New Delhi: An Indian Army contingent is set to take part in a multinational joint military exercise in Mongolia from June 14-28, officials said on Tuesday. Exercise Khaan Quest aims to strengthen interoperability among the armed forces of the participating nations. “#IndianArmy contingent will participate in 22nd edition of Multinational Joint Military Exercise #KhaanQuest 2025,…
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emphasised developing historical sites into tourist hubs. During the meeting, she briefed him on various issues related to Delhi’s development and progress, said an official statement. “Today, I had the privilege of a warm and heartfelt meeting with the Hon’ble…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he was proud of the manner in which the multi-party delegations presented India’s views in various countries on the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Modi hosted the members of the multi-party delegations, comprising parliamentarians and former diplomats,…
In a world obsessed with celebrity astronauts and social-media-fuelled space billionaires, India has a peculiar way of sending its best into the stars—quietly, efficiently, and often, without fanfare. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is one such example. As he prepares to soar aboard the Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station (ISS)—becoming the first Indian…
Chetan Pratap Singh Chauhan was born on July 21, 1947, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, just before India’s independence. His father’s posting in the army took the family to Pune, where Chauhan’s cricketing journey began. At Wadia College, under the guidance of coach Kamal Bhandarkar, Chauhan honed his skills and soon represented Pune University and West…
Ravana, the mighty son of Vishravas and a descendant of the revered sage Pulastya, attentively absorbed the bold and wise discourse of Hanuman. The precision and depth in Hanuman’s words held Ravana’s full attention, surprising even the seasoned ministers of his court. Though Ravana was immensely gifted and blessed, Hanuman subtly conveyed that his immoral…
Savitri Devi Temple is located in Gaya, Bihar. The temple stands on top of a hill, and devotees must climb around 440 steps to reach the shrine. In Hindu mythology, Savitri is considered the daughter of Lord Surya (the Sun God), also known as Savitr, and the wife of Lord Brahma, the creator of the…
Brussels: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on the European Union to view the conflict with Pakistan as India vs “Terroristan’’ as he highlighted India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism. During a joint press conference with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, in Brussels, Jaishankar was asked about the…
Bern: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India and the 27-nation EU bloc are “really very near” to concluding talks for the proposed free trade agreement, with only a few issues left to be resolved. He said India and the European Union (EU) have both agreed to respect each other’s sensitivities so…
Dehradun: The government has set a target of Rs 3 lakh crore defence production by 2029, while it anticipates that the country’s exports in the sector would reach Rs 50,000 crore by that time, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. Addressing an event here, he also highlighted the growing use of information warfare in…
