Mumbai: Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai spoke at a felicitation event organised by the Advocates Association of Western India (AAWI) in Mumbai, delivering an emotional and thought-provoking address that touched upon judicial responsibility, constitutional ideals, and the sacrifices of the armed forces. The CJI reflected on the foundational values of India's Constitution, warning that unless social and economic inequality is addressed, "the entire edifice will collapse like a house of card...Read More
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri...Read More
Lucknow, Jul 5 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday hit out at Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav over his statement on Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC) in Lucknow, saying that it is a public property and not Yadav's personal asset. Earlier in the day, Yadav had accused the BJP of a well-planned strategy to first end the JPNIC society through a cabinet decision and then prepare to sell it. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi, Argentine President J...Read More
Lucknow: Pocket knife, hair clips, and dhoti. These were the 'surgical tools' with which an army doctor helped a woman deliver a baby at the Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station on Saturday afternoon. Major Rohit Bachwala, 31, posted at Jhansi Military Hospital, was heading to Hyderabad via Bengaluru on a month-long leave to reunite with his family.While waiting for his train at the railway station, he saw a pregnant woman in severe pain on the footover bridge. Acting quickly, Rohit used hi...Read More
New Delhi: India's defense sector, which showed its strength to the whole world through Operation Sindoor, is developing rapidly. Seeing India's growing military power, Pakistan and China are bound to sweat. On Thursday, July 3, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved 10 big defense deals worth about Rs 1.05 lakh crore. The biggest thing is that this entire deal is going to be done under the 'Buy Indian IDDM' category so that defense manufactu...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has dismissed over 200 petitions of the Ministry of Defence challenging the Armed Force Tribunal's order holding a number of defence personnel entitled for disability pension for their respective disabilities. Disability pension cannot be denied to defence personnel solely on the ground that the onset of the disability occurred while they were posted at a peace station or by contending that it is a lifestyle disease, it said, while noting that militar...Read More
Kolkata, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The West Bengal unit of BJP, under the leadership of its new State party President Samik Bhattacharya is making all efforts to ensure a political rally in the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing it, before Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' day rally in Kolkata on July 21. An insider from the state committee of BJP said that the week before July 21, the Prime Minister is scheduled to go for an election campaign in Bihar where the Assembly polls...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the statue of Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa I in Pune, Maharashtra, on Friday. In his address, the Union Home Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the mantra of 'Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi,' under which it is crucial to make our 'thousands of years' old culture, its history and the inspiring figures, accessible to our youth and warriors, according to a release. He said that the land of Pune is the birthpl...Read More
New Delhi (India), July 4 (ANI): The Indian Army conducted a Curtain Raiser event on Friday for the upcoming Tri-Services Academia Technology Symposium at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence said in a release on Friday. The event was conducted in coordination with the Integrated Defence Staff, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force. The event formally launched preparations for the main symposium scheduled to be held on 22-23 September 2025. Themed 'Vivek va Anusandhan se...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the statue of Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa I in Pune, Maharashtra, on Friday. In his address, the Union Home Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the mantra of "Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi," under which it is crucial to make our "thousands of years" old culture, its history and the inspiring figures, accessible to our youth and warriors, according to a release. He said that the land of Pune is the birthpl...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, on Friday emphasised the urgency of establishing a smoother supply chain for Australian critical minerals, particularly lithium, to India, as part of broader efforts to enhance the country's green energy sector. Speaking to ANI, Green highlighted Australia's role as a major producer of critical minerals and its strategic importance as a Quad member, noting that one of the aspects of the alliance is to ensure '...Read More
NEW DELHI - India's Deputy Army Chief, Lieutenant General Rahul Singh admitted tactical setbacks in May 2025 escalation as Pakistan's forces displayed textbook-style strategic readiness which Indian forces did not expect. Lt Gen Singh said Pakistan's intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities during the recent standoff had taken Indian forces by surprise. Referring to sensitive military engagements during the crisis dubbed Operation Sindoor, he said Pakistan demonstrated real-time trackin...Read More
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi charmed lawmakers in Trinidad and Tobago with a mix of heartfelt diplomacy and light-hearted cricket banter during his address to the joint sitting of the country's Parliament on Friday. Highlighting the shared love for the game, PM Modi joked, "I must say, Indians are among the most passionate fans of the West Indies cricket team. We cheer for them with all our heart, except when they are playing against India." His remark sparked laughter across the cham...Read More
NEW DELHI: India is set to roll out a $234 million incentive scheme aimed at boosting domestic production of civil and military drones, in a strategic move to cut dependence on imports and counter Pakistan's growing drone capabilities supported by China and Turkiye, sources told Reuters. India's push to build more home-grown drones stems from its assessment of the four-day clash with Pakistan in May that marked the first time New Delhi and Islamabad utilised unmanned aerial vehicles at scale ag...Read More
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 4 (ANI): Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia officially became the first woman to be streamed into the fighter stream of Naval Aviation. Paving the way for a new era of women fighter pilots in the force, and shattering barriers, Poonia also received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air). According to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk C...Read More
