New footage circulating online shows the Russian military deploying handheld “Yolka” interceptor drone systems in combat, indicating widespread operational use of the low-cost anti-drone weapon designed to target enemy reconnaissance and FPV drones.The latest video shows a Russian soldier launching the compact interceptor from a pistol-like handheld device, before it autonomously tracks and attacks its target.The Yolka system first attracted public attention during Russia’s Victory Day military parade in May 2025, when a security officer standing near President Vladimir Putin was seen carrying a compact drone-like device, which analysts later speculated might be the Yolka system or a related variant.Video evidence of the drone’s use first surfaced in September 2024, highlighting its role as a portable “spot-and-forget” interceptor designed to counter the growing threat posed by battlefield drones.Unlike conventional interceptors, the Yolka does not carry explosive warheads. Instead, it relies on direct kinetic impact to destroy or disable hostile drones, reducing the risk of collateral damage.The interceptor has a cylindrical body with two sets of X-shaped wings and is powered by four electric motors mounted on its rear. Open-source reports indicate that it uses a bi-spectral seeker that combines thermal and optical tracking with an artificial intelligence module.“Once the seeker locks onto the target, the drone transitions to autonomous flight.”The AI-assisted guidance system allows the drone to independently track targets after launch and is reported to be resistant to conventional electronic warfare jamming.According to available specifications, Yolka can attack targets at ranges of up to 3-4 kilometers and reach speeds of approximately 200-250 km/h. The interceptor reportedly weighs between 1 and 3 kg, while the entire launcher system weighs about 6 kg, allowing it to be operated by a single soldier.Open-source assessments estimate each Yolka interceptor to cost around US$500, making it a relatively inexpensive solution against increasingly common battlefield drones.The emergence of systems like Yolka reflects the growing emphasis on portable anti-drone weapons as militaries look for cost-effective ways to counter the widespread use of unmanned aerial vehicles in modern warfare.

134th episode of Mann Ki Baat (Image credit: ANI).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Many topics were discussed during the 134th episode on Sunday mind matterInspiring stories of social service, water conservation, sports achievements, summer health precautions and India’s love for mango were highlighted.The Prime Minister used the monthly radio program to encourage citizen participation, celebrate grassroots initiatives and recognize achievements in various fields.‘Recognize them‘I am doing good work for the society’Calling on people to learn from individuals who are making a positive impact, PM Modi said citizens should appreciate and support social causes.“Recognize those people who are doing good work for the society, appreciate them, learn from them and if possible, be a part of some good work yourself.”The Prime Minister said that stories of selfless service can inspire others to contribute to society and nation building.Prime Minister’s tribute to India’s mango growersWith summer in full swing, PM Modi also talked about India’s diverse mango varieties and praised the farmers involved in mango cultivation.“As soon as summer comes, another discussion starts in every house – that is about mango… Maharashtra and Konkan have Hapus, Alphonso, Gujarat’s Kesar is the soul of mangoes. UP has Dussehri and my Kashi has Langra… Mango’s journey is now reaching the global market from villages…”Praising mango growers, he said, “I would like to praise my farmer friends involved in mango cultivation. For the agricultural economy of the country, you are not an ordinary farmer but a special farmer…”Prime Minister urges caution amid heat waveAddressing the ongoing heat wave situation affecting several parts of the country, PM Modi urged citizens to exercise caution and follow official advisories.“At present, most parts of the country are in the grip of extreme heat… It is very important to take care of yourself in this season – keep drinking water, be careful while going out in the sun. Don’t forget the guidelines issued by various departments of the government…”The Prime Minister stressed the importance of staying hydrated and protecting oneself from extreme temperatures.Traditional summer drinks reflect India’s diversityPM Modi also highlighted traditional summer beverages from different regions of the country and described them as symbols of India’s cultural diversity.“You are also familiar with the traditional drink. In Northern India, you will find Aam Panna… In Punjab and Haryana, Lassi is found in large glasses, in Rajasthan and Gujarat, buttermilk becomes a part of every meal and in Bihar and Jharkhand and Eastern UP, Sattu Sharbat is unmatched as it fills the stomach and also gives energy. Kokum Sharbat, Sol Kadhi are consumed in Konkan and Goa, in Southern India you find Panakam, Neer Mor and Sambharam and Bella Panna will be found in Odisha...”“They also reflect the spirit of ‘One India, Best India’… You too will enjoy such traditional drinks in summers…”Water conservation efforts appreciatedThe Prime Minister also appreciated the efforts to restore rivers, ponds and wells across the country.“Saving and reviving a river, pond or well that holds childhood memories brings a special joy and sense of satisfaction.”He said community-led conservation efforts are helping conserve water resources while strengthening local participation.spotlight on india emerging athletesPM Modi recently congratulated athletes who set new national records and highlighted India’s growing sporting achievements.“A few days ago, the National Senior Athletics Federation competition was held in Ranchi, Jharkhand… During this, 4 national records were broken in 4 different events. Gurinderveer Singh, Vishal TK, Tejaswin Shankar, Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar created new records in different categories. I congratulate him wholeheartedly…”He also praised sprinters Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur for their performance in the 100 meters race.Through stories ranging from community service and environmental conservation to agriculture and sports, the Prime Minister’s address focused on celebrating ordinary Indians who have made extraordinary contributions.The episode highlighted the themes of public participation, social responsibility, cultural pride and collective efforts towards nation building.

