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In a major step to enhance India’s defence capabilities, the Central govt approved five military acquisition proposals worth Rs 21,772 crores on Tuesday. The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, sanctioned the procurement of 31 new water jet fast attack crafts (NWJFACs) for the Indian Navy, designed for maritime operations, surveillance, and […]
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna recused himself on Tuesday from hearing pleas challenging the law that removed the Chief Justice from the panel responsible for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners. While on the bench with Justice Sanjay Kumar, Chief Justice Khanna directed the matter to be listed before a different […]
Congress on Tuesday urged the Centre to allocate sufficient funds for the rehabilitation of those affected by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. The cyclone, which started as a low-pressure area on November 23, caused widespread devastation across 14 districts, affecting 1.5 crore people. It made landfall on December 1, bringing 90 km/h winds and damaging […]
Bangladesh has summoned India’s High Commissioner, Pranoy Varma, after protests and vandalism at its Agartala mission. This comes as Bangladesh suspends consular services in the region. While India has expressed regret over the incident, diplomatic tensions have escalated, raising concerns about the safety of personnel and further affecting relations between the two countries.
Ministry of External Affairs has acknowledged India Today’s investigation into the cyber slave syndicate in Southeast Asia. Govt is working to identify and take action against the involved agencies, in collaboration with foreign nations. Over 1,000 Indians have been repatriated, and the Home Ministry’s I4C wing is investigating cases of Indians trapped in Cambodia, Myanmar, […]
Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam in Karnataka, revealing that 1,095 plots worth over Rs 700 crore were allotted illegally. The ED claims that most of these allotments, under the controversial 50:50 scheme, were made in the names of dummy or benami individuals, with the plots later sold, […]
Ukraine emphasized on Tuesday that NATO membership is the only “real guarantee” for its security, as foreign ministers from the alliance were expected to rebuff Kyiv’s request for an invite. With Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency looming, Ukraine is seeking security guarantees and key weapon supplies before considering talks to halt the conflict […]
Hundreds of BJP workers, including members of the Minority Morcha, protested near former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, demanding action against AAP MLA Naresh Yadav from Mehrauli. Yadav was convicted in a controversial Quran desecration case. The protest follows a Malerkotla court’s sentencing of Yadav to two years in prison for his involvement in the […]
The Centre announced on Tuesday that Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan has been appointed as a Supreme Court judge. Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal confirmed the appointment on X, noting it was made after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. This brings the Supreme Court’s strength to 33 judges, one short of the sanctioned […]
Rajya Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, which aims to amend existing laws governing oil and gas exploration and production. The bill seeks to delink petroleum operations from mining activities, a move intended to boost investment in the sector. Introduced in August 2024, the bill was passed by a voice vote, […]
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar’s plea against an ED money laundering probe to January 23, 2025. The court cited part-heard cases as the reason for the delay. Shivakumar had filed the petition in 2022, challenging the ED’s investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets.
Security forces have sealed off Srinagar’s Harwan area following a gunfight between militants and a joint team of the Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF. The operation, based on intelligence about militants in Dachigam Forest, involves barricading roads to ensure safety. Initial contact was made during a coordinated search by the security forces.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, along with five Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh, will visit Sambhal on Wednesday, said UP Congress chief Ajay Rai on Tuesday. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and General Secretary Avinash Pande may join, he added. The visit follows a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque amid claims it […]
Andhra Pradesh govt approved the first phases of metro rail projects for Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on Monday, with a total estimated cost of ₹22,507 crore. Visakhapatnam’s Phase-I will cover 46.23 km with three corridors and 42 stations, requiring 99.75 acres of land, costing ₹882 crore. The project is estimated at ₹11,498 crore, with Vijayawada’s project […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that India-China relations have improved, with India committed to continued engagement. He highlighted the resolution of recent border issues through military and diplomatic talks, referencing the October patrolling agreement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).