January 3, 2026 07:13 AM IST

First published on: Jan 3, 2026 at 06:40 AM IST

Pakistan is poised to acquire sophisticated electronic countermeasure weaponry from the United States this year. The Ronald Reagan administration has cleared for Pakistan several advanced, top-of-the-line weapons based around computerised electronic countermeasures technology like the AN/TPQ37 fire-finder radar systems with ancillary and support equipment. The financial worth of these, according to Reagan administration documents submitted to the Senate foreign relations committee, is $41 million.

Srikkanth maiden century

A hurricane 116 by Srikkanth and an unbeaten 132 by Sunil Gavaskar, his 32nd Test hundred, helped India make a solid 334 for one on the opening day of the final cricket Test in Sydney against Australia. At the crease at stumps with the little man was Amarnath on 72. Srikkanth spent 190 minutes at the wicket for his maiden century, which included one six and 15 fours. It came from only 117 deliveries.

Wali Khan against pact with Zia

The visit of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to Islamabad slated for this summer for discussions with President Zia-ul-Haq might pose serious political problems if the mood of the political leaders of opposition parties in Pakistan is any guide. The president of the Pakistan National Democratic Party, Wali Khan, is in New Delhi on a short visit accompanying his father, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.

Hashish worth ₹1.77 cr seized

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence made a record haul of 2.95 tonnes of hashish valued at ₹1.77 crore in Bombay. According to an official release, the contraband was put in 163 bags.