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Defense Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated that Russia remains India’s strategic partner in defense despite global geopolitical shifts. He said the Modi-Putin meeting would further strengthen their privileged partnership and welcomed progress on trade talks and defense cooperation. The 22nd IRIGC-M&MTC session reviewed major contracts and production.
The Department of Posts has drafted amendments to the Post Office Act, 2023, introducing ‘DHRUVA,’ an user-centric digital addressing system. It aims to replace textual addresses with labels like “name@entity,” similar to email. Part of India’s digital public infrastructure push, the system will also allow private sector participation.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that the United States has deported 3,258 Indian nationals since January 2025, marking the highest yearly total since 2009. He also mentioned that a cumulative total of 18,822 Indians have been deported over the past 16 years. Jaishankar was responding to a query raised by SP […]
President Vladimir Putin’s India visit spotlighted the RSD 369, Russia’s Il-96-300 PU command-post aircraft equipped with advanced security and communication systems. Built in 2021, it serves as a key asset in Russia’s special flight squadron. Over 55,000 people tracked the aircraft online, reflecting worldwide interest in its movements.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released three cheetahs into the wild at Kuno National Park in Sheopur district on International Cheetah Day. The release included female cheetah Veera and her two 10-month-old cubs. Officials said they were set free in the Parond forest region, a major tourism zone of the park.
The PLI scheme for solar manufacturing has created about 43,000 jobs in India, including 11,200 direct jobs. Gujarat leads with over 22,400 jobs, followed by Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The scheme supports large solar module factories and aims to expand India’s manufacturing capacity. India’s solar production may reach 165 GW by 2027.
Northern Coal Limited and Oil India Limited signed an MoU with NSTFDC to support tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools through digital education and infrastructure development. NCL sanctioned Rs. 5 crores for 45 schools, while OIL provided Rs. 73 lakhs for five Arunachal Pradesh schools. This effort advances tribal welfare and development.
Delhi government plans to install 305 mist sprayers at nine pollution hotspots to reduce dust, said CM Rekha Gupta. Early trials at ITO showed positive results. A high-level expert panel will guide pollution control, while departments repair roads and plant greenery. Digital monitoring and stricter vehicle rules will also support cleaner air.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. It directed states to reduce their workload, increase staff, and consider exemptions for those unable to work. Opposition parties criticized the government and Election Commission for harsh SIR practices.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha that Punjab has the highest number of human trafficking cases in the country. He made the statement while responding to supplementary questions during the question hour. The disclosure highlights the ongoing challenges the state faces in tackling human trafficking effectively.
A special tribunal in Bangladesh issued an arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajib Wajed Joy, over alleged crimes against humanity during the July Uprising. The move comes a month after Hasina was sentenced to death. An identical warrant was also issued for former junior ICT Minister Junaid Ahmed Palak, already in custody.
President Putin said Russia would seize all of Donbas by force unless Ukrainian troops withdraw, a demand Kyiv rejects. He insisted Moscow seeks full control of the region in ongoing talks with US envoys, calling recent discussions “very useful.” Russia currently occupies large portions of Ukraine and labels annexed territories non-negotiable.
Odisha terminated the Tier-1 empanelment of Silicon Tech Lab for violating key service clauses after its alleged role in the SI recruitment scam surfaced. The firm had subcontracted exam duties that led to widespread cheating arrests, including brokers and mastermind Suresh Nayak. Aspirants had reportedly paid up to ₹35 lakh to the racket.
An IndiGo flight traveling from Madinah to Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad after an email claimed a bomb was on board. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers were evacuated. Police and disaster response teams inspected the plane, and no suspicious items were discovered during their initial search by the security units on the ground.
Former MP Santosh Kushwaha, former MLA Rahul Sharma, and LJP leader Ajay Kushwaha publicly formalized their entry in Tejashwi Yadav’s presence. Days before the Bihar Assembly election, several prominent ruling-party figures shifted to the opposition. They were joined by Chanakya Prakash Ranjan, son of JD MP Girdhari Yadav, to boost the RJD’s ranks.