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Jet engine deal with US to boost India’s airpower
The much-talked-about General Electric F414 fighter aircraft engines could majorly add to India’s airpower and take forward indigenous fighter aircraft programmes.
Mamata ‘shocked’ at Governor’s unilateral announcement of Bengal’s…
Banerjee said in a letter to Governor Ananda Bose that the pain and trauma of partition was such that people in the state have never commemorated any day as foundation day since India's independence.
RSS appeals for peace in Manipur, says no place for violence and hatred in a democracy
NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday condemned the ongoing violence in Manipur and made a public appeal to the state government, local administration, police, military and central agencies to help restore peace…
Heat wave impact: Death toll crosses 50 in UP’s Ballia; top doctor shifted
According to officials, over 400 patients were admitted to the hospital from June 15 to June 17 and all patients who died were above 60 years of age.
Emergency a dark period: Modi in Mann ki Baat
PM recalls oppression unleashed against people, saying the country should not forget crimes against freedom
Two daughters of Punjab farmers commissioned as IAF flying officers
CHANDIGARH: Two daughters of two farmers from Punjab were on Saturday commissioned as flying officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF), an official statement said.
Ms. Ivraj Kaur and Ms. Prabhsimran Kaur, alumni of Mai Bhago Armed Forces…
Trade team to accompany Modi in Washington visit
Around 20 chief executive officers (CEO) of American companies, including that of MasterCard, Accenture and Coca-Cola, are likely to meet the Prime Minister in Washington, D.C. between June 22 and 23.
Weathering Biparjoy Storm that left behind a trail of destruction
From experiencing 10,000 deaths during the Super Cyclone of 1999 to only 10 deaths during Cyclone Yaas in 2001, Odisha has set a precedent, according to experts.
Earthquakes hit J-K’s Ramban, Doda, no casualties
No One was reported hurt. The 3.0 magnitude and 4.4 magnitude earthquakes struck within a span of eight hours in the Chenab valley region, the officials said.
Uproar, adjournment of house in planned manner not good for democracy: LS Speaker Om Birla
Drawing reference from the recent incidents in Lok Sabha and legislatures, Birla opined that it was a matter of grave concern.
Thanks to teamwork, Gujarat saw not a single casualty during Cyclone Biparjoy: Amit Shah
"Electricity has been restored in 1600 villages and officials have promised me that it will be restored in practically all villages by the evening of the 20th,” he said.
New promotion plan in the offing for top officers of armed forces
Sources said initially, a common Confidential Report for two and three-star officers has been approved to be implemented.
NSA Ajit Doval: India’s Human Resource Potential Key to Global Competitiveness
NEW DELHI: "Netaji had great faith in the capabilities of the people. Today, our priority should be empowering our 1.4 billion citizens and making them internationally competitive," stated Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor, (PMO), at…
PM Modi joins Grammy-winning singer Falu for a special song on benefits of millets
The 'Abundance in Millets' song, performed by Falu and her husband and singer Gaurav Shah, is set for release on June 16 across streaming platforms.
Law Commission seeks information from government on age of consent: Sources
The court made the observation while granting bail to a boy who married a 17-year-old girl and was apprehended under the Act enacted in 2012.
‘Over 50% of elderly women illiterate, abused’: HelpAge India report
The study showed that a little over half of those surveyed women (54 per cent) were married, while the remaining were widows, which further added to their emotional and physical abuse.
Zelenskyy aide dials Doval, seeks help in peace deal
Andrii Yermak emphasised the need to involve the widest possible range of countries, including the Global South, in this event,” a statement said.
Trees collapse, roofs fly as ‘Cyclone Biparjoy ‘ strikes
Director General of the National Disaster Response Force, Atul Karwal said one lakh people have been evacuated to safer places.
Deoband prohibits students from learning English outside seminary
Students violating the order would be expelled from the campus, reads a circular issued by Maulana Hussain Hardwari, the in-charge of the education department of Deoband.
Defence ministry okays procurement of Predator drones from US ahead of PM Modi’s Washington…
The Sea Guardian Predator drones are being procured at a cost of around USD 3 billion to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the frontier with China, they said.