US Man Stabs Indian in Mall in Targeted Anti-Muslim Attack

ISRO tries to retain key personnel amidst an exodus

How Layered Missile Defences Keep Modern Warships Safe from Attack

Modern naval vessels face a wide range of aerial and anti-ship threats, requiring sophisticated multi-layered defence systems. Warships today are equipped with advanced missiles and gun-based systems designed to intercept incoming projectiles. The United States has been leveraging maritime power as a strategic tool against Iran. Iranian missile salvos directed at naval or merchant vessels are believed to have been intercepted by Standard-series missiles. Systems such as the Barak-8 and SM-6 represent the cutting edge of shipborne air defence technology.

Tamil Nadu Lateral Entry 2026 Rank List Out; Special Counselling Begins

The Directorate of Technical Education has published the Tamil Nadu Lateral Entry Admissions (TNLEA) 2026 rank list on its official website, tnlea.com. Eligible candidates can now log in to check their individual ranks. Special counselling has also commenced alongside the rank list release, enabling direct admission to engineering programmes for diploma holders. Candidates are advised to complete all required steps within the stipulated schedule to confirm their seats.

IRCTC Launches Beta Website With Faster Booking and Cleaner Interface

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has rolled out a beta version of its redesigned website. The revamped portal features a cleaner interface and a streamlined checkout process aimed at improving the passenger booking experience. Users can save passenger details to enable quicker repeat bookings in the future. The Ministry is actively seeking public feedback to fine-tune the platform ahead of its official launch. The new website will eventually be integrated with an upgraded Passenger Reservation Engine.