Bindra marks 18 years of historic Beijing Olympic gold, calls it career's greatest peak

'Life begins at conception': Tamil Nadu Speaker sparks row over anti-abortion remarks

Operation Safed Sagar: How IAF overcame altitude challenges to turn Kargil tide

The Indian Air Force launched Operation Safed Sagar to counter Pakistani intruders who had occupied high-altitude positions during the Kargil conflict. IAF pilots faced extraordinary challenges conducting combat missions at altitudes around 18,000 feet, conditions unprecedented in modern aerial warfare. Initial setbacks forced commanders to reassess tactics and adapt their technology to the extreme environment. The deployment of Mirage-2000 jets equipped with laser-guided bombs proved to be a decisive turning point in the air campaign. These precision air strikes provided critical support to Indian ground forces, helping them successfully recapture key strategic peaks.

Honey Singh calls Badshah 'gandi aulaad' after old clip on stage name resurfaces

Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh publicly called fellow rapper Badshah 'gandi aulaad' in an Instagram post after an old video clip of Badshah discussing his stage name resurfaced online. The clip gained renewed attention following Badshah's recent appearance on Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent', where a song referencing the hit track 'Brown Rang' was featured. The moment reignited a long-running dispute between the two artists over creative credit dating back to their time together in the rap group Mafia Mundeer. Honey Singh's reaction suggests tensions over recognition and ownership of their early collaborative work remain unresolved.

Gold Prices Steady Amid Middle East Tensions; Analysts Recommend Buying on Dips

Gold prices have shown limited sensitivity to rising oil prices in recent months, a trend analysts expect to continue unless oil surges sharply. Ongoing volatility in the Middle East continues to influence market sentiment around gold. However, significant gains in gold prices are seen as unlikely unless oil prices decline. Market analysts currently advise investors to buy gold during price dips rather than chasing the ongoing rally.