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Shivakumar said a low-profile swearing-in ceremony has been planned in Bengaluru on July 3 to avoid chaos in the capital city.
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Shivakumar said a low-profile swearing-in ceremony has been planned in Bengaluru on July 3 to avoid chaos in the capital city.
General NS Raja Subramani, a senior Army officer with decades of operational and command experience, will succeed General Anil Chauhan.
The U.S. military said on Saturday it had carried out a strike on a โvessel โ in the โ eastern Pacific killing three men, the second strike in as many days. U.S. Southern Command said in โ a post โon X that intelligence had โ confirmed that the vessel was transiting along "narco-trafficking" routes in the eastern Pacific, engaged in "narco-trafficking" operations. "Three male narco-terrorists were โkilled during this action. No U.S. military forces were โ harmed," it said. This is the latest such incident over the last few months.
In an interview with HT, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi spoke about several issues, including the need for theatre commands and lessons from the war in West Asia.
CM-designate D.K. Shivakumar is expected to visit New Delhi shortly for consultations with the high command on Cabinet formation, appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers, and selection of the Assembly speaker
Ukrainian drone strikes caused fires at more Russian oil facilities overnight into Saturday, local Russian officials said, in what appeared to be the latest attack on Moscow's vital oil industry.Read more: Ukraine-bound Russian drone crashes into Romanian buildingAuthorities in Russia's Rostov region said falling drone debris sparked a fire that damaged an oil depot and tanker in the port of Taganrog, while officials in the neighboring Krasnodar region reported a fire breaking out at an oil depot in Armavir for the same reason. "Another facility of Russia's oil industry has been reached - Armavir," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X Saturday of the attack in the Krasnodar region, noting that Armavir is "500 kilometers from our state border." "We are rightfully bringing the war back to where it came from," he wrote. Our new long-range sanctions โ and this is 500 kilometers from our state border. We are rightfully bringing the war back to where it came from. Russia could have ended its aggression long ago, but instead chose to prolong and continue it. So another facility of Russiaโs oilโฆ pic.twitter.com/YrrTsLDMqP โ Volodymyr Zelenskyy / ะะพะปะพะดะธะผะธั ะะตะปะตะฝััะบะธะน (@ZelenskyyUa) May 30, 2026 Ukraine has expanded its mid- and long-range strike capabilities, deploying drone and missile technology that it has developed domestically to battle Russia's 4-year-old invasion. Attacks on Russian oil assets that play a key part in funding the invasion have become almost daily occurrences.Read more: Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent 'turning point' in warFor its part, Russia has used its long-range ballistic missiles to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer cities. The Ukrainian capital is bracing for further heavy bombardments after what the Russian Foreign Ministry said earlier this week would be upcoming "systemic strikes" on Kyiv. Zelenskyy said Thursday that he's being "very persistent" in pressing the United States to provide his country with more Patriot air defense missiles that can counter devastating Russian ballistic missile attacks. The attacks on Russian oil infrastructure came a day after a Russian drone that was part of an attack on Ukraine went astray and struck an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people in the NATO member country. The incursion added to concerns that the war could spread across the alliance's borders, and drew strong condemnation across Europe.
Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation as chief minister on Thursday, saying he was acting in accordance with the decision of the Congress high command.
According to images examined by Reuters, China has built more than 80 launch pads along with three large octagon-shaped facilities near the Hami nuclear missile silo field in the country's north-west. The launch pads could be used by mobile missile launchers and air-defence systems, while the larger facilities may support communications, electronic warfare and military command functions, according to security analysts who reviewed the imagery.
New Delhi: Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Saturday described his tenure as "very satisfying" as he wrapped up a three-year-and-eight-month stint at the top military post, during which he focused on bringing synergy among the three services.Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) will take charge as India's next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Sunday."I had a very satisfying and excellent tenure," the outgoing CDS told reporters after he was accorded a ceremonial tri-services guard of honour.Gen Chauhan, a former Eastern Army Commander, took charge as the country's senior-most military commander in September 2022, over nine months after the first CDS General Bipin Rawat died in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu.As Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Chauhan played a key role in planning and implementation of Operation Sindoor along with the three service chiefs.During his tenure, he focused on ensuring tri-services synergy to enhance India's military prowess in view of the evolving regional security scenario.The Chief of Defence Staff also initiated a number of measures towards India's plan to roll out the theaterisation model by creating integrated military commands."It's a matter of great honour for me to superannuate with a tri-services guard of honour. I thank the three services and Headquarters IDS (Integrated Defence Staff) for it. With the conclusion of the guard of honour, I bid farewell to my colleagues in uniform, comrades in arms," Gen Chauhan said."I just laid the wreath at the War Memorial for the last time in uniform, as a humble tribute to those who laid down their lives in the line of duty. After the wreath laying, I was welcomed by friends, relatives and well-wishers. This is symbolic of my transition from uniform to civilian life," he said.Gen Chauhan's tenure was to end on September 30 last year, but he was given an extension.He had retired from service in May 2021 in the rank of lieutenant general, but assumed the rank of a four-star General after taking charge as India's second Chief of Defence Staff.Gen Chauhan was the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) when Indian fighter jets pounded a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist training camp deep inside Pakistan's Balakot in February 2019. He was known to have provided key inputs for the operation.Born on May 18, 1961, Gen Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981.In his distinguished career, Gen Chauhan held several command, staff and instrumental appointments and had extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast India.The officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.In the rank of Maj General, the officer had commanded an Infantry Division in the critical Baramulla sector in the Northern Command.Later, he commanded a corps in the Northeast and subsequently went on to become the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command.Gen Chauhan was awarded with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for his exemplary services to the Indian Army.
