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Ship-killer, missile shield, air-to-air weapon: Why SM-6 is America's 'three-in-one' missile

Times of India - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:37
The US Navy collaborated with the UK's Royal Navy and Air Force to sink the frigate Klakring. This exercise tested munitions such as the SM-6 missile and improved interoperability between the forces. Data collected from the Klakring will contribute to future weapon designs and strategies. The exercise featured various naval and aerial assets, enhancing operational readiness. Notable developments included the SM-6's adaptation as a versatile weapon system for multiple roles.
Categories: National News

Calcutta High Court grants interim bail to Congress Nandigram bypoll candidate

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:32
Milan Pradhan, arrested in a 19-year-old case, gets relief till October 20; can campaign for October 6 by-polls
Categories: National News

Colorado rancher spent $50,000 fighting oil; now gets wind project on land

Times of India - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:30
A Colorado rancher spent $50,000 fighting oil drilling on his 7,000-acre property after companies used his land to reach neighbouring mineral reserves. Nearly a decade later, Weld County commissioners approved a wind project on part of his ranch. The rancher says the project could provide income to help his daughters continue the family’s cattle business.
Categories: National News

Meet Anna Luísa Beserra, whose teen idea turned dirty water into drinking water

Times of India - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:30
Anna Luisa Beserra established Safe Drinking Water for All to focus on creating affordable sanitation and water solutions. Among her innovations is Aqualuz, a system harnessing sunlight to purify rainwater, benefiting over 10,000 individuals. She also developed Aquasalina, Aquafilter, and Aquatorre to serve diverse community requirements, while training local technicians for sustainable practices.
Categories: National News

Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Mahomes’ Kansas City Current hits setback over $1.4 billion project

Times of India - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:30
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes' Kansas City Current has now faced a setback as council members oppose some redevelopment plans.
Categories: National News

Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announces entry into politics, says will begin journey from Uttar Pradesh

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:24
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal vows an independent, people-driven platform from U.P., highlighting governance gaps, land, water, and infrastructure issues she aims to address
Categories: National News

INDIA bloc announces Odisha bandh on October 8 over new mining law, other issues

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:19
The bloc demanded the repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026, and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, after protesters clashed with police near the Chief Minister’s residence
Categories: National News

PNB scam: CBI arrests Nirav Modi's aide Sandeep Mistry after extradition from UAE

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:16
A special CBI court remanded fugitive businessman Nirav Modi’s associate Sandeep Mistry to judicial custody till October 6
Categories: National News

Karnataka SIR: Deletion of voters using Form 7

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:13
Over 4,000 Form-7 seek deletion of names, largely Muslim voters, across Congress, BJP seats
Categories: National News

Indian Oil plans to launch packaged drinking water under own brand across 43,000 fuel outlets

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:10
The oil marketing company proposes a multi-year aggregator-led revenue sharing model as part of a strategy to grow non-fuel revenue and offer value-added products to customers
Categories: National News

‘Dorothy’, a long-awaited embrace for the queer community

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:04
As ‘Dorothy’ wins over audiences, trans activists and members of the queer community speak about seeing their lives, desires and struggles reflected with tenderness in Karthik Subbaraj’s film
Categories: National News

NHRC issues notice to Meta, Centre, Etah district in U.P. over alleged exploitation of minors in videos

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:02
The complaint raised concerns over the children’s dignity, privacy, psychological well-being, informed parental consent and possible exploitation by adults facilitating the content; the NHRC sought action-taken reports within two weeks from the authorities concerned and directed the Senior Superintendent of Police in Etah to investigate the roles of those allegedly scripting, recording, uploading and circulating the videos
Categories: National News

Veli-Kadinamkulam solar boat service to begin from September 30

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 10:59
The four-hour journey is designed in such a way that the service begins from the Veli Tourism Village boat jetty and returns to Veli after circling the Kadinamkulam backwaters
Categories: National News

10 military-grade drones seized from three Indian passengers at Delhi airport

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 10:56
Customs officers intercepted the passengers, who had arrived at Terminal 3 from Hong Kong via Vietnam, based on prior intelligence
Categories: National News

Thirukkural woven in cotton: Karur weaver creates 133-page fabric book

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 10:50
The weaver, R. Prabhu, wants to gift a book to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay
Categories: National News

BJP announces candidates for four seats in Bihar legislative council polls

Hindu - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 10:47
BJP MLCs Nawal Kishor Yadav, N.K. Yadav and Sarvesh Kumar will seek re-election from Patna Teachers, Kosi Graduates and Tirhut Graduates seats, respectively
Categories: National News

Rubio urges Cuba to 'choose a different path', warns of consequences

Times of India - Tue, 09/29/2026 - 10:47
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hopes that Cuba will abandon communism while warning of consequences for inaction. Rubio addressed concerns over the Cuban government's refusal to change course in the face of pressure. He also discussed Venezuela, emphasizing the need for free and fair elections. Trump indicated that a US-Cuba agreement might be possible without military action.
Categories: National News

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