The Karnataka Milk Federation has installed GPS on vehicles supplying ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) after concerns over substandard ghee in laddus. Managing director M K Jagadish confirmed the restoration of Nandini Ghee supply under a new contract for 350 tonnes. Recent lab tests revealed adulteration with lard, prompting TTD to consider blacklisting […]
The India-France defense partnership is set to advance, with France offering support for nuclear attack submarine construction, 100% technology transfer for 110-kN aircraft engines, and underwater drones. Both nations are also collaborating on military satellite development. France provides autonomous systems to boost India’s intelligence and naval defense capabilities.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan will begin a 11-day expiation ritual starting Sunday, Sept 22. In response to concerns about adulterated ghee used in the preparation of Tirumala Laddu, he is calling on all who believe in Sanatana Dharma to atone for this serious offense. The initiation will take place at the Dashavatara Venkateswara Swamy […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden shared a warm hug and handshake as the Quad Summit concluded in Wilmington, Delaware. Their gestures reflected strong bilateral ties and cooperation within the Quad. On the sidelines, PM Modi also held bilateral meetings with President Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida.
India and the US finalized a multi-billion-dollar drone deal as PM Modi met President Biden during his US visit. India will acquire 31 MQ-9B drones worth nearly $3 billion to enhance military surveillance, especially along the China border. Approved last year, the deal includes armed drones. India also plans to procure additional Scorpene submarines and […]
Telangana junior college lecturers have objected to the Dussehra holidays, with Syed Zabi, State President of the Government Minority Lecturers Association, demanding an increase in the holiday duration for junior colleges. Dussehra, celebrated with great devotion by adults, children, and especially women, coincides with Bathukamma, the biggest festival for Hindus in Telangana.
Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera reported that Israeli forces raided its office in Ramallah, West Bank, delivering a 45-day closure order without explanation. Heavily armed soldiers entered the building and instructed bureau chief Walid al-Omari to remove all cameras and vacate. The raid comes after Israel’s May ban on Al Jazeera’s operations, citing national security concerns.
The timeline for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction has recently been set, prompting Delhi Capitals to prepare a list of retained players. Reports indicate that Delhi intends to retain Rishabh Pant as their top choice, along with spinner Kuldeep Yadav and all-rounder Akshar Patel. The franchise is also hopeful of retaining uncapped player […]
Counting is underway for Sri Lanka’s presidential election, with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake currently in the lead. Reports indicate that Dissanayake has received 54% of the 5,00,000 votes counted so far. Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) party leader Sajith Premadasa is in second place with 20%, while President Wickremesinghe appears to be […]