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Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi lauded Operation Sindoor as a pivotal, intelligence-driven mission that redefined India's counter-terrorism approach, showcasing the Armed Forces' capability to address evolving warfare challenges and readiness for fifth-generation conflicts, in Chennai on Monday (August 4, 2025). General Dwivedi inaugurated the research facility 'Agnishodh', a joint project of the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) and the IIT Madras campus on the campus for self reliance in def
Kanpur: A 24-year-old PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, dies by suicide by hanging himself in his hostel room on Monday. The deceased student, identified as Ankit Yadav, took his own life by hanging himself from the ceiling of his hostel room. The incident came to light when Ankit's friends tried to contact him, but their calls went unanswered, prompting his hostel mates to inform the IIT-Kanpur authorities. ...Read More >
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 8 (ANI): The Indian Army with support from an NGO, M3M Foundation, organised the Gujjar-Bakerwal Mela at Aishmuqam in South Kashmir's Anantnag district, aimed at supporting the nomadic community ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra. Speaking to ANI, Dr Aishwarya Mahajan, Managing Trustee of M3M Foundation, said, "Discussions with the Indian Army were going on from a long time, on furthering their community initiatives in the valley. One of them was, that as soon as the Amarnath Yatra begins, facilities are needed here for the Gujjar Bakarwals who accom ...Read More >
Dehradun/New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday visited forward posts in Uttarakhand's Garhwal region and reviewed the operational and administrative readiness of the forces deployed in the region, officials said. During his interaction with members of the troops there, he emphasised the importance of maintaining high standards of operational preparedness and constant vigilance. "The Army Chief interacted with troops guarding the frontiers and commended them for their unwavering dedication, resilience, and professionalism," according to a an official statement. The ...Read More >
GUWAHATI The Assam Rifles on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) felicitated nine officers from Manipur who have been recently commissioned into the paramilitary force, the Indian Army, and the Indian Air Force (IAF). Formed in 1835 as the Cachar Levy, the Assam Rifles is India's oldest paramilitary force under the dual control of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence. Six of the nine officers commissioned on June 14 are alumni of Sainik School Imphal, while another began his career i ...Read More >
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CHENNAI: Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with three Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to establish a collaborative research system in the fields of batteries and electrification. The three institutes are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay. The Hyundai Centre of Excellence (CoE), which will be set up on IIT Delhi campus, will operate through sponsorships from Hyundai Motor Group. The primary objective of the Hyundai CoE is to take the lead in driving advancements in batteries and electrification, specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of the Indian market. Hyundai Mo ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Congratulating A Rajeshwari, a Malayali tribal girl from Karumandurai, a village in the Kalvarayan Hills, who secured an all-India rank of 417 under the Scheduled Tribe category in JEE Advanced, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced that the state will bear the entire expenses for her higher studies. TNIE was the first to report the story The CM, in a post on his X handle, said, "I salute Rajeshwari, a student of the government residential school, for realising her father's dream even after his death. More girls like Rajeshwari joining the IIT will be a real source of pride ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
Bengaluru Power Cuts: Citizens of Bengaluru brace yourself for long hours of power outages from June 29 and June 30. More than 100 areas will be impacted as BESCOM undertakes its quarterly maintenance work in various of its division. Bengaluru Power Outages June 29: According to the update by BESCOM on its X handler, there will be power outages in Kittaganahalli, Palasandra, Saptagiri, Maruthinagar, Sankapur, Raghavendra Nagar, Goolarivee, Baddihalli, Kesaramadu, C.M Badawan, Kalalli and SKS village on June 29 from 10 am to 5 pm. BESCOM's executive engineer has appealed to consumers to coop ...Read More >
Project led by Professor Sivaprakasam with international team The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by releasing the most detailed high-resolution 3D images of the human fetal brain. Developed by researchers at the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, this pioneering project is the first of its kind globally, showcasing over 5,132 digitally captured brain sections at a cellular level using advanced brain mapping technology. The dataset, apt ...Read More >
