I have accomplished all my objectives before retiring: CDS

I have accomplished all my objectives before retiring: CDS
Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan was in Lucknow to attend an event organized by Lucknow-based strategic think tank Strive India for experienced security forces personnel.

Lucknow: Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday stressed on significant progress in enhancing jointness and integration among the three services ahead of his retirement on May 30, saying, “I have managed to accomplish all my objectives before the completion of my tenure.”Addressing an interaction organized by Lucknow-based strategic think tank Strive India of experienced security forces personnel, the CDS said all four service chiefs have reached consensus on proposals related to jointness across commands and submitted relevant documents for further consideration.“We have the consent of all the four chiefs who have submitted documents for jointness in the command,” the CDS said. He said the last three years have seen conscious efforts towards greater operational integration by the Army, Navy and Air Force.He said the services have begun to develop a growing number of joint doctrines and common operating procedures to improve interoperability and decision-making in future conflicts. “We have begun to create a number of joint doctrines and similar operation codes,” he said.The CDS highlighted that future warfare will be increasingly technology-driven, information-intensive and multi-domain in nature, requiring integrated planning and rapid operational responses. He also stressed the importance of indigenous capacity development, emerging technologies, cyber preparedness and strategic communications.Discussing Defense Vision 2047, General Chauhan said modernization of the armed forces must go beyond the acquisition of platforms and include changes in doctrine, organizational culture, training and military thinking to create a future-ready force structure.

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Election Commission should ensure that no eligible voter is left out in SIR: JMM

Election Commission should ensure that no eligible voter is left out in SIR: JMM

Ranchi: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Tuesday cautioned booth level agents as well as micro observers to be sensitive and alert ahead of the implementation of the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter lists to be held in Jharkhand next month. Home visits of enumerators for SIR in the state will start from June 30.Addressing the media, party’s central general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya said, “Given the way SIR was implemented in West Bengal, Bihar etc. to suit a particular party, we want to caution the BLOs and astute observers to know that this is Jharkhand, a state born out of political colonialism and conflict.”JMM further said Election Commission (EC) should ensure that no legitimate voter is left out and also said that the party is already working on plans to ensure this when SIR is implemented in the state.Bhattacharya alleged that efforts will be made to change not only the voter demography but also the constituencies through the delimitation to be held in the coming days. “For example in Assam, after SIR, constituencies were truncated to suit the BJP. We know such efforts will be made here too, where seats will not increase, but all efforts will be made to change the nature of the constituency,” he claimed.JMM’s ally Congress in the coalition government led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren has also expressed similar apprehensions. Addressing the media, party president Keshav Mahato Kamlesh along with Poraiyahat MLA Pradeep Yadav said, “We have already deployed around 19,000 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) and more will be deployed to ensure that no eligible voter is left out.”The BJP hit out at JMM and Congress for trying to intimidate the Election Commission as well as those involved in the SIR work. A party spokesperson said, “SIR is a mandatory process carried out by a constitutional body and no one can threaten anyone or try to stop it.”

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CBI arrests fifth accused in the murder case of Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari’s aide

CBI arrests fifth accused in the murder case of Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's aide
Chandranath Rath, aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Vinay Rai, the fifth accused in the murder case of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.Rai was arrested from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh after the investigation into this high-profile murder spread to several states. Investigators are probing the role of hired shooters and a wider conspiracy behind the murder.Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead inside his car near Dohariya crossing in Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district, barely 170 meters from his residence, on the night of May 6. His driver Buddhadeb Bera suffered serious injuries in the attack and is undergoing treatment.Earlier, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murder had arrested four accused before expanding its investigation beyond West Bengal. According to investigators, the attackers carried out the operation with “military-style precision” in less than a minute.The police suspect that hired sharpshooters were brought in from outside the state to carry out the murder. Investigators said a silver hatchback stopped Rath’s vehicle before the bike-borne assailants opened fire at close range.The SIT recovered two motorcycles allegedly used in the crime, one from the airport area and the other near railway gates 11 and 12 in Barasat. Preliminary findings revealed that both the motorcycles and the hatchback used in the attack were previously stolen and had fake number plates fitted to avoid identification.The breakthrough in the investigation came when the police traced the UPI payment made at the Nivedita Setu toll plaza on May 6. Officials said the digital trail led investigators to Jharkhand, where the hatchback used in the murder may have been purchased.Sources close to the TOI investigation said the accused deliberately avoided using FASTag and instead made digital payments directly, which helped investigators track the vehicle’s movement in Kolkata.