Visakhapatnam, Jul 4: Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia officially became the first woman to be streamed into the fighter stream of the Indian Navy. Paving the way for a new era of women fighter pilots in the force, and shattering barriers, Poonia also received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air). According to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at the Naval A...Read More
WATCH | Kerala: Latest visuals of the F-35 at Thiruvananthapuram airport. British navy officials ... Show more WATCH | Kerala: Latest visuals of the F-35 at Thiruvananthapuram airport. British navy officials are expected to arrive here by the end of this week to carry out repairs and take the aircraft back to its base: Defence officials The F-35 jet had made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14. Show less...Read More
MUMBAI: Defence stocks were trading in positive territory on Friday, a day after the union government approved the purchase of defence equipment worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore. Shares of all major public sector defence companies, including BEL, BEML, Hindustan Aeronautics, and Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilder, rose by up to 4.5 per cent during intraday trading. Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders shares were up 1.46 per cent at Rs 3, 337.80 on NSE. The shipbuilding company's shares opened at Rs 3, 320.0 and rose to...Read More
NEW DELHI: India will launch a $234 million incentive programme for civil and military drone makers to reduce their reliance on imported components and counter rival Pakistan's programme built on support from China and Turkiye, three sources told Reuters. India's push to build more home-grown drones stems from its assessment of the four-day clash with Pakistan in May that marked the first time New Delhi and Islamabad utilised unmanned aerial vehicles at scale against each other. New Delhi will...Read More
Pune, July 4 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India's armed forces and the leadership are committed to defend 'Swaraj' or sovereignty of the country, and it was demonstrated very well during Operation Sindoor. Speaking after the unveiling of an equestrian statue of Maratha statesman and general Peshwa Bajirao I at the National Defence Academy (NDA) here, the BJP leader also said whenever he is plagued by negative thoughts, he thinks of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Bajirao. ...Read More
Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) Defence equipment manufacturer SMPP Ltd has bagged two orders worth Rs 300 crore from the Indian Army, the company said. Under the order, the company will supply bulletproof jackets and advanced ballistic helmets to the Indian Army under the emergency provision, SMPP said in a statement. "SMPP will supply 27,700 bulletproof jackets and 11,700 advanced ballistic helmets to the Indian army. The order is valued at over Rs 300 crore," the company said. The bulletproof jackets ...Read More
Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) Defence equipment manufacturer SMPP Ltd has bagged two orders worth Rs 300 crore from the Indian Army, the company said. Under the order, the company will supply bulletproof jackets and advanced ballistic helmets to the Indian Army under the emergency provision, SMPP said in a statement. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, July 04, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Friday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners List With Ticket Numbers. "SMPP will supply 27,700 bu...Read More
Stocktwits - Indian markets remained rangebound at open, with the Nifty index hovering around the 25,400 level. The retail sentiment on Stocktwits for Nifty has moved to 'neutral' from 'bullish'. Nifty sentiment and message volume on July 4 as of 9:45 am IST. | source: StocktwitsSectorally, metals continued to trade under pressure, while real estate, FMCG and pharma stocks saw some buying. Trent (NSE:TREN) was the top Nifty loser, falling 8% after management at its AGM stated that its fashion...Read More
New Delhi: In a significant push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals valued at approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore. As per an official statement, all these procurements will be sourced indigenously, further strengthening India's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defence production. Key land and air systems cleared The...Read More
New Delhi: In a significant push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals valued at approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore. As per an official statement, all these procurements will be sourced indigenously, further strengthening India's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defence production. Key land and air systems cleared The...Read More
BHUBANESWAR: In a huge achievement, IG Drones has been granted the patent for the country's first indigenous defence drone simulator. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had unveiled the simulator at the Defence Expo-2022. Conceptualised, designed, developed, and manufactured in the country, this next-generation simulator provides high-fidelity, realistic training for the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and paramilitary forces. With this patent, IG Drones becomes the first Indian company to secure inte...Read More
Nagpur: The Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) has almost completed the Rs 132.49 crore phase 1 of the Tajbagh renovation and beautification project and is now awaiting Rs 95.87 crore to start phase 2 of the project. Under the first phase, NMRDA strengthened and beautified the main dargah, constructed a shopping complex, a choti dargah, shops, and other structures, including marble flooring. According to NMRDA sources, Phase 1 of the project received Rs 132.49 crore adminis...Read More
NEW DELHI: India and Ghana upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive partnership with focus on enhancing defence and security ties, as PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM to visit the country in three decades. After a bilateral meeting with President John Mahama, Modi thanked Ghana for its cooperation in the fight against terrorism and for solidarity after the Pahalgam attack, saying they had decided to further strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts."We also held discus...Read More
Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects in Jharkhand. These projects are worth Rs 6,350 crore. The event will showcase 11 National Highway projects. These projects include an elevated corridor in Ranchi. Gadkari will also inaugurate a four-lane highway in Garhwa. Chief Minister Hemant Soren will not attend due to his father's illness.Union minister Nitin Gadkari will on Thursday inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 6,350 crore in Jharkhand,...Read More
Dibrugarh: In one of the largest anti-encroachment drives in recent years, the Lakhimpur district administration on Thursday demolished 218 illegal homes and cleared 288 bighas of encroached land across three Village Grazing Reserves (VGRs).The eviction drive, which was conducted under the supervision of district commissioner (DC) Pronab Jit Kakoty and senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gunendra Deka, saw a massive deployment of police and paramilitary forces, along with 12 excavators, at Phu...Read More