The men’s and women’s tournaments are scheduled to be held simultaneously at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from June 1 to 13.

As Mumbai gears up for the mega cricket carnival, star captains of the teams participating in the Nuwama Private T20 Mumbai League 2026 and the inaugural Nuwama Private T20 Mumbai Women’s League came together for a grand season launch event organized by co-sponsor 31 Labels in Mumbai, which promises to be an exciting two weeks of high-voltage cricketing action starting on June 1.The event was attended by Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ajinkya Naik, League Governing Council Chairman Rajdeep Gupta, Apex Council, League Governing Council members as well as members of all 11 teams and their operators, coming together to celebrate the start of an exciting cricket season.Since its launch in 2018, the Nuwama Private T20 Mumbai League has been a launchpad for some of the most promising cricket talents, establishing itself as one of India’s premier franchise-based domestic T20 tournaments. The upcoming season will feature a host of global stars alongside emerging talents in both the men’s and women’s competitions.Mumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya Naik said, ‘It is a matter of pride for us that the players like it Ajinkya RahaneShardul Thakur and Shreyas Iyer Represented India after playing for Mumbai and will now share the dressing room with the youngsters and share his knowledge and experience. The exposure that these young players will get by playing with such legends will be huge. Similarly, for the women players too, the opportunity to share the dressing room with established stars will be invaluable. Players like Shivam Dubey and Suryakumar Yadav performed in the first season of the league and won the T20 World Cup for India.“League Governing Council Chairman, Rajdeep Gupta said: “The main task assigned to me by the Apex Council members was to start the women’s tournament and I would like to thank the Apex Council members, Governing Council members and Chairman Mr. Ajinkya Naik for giving me a free hand and with everyone’s support, we were able to do it. I officially announce the launch of T20 Mumbai League and T20 Mumbai Women’s League.“To boost the excitement, the captains and vice-captains had an interesting conversation about their preparations and expectations ahead of the tournament. The event also featured a number of eye-catching performances, forming a fitting preparation for the 13-day tournament which is set to showcase some of the city’s finest cricketing talent.“Really happy and excited for the season. First of all, congratulations to the Mumbai Cricket Association for providing this platform to all the young cricketers. For players who have worked really hard, this is a great opportunity to express their talent and take the next step in their careers. From our point of view, it is all about going out there and playing with freedom,” North Mumbai Panthers captain Ajinkya Rahane said.“I think it’s a great opportunity for the youngsters, especially those coming into domestic cricket, to showcase their talent and skills at this level. I think it’s definitely gotten bigger and better since last season. It’s a great opportunity for the youngsters, and I’m excited to be a part of it,” SOBO Mumbai Falcons captain Shreyas Iyer commented.“I will try my best to repeat those five sixes from the first season. I can’t say that I will definitely do it, but I will definitely try my best to repeat it,” said Shivam Dubey, captain of Arcs Andheri.Eagle Thane Strikers captain Shardul Thakur said, “The talent sitting here on the podium is extraordinary. Mumbai is known for producing great batsmen over the years. I think every batsman will work hard. We know what is at stake. It is going to be a fierce battle and we are hoping for the best.”“Obviously, winning the trophy last year was a special moment for all of us. We want to do it again, but we are not too focused on the end result. I will just try to help my teammates and the youngsters perform to their potential. It is going to be a competitive league. We have to start from zero this year,” said Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals captain Siddhesh Lad.Akash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs captain Sarfaraz Khan said, “I am a little more aggressive, while Musheer is calm. But when it comes to the field, no one is your brother or friend, he will be an opponent.”Bandra Blasters captain Suved Parkar said, “I am grateful to the team management and owners for giving me the opportunity to captain the team this season. I hope they repose faith in me. The boys have been practicing really well and we will go out there, work hard and enjoy the game.”“Our team is training really well. Suryakumar Yadav is an experienced player, so the youngsters in the team will learn a lot from him. Hopefully, we will do well,” said Akhil Herwadkar, vice-captain, Triumph Knights Mumbai North East.The inaugural edition of the three-team T20 Mumbai Women’s League will add a new chapter to the history of the league as the city’s women cricketers are set to get a platform to showcase their talent.“I think we are really excited for this league, and I think every team has prepared with the aim of winning the inaugural edition. Humaira Kazi, captain of Akash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs, said, “It is a great opportunity for all the young girls to showcase their talent, experience playing in packed stadiums and learn a lot from the experience.SOBO Mumbai Falcons captain Sayali Satghare said, “Our main objective in the first season will be to play fearless cricket and entertain the spectators.”“The preparations have been good. There is a lot of young talent in our group and many players who have already won trophies in domestic cricket with the Mumbai senior women’s team at the Wankhede Stadium. Having been a part of that team, I know that when all the ‘Khadoos’ players from Mumbai come together on the field, the matches will be exciting,” said Thane Sky Risers captain Saima Thakor.The tournament will feature 30 blockbuster matches as the city’s best talents battle for T20 supremacy at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, with the final taking place on June 13. All matches will be live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.