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BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UZ QD-OLED gaming monitor launched in India: Price, specifications and more

BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UZ QD-OLED gaming monitor launched in India: Price, specifications and more

BenQ India has launched MOBIUZ EX321UZ 31.5-inch 4th Gen QD-OLED gaming monitor for gamers, content creators and entertainment enthusiasts. Positioned as the world’s first game art monitor, the EX321UZ features BenQ’s next-generation technologies designed specifically for modern AAA and open-world gaming experiences.

BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UZ QD-OLED gaming monitor price and availability in India

BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UZ will be available in India from May 19 across leading online and offline channels at a special launch price of Rs 1,28,998.The monitor is powered by a 4th generation QD-OLED panel with an advanced 5-layer tandem structure for increased brightness, deeper blacks and better color purity. The company claims that this new panel architecture improves light efficiency and durability while maintaining the ultra-fast response and infinite contrast OLED technology. Combined with quantum dot color enhancement, the EX321UZ produces richer, more vibrant visuals with superior HDR performance. The EX321UZ features razor-sharp clarity and near-instant responsiveness for fluid gameplay with 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and 0.03ms GtG response time. Designed for both immersive story-driven games and high-performance gaming, the monitor supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and next-generation connectivity including DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20 (80Gbps) and HDMI 2.1 with eARC support.

BenQ Smart Game Art Technology

It is an AI-powered color optimization system trained on the AAA game art database. Through BenQ’s Color Shuttle software, the monitor claims to intelligently detect game art styles and automatically apply optimized visual settings for genres ranging from realistic RPG to anime-inspired worlds.Additionally, the MOBIUZ EX321UZ features an advanced thermal design with BenQ’s proprietary Brightness Flow technology, which enables more stable brightness performance and efficient heat dissipation during extended gaming sessions. BenQ has also incorporated a newly developed reinforced surface coating that increases perceived black depth by up to 40%, while offering 3H hardness and up to 2.5x greater scratch resistance for improved panel protection and premium visual clarity. BenQ-exclusive technologies in EX321UZ:

  • Spectral color refinement for ultra-smooth color gradation and less color banding
  • High pixel contrast for enhanced shadow and highlight detail
  • 99% DCI-P3 color gamut with Delta E < 2 for studio-grade color accuracy
  • VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification for exceptional HDR performance
  • Graphene Film OLED protection is backed by a comprehensive warranty

Other BenQ EX321UZ features:

  • USB-C with 90W Power Delivery
  • Smart KVM functionality
  • integrated remote controller
  • eARC support for premium soundbar connectivity
  • Ergonomic height, tilt and swivel adjustments

Key Specifications – BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UZ

  • 31.5” 4K UHD 3840×2160
  • Fourth generation tandem QD-OLED panel
  • 240Hz refresh rate
  • 0.03ms GTG response time
  • amd freesync premium pro
  • 99% DCI-P3 color gamut
  • VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500
  • DP 2.1A (80Gbps)
  • HDMI 2.1 with eARC
  • USB-C with 90W PD
  • smart kvm
  • remote controller included

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Bengaluru Metro highlights technical feasibility challenges for Blue Line solar traction