Washington: Donald Trump's physician says the president is in "excellent health" and is "fully fit" to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.A report from Dr Sean Barbabella, released late Friday, says Trump underwent a CT scan and other heart imaging along with cancer screenings and other preventative assessments carried out by 22 specialists.Trump, 79, said after the visit Tuesday that everything checked out "PERFECTLY."The president weighed in at 238 pounds (108 kilograms), up 14 pounds (6 kg) from a medical exam in April 2025. His doctors gave him guidance on his diet, physical activity and weight loss, but concluded his "cognitive and physical performance are excellent."
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar has commanded Indian Naval Ships Nashak, Vibhuti, and Kirpan
US President Donald Trump will only make a peace deal with Iran if it meets all of his conditions, a White House official told AFP on Friday, as questions swirled about the state of negotiations to end the war.The White House had indicated Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, even as Tehran insisted there was still "no final agreement" on ending the Middle East conflict.Also read: To the Situation Room, now! With new message, Trump stirs Iran cauldron again An Iranian state media report also rebutted several key elements of Trump's characterization of the deal, with sources calling his remarks a "mixture of truth and lies."US sources had told AFP the deal was waiting on Trump's sign-off following weeks of halting negotiations over a conflict that has engulfed the Middle East and shaken the global economy. Trump attended a two-hour meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday but did not reach a decision."President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines," a White House official told AFP afterward. "Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon," the official added.Trump had announced the meeting in a lengthy social media post, reiterating long-held demands that Iran agree never to develop nuclear weapons and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei pushed back, telling state media that the Islamic republic "said goodbye to the language of 'must' 47 years ago." Exchanges of messages were continuing, he added, but "no final agreement has been reached yet."In a phone call with the Emir of Qatar, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran was ready to achieve a "dignified framework" to end the war, according to state news agency IRNA.In his post, Trump said Tehran would remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz and end its blockade of the waterway with "no tolls," while the US would lift its parallel blockade of Iranian ports. The two countries would also coordinate on removing and destroying Iran's enriched uranium, he said, adding that "no money will be exchanged, until further notice."Iran's Fars news agency, however, cited sources as saying Tehran was demanding "the immediate release of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets" before moving to the next phase of negotiations. On the toll-free reopening of Hormuz, the sources said "no such clause appears in the text of the agreement," while Trump's comment on destroying Iran's nuclear material "is fundamentally baseless."Also read: โTehran said goodbye to โmustโ 47 years agoโ: Iran rejects Trumpโs claims of imminent dealBaqaei also told state TV there were currently "no negotiations" taking place on Iran's nuclear program, as Iran's top diplomat suggested the US was holding up a deal with its approach to the talks.'Telling the truth'? Ali, a resident of the city of Tonekabon north of Tehran, said that whatever the deal was, there would likely be more strife to come."Both sides are speaking in a way that keeps their supporters satisfied. It's not clear who is telling the truth," the 49-year-old said.Hopes of an agreement had risen on Thursday after US officials voiced optimism about the diplomatic progress.Energy markets have whipsawed this week as investors parse the chances of an agreement that could potentially resume normal shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.Washington and Tehran have accused each other of violating the truce in and around the strait as recently as this week, with US strikes on the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas countered by retaliatory Iranian fire.Iranian state TV said Friday that 24 ships had transited the strait in the past 24 hours, in coordination with the Revolutionary Guards and the foreign ministry.But it warned that "ships from hostile countries face a severe response" from Iran's military.Lebanon fighting On the war's Lebanon front, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that his country's forces had pushed deeper inside Lebanon, while Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a series of drone attacks on military targets in northern Israel, including troop gatherings and barracks.It also said its forces were attacking Israeli troops trying to advance in the area of the medieval Beaufort fortress, near the city of Nabatieh.The attacks came as Israeli and Lebanese military delegations held security talks in Washington, which were called "productive" by Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon's second-in-command.Israel kept up its heavy bombardment of southern Lebanon, where the Lebanese health ministry said a rescuer was among the 11 killed.A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was supposed to have taken effect on April 17, but has never been observed.Both sides accuse each other of violating it and justify their attacks by the other camp's alleged breaches.Lebanon was drawn into the war in early March when Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel over the killing of Iran's supreme leader in US-Israeli attacks, prompting Israeli strikes and a ground invasion.
