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Mangaluru, Oct. 18: The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has launched a nationwide campaign titled "Halal-Free Diwali", urging citizens to reject products bearing halal certification. The organisation claimed that the halal certification system poses a threat to India's secular framework and called upon the government to ban it. According to the HJS, what began as a certification system limited to meat products has now expanded to include everyday commodities such as sugar, flour, oil, cosmetics ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has unveiled a strategic plan to set up advanced, globally recognized prisons in each state for fugitives, aiming to enhance the justice system. He proposes revoking the passports of those with Interpol red notices, a move designed to hinder their international travel and mitigate the risk of them evading accountability. New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday suggested the creation of a special prison for fugitives in each state that meets internation ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 16 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik on Thursday underscored the importance of maintaining international standards in the construction and upkeep of roads, bridges, and tunnels in border areas, emphasising that robust road networks are vital both for national security and socio-economic growth. The governor made the remarks during a meeting with Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Jitendra Prasad, who called on him at t ...Read More >
The Ministry of Mines has released the State Mining Readiness Index. This initiative promotes reforms in the mining sector. States are ranked based on their mineral endowment. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat lead Category A. Goa, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam are top in Category B. Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Tripura lead Category C. New Delhi, The Ministry of Mines on Thursday released the State Mining Readiness Index and state rankings to promote reforms in the mining sector, in line with comm ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today emphatically declared, "India won't stop, India won't halt," underscoring the country's unstoppable momentum amid remarkable economic growth and transformative reforms". Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, PM Modi expressed strong national confidence, stating, "India is not in the mood to stop today! We will neither pause nor slow down. 140 crore Indians will move forward together with full momentum." His remarks highlighted India's extr ...Read More >
A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of lawyer Virag Gupta, appearing for the CASC, on Thursday and agreed to hear the PIL on October 17. The plea has sought a direction to union ministries of Electronics and Information Technology, Information and Broadcasting, Finance and Youth Affairs and Sports "to do a harmonious interpretation of provisions of Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 and laws made by State Legislat ...Read More >
LEH, India - In Leh, the largest city of Ladakh, a high-altitude border region bounded by Pakistan and China, the presence of the Indian military is unmissable - from shops selling military fatigues to army barracks and memorials to fallen soldiers. A statue of Colonel Chhewang Rinchen, a highly-decorated Ladakhi officer who helped repel incursions into India from Pakistan in the 1940s among other brave deeds, is just one among many memorials that are testament to the deep heritage of locals wo ...Read More >
Sharing the progress in social media, Khandu said that the state has recorded a 251 per cent increase in rural roads and built 3,750 km of national highways, reflecting the government's strong focus on inclusive growth through better connectivity. "Arunachal Pradesh is scripting a new chapter in connectivity. With relentless efforts and visionary planning, we have expanded road infrastructure to even the remotest corners of the state," the chief minister wrote in a post on X. He said the Centr ...Read More >
"In cyber terms, these are not merely attacks on systems -- they are strikes on the very arteries of the global economy" - Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi Speaking at the Cyber Security Seminar, the CNS emphasised that as the seas become "data oceans" driven by "Smart ports, AI-driven logistics, and autonomous navigation," every vessel and port terminal is now a vulnerable floating computer network. Admiral Tripathi asserted that while the Internet of Things (IoT) drives efficiency, the correspondi ...Read More >
Pune: India was long "addicted" to importing weapons from foreign nations, but Operation Sindoor stood as a shining example of the country's growing self-reliance in the defence sector, said defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday.Singh said for decades after Independence, India had slipped into a comfort zone when it came to military procurement. "There was neither the political will to domestically produce weapons nor the legal framework to promote defence manufacturing. The youth of the co ...Read More >
Illustration: Donald Trump and Narendra Modi amid US-India-Russia oil tensions over Ukraine President Donald Trump announced on 15 October that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had committed to halting oil purchases from Russia, a step Trump said would make it easier to pressure Moscow to end Russia's war against Ukraine, now in its fourth year. India has been one of Russia's key economic partners since Western sanctions targeted Russian energy exports following the February 2022 invasion. ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 16 (ANI): Around 200 Naxalites from the Dandakaranya region, including senior leaders, are set to surrender their arms and return to the mainstream on Friday in Bastar. According to IG Bastar P Sundarraj, the surrender ceremony will take place in the presence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced that 258 Naxalites have surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra over the past two days. ...Read More >
The Indian Navy is hosting a seminar on cyber threats to the maritime sector, featuring top ministries, defence experts, and start-ups. The event promotes cybersecurity collaboration, indigenous innovation, and secure maritime growth under national development visions New Delhi: With an aim to deepen understanding of cyber threats in the maritime domain, the Indian Navy is organising a seminar here on Thursday. The seminar, titled 'Impact of Cyber Attacks on Maritime Sector and Its Effects on ...Read More >
Cradled in the windswept heights of the Himalayas, Ladakh -- with its cold desert terrain, centuries-old monasteries, intricately designed mosques, vast mountain skies, and silent valleys -- offers a solitude hard to find elsewhere. For years, its remote beauty and spiritual calm have drawn travellers from across the globe. But beneath that postcard beauty, the region has been simmering in recent years. Flanked by China to the east and Pakistan to the west, Ladakh is one of India's most strateg ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said a "ruthless approach" must be adopted to bring every fugitive before the Indian justice system in a time-bound manner. He also underlined that India cannot be truly secure until those residing abroad and harming the country's economy, sovereignty, and security begin to fear the Indian laws. Addressing a conference on 'Extradition of Fugitives - Challenges and Strategies' organised by the CBI here, Shah asked all the states ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 16 (Maxim News): It is known that US President Donald Trump has made key comments on India's oil purchases from Russia. Trump said that Prime Minister Modi had assured him that India would no longer buy oil from Russia. India has recently responded to Trump's comments. It has made it clear that national security and interests are its top priority. It has stated that its policies regarding energy imports will be based entirely on domestic needs. To this end, External Affair ...Read More >
Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock signed MoUs with Tamil Nadu agencies to set up major shipbuilding complexes. Image: Pixabay | representational With the government announcing investments to the tune of Rs 69,725 crore for shipbuilding and maritime reform in India this year, the sector is entering a promising phase of growth. Shipbuilding, often termed the "mother of heavy engineering", plays a central role by generating employment, attracting investment, and strengthening national security and ...Read More >
India has firmly responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him New Delhi would stop buying oil from Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated on Thursday that India's energy imports are driven solely by the goal of protecting the interests of Indian consumers amid global energy volatility. Earlier, President Trump said he was "not happy" about India's continued oil purchases from Russia and claimed that PM Modi had assured ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Thursday strongly reiterated that its energy import decisions are driven by domestic consumer interests, rejecting US President Donald Trump's statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "assured" him that India would cease buying Russian oil. Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, said: "I was not happy that India was buying oil. And he (Modi) assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That's a big stop." He further added, "Th ...Read More >
Srinagar Police conducted raids at multiple locations targeting terrorist associates linked to proscribed outfits under UAPA. Police on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple locations in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir as part of its campaign to dismantle the terror ecosystem. "In its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police conducted extensive raids at multiple locations across the city," a police spokesman said. He said the s ...Read More >
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple locations in Srinagar district as part of its campaign to dismantle the terror ecosystem. "In its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police conducted extensive raids at multiple locations across the city," a police spokesman said. He said the searches were carried out at the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) affiliated with proscribed terrorist orga ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Gitanjali J Angmo's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention. The court noted her intention to amend the petition. Wangchuk's elder brother and lawyer have met him in Jodhpur jail. The activist was detained under the National Security Act following violent protests in Ladakh. The government accused him of inciting the violence. The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned to October 29 the hearing on a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali J ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: In its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police conducted extensive raids at multiple locations across the city. The searches were carried out at the residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) affiliated with proscribed terrorist organizations, in connection with ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The coordinated search operations were conducted across various area ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hyderabad Police arrested a Nigerian for drug peddling and deported him to prevent him from indulging in undesirable activities detrimental to national security. Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) apprehended the Nigerian national, named Onuorah Solomon Chibueze, 46, who was found illegally overstaying in India. Y.V.S. Sudheendra, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Task Force/HNEW), said the Nigerian was deported on Thursday. The police investigation rev ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a significant move to curb illegal activities and protect national security, the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) has apprehended and deported Onuorah Solomon Chibueze, a 46-year-old Nigerian national, back to his home country. The operation was carried out following credible intelligence about Chibueze's suspicious activities in the city. According to officials, Chibueze had been residing in the Attapur area of Hyderabad since September 2024. Originally from Anambra S ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged the Congress to reveal who prevented India's military response after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, stating this "weakness" emboldened terrorists. Speaking at the Navi Mumbai International Airport inauguration, he emphasized national security and highlighted the government's aim to make India a global aviation MRO hub, noting the significant increase in airports since 2014. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Congress should tell the natio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): India is set to take a leadership position in the global satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia declaring that the country will not be a follower but a frontrunner in leveraging space-based connectivity to drive inclusive growth and digital transformation. Speaking at the inaugural session of the SatCom Summit at the India Mobile Congress on Wednesday, Scindia called SATCOM a strategic national pri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): India is set to take a leadership position in the global satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia declaring that the country will not be a follower but a frontrunner in leveraging space-based connectivity to drive inclusive growth and digital transformation. Speaking at the inaugural session of the SatCom Summit at the India Mobile Congress on Wednesday, Scindia called SATCOM a strategic national pri ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, Oct 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked the Congress party demanding it disclose to the nation who prevented India from mounting a military response following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, which were linked to Pakistan. Speaking at a function after the opening of the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), Mumbai metro's Aqua Line and other projects, he blamed the Congress-led UPA government (2004-14) for "weakening the fight against t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh is set to witness a historic day on Monday with the launch of its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk coal block, marking a new chapter of growth, energy security, and local prosperity, Ministry of Coal said on Sunday. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy will first perform the Bhoomi Poojan, followed by the handing over of the mining lease. Also Read | Kurgaon Declared Most Beautiful Village in Maharashtra's Palghar, Bags INR 50 Lak ...Read More >
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