By Times Mitra | April 7, 2026 In a development that may redefine India’s long-term energy trajectory, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has officially achieved criticality. This moment — technical, silent, and largely invisible to the public eye — represents one of the most consequential scientific milestones in India’s post-independence history. After … Read more
By Times Mitra | Updated: April 7, 2026 The world is holding its breath today, April 7, 2026, as the clock ticks down on U.S. President Donald Trump’s explosive ultimatum to Tehran. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively paralyzed and global oil prices spiraling, the West Asia conflict has reached its most perilous intersection. Trump’s … Read more
Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks against several Gulf states, marking another major escalation in a conflict that began in late February 2026. The strikes hit the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, turning the Persian Gulf into a front line for a war that many regional … Read more
Indian stock indices are heading into the week of April 6, 2026 under clear pressure, with global worries, oil‑driven inflation fears, and a key RBI policy decision in the spotlight. After a volatile end to the previous week, benchmark indices like the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex are trading in a fragile range, supported by technical rebounds … Read more
U.S. F‑15E Crew Fully Rescued After Iran Shootdown in High‑Stakes Operation The downing of an American F‑15E Strike Eagle over Iran on April 3, 2026, and the subsequent recovery of both crew members has become one of the most dramatic chapters of the early‑phase U.S.–Iran war, known inside the Pentagon as Operation Epic Fury. The … Read more
The OnePlus Nord 6 is all set to launch in India on April 7, 2026, at 7 PM IST, featuring the largest 9,000mAh battery ever in an OnePlus smartphone sold in the country. Sales start April 9 at 12 PM on Amazon India and OnePlus.in, with expected pricing between ₹35,000 and ₹40,000. OnePlus will unveil … Read more
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed Reliance Jio to end its “discriminatory” and “channel‑restricted” tariff plans by April 14, 2026, marking a major blow to the telecom giant’s device‑linked and platform‑specific pricing strategy. The regulator has ruled that such plans violate transparency norms, restrict consumer choice, and undermine Mobile Number Portability (MNP), compelling … Read more
Tehran has launched fresh waves of missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait just hours after rejecting a 48‑hour ultimatum from US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or strike a peace deal. The coordinated attacks mark a sharp escalation on the 37th day of the wider Middle East conflict, which began … Read more
By Times Mitra | Ahmedabad | April 4, 2026 The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is witnessing a high-octane clash as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 9 of IPL 2026. In a significant development at the toss, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the flip and elected to bat first, aiming to set a massive target … Read more
WINDHOEK, Namibia — The high-stakes drama of international cricket returned to the Wanderers Cricket Ground this week as Namibia and Oman faced off in a pivotal clash of the 2026 Namibia Tri-Nation Series. With both sides eyeing a slot in the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, every boundary and wicket in the ICC Men’s Cricket World … Read more