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The S-400 systems will be central to India’s proposed national defence shield under Mission Sudarshan Chakra. The defence acquisition council (DAC) on Friday approved a military capability boost worth ₹2.38 lakh crore to equip the country’s armed forces with more Russian-origin S-400 Triumf air defence systems, remotely piloted strike aircraft, transport planes, artillery guns and tank ammunition,…

Investigation revealed that the three accused, Mohammad Rahmatullah Shareef, Mirza Sohail Beg and Mohammad Danish, had formed a group named “Al Malik Islamic Youth”. 12 people with suspected links to banned terrorist outfits like al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have been arrested after a multi-state operation. Andhra…

  Iran has also claimed responsibility for damaging a US F-35 stealth fighter, which made an emergency landing at an American base in the Middle East after sustaining suspected fire during a mission over Iranian airspace. Iran has claimed it has “successfully targeted” an American F-18 fighter jet amid escalating war with US and Israeli forces. Tehran…

During an all-party meeting, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised that India does not see itself as a mediator like Pakistan amidst ongoing mediation efforts in the Iran conflict. New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday told leaders at an all-party meeting that India does not view itself as a “dalaal” (broker) like Pakistan,…

In 2013, then a student at Panjab University, he had suffered serious brain injuries after falling from the fourth floor of a paying guest accommodation. The first Indian to be allowed passive euthanasia has died after over 13 years in a coma. Harish Rana died at 4:10 pm at AIIMS Delhi, the hospital said in a statement,…

A fresh allegation of medical negligence surfaced at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata after Biswajit Samanta died on Monday. His family claimed he was denied toilet access in the trauma unit and no assistance or stretcher was provided. He collapsed while walking outside and was declared dead, according to his son. A fresh allegation of medical…

The report also flags glaring lapses in water testing, monitoring, and infrastructure including use of carcinogenic polyelectrolytes in treatment process. More than half of the ground water samples tested between 2017 and 2022 were found to be unfit for drinking and pose a “serious risk” to public, said a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)…

According to market observers, most Indian companies lack a significant AI value chain, prompting foreign investors to look at greener pastures. For the past one year, Indian benchmark indices have been turbulent. Some see it as market froth (a short-term correction phase due to overvaluation), others say it’s a bubble (a long-term decline due to detachment of…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving head of government, completing 8,931 days in office and surpassing Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling’s record. Praised by leaders like Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Devendra Fadnavis, Modi’s tenure highlights decades of continuous public service, governance, and nation-building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday became India’s longest-serving head of government,…

In a call with Iran’s leader, Prime Minister Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure, warning of risks to regional stability, global supply chains, and secure maritime navigation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings to the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to…

Court papers show that the NIA has filed a case which deals with conspiracy, support, abetment or incitement to carry out a terrorist act against the arrested. An American citizen, Matthew Aaron VanDyke, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 13 along with six Ukrainian nationals. The agency said all of them had entered…

LPG refill bookings dropped to 77 lakh from 88.8 lakh, indicating less panic buying. The government assures no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG. The number of LPG refill bookings has dropped to around 77 lakh, down from 88.8 lakh earlier, indicating an ease in panic buying. The government has said there is no shortage of petrol,…

Police personnel stationed at the site tried to move the bull away, but the situation becomes tense when it starts chasing one of the policemen. A stray bull created an unexpected scene at a helipad in Begusarai just hours before the arrival of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The incident, which happened during preparations for the CM’s…

The Ministry of External Affairs (India) said more than 52,000 Indian nationals returned from the Gulf region between March 1 and 7 amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 32,107 passengers travelled on Indian carriers while others used foreign airlines after partial reopening of airspace. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said…

The ongoing conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran has escalated, particularly after the sinking of the Iranian destroyer Iris Dena off Sri Lanka’s coast, resulting in the death of at least 80 sailors. Oil slicks. Bodies floating. Over 80 sailors pulled from the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka’s coast, many still missing. The Iris Dena —…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has swiftly engaged with eight Gulf leaders in 48 hours to ensure the safety of nearly 9 million Indians in West Asia amid rising regional tensions. With tensions between Iran and Israel threatening to engulf the wider region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a flurry of diplomatic outreach, speaking to eight world…

Officials have ordered all schools and educational institutions in the Kashmir Valley to remain closed for two days, today and tomorrow, as a precautionary measure. University of Kashmir has also postponed its ongoing examinations in view of the situation. The development comes amid protests over the reported assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Restrictions have been…

The PM said the opposition party can tear as many clothes as it wants, but his government will continue to work for India’s development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday came down heavily on the Congress for the shirtless protest by its youth wing members at the AI Impact Summit recently, and said the opposition party can…

India and the EU will implement a free trade agreement that cuts tariffs on key goods and grants duty-free access to most Indian exports. The deal will also link a market of two billion people. India and the European Union will extend Most Favoured Nation status to each other for five years once their Free Trade Agreement…

Among the aspects under investigation is whether a faulty onboard weather radar caused the Beechcraft C90 King Air to deviate fatally from its planned route. The medical evacuation aircraft that crashed in Jharkhand on Monday night, killing all seven people on board, had no black box, officials familiar with the matter said, according to a Hindustan Times…