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US turns to low-cost Blackbeard hypersonic missiles to overwhelm Chinese defences
The US Navy aims to field a relatively low-cost hypersonic missile on its carrier-based fighters, a weapon that could pose a new challenge to the air defences protecting Chinese warships and coastal military installations, experts said. California-based defence company Castelion’s Blackbeard is designed to fly at more than five times the speed of sound and strike ships and land targets. Unlike more expensive hypersonic weapons, it is being developed with an emphasis on affordability and mass...
Pakistani army training aircraft crashes, killing both pilots
On Monday, a PAC MFI-17 Mushshak plane crashed near Nawan Killi in Balochistan province, killing both pilots. The military attributed the crash to a technical fault, but did not provide additional details. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed their condolences to the pilots' families following the tragic incident. Plane crashes during training missions are not uncommon in Pakistan, often lacking detailed public investigation reports.
Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump's midterm proposals
More than three dozen new voting laws in Republican-led states are taking effect for the 2026 midterms, tightening rules around voter ID, proof of citizenship, mail ballots and voter rolls even as similar Trump-backed proposals stalled federally. Supporters say the measures strengthen election safeguards, while voting-rights groups warn they could make it harder for eligible voters to register or cast ballots.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares habit she adopted during her toughest phase: ‘For first three months, it was really hard for me to write anything positive’
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has shared the morning habits she follows to stay grounded, even when life gets busy. At an event hosted by ZOY, the healthy period-care brand she founded, the Maa Inti Bangaram star spoke about her daily routine, which takes around 45 minutes to an hour. She said the practice helps her manage her mindset and is something she sticks to regardless of where she is or how packed her schedule gets.
Sara Tendulkar’s lavish Bandra residence, bought by Sachin Tendulkar is now estimated to be worth Rs 100 crore and features two basements, a grand entrance, elegant interiors and a lush green backyard
Sara Tendulkar, born on October 12, 1997, is the daughter of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. She graduated from Dhirubhai Ambani International School before embarking on a medical degree at University College London, illustrating her strong academic focus. The Tendulkar family lives in a majestic Bandra bungalow, estimated at Rs 100 crore, boasting refined design elements and a peaceful outdoor terrace ideal for relaxation.
WPL history-maker returns. USA pacer joins Mumbai Indians for 2027 edition
WPL history-maker returns. USA pacer joins Mumbai Indians for 2027 edition
Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never landed in mainland US. So why is there a federal holiday for him?
Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never set foot on mainland US, yet America observes a federal holiday in his name. He even did not proof that the Earth is round. Here's how Columbus Day began, its connection to Italian American heritage and why the holiday remains controversial in the United States.
Is the US stock market open today on Columbus Day? Will NYSE and Nasdaq trade? Here's the Dow Jones and S&P 500 schedule
Is the US Stock Market Open on Columbus Day 2026? NYSE, Nasdaq, Dow Jones and S&P 500 trading hours - The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq remain open for regular trading sessions today, Monday, October 12, 2026. Normal trading hours run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors buying and selling equities, options, and exchange-traded funds can process transactions without interruption.
In 2006, an American aircraft carrier with a dozen warships was trailed by a Chinese submarine. Years later US sold the ship for a cent
In October 2006, a remarkable event occurred when a Chinese Song-class submarine shadowed the USS Kitty Hawk without detection during naval drills. The submarine emerged surprisingly close to the carrier but refrained from engaging, prompting debates among military experts about whether this was intentional or an accident. Years later, the decommissioned USS Kitty Hawk was sold for just a cent, stirring concerns among veterans about its fate.