New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised there is a need to move ahead with dynamism and innovative spirit in today’s uncertain times and rapidly changing security scenario, as he also pitched for boosting the civil-military synergy for enhanced military preparedness. Addressing the 84th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day event at…
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached two immovable properties belonging to an aide of Pakistan-based fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim in connection with the 2015 double murder case in Gujarat’s Bharuch, officials said on Friday. The properties of the arrested accused, Mohammad Yunus alias Manjro, have been attached under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)…
New Delhi: India’s exports of petroleum products like diesel and jet fuel to the US continue to be exempted from the levy of any import duty or tariff, and President Donald Trump has, for now, not indicated the penalty he plans to impose to deter New Delhi’s energy trade with Russia. On Wednesday, Donald Trump…
New Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday that some MPs moved aggressively in Rajya Sabha to prevent its proceedings, prompting marshals to stop them, as he asserted that it is not the government but for the respective Chair of the two Houses to take measures he deems fit. His reaction came after…
New Delhi: Responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s claim that this party has an “atom bomb” of evidence to prove poll irregularities, the BJP on Friday took a swipe at him, asking him to “flow like water” instead of considering to “explode like a bomb”. The ruling party also slammed Gandhi for using “undemocratic and…
Hyderabad: A feature film by Kargil war veteran and anti-suicide crusader Group Captain G.J. Rao has bagged three top honours at the 17th International Film Festival of Hyderabad Charminar (IFFHC) 2025. Based on extensive research and investigation by Group Captain Rao, the film won awards for Best Social Film, Best Concept Film, and Best Director….
Chennai: The historic NISAR mission, a landmark collaboration between NASA and ISRO, has entered its crucial 90-day commissioning phase, during which scientists will carry out rigorous checks, calibrations, and orbital adjustments to prepare the satellite for full-scale earth observation. The critical phase follows the successful launch of the radar imaging satellite on July 30 aboard…
Bengaluru: Former MP and suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna was on Friday convicted by a Special Court here in one of the four sexual abuse and rape cases registered against him. Special Court Judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat will announce the quantum of punishment on Saturday. In April this year, the trial court framed various criminal…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday firmly rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s serious accusations of widespread voter fraud, labelling them as “baseless” and “irresponsible.” Responding to Gandhi’s statements, the Commission said, “The Election Commission ignores such baseless allegations made every day and, despite the repeated threats, urges all election officials who…
New Delhi: The central government on Friday informed the Parliament that no discussion has been made with the United States (US) over the procurement of F-35 fighter jets. In a written reply to Congress MP Balwant Baswant Wankhade, Union Minister of State for External Affairs said that India has not held a “formal discussion” with…
