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China had shown no interest to further de-escalate the situation in other friction points. Representational Image. (PTI)

India seeks early pullout from Hot Springs, Gogra

The meeting between the two Commanders went on for around nine hours

1 Aug 2021 2:16 AM IST

Following the tenure of Indias first Defence Minister, Baldev Singh, from September 1946 till May1952, there was no full-time cabinet rank defence minister till April 1957. (Image: Amazon)

Book Review | Achievements in India's defence research despite many...

The Defence Science Organisation was formed in 1956 for initiating studies and development of futuristic weapon systems

1 Aug 2021 2:11 AM IST

The story starts with the main character Yamuna heading for Banaras, in a train, to visit her maternal grandfather (thaatha). (Image: Amazon)

Book Review | What it means to be a family and other profound secrets

During her visit to Banaras, Yamuna manages to sneak some family letters from her grandfather's files

1 Aug 2021 2:10 AM IST

The release of the book is perfectly timed to coincide with the month of the birth anniversary of Ganguly (July 18), the first female doctor to practise in India, and the International Doctors Day (July 1). (Image: Amazon)

Book Review | Clear-eyed and engrossing look back at six Indian...

To her credit, Kavitha Rao's Lady Doctors: The Untold Stories of India's First Women in Medicine steers clear of such...

1 Aug 2021 2:08 AM IST

Policymakers Journal is in two parts. The first 215-page section, The Delhi Years 2009-2012 , presents an insiders view of Indias governance during an exciting period of history. (Image: Amazon)

Book Review | An economist's cheeky jottings on bureaucracy's quirks,...

He is a delightful raconteur whose diary straddles many walks of life

1 Aug 2021 1:03 AM IST

Since Indias military reform process will be equally intricate, protracted, and even complicated with competing and conflicting demands, claims, issues, and even turf battles that would have to be reconciled, the legislature needs to play a far more pro-active role. Representational Image. (AFP)

Manish Tewari | Does India need theatre commands?

The combatant command President selects needs to have served in at least one joint responsibility role in a senior...

1 Aug 2021 1:01 AM IST

A BMC health worker collects swab sample of a passenger for COVID-19 test, at the CSMT station in Mumbai, July 19, 2021. (PTI)

RT-PCR certificate must for those from Maharashtra, Kerala to enter...

The negative certificate should not be older than 72 hours irrespective of the vaccination status, said the government...

31 July 2021 4:01 PM IST

Thukral said through this partnership, WhatsApp is committed to enhance the digital skills of the aspiring entrepreneurs and empower the youth of our country to create a safe digital environment for all. (PTI Photo)

WhatsApp to soon allow users transfer chat history from iOS to Android

Users could migrate their chat history from iOS to Android by using a 'Switch to Android' on the App Store

31 July 2021 2:53 PM IST

Three militants, assistant sub-inspector of J-K police killed in encounter. (PTI Photo)

Two JeM militants killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

The search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire at a search party of the forces

31 July 2021 1:53 PM IST

The UN health agency said work was under way to gain a better understanding of the dynamics of Delta and why it is more transmissible. (Representational image: PTI)

Delta not specifically targeting children: WHO

Delta has now been detected in 132 countries and is more transmissible than earlier versions of the virus

31 July 2021 12:19 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma (PTI)

Border row: Assam CM, 4 senior cops, two admin officials booked by...

Besides, cases were also registered against 200 unidentified Assam Police personnel

31 July 2021 11:29 AM IST

The terrorists are believed to have planted the IED during the intervening night under the cover of darkness, the officials said. (Representational image: PTI)

IED defused in J-K's Rajouri; search operations on to nab terrorists

The IED was found planted by suspected terrorists under a culvert at Bathooni-Dilogra on Jammu-Rajouri national highway

31 July 2021 10:55 AM IST