Magistrate’s court in Mumbai (file photo)

Mumbai: A city magistrate court has held that a man repeatedly stealing money from his daughter-in-law’s purse to buy liquor amounts to economic domestic violence. The comments came after a 40-year-old Lalbagh man was directed to pay Rs 21.5 lakh as rent and maintenance dues to his estranged wife and minor daughter after the court found him and his family liable for financial manipulation and continuous domestic abuse including sexual harassment.Judicial Magistrate First Class JR Mullani also addressed the allegations against the woman’s brother-in-law, saying he had “boldly told” her in the presence of her father-in-law about the harassment, including attempts to force her to have physical relations, which the court called “gross and serious acts of domestic violence”.The magistrate concluded that the woman faced repeated mental and financial harassment from her husband and in-laws. The husband’s regular drinking, threats and verbal abuse, attempts to force her to leave her job, and mortgaging her gold jewellery, leaving her with a debt of Rs 2 lakh, were considered as domestic violence.The court further observed that theft by the father-in-law for liquor, mental torture by the mother-in-law, demand of the woman’s earnings and pressurizing her to buy a refrigerator, clearly amount to economic and mental domestic violence.The court ordered the husband to pay monthly maintenance of Rs 7,000 to the woman and Rs 5,000 to their minor daughter and house rent of Rs 5,000. These amounts were calculated retrospectively from February 24, 2016. The man was also directed to pay Rs 50,000 in legal costs, and the court issued a protection order barring the family from committing further acts of domestic violence.The couple met in 2007 at their workplace, a credit card company, and got married in 2012. According to the woman, the problems started soon after marriage when her husband pressured her to quit her job, started drinking heavily and abused her. When she became pregnant, he reportedly sought an abortion, claiming he could not manage the expenses. She refused and their daughter was born in 2013.The abuse escalated when her brother-in-law attempted to have physical relations with her late at night, when he was drunk and her father-in-law was sleeping nearby.In March 2014, she left the matrimonial home and started living with her brother. Her husband later filed for divorce. She filed her domestic violence application on February 24, 2016. Although interim maintenance was granted in 2017, the husband allegedly failed to make the payments regularly, and she filed an NC complaint for criminal intimidation in 2018.The husband denied the allegations in writing, but the respondents did not appear to cross-examine him or present evidence. The court proceeded without his evidence on August 2, 2025, finding that his sworn testimony was not challenged and there was no reason to disbelieve it.

