoration efforts are now underway, promising modern audiences a glimpse into early American cinema and its portrayal of the iconic Abraham Lincoln.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questions BJP over 1.27 crore missing Hindu voters

Marco Rubio warns of Iran’s ambition to spread its revolution beyond its borders