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Kerala student to withdraw from school after hijab row

  Kerala student hijab row © Saumya Agrawal Kochi, Kerala:  A student in Kochi has decided to withdraw from St Rita’s School following a controversy over wearing a hijab. The girl, who joined the school in June, began attending classes with a hijab on October 8, but school authorities stopped her from wearing it, citing uniform rules. Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty, who had earlier called on the school to respect the student’s right, said the school must answer to the government regarding her decision to leave. “The girl has every right to study in the school. The reason for her decision to move out of the school has to be examined,” he said. The local Muslim community protested at the school. After this, the school sought police protection and approached the High Court. Speaking to media, the girl’s father said, “The school principal had said that my daughter wearing a hijab will create fear among others. That stand has pained my daughter. I don’t want to see the...

India Overtakes China In Global Air Power Rankings: Tejas MK-1A Takes Flight As Nation Claims Third Spot Worldwide

  India Overtakes China In Global Air Power Rankings: Tejas MK-1A Takes Flight As Nation Claims Third Spot Worldwide The world has finally acknowledged what India has known for years: the Indian Air Force doesn't just talk about power, it demonstrates it. While China boasts about its fleet size and Russia relies on Cold War legacy, India has done what matters most: proven its combat capability in real operations, built a balanced and diversified force, and developed indigenous technology that makes the nation self-reliant. The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft has released its 2025 Global Air Power Rankings, placing India in a historic third position that validates years of strategic investments and operational excellence. The US Air Force tops the rankings with 242 points, followed by Russia with 114 points, while India claims the coveted third spot with 69.4 points, decisively pushing China down to fourth position with 63.8 points. Japan rounds out the top five with 58....

India Set To Arm The Country That Irks Trump With Powerful Akash Missiles

  India Set To Arm The Country That Irks Trump With Powerful Akash Missiles New Delhi:  US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with Brazil. India, however, is preparing to sell Brasília its domestically developed Akash missile system. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi and formally proposed the deal. The development marks an important step in India’s defence diplomacy and arms export strategy. The Akash missile is a surface-to-air missile designed and developed in India. It can neutralise enemy aircraft, drones and cruise missiles up to 45 kilometres away. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the missile is cost-effective and reliable, making it attractive to several countries looking to strengthen air defence. Akash successfully destroyed Pakistani drones and missiles in May 2025 when India launched Operation Sindoor following a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s P...

27,000 Km/h speed: India's 'Surya Missile' stuns the world with its advanced capabilities, can reach almost any country in world in just 30 minutes

  27,000 Km/h speed: India's 'Surya Missile' stuns the world with its advanced capabilities, can reach almost any country in world in just 30 minutes A powerful missile named 'Surya' is becoming a major topic of discussion within India's defence circles. Although the Indian government and DRDO have never officially confirmed its existence, international defence experts believe it could be India's most advanced and secret weapon. Reports describe it as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a possible range between 12,000 and 18,000 kilometres, long enough to reach almost any country in the world. What makes the Surya missile special? According to a report by the Arms Control Association, experts believe DRDO began working on the Surya project in the 1990s. The missile is said to use technology from India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the same system used in space missions, which would give it exceptional power. Estimates suggest the...

Pakistan Kill Three Afghanistan Cricketers in ‘Cowardly Attack’; ACB Withdraws from Tri-Series In Protest

  pakistan kill three afghanistan cricketers in ‘cowardly attack’; acb withdraws from tri-series in protest In what comes as a shock development , Afghanistan have pulled out of the tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka next month. The move comes as a sharp response to the killings of three Afghan cricketers in a cowardly attack. The Afghanistan cricket board (ACB) revealed that the cricketers had traveled from Urgun to Sharana in eastern Paktika province, near the Pakistan border, to play a friendly match, adding that upon returning to Urgun, the players were killed in a 'cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistan regime. The board identified the cricketers as "Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon," and added that five others were also killed in the attack. "The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses its deepest sorrow and grief over the tragic martyrdom of the brave cricketers from Urgun District in Paktika Province, who were targeted this evening in a cowardly a...

'Gold To Gas, India Must Unlock Its Underground Wealth': Mining Tycoon Anil Agarwal

World now focused on critical metals says Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal. Vedanta Chairman and Founder Anil Agarwal, speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, emphasised India's indispensable role in shaping the global economy. He remarked that nations have advanced by tapping into their natural resources, despite long being discouraged from doing so, leading to import dependency. With the world now focused on critical metals, oil, and gas, Agarwal highlighted the urgency of unlocking India’s underground wealth. He noted that Vedanta is already fulfilling nearly half of the country’s silver demand and stressed that opening up access to natural resources could significantly boost domestic capabilities. “Our business lies beneath the ground,” he said, underlining the strategic importance of critical minerals in India’s growth story. He further highlighted, India's growing global significance, stating, "Today, nothing can happen without India...

Not red meat, not butter: These 5 everyday habits may be causing heart attacks

Four years, red meat and butter have sometimes been blamed as culprits that help bring on heart disease. But increasing evidence points to another culprit that can harm cardiovascular health. Most of us are not aware and never would have thought that this, could also be the reason of heart attacks that are increasing by the second. Modern foods and lifestyle patterns are quietly undermining the body's capacity for nitric oxide production, a molecule that is essential for keeping blood vessels functional and the heart healthy. Dr. Eric Berg, a trained wellness expert and best-selling author, warns about how a potential decrease in nitric oxide can significantly lead to heart attacks. Let's dig deeper into this Nitric oxide is used to relax blood vessels, facilitate circulation, and guard against arterial plaque buildup. When the levels of this molecule severely decline, high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack risk increase. Scroll down to see the list of few of the worst e...