Paris Saint-Germain made history in Budapest as they defeated Arsenal on penalties to retain the UEFA Champions League crown. Luis Enrique’s side kept their composure in a tense final at the Puskas Arena to seal consecutive European victories.

Only a select group of clubs have been consistently successful A Champions League or European Cup win underlines the scale of PSG’s achievement on the continental stage.

Enrique now joins Zinedine Zidane, Pep Guardiola and Bob Paisley in an elite list of managers with three Champions League titles, trailing only Carlo Ancelotti, who has five.

So when this figure was brought up in the post-match show on TNT Sports, Enrique immediately responded: “Only three? I have to improve!”

This led Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, standing next to him, to ask if he could equal Caro Ancelotti’s record of five Champions League appearances with this team.

“I’d say four,” Enrique responded with a wide smile on his face, causing Gerard and the other panelists to laugh.

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi praised the Spaniard’s impact and indicated confidence in keeping him at the club, with contract negotiations ongoing beyond his current deal, which runs until the end of next season.

“He is the best coach, I can’t answer that question but I’m really convinced,” Al-Khelaifi said. “It’s all about the project and he is the best for this project. He is very special, as a coach, as a human being, as a person, he is fantastic. He is the best coach in the world. He has done wonders with the team. With a young team, you know the story. I also want to thank the players of PSG. It is for them too. They all gave this project.”

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta also paid tribute after the final and acknowledged PSG’s dominance despite his team’s disappointment at once again missing out on European glory.

“I especially want to congratulate PSG, Luis (Enrique, the coach), because in my opinion they are the best in the world,” Arteta told reporters in Budapest, as quoted by Yahoo Sports.

Iconic Night in Budapest

Paris Saint-Germain successfully defend their UEFA Champions League title On Saturday night, 30 May, Arsenal were beaten 4–3 on penalties after a tense 1–1 draw at the Puskás Arena. The French champions retained their place on the throne of European football, while Arsenal were only left to celebrate their Premier League title, their dream of finally becoming champions of Europe delayed once again.

Kai Havertz’s sixth-minute opener got the ball rolling in a tightly contested match, before Ousmane Dembele equalized from the penalty spot midway through the second half.

PSG were without Vitinha, Khvitcha Kvaratskheliya, Dembele or captain Marquinhos for the shoot-out, yet Eberechi missed Eze and then Gabriel ensured they became the first team since Real Madrid to win consecutive European titles between 2016 and 2018.

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General Dwivedi (file photo)

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said future conflicts will move beyond conventional battlefields and be fought across multiple domains, including cyber, space and cognitive warfare, and also said the armed forces are fully prepared for ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’ if needed.Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the NDA passing-out parade in Pune, General Dwivedi said, “As far as Operation Sindoor is concerned, first of all, it is still going on. There is a temporary cessation of hostilities. So the Indian Army and all the three services are preparing well for Operation Sindoor 2.0, if it happens.” He said future warfare will not be limited to just land, sea and air, but will increasingly be influenced by emerging domains such as space, cyber and cognitive warfare.General Dwivedi said, modern battlefields have become highly transparent and military planners must remain vigilant about deployment and force protection measures.Explaining the need for AI-powered systems, the Army key technologies help optimize resource utilization and improve operational efficiency on the battlefield. To explain this he said, “In today’s environment, we also have a lot of drones coming. Now, you need counter-drone equipment, and you need to deploy your drones. So, the resources available on the battlefield are huge. To handle such resources, you need some kind of automation, and artificial intelligence plays a very important role.“On information war, the General said, “Victory is always in the mind. It is not on the ground. Therefore, information war is successful only when the entire country comes together and trusts the people providing information.” If that happens, I can assure you that the nation that trusts each other and all these stakeholders will always win the war.The General said that the Indian Army is fully conscious of modernization changes. “We are transforming ourselves into a future-ready force under the ‘Decade of Transformation’ in which the younger generation will play a vital role,” he said.