A top US military commander met Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay, a rare high-level engagement amid escalating US pressure on Cuba. The meeting occurred as the Trump administration intensified sanctions and rhetoric, despite ongoing, albeit limited, diplomatic contacts. A new contingent of US sailors and Marines is also deploying to the Caribbean.
The San Francisco 49ersโ star player, Brandon Aiyuk, has been experiencing a pretty challenging time in the last few years as he was placed on PUP in the last season after sustaining brutal injuries in Week 7 in 2024 sparking major concer in the team. Though the team seems focused on trading him and the Washington Commanders have been strongly linked to Brandon Aiyuk, nothing has been confirmed yet. Amid this, the Las Vegas Raiders and the Cleveland Browns have emerged as strong landing spots for him.
โEverything is happening as requested by the high command. Nothing has been decided,โ Shivakumar said.
Outgoing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah met with Congress leaders in Delhi, fulfilling his promise to resign and paving the way for a transition. He reportedly sought cabinet berths for his son and loyalists, while the party prepares for a state unit reorganization where he is expected to play a key role.
Siddaramaiah has sought a Deputy Chief Minister post for his son Yathindra Siddaramaiah during leadership transition talks with the Congress high command.
The ruling AAP is shining in the Punjab civic polls so far with the party winning 158 wards across the state so far, taking a commanding lead.
Wockhardt shares rallied sharply on Friday, surging 7.87% to hit Rs 1,910.50 after the pharmaceutical company received a major regulatory boost for its breakthrough antibiotic, Zaynich. Notably, the stock has climbed nearly 12% in just the last two trading sessions, reflecting strong investor optimism following the development.In an exchange filing, Wockhardt announced that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved the import and marketing of its indigenously discovered and developed first-in-class antibiotic, Zaynich (Zidebactam/Cefepime), in India.The approval covers the treatment of adult patients suffering from complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including pyelonephritis, as well as cases involving concurrent Gram-negative bacteremia.The nod is backed by strong results from the pivotal ENHANCE-1 Phase 3 clinical trial, a multinational, randomised, double-blind study comparing Zaynich with Meropenem โ one of the widely used antibiotics for severe infections.The results significantly favoured Zaynich. The study showed that 89% of patients treated with Zaynich achieved clinical cure and microbiological eradication, compared with 68.4% in the Meropenem arm, delivering a treatment advantage of 20.6%.Even more striking were the outcomes in high-risk bacteremia patients, where Zaynich posted an 89% response rate versus just 44% for Meropenem, highlighting its potential as a game-changing therapy in severe drug-resistant infections.The company stated that Zaynich could emerge as a critical weapon against carbapenem-resistant infections โ an area where existing treatment options like colistin and polymyxins often face limitations due to toxicity and weaker efficacy. Importantly, the drug is designed to combat metallo-ฮฒ-lactamase (MBL)-mediated resistance, one of the toughest and most widespread antibiotic resistance mechanisms in India.Wockhardt Shares: Price trend and technical outlookWockhardt shares have surged nearly 27% over the past month, while the stock has skyrocketed an astounding 946% in the last three years, turning investor wealth nearly 10-fold during the period. The company currently commands a market capitalisation of around Rs 28,777 crore.On the technical front, Trendlyne data indicates that Wockhardtโs 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 72.3. An RSI above 70 is generally considered overbought, suggesting the stock could witness some profit-booking or a short-term pullback after the recent sharp rally.However, the overall trend remains firmly bullish, with the stock trading above all 8 out of 8 key simple moving averages (SMAs), indicating sustained strength in momentum.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
A day after annoucing that he would step down as chief miniter to pave way for Shivakumar in accordance with the rotational formula agreed upon after the 2023 win, Siddaramaiah expressed his desire to stay in Benglauru than move to Rajya Sabha which was part of an offer pitched by the party high command. Siddaramaiah's move to "partly agree" with the top brass, while holding his ground on not moving to the Rajdhaani for national politics largely suggest that the deveopment may mutate to become a complex quagmire.