New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 20...Read More
NEW DELHI: An Army official allegedly "grievously assaulted" four SpiceJet employees at Srinagar Airport on July 26, 2025, after they asked him to pay for excess cabin baggage he was carrying on a flight (SG 386) to Delhi. The airline says its staff members "suffered a spinal fracture and serious jaw injuries after being attacked with punches, repeated kicks and a queue stand." The passenger, an army officer, "was carrying two pieces of cabin baggage weighing a total of 16 kg, more than double t...Read More
Mayurbhanj (Odisha): Collector and District Magistrate of Mayurbhanj, Hema Kanta Say, sharing information on the Indian Air Force (IAF) Agniveer Vayu Recruitment drive, said that people from 12 Indian states will participate in the recruitment drive, including people from the tribal areas of Mayurbhanj. The drive will be conducted from August 27 to September 4, 2025, in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. Statement Of The Collector & District Magistrate Of Mayurbhanj While speaking to ANI on Saturda...Read More
Chandigarh, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) To impart quality health services, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced the government would open 200 new Aam Aadmi Clinics, taking the total number of such clinics to 1,081. Addressing the gathering at a function to mark inauguration of WhatsApp Chatbot for 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics, the Chief Minister said "it is a historic day in the healthcare sector of Punjab as a total of 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state have been connected to a What...Read More
India's Multibillion-Dollar Fighter Jet Dilemma: Weighing F-35 Lightning II Against Cheaper Russian Alternatives Sunday, August 03, 2025 by Indian Defence News The much underrated Su-57 jet, named "Felon" by NATO (a nomenclature considered degrading) In the complex realm of modern aerial warfare, India's looming decision on fifth-generation fighter jet procurement boils down to a crucial calculus: whether state-of-the-art American technology justifies paying double the sticker price -- and much...Read More
India's U.S. Crude Oil Imports Surge 51 Per Cent Following Trump's Return To Office: Sources Sunday, August 03, 2025 by Indian Defence News Since President Donald Trump resumed office for his second term, India has significantly increased its crude oil imports from the United States, marking a substantial shift in its energy procurement strategy. From January to June 2025, India's imports of US crude oil averaged 0.271 million barrels per day (mb/d), a 51% increase compared to 0.18 mb/d in the...Read More
Lucknow: Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh has been appointed as the vice-chief of the Army Staff.A resident of Lucknow's Mahanagar area, he is an alumnus of La Martiniere College and Lucknow University.Prior to this role, he served as the director general, operational, logistics & strategic movement at Army Headquarters.Commissioned into the elite 4th Battalion of The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) in Dec 1987, Lt Gen Singh's academic journey began at La Martiniere College, followed by h...Read More
Calling for enhanced civil-military synergy, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday (August 1, 2025) that war is not fought by the military alone, the whole nation fights it. Mr. Singh was addressing the 84th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day at DRDO Bhawan, where he said that in the "rapidly changing security scenario, there is a need to move ahead with dynamism and innovative spirit while making constant improvements according to the evolving needs", said a stateme...Read More
"Our action was in self-defence and not expansionist... The aim was to destroy terrorist bases and send a message of zero tolerance against terrorism. The overall political-military objective of Operation Sindoor was punishing Pakistan's use of terror for a proxy war." Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said in Rajya Sabha that Operation Sindoor's aim was to send a message that India will show zero tolerance against terrorism and punish Pakistan's use of terror for a proxy war. He said t...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 01 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised the importance of civil-military synergy in safeguarding national interests, highlighting the exceptional back-end support provided by different departments of Ministry of Defence (MoD) to the Armed Forces as key to Operation Sindoor's success, said a statement from Ministry of Defence. He was addressing the 84th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day event at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on August 01, 2025. Defe...Read More
Lucknow: Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh has been appointed as the vice-chief of the Army Staff.A resident of Lucknow's Mahanagar area, he is an alumnus of La Martiniere College and Lucknow University.Prior to this role, he served as the director general, operational, logistics & strategic movement at Army Headquarters.Commissioned into the elite 4th Battalion of The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) in Dec 1987, Lt Gen Singh's academic journey began at La Martiniere College, followed by h...Read More
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July (for sales in June), data released by the government on Friday showed. Even though the pace of growth in gross GST collections picked up to 7.5 per cent in July from 6.2 per cent, this is the second consecutive month wherein the growth rate has been in single digits and much lower after posting double-digit growth in the first two months of the ongoing financial year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BE...Read More
Pakistan's foreign office said India attacked Pakistan without any "verifiable" evidence or "credible" investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack Pakistan on Wednesday rejected the statements of Indian leaders on 'Operation Sindoor', which were made during the discussion on the military operation during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament. The Pakistani foreign office said the "claims" made by India were "baseless" and "provocative", and that India attacked Pakistan without any "verif...Read More
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan An...Read More
Guwahati: In a critical humanitarian response, the Assam Rifles, in close coordination with the Indian Air Force (IAF), successfully carried out a joint relief mission -- Operation Sahyog -- on Friday. The Assam Rifles unit based in Aina, with air support from IAF helicopters, delivered essential supplies to 18 remote villages in Henglep sub-division in Manipur's Churachandpur district, which have remained completely inaccessible since July 17 due to multiple landslides triggered along NH-2.The ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Army on Friday signed a Rs 223.95 crore deal with Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited for the procurement of 212 next-generation 50-ton Tank Transporter Trailers to speed up logistics in battle situations. These hi-tech trailers feature hydraulic and pneumatic loading ramps along with steerable and liftable axles. These capabilities will enable the swift and efficient transport of tanks and other armoured vehicles over challenging te...Read More