Bengaluru Metro highlights technical feasibility challenges for Blue Line solar traction
Metro work going on on Blue Line in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials have identified several technical and design challenges in adopting full solar traction for the upcoming Blue Line.Responding to a study by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) that has proposed running the corridor entirely on solar power, BMRCL officials, addressing a seminar on the study, on Tuesday said solar traction is not a part of the detailed project report (DPR) on which the Blue Line is being implemented. “Of course, the study has revealed half the information and it gives us … an opportunity to really think about how we can best implement this. But there are some challenges that need to be resolved before we draw conclusions,” said Dodde Gowda, chief engineer (traction), BMRCL.Namma MetroThe Blue Line corridor, when completed, will be 55 km long and will stretch from Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport in North Bengaluru. It will also serve the Outer Ring Road (ORR), which is home to a large number of technology parks in the city.Gowda said rooftop solar capacity estimates will need to be reevaluated based on feasibility and installation best practices, citing prior experience where vendor assessments led to “heavily undercuts” of initial expectations. He said lack of space for expansion between KR Pura and Central Silk Board was another limiting factor.“Only at four stations do we have this extra space for installation of solar equipment and instruments. For the remaining stations, the layout has already been done; it is at a very advanced stage and now the equipment is being moved to these substations for installation as we are working on a very tight target,” Gowda informed.He said BMRCL is already implementing solar initiatives on other corridors including the Yellow Line and Green Line extension along Kanakapura Road.On financing, Gowda said solar traction has not been included in the DPR cost and would require alternative models such as public-private partnership. He said private parties currently install and operate solar systems and are paid for production, but would need to raise additional funds to scale it up for traction.He also highlighted the need for a dedicated technical study on injecting solar power into the 33kV network of the Metro. Beyond solar panels, components such as cables, transformers and switchgear will be needed, officials said.

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‘Need for greater engagement’: Iceland PM with PM Modi on stage at Nordic summit draws attention to ‘purely Icelandic words’

'Need for more engagement': Iceland's PM draws attention to 'purely Icelandic words' with PM Modi on stage at Nordic summit - watch

New Delhi: Prime Minister of Iceland Kristrun Frostdottir drew attention to the term “relationship” between India and Iceland given its linguistic and emotional resonance. The comments came in response to the use of the word by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking during the India-Nordic summit on Tuesday, where he highlighted that in many Nordic languages, the word has the same meaning as it has in Hindi.“We have seen through free trade agreements that Prime Minister Modi has addressed the increase in investment coming from Iceland to India. So there are a lot of things that we can do together, and I just want to address, I like that word ‘relationship’. It is a purely Icelandic word, and people will be very devoted to this language, Prime Minister Modi, because that is what people need. They need more ‘relationship’ today,” Iceland PM Kristrun Frostsdottir said.PM Modi had used the term to bring to mind the “closeness of our views”. He said, “Today, I used the word ‘Sambandh’ several times. In many Nordic languages, the word ‘Sambandh’ means connection, relationship, a bond. In Hindi too, ‘Sambandh’ has the same meaning. It is not just a similarity of words, it reflects the closeness of our views. Let us deepen the ties between us in every sphere and make the India-Nordic partnership a model of shared prosperity, innovation and a sustainable future.”The summit convened the leaders of India and the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to formulate a common vision for future cooperation with a strong focus on sustainability, environmental responsibility and advanced technological cooperation.

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Meghan Markle celebrates eight years of marriage with Prince Harry; share unseen photos

'Eight years ago today...': Meghan Markle celebrates eight years of marriage with Prince Harry; share unseen photos

It’s all about royal love and the moments that will last forever after saying ‘I do’. meghan markle And prince harry Walked down the aisle this time eight years ago, completing an unreal milestone. The Duchess of Sussex shared never-before-seen photos on social media of the adorable moments from the ceremony, where a crowd gathered to cheer on the couple.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s unseen wedding photos: A shared moment of love

Markle posted two sets of photos, one of the wedding ceremony and the other of their first dance at the reception. Captioning ‘Eight years ago today…’, the ‘Suits’ actress wore a white dress and was smiling from ear to ear during her wedding ceremony. Celebratory examples included Elton John playing the piano at the royal wedding, an intimate photo shoot of the newlyweds, and small playful moments in the monasteries of St. The bride and groom at George’s Chapel in Windsor. Amidst all the photos of Harry admiring Meghan, he took time out to look at the wedding bouquet she held in her hands. View this post on Instagram.In the second post, Meghan and Harry danced their hearts out in the middle of the dance floor, with lights shining all around them as they continued their seductive eye contact. From a romantic affair to upbeat disco moves, the royals knew well how to celebrate love and they covered the entire ground.

