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New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with visiting Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Thursday in the national capital and expressed optimism ahead of the discussions between the two leaders. In a post on X, he said, "Welcome my friend FM @SenatorWong to India. Look forward to our discussions." Earlier today the Australian minister visited Humayun's Tomb and saw the exhibition- Songlines: Tracking the seven sisters exhibition at Humayun's Tomb ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
Electoral Roll revision in Assam: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday ordered to commence the 'Special Revision' of voters' rolls in Assam ahead of the assembly elections in the northeast state slated to be held next year. According to instructions issued by the poll authority for the chief electoral officer of Assam, January 1, 2026, will be the qualifying date for the state to carry out the Special Revision, news agency PTI reported. The Special Revision stands somewhere between ...Read More >
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday unveiled a statue of freedom fighter Uda Devi Pasi in Lucknow. Addressing the event in Lucknow, Rajnath Singh said that not just the Pasi community, but the whole nation is proud of Uda Devi. Being an MP from Lucknow, Singh added that it is a matter of "great pride and honour" to have been associated with the land of Uda Devi and Baba Saheb Ambedkar as his place of work. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday condoled the loss of lives over the tragic car blast near Red Fort Metro Station in the national capital, earlier this evening. In a post on X, the Union Minister said, "I pay my humble tribute to the innocent citizens who lost their lives in the Delhi blast and extend my heartfelt condolences to their families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured." Also Read | Agra Shocker: Lawyer Fractures Legs ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 10 (PTI) Prominent leaders in Maharashtra, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and veteran politician Sharad Pawar, on Monday described the blast in a car near the Red Fort in Delhi as tragic, horrific and expressed grief over the loss of lives in the explosion. They extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in the blast and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a t ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faces no corruption charges and claimed only the NDA can develop the state. He criticized the INDIA bloc's job promises, questioning their funding, and highlighted the Modi government's financial contributions to Bihar compared to the UPA regime. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday claimed that there is not a single corruption case against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and asserted that only the NDA can ma ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh on Friday expressed confidence that the NDA will win more than 160 seats in the Bihar Assembly election, and said that Nitish Kumar will naturally return as the chief minister since the alliance is contesting the polls under his leadership. He dismissed reports that poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor will have an impact on election results and asserted that the "Prashant Kishor factor is not significant enough to even be cons ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India Monday briefed the UAE about Operation Sindoor, even as the two countries work to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration, especially in training and capability enhancement. Visiting UAE commander of land forces, Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, was "briefed in detail" by the Indian Army about the four-day cross-border hostilities with Pakistan in May. "He was also briefed by DG information systems and the Army Design Bureau ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's state-owned aeronautics firm has signed a deal with a Russian aircraft manufacturer currently under United States and European sanctions. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited announced the agreement with United Aircraft Corporation to manufacture civil passenger aircraft in India for the first time. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed this development as a landmark step for the Indian civil aviation sector. He stated the partnership would create jobs and boost national self-reli ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hailed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) for producing the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India, calling it a major milestone for the country's aviation industry. In a post on X, Singh said the agreement would boost India's domestic civil aviation manufacturing capabilities an ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged India to prepare for war-like situations, emphasizing indigenous military foundations. He highlighted the need for self-reliance in defence production, citing recent cross-border hostilities as a reminder of potential threats. Singh stressed that indigenisation is crucial to navigate global uncertainties and redefine India's security strategy. NEW DELHI: India needs to be "ready for a war-like situation", with military preparedness being based on indigenous ...Read More >
The tri-service all-women expedition 'Samudra Pradakshina' featuring nine officers began its global journey aboard IASV Triveni. Arriving in Fremantle, it demonstrates Indian women's leadership in armed forces and aims to strengthen India's maritime diplomacy. The yacht, symbolizing Atmanirbhar Bharat, will tackle challenges over nine months across 26,000 nautical miles. The Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni embarked on a pioneering journey as part of the 'Samudra Pradakshina', the worl ...Read More >
Srinagar- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India must stay prepared for a "war-like situation" at all times, citing lessons from Operation Sindoor, the four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May that underscored the volatility along the country's borders. Addressing an event in New Delhi, Singh said that although India gave a "firm response" during the May 7-10 conflict, the episode should serve as a learning experience for shaping future national security strategies. "Operat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) India must remain ready for a "war-like situation" as the four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May showed anything can happen anytime along the frontiers, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday. Addressing an event, Singh said that though India gave a "firm response" to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, it should serve as a case study to learn and chart the future course of action in dealing with national security challenges. The defence minister said the ...Read More >
Lucknow: Highlighting improvement in medical facilities in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that Uttar Pradesh is now touching new heights in the field of health services.Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Yashoda Medicity at Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, which was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu in the presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh, Yogi said that Uttar Pradesh was rapidly moving towards investment, innovation and quality facilities in healthcare sect ...Read More >