New Delhi: Three Indian citizens vanished mysteriously in Tehran. Darkness closed in as hope seemed lost. A ruthless Pakistani gang with potential links to ISI snatched them away, casting a shadow of fear. But relentless Indian diplomats refused to back down. Against all odds, a daring rescue mission ignited. Now, the captives are free, and a chilling game of espionage comes to light. The Punjab-based trio - Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar and Hushnapreet Singh from Sangrur - had landed in Iran on May 1. Promised a clandestine route to Australia via Dubai and Tehra ...Read More >
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the company behind the Chenab Bridge, the earliest and most formidable hurdle wasn't just the design of ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, instead of introspecting on the defeat in the 2024 state assembly polls, has been repudiating the mandate given by the people because they rejected him. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha is preparing his excuses for future defeats in the upcoming assembly elections, including Bihar, Fadnavis said in his articles published in the Indian Express and Marathi daily Loksatta. On Saturday, Gandhi, in an article published in several newspapers and in posts on X, claimed the 2024 Maharas ...Read More >
Delhi's Artificial Rain Through Cloud Seeding: To combat air pollution, Delhi is set to witness the first trial of artificial rain, with cloud seeding operations between July 4 and 11. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the flight plan has been submitted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Pune. He said the current weather conditions are not suitable for cloud seeding until July 3, but a tentative flight window has been proposed between July 4 and 11. He added that a proposal has also been sent to the Directorat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The 17th edition of the joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2025' between India and Mongolia is currently underway at the Special Forces Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar, the Indian Army said. According to the Indian Army, the training focuses on conducting non-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a United Nations mandate. The objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of both forces. Participating contingents are actively exchanging best practices in counter-terrorism operations and precision sniping, thereby impro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28: The Indian Army contingent participating in Exercise SHAKTI-VIII in southern France has demonstrated high levels of tactical proficiency and joint coordination alongside their French counterparts, as the bilateral military drill continues to deepen Indo-French defence cooperation. The ongoing exercise, being held at Camp Larzac in La Cavalerie, features 90 personnel from the Indian Army's Jammu and Kashmir Rifles battalion working closely with the French Army's 13 Demi-Brigade de Légion Étrangère. It focuses on mission-oriented training specific to sub-conventional warfare i ...Read More >
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the army has shifted Jammu and Kashmir's focus from "terrorism to tourism" while working towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047.' He emphasized the army's contribution to national security, development, and disaster relief, highlighting its role in achieving a "Progressive" and "Peaceful" India.Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi said that while moving towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat 2047,' the army has been able to transform the idea of Jammu and Kashmir from "terrorism to tourism." While addressing an event at Savitribai Phule Pu ...Read More >
There were no external injuries on the body. New Delhi: A student has been found dead in his hostel room at IIT Delhi. The room was locked from the inside and there were no external injuries on his body.. Officials said they received a call at the Kishangarh police station on Wednesday about a student not opening the door of his hostel room despite repeated knocking. When they reached the premier institute, police officials found that the door was locked from the inside, and it was forced open ...Read More >
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Devotees arrive with enthusiasm, undeterred by security concerns Jammu: As preparations for the Amarnath Yatra 2025 enter the final stages, devotees from across India and abroad began arriving early Monday morning at Saraswati Dham to collect their tickets for the annual pilgrimage, which is scheduled to begin on July 3. Despite recent incidents, including a terror attack near Pahalgam, pilgrims stood firm in their resolve to undertake the sacred journey. Speaking to IANS, many expressed unwavering faith in India's security forces and emphasised that fear would not dete ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Coming from Yedugundlapadu, a small village in Andhra Pradesh, where she was the first engineer ever, Professor Madhavi Latha is now among the technical minds behind the Chenab Rail Bridge -- the world's tallest railway bridge -- inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. Madhavi, who hails from a family of farmers, completed her entire schooling in government school. The youngest of four siblings, she had initially dreamt of becoming a doctor. But with limited resources, her parents suggested engineering, which was more affordable through government colleges. Madhavi ...Read More >