About the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tied the knot in a lavish ceremony on May 19, 2018, in the presence of celebrities, families and friends. She wore a delicate milky white gown with full sleeves, an open bateau neckline and a long train that ran along the hallway. Meanwhile, Harry wore his military uniform during the ceremony and a suit during the reception. Many stars including Idris Alba, Priyanka Chopra, Oprah Winfrey, David Victoria BeckhamSerena Williams, and many others.

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Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsway shed tears as ‘Fjord’ gets 10-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2026 Film Festival

Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsway shed tears as 'Fjord' gets 10-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2026 Film Festival

Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsway became emotional at the Cannes Film Festival when their family drama ‘Fjord’ received a 10-minute standing ovation during its premiere on Monday night. The Cristian Mungiu film was screened at the Grand Palace and received a strong reaction from audiences for its story about a Romanian family in Norway whose lives fall apart after state authorities take away their children due to alleged abuse.According to Variety, ‘Fjord’ follows the Gheorghiu family, led by a Romanian father played by Stan and a Norwegian mother played by Reinsve. The family moves to a quiet Norwegian village, where they build a new life before coming under investigation. Their children are then removed from their care, leading to a painful legal and personal crisis.

‘Fjord’ Cannes premiere gets emotional reaction

The Cannes audience reacted strongly during the screening, with the audience gasping as the parents came to terms with the loss of their preteen, teen, and infant. The film focuses on the clash between strict religious beliefs, social norms and state power. After the screening, Mungiu thanked the audience in French and English. “I want to thank everyone here for believing in me,” he said.The filmmaker also said that Cannes is an important test for his work and whether a film will stand the test of time. The story follows Gheorghias as he settles in his mother’s birthplace, a remote village near a bay. They soon became close to the neighboring family, the Halbergs. The children from both houses grow closer, but Gheorghias’ life changes when he faces suspicion over his disturbing behavior.

Christian Mungiu returns to Cannes with ‘Fjord’

Mungiu has a long history with Cannes. He won the Palme d’Or in 2007 for ‘4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days’. He later won Best Screenplay for ‘Beyond the Hills’ in 2012 and Best Director for ‘Graduation’ in 2016. His 2022 play ‘RMN’ also competed at the festival. Stan and Reinsway are also Cannes stalwarts. Stan attended the festival for ‘The Apprentice’, while Reinsway won Best Actress for ‘The Worst Person in the World’. She also returned with ‘Sentimental Value’, which won the Grand Prix. Neon chose ‘Fjord’ a year before its Cannes debut. The distributor also has ‘Hope’ and ‘Paper Tiger’ at Cannes this year.

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Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja rested for AFG series, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar included in the squad for the first time

Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja rested for AFG series, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar included in the squad for the first time
AHMEDABAD: India’s Jasprit Bumrah during a training session on the eve of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI03_07_2026_000358A)

New Delhi: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were named in India’s ODI squad for the upcoming Afghanistan series as the BCCI on Tuesday announced the squads for the one-off Test and three-match ODI series in June.Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja He has been rested for both the Test and ODI matches, while wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is not included in the ODI squad.Rohit’s inclusion in the ODI team along with Hardik Pandya is subject to fitness clearance.India’s ODI team will be led by Shubman Gill and the series is expected to be part of the team’s preparations for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.Gill will lead India in both formats, with KL Rahul appointed as the vice-captain for the one-off Test. The team has a mix of established names and new faces, with Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar included in the Test setup.The ODI squad includes Prince Yadav alongside senior players Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer – named vice-captain – and KL Rahul for the first time as India continue to prepare for next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.India will face Afghanistan in the one-off Test in New Chandigarh from June 6 before the ODI series begins in Dharamshala on June 14.