Shashi Tharoor emphasized that national interest supersedes party affiliations, asserting that parties are merely instruments for national betterment. He defended his stance on supporting the armed forces and the government, deeming it crucial for the country's welfare. Tharoor highlighted the necessity of inter-party cooperation for national security, acknowledging potential conflicts with party loyalty. Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that nation comes ...Read More
Patna: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday emphasised that India's path to becoming a fully developed nation by 2047 will be spearheaded by empowered women and youth, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of women-led development.Speaking at a conference titled 'Viksit Bihar: Envisioning a developed Bihar through women's participation' here, Singh highlighted that approximately 76,000 startups in India are currently women-led, with many operating from tier-2 and tier-3 towns.D...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson CR Kesavan on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of echoing a pro-Pakistan narrative after the Congress leader questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US President Donald Trump recent five jets shot down claim. He further stated that the Congress leader spoke like the Leader of Pakistan. Rahul Gandhi is speaking like LoP. No...Read More
Mumbai: Mohammed Shariful Islam (30), who allegedly attacked Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence in Mumbai, earlier in January this year, has filed a bail application. He has claimed that the FIR against him is nothing but a "fictional story", and is not rooted in reality as it lacks credible evidence. The court has scheduled the next hearing on July 21. Islam, 30, is currently lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. The accused, in his bail plea filed through advocate Vipul Dushing, c...Read More
NEW DELHI: "Who lives if India dies?" Congress MP Shashi Tharoor invoked Jawaharlal Nehru's famous words while responding to a high school student's question about party loyalty at an event in Kochi on Saturday.The Thiruvananthapuram MP, who has been facing criticism within the Congress, affirmed that national interests must transcend party lines."Politics is, unfortunately or otherwise, in any democracy, about competition. And as a result, when people like me say that we respect our parties -- ...Read More
PATNA, July 19 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said that around 76,000 StartUps in India today are women-led and a large number of them from Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns. The Minister said that India's path to becoming a developed nation by 2047 will be led by empowered women ...Read More
The 134th Durand Cup Organising Committee announced free public entry for all matches in Jamshedpu at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC) of the 134th Durand Cup has officially announced free public entry for all matches in Jamshedpur, starting with a full-capacity opening match at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. All 22,500 seats will be made available through complimentary passes, ensuring an inclusive and festive start to Asia's oldest football tournament. Th...Read More
Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh emphasized the Indian Army's need to adapt to modern warfare challenges at a Jaipur seminar. He highlighted the importance of AI, advanced systems, and ISR capabilities, citing Operation Sindoor's success. A MoU with MNIT Jaipur aims to boost indigenous defense technology, focusing on integrating cutting-edge solutions and ethical AI development for future military operations. South Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh on Wednesday said th...Read More
Ayodhya: Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), a joint venture company which manufactures AK-203 assault rifles in Amethi, is set to deliver the next batch of Kalashnikov AK-203 rifles to the Indian Army in the next 2-3 weeks.The company, mandated under a Rs 5,200 crore contract to supply 6,01,427 rifles to the armed forces by Oct 2032, plans to finish deliveries by Dec 2030, Maj Gen S K Sharma, CEO and MD of IRRPL, told reporters during an interaction at the factory."Around 48,000 rifles...Read More
Mumbai, July 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mohammed Shariful Islam (30), who allegedly attacked Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence in Mumbai, earlier in January this year, has filed a bail application. He has claimed that the FIR against him is nothing but a "fictional story", and is not rooted in reality as it lacks credible evidence. The court has scheduled the next hearing on July 21. Islam, 30, is currently lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. The accused, in his bail plea filed through ...Read More
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were sho...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 19: Syria and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire following several days of airstrikes and escalating violence in southwestern Syria's Suwayda region, according to an announcement by the U.S. ambassador to Turkiye, Tom Barrack. The development, first reported by Al Jazeera, brings a temporary halt to intense clashes that had threatened to widen into a broader regional conflict. The ceasefire, brokered with backing from the United States and supported by Turkiye, Jordan, and Syria's ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi-based '3plus4crew', Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad and Riniya Taku from Itanagar were top winners in different categories at the 15th All India K-pop contest here. Organised by the Korean Cultural Centre India, the event concluded with a grand finale at the OP Jindal Auditorium. Also Read | Fish Venkat Death: Telugu Actor Venkat Raj aka Fish Venkat Dies of Kidney Disease and Liver Failure at 53. '3plus4crew' impressed judges with their rendition of Seventeen's "Su...Read More
Patna: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday emphasised that India's path to becoming a fully developed nation by 2047 will be spearheaded by empowered women and youth, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of women-led development.Speaking at a conference titled 'Viksit Bihar: Envisioning a developed Bihar through women's participation' here, Singh highlighted that approximately 76,000 startups in India are currently women-led, with many operating from tier-2 and tier-3 towns.D...Read More