Lucknow: Highlighting improvement in medical facilities in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that Uttar Pradesh is now touching new heights in the field of health services.Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Yashoda Medicity at Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, which was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu in the presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh, Yogi said that Uttar Pradesh was rapidly moving towards investment, innovation and quality facilities in healthcare sect ...Read More >
Ghaziabad(UP), Oct 26 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the government dedicated to uplifting the poor and underprivileged and India's true empowerment lies in the health of its citizens. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Yashoda Medicity, a private hospital, at Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, Singh said the government's goal was to make India a developed nation by 2047 and a healthy populace is paramount for it. "We are moving towards the India our ancestors envisioned; a st ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Operation Sindoor, the Indian military strike carried out in May this year in response to the Pahlgam terror attack, was a "game changer" that sent a powerful message to Pakistan according to former Indian diplomat Yash Sinha. Speaking to ANI, Sinha said the operation "took the mickey out of them" by hitting Pakistan's key air bases and terror strongholds deep inside its territory. Also Read | Thailand-Cambodia Sign Peace Deal in Presence of Donald Trump an ...Read More >
The airspace reserved for the exercise extends up to 28,000 feet, signalling one of the most significant joint operational drills in recent years. India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services military exercise, "Ex Trishul," to be conducted along the Pakistan border from October 30 to November 10. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations following Operation Sindoor earlier this year. Satellite imagery analyst Damien Symon shared visuals show ...Read More >
Delhi/Lucknow, Oct 25 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today paid a courtesy call on President Droupadi Murmu and presented her with a statue of Radha-Krishna. He also called on Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister arrived in Delhi on Saturday after inspecting Jewar Airport. Yogi met PM Modi at his residence, presented him with a picture of Lord Ram and invited him to the Ram Mandir flag-raising ceremony to be held in Ayodhya o ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 25 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participated in the Sharad Samman 2025 award ceremony organised by Agartala Municipal Corporation at Rabindra Bhavan on Saturday, celebrating the vibrant spirit of Durga Puja across the city. The event recognised and honoured various Puja committees for their outstanding creativity, social service, and discipline during this year's Durga Puja celebrations. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Saha praised the or ...Read More >
Saharsa (Bihar) [India], October 25 (ANI): The Union government and the Ministry of Railways have made elaborate arrangements, including running special trains for Bihar migrant workers returning home for Chhath Puja, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said on Saturday, rebutting Opposition leaders' criticism against the Centre over train arrangements during the festive season. "Union government and the Ministry of Railways have made elaborate arrangements, and a lot of trains are being run for our m ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 25 (ANI): The Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, on Saturday warned medical shops against the illegal sale and misuse of Anabolic-Androgenic steroids and cardiac stimulants, such as Mephentermine injection, and other prescription medicines by certain gyms and fitness centres. In an advisory, the state Drug Department said that it has noted the misuse of these medicines. Also Read | Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions: Pak Defence Minister Khawaja As ...Read More >
Munger (Bihar) [India], October 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday slammed the opposition Mahagathbandhan and said the Bihar election is not about making someone MLA, Minister, or Chief Minister, but about ensuring that "jungle raj does not return to Bihar". Addressing an election rally in Munger, Amit Shah said the government is planning to establish an airport in Munger and that the district will also be linked with the Ramayan Circuit. Also Read | Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): The Patiala House Court has dismissed an appeal filed by advocate Mehmood Pracha challenging the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, calling the case "wholly frivolous, luxurious and an abuse of the process of law." The court also imposed an additional cost of Rs 5 lakh, over and above the Rs 1 lakh already levied by the trial court, directing Pracha to deposit a total of Rs 6 lakh with the Delhi Legal Services Authority (DLSA), New Delhi, within 30 days. Also Read | Pak ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Operation Sindoor as a symbol of India's courage and diplomacy. Speaking to Army leaders, he underscored the importance of remaining alert in the face of challenges and the necessity for robust information warfare strategies alongside infrastructure advancement. Operation Sindoor will go down in history as a symbol of India's courage and restraint, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday even as he called on the military to never underestimate the ad ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held a crucial interaction on Saturday with the top leadership of the Indian Army during the ongoing Army Commanders' Conference, focussing on operational preparedness and future challenges. The high-level review emphasised strengthening combat capabilities, infrastructure development, and readiness of the Armed Forces to effectively deal with any security situation in the reg ...Read More >
Srinagar- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday praised the Indian Army for playing a pivotal role in establishing peace in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the region's streets are now filled with hope instead of unrest following the abrogation of Article 370. Speaking at the ongoing Army Commanders' Conference in Jaisalmer, Singh said, "PM Modi's historical move to abrogate Article 370 integrated J&K with the rest of the country. Post-abrogation, the streets of the region are now filled wit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The first Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) Series Production aircraft, TH 4001, which will train the next generation Air Warriors, took to the skies at the HAL facility in Bengaluru on Friday, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said. Taking it to X, the HAL said, "HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft is a fully aerobatic, tandem-seat, turboprop aircraft built to provide basic flight training, aerobatics, instrument flying, and night flying." The Hindustan Tu ...Read More >
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