Indian team for the one-off Test in Afghanistan:

Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Sai Sudarshan, Rishabh Pant, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey, Dhruv Jurel.

Indian team for Afghanistan ODI series:

Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey.India last played the Test in November last year against South Africa in Guwahati, where Rishabh Pant captained the team in the absence of injured Gill.The Afghanistan series will be only the second Test meeting between the two countries. Afghanistan had earlier played their first Test in India in Bengaluru in 2018.India Afghanistan tour 2026 schedule:

  • One-off Test: June 6-10, New Chandigarh
  • 1st ODI: June 14, Dharamshala
  • Second ODI: June 17, Lucknow
  • Third ODI: June 20, Chennai

The selectors have largely retained key players from the squad that last featured in ODI cricket during the home series against New Zealand earlier this year, although a few new faces have also found a place in the setup.

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Nia Sharma reacts to Niharika Tiwari’s ‘didn’t know you before Splitsvilla 16’ comment; Says ‘being well paid is unknown’

Nia Sharma reacts to Niharika Tiwari's 'didn't know you before Splitsvilla 16' comment; Says 'being well paid is unknown'

Splitsvilla However, the final episode was filled with cheating allegations, confrontations and intense confrontations. During the finale episode, there was a heated argument between contestant Niharika Tiwari and Mischief Maker host Nia Sharma. Niharika Tiwari told host Nia Sharma that she did not know her before Splitsvilla 16. While Nia didn’t give any strong reaction at the time, now she seems to have responded to the comment subtly through a cryptic post on social media.In the finale episode, Nia Sharma, who is one of the hosts along with Uoffi Javed, confronted Niharika over claims that she had called Nia “biased” in a post-show podcast. “To be biased one must be aware of one’s existence,” Nia said. This was my first time on Splitsvilla. Did I know anyone before this show? No. Did I know you, Niharika? Not at all, babe.Responding to this, Niharika said, “You also did not know me before this show.”Nia Sharma then replied that if someone makes allegations against the host of a show, they should have proper proof and evidence to prove their claims. He said, “Nobody is biased, we don’t have the right to be biased. Now you have become famous within 3 months. I have been here for 15 years. I have seen ups and downs.”Nia’s reaction irked Niharika, who replied, “Kya baat kar rahi hai yeh faltu ki? 3 mosh mein fame mila hai kya mereko? (What is she talking about? Have I got fame in just 3 months?).”Although Nia Sharma did not react to Niharika’s “Mujhe bhi aap nahi pata thi” comment during the episode, she later shared a cryptic Instagram post which many fans thought was directed at the contestant. On Monday, Nia posted a series of pictures and behind-the-scenes clips from the Splitsvilla sets. Along with the post, she wrote, “Having a job that pays well is the unknown. ✅🫶 #splitsvilla16 Another unknown of my favorite trips in my 15 years has come to a close.” Lived the moments.. wouldn’t have changed it for anything else. @mtvsplitsvilla @mtvindia @jiohotstar! Thanks for taking me along on this!”As soon as Nia shared the post, many fans took to the comments section to reply to the cryptic message. One user wrote, “Niharika should apologize to you.” Another fan commented, “Audacity for a contestant to say this to a TV star.” One user wrote, “There was no need to shout. There was no need to bow down. This is the real strength.”There were some users who came in support of Niharika Tiwari and criticized Nia Sharma. She accused him of indirectly targeting the contestant through his post. One user commented, “If you are so polite then why the sarcasm now? Why so much impact? You said good to you Niharika. Then you were pretending to be good?” Another fan wrote, “Insulting someone just because you are more senior in this industry is really disgusting!”

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