Imphal, June 7 (UNI) Three militants were nabbed in separate incidents during the last 24 hours in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Manipur Police arrested a militant from Moidangpok Awang Leikai from Khumbong Bazar under Imphal West District, they said. Security forces arrested a militant from the Elangkhanpokpi Mayai Leikai area under Kakching district. Security forces apprehended a militant from Wangoo Samushang in Bishnupur district and elected members from Kumbi area. In an operation, one M16 rifle, one bolt-action rifle, three pull-mechanism rifles, three improvised mortars, and fiv ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) Cinema veteran Naseeruddin Shah on Monday defended Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh amid backlash over Pakistani actor Hania Aamir's role in "Sardaar Ji 3", saying casting is not the actor-musician's responsibility. The row began last week after Dosanjh shared the trailer of "Sardaar Ji 3", which made its debut in overseas territories on June 27 and skipped release in India. Also Read | 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan': Vikrant Massey Opens Up on Choosing Quality Over Quantity in Films, Says Deep Preparation Matters More Than Just Shooting Days. Many social media users have call ...Read More >
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 26 (VOICE) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday, paid his final respects to the mortal remains of the soldiers in Belagavi who died in an accident in Jammu and Kashmir. At the War Memorial in Belagavi, the CM offered floral tributes to the mortal remains of Subedar Dayanand Tirukannavar and Mahesh Marigond. Speaking to the media afterwards, the Chief Minister said, "The lives and careers of soldiers are of the highest honour. It is deeply saddening that soldiers from our state have been martyred in an accident. I pray for the peace of the souls of the f ...Read More >
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], June 8 (ANI): ISKCON Siliguri organised a blood donation camp at its campus to honour the Indian Armed Forces for their role during Operation Sindoor. People from various platforms, including Monks, joined the camp on Sunday. DIG SSB Siliguri Frontier AKC Singh said, 'Congratulations to ISKCON Siliguri. Under Operation Sindoor, India taught Pakistan a good lesson. Today, a blood donation camp is being held at ISKCON Siliguri. The country is moving forward. We are no less than anyone else. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) salutes the camp being held. The soldiers of th ...Read More >
Salem: Tribal girl A Rajeshwari, 18, of Karumandurai in Salem district has ensured a seat in an IIT after scoring high in JEE Advanced.Rajeshwari, the daughter of late Aundi and Kavitha of Appakudi, completed her schooling at the Karumandurai Government residential school in Vazhapadi taluk of Salem district. Appakudi is a tribal village in the Kalvarayan Hills. She passed the Class XII board examination with a score of 521 out of 600.Rajeshwari secured All India Rank (AIR) 417 in the JEE Advanced under the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category. This has ensured Rajeshwari an opportunity to study at ...Read More >
Delhi is gearing up for its first artificial rain initiative between July 4 and 11, aiming to combat air pollution. The Environment Department, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is pioneering this effort, with IIT Kanpur providing the cloud-seeding technology. Despite past criticisms, the government emphasizes its commitment to clean air, finalizing plans for the trial after securing necessary approvals.In a first for the national capital, Delhi is set to witness artificial rain aimed at reducing ...Read More >
Disclaimer: This content generated by AI & may have errors or hallucinations. Edit before use. Read our Terms of use Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, while responding to queries in the Lok Sabha on November 27, 2024, noted that the Indian government supports emerging technologies such as Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) in the broadcast sector, adding that public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has conducted "experimental studies on two digital radio broadcasting standards in the popular FM band in Delhi and Jaipur" in 2020 and 2021. MPs Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi, Vijay Baghel, ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jun 5 (PTI) Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Central Command, on Thursday flagged off a motorcycle expedition 'Kumaon Quest' aimed at engaging the youth, promoting women empowerment and border tourism in Kumaon hills. The nine-day expedition will navigate through the rugged and picturesque terrain of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand with focus on promoting national initiatives such as the Agnipath Scheme, Join Indian Army and the Vibrant Village Programme, a press release issued by the PIB's defence wing said. Led by a woman officer, the rally ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], June 27 (ANI): In a resolute effort to uphold its commitment to the well-being of society and its citizens, Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles (HQ DGAR) organised a Blood Donation Camp at the Assam Rifles Multispeciality Hospital, Laitkor on Friday, Assam Rifles said in a press release. The event was held under the aegis of Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General Assam Rifles. Also Read | Lohardaga Shocker: Woman Strangulated, Teen Grandson Hacked to Death in Sleep in Jharkhand, Family Feud Suspected. The initiative, conducted in ...Read More >