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French President Emmanuel Macron postponed naming a new PM until Friday morning, missing his earlier 48-hour deadline. The new team will replace Michel Barnier’s government, which resigned after far-right and leftist lawmakers ousted it. This marks France’s second major political crisis in six months, intensifying pressure on Macron’s leadership amidst growing political unrest.
India’s indigenous 25-tonne Light Tank successfully completed high-altitude firing trials above 4,200 meters, showcasing consistent accuracy. Developed by DRDO and L&T, the ILT enhances combat capabilities along China’s border. Its airlift capability ensures rapid deployment in remote areas. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised its swift development and trials, with user trial...
The Biden administration has announced a new weapons aid package for Ukraine, White House spokesperson John Kirby revealed on Thursday. While details of the package remain undisclosed, Kirby emphasized the U.S.’s continued commitment to supporting Ukraine, pledging additional aid “right up to the end of this administration.” This reinforces ongoing U.S. backing amid the conflict.
US President-elect Donald Trump reportedly invited China’s Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month. This comes despite his promise to slap high tariffs on China after taking office. Trump will take oath as the 47th President of United States on January 20. The incoming US president invited Xi in early November, shortly after the […]
ISRO scientists’ salaries range from ₹15,000 to ₹80,000 per month, with the base salary for a scientist under the 7th Pay Commission set at ₹56,100. Additional allowances like DA, HRA, and TA boost compensation. Pay scales depend on roles and experience, with positions such as Technician-B earning ₹21,700–69,100 and Scientist/Engineer-SD earning ₹67,700–208,700.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to declare martial law, calling it necessary to investigate the election commission, allegedly hacked by North Korea. He labeled political opponents as “anti-state forces” and vowed to fight impeachment efforts, including a second vote scheduled for Saturday. Yoon emphasized the need to protect democracy and the […]
Karnataka High Court quashed a FIR registered against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya in an alleged case of spreading fake news regarding the suicide of a farmer in Haveri. Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the order on a plea by Surya seeking to quash the FIR. On November 8, Surya posted on his X handle that a […]
Cabinet Committee on Security cleared two major projects worth around ₹20,000 crore for 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets for Indian Air Force and 100 K-9 Vajra Self-propelled howitzers for Indian Army. The two projects were cleared by the CCS and the contract for Su-30-MKI jets has already been inked, as per defense sources. 12 SU-30MKI […]
9th India-Thailand Defense Dialogue was held in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary for International Cooperation Amitabh Prasad and Thailand’s Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defense General Tharapong Malakam. Both sides agreed to set up a joint working group to monitor cooperation in defense industry. Prasad highlighted capabilities of India’s domestic defense ...
PM Modi congratulated Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh for his historic triumph as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. Gukesh, 18, achieved the feat after defeating reigning champion, China’s Ding Liren. He won in a thrilling finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats in Singapore. The contest culminated in 14th and final classical […]
Over 30 students from Jaigad Vidya Mandir school in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, experienced eye irritation and discomfort after exposure to fumes from a storage tank at JSW Energy’s thermal power plant. The fumes, emitted during tank cleaning, contained Ethyl mercaptan, a highly odorous chemical. More than 250 students were present, and some were hospitalized.
First anniversary of the Ram temple consecration ceremony will be held on January 11, 2025, according to Champat Rai, the chief of the temple trust. The Ram Lalla idol’s consecration took place on January 22, 2024. Rai also mentioned ongoing construction of 18 new temples in the Ram Mandir complex, including those dedicated to various […]
Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the relaxation of GRAP-4 curbs on severe air pollution until further orders. The court also instructed the Centre to consider appointing top experts in environment, agriculture, and related fields to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in advisory roles. The Delhi government informed the court about a potential year-round […]
Desert Knight, the trilateral air exercise involving India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE), commenced over Arabian Sea on Wednesday. The air drill demonstrates enhanced cooperation and interoperability among the air forces of the three nations. Spanning three days, the combat drills feature India’s Su-30MKI and Jaguar jets, France’s Rafale fighters, and UAE’s F-16 airc...
An attempt to murder charge was added to the case against veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu following his alleged attack on a video journalist, police said on Thursday. Initially, a case under Section 118(1) (voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons) was filed. However, based on the journalist’s detailed statement, the charge was altered to Section […]