New Delhi: As the war in West Asia rages on, former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari (retd) has said the first takeaway for India is the necessity to build a “very strong air defence” with more weapon systems, radars and other operational capabilities. Interacting with PTI on the sidelines of a national…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone and discussed the “serious situation” in West Asia. Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure. The prime minister told…
Jammu: Asserting that the peace prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir has come after immense sacrifices, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday warned that security forces will hunt down those attempting to disturb the situation. “The peace we enjoy today – the peace that lets families gather, athletes compete, and communities thrive – did not come…
New Delhi: India is in touch with Iran to secure safe passage to around 28 Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz that has been partially blocked by Tehran following its escalating conflict with the US and Israel, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The issues relating…
New Delhi: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for speaking in Lok Sabha on “various other issues” but not on the subject of LPG, on which he wanted a discussion. After Gandhi’s speech in the House, Rijiju told reporters that the Congress has not learnt any lesson after…
New Delhi: The House functions strictly according to rules and no member has the privilege to speak at any time and on any subject, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asserted on Thursday, a day after a resolution seeking his removal from office was defeated. Birla said the Chair does not belong to any individual, but…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s soul will be at peace when China, Russia and the US attack India, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said on Thursday while accusing the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha of being involved in a conspiracy to “break” India. “He seems to want the prime minister to abuse Donald…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over reported LPG shortage, saying the PM is asking the people not to panic but is himself panicked for “completely different reasons”. Gandhi alleged that the prime minister is panicked because of the Epstein files issue and the Adani Case…
Raipur: An Indian Air Force (IAF) officer has allegedly committed suicide at his residence in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur, police said. Wing Commander Vipul Yadav, 39, was posted in tasks related to anti-Naxal operations. His domestic help found him hanging with a rope from the ceiling fan inside his room at his residence in Vidhayak Colony…
New Delhi: Indian missions in West Asia are coordinating with the concerned governments to help Indian nationals stranded in the region due to airspace closures, a senior official said on Wednesday. Indian nationals were assisted in going from Bahrain to Dammam and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia to help them take flights. “Flight operations have continued…
