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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s fighter jets, missile systems, and naval vessels now protect borders and attract global interest. Speaking at Aero India 2025, he highlighted India’s shift from importing 70% of defence equipment to manufacturing it domestically, boosting exports and strengthening international defence partnerships.
PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the new Indian consulate in southern France’s Marseille. The two leaders got a warm welcome from the Indian community. People gathered outside the new consulate and were seen waving flags of India and France. They were welcomed with the sounds of dhols ahead of the inauguration.
The Delhi High Court refused to hear a petition filed by an ex-judge against freebies promised by the AAP, BJP, and Congress before the Delhi election. Justice Dhingra sought directions to the Election Commission to investigate these promises and declare them ‘unconstitutional’. The petitioner was directed to approach the Supreme Court.
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch deported 15 Bangladeshi immigrants and plans to deport 35 more by March, said ACP Bharat Patel. A 2024 combing operation near Chadola Lake detained 50 illegal immigrants with fake Indian documents. Authorities also uncovered a trafficking ring involving Bangladeshi women and minors forced into prostitution.
Japan has requested an exemption from US steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. The tariffs, effective March 12, are set at 25% and have sparked global criticism. Tokyo, through its US embassy, urged relief, citing potential economic impact. A previous exemption under Joe Biden, allowing duty-free exports, will be revoked.
The UAE has launched the Blue Visa system, a 10-year residency program for those contributing to environmental sustainability. The first phase will award 20 visas to sustainability leaders, including NGO members, corporate figures, and researchers. The initiative supports the UAE’s broader sustainability efforts.
Chef Margarita Fores, renowned for popularizing Filipino cuisine internationally, passed away at 65 in Hong Kong. Her son, Amado Fores, announced her sudden death on Instagram, asking for prayers. Fores was found unresponsive in her hotel room on February 11, 2025, with the cause of death yet undisclosed.
DMK MP Kanimozhi criticized Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget reply, claiming she ignored key issues raised during the Lok Sabha debate. She said the response was politically motivated, focusing on specific state govts rather than addressing pertinent questions, and failed to answer many important concerns raised by MPs.
Andhra Pradesh government has approved ₹9.2 crore for 10 new bulletproof Toyota Fortuner vehicles to enhance VIP security, including CM N. Chandrababu Naidu. The move addresses safety concerns as high-profile officials frequently travel statewide. These vehicles will strengthen the current security fleet, providing enhanced protection for dignitaries during their visits.
Supreme Court asked the Election Commission not to erase EVM data and let someone examine it. The court also asked ECI respond on plea seeking the poll panel to include checking and verification of burnt memory of EVMs in their Standard Operating Procedures. The court sought the response within 15 days. The plea was filed […]
While speaking at the AI Summit 2025, PM Modi addressed concerns about AI and job loss, emphasizing that technology transforms jobs rather than eliminates them. He highlighted AI’s role in reshaping economies and security, breaking language barriers, and ushering in the AI age, marking a new era in global development.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday highlighted India’s technological progress at the India-Israel Business Forum. He announced that by the end of 2026, the country will transition fully to 5G. He also shared plans for developing indigenous 6G technology for future telecom connectivity.
PM Modi urged investors to explore India’s energy sector, highlighting its 500 GW renewable target and 5 MT green hydrogen goal by 2030. Speaking at ‘India Energy Week 2025,’ he said India’s resources, innovation, stability, and strategic location. He called the next 2 decades crucial for ‘Viksit Bharat,’ aligning energy goals with 2030 milestones.
Delhi Police conducted multiple raids this morning to arrest AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, accused of leading an attack on police in Jamia Nagar. He allegedly helped Shabaz Khan, an attempt-to-murder accused, escape. The raids follow a case filed against him after his recent election victory in Okhla against BJP’s Manish Chaudhary.
India is negotiating with the US to purchase and co-produce Stryker combat vehicles and finalize a deal for co-producing fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. These discussions coincide with Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Washington, where President Trump urged India to buy more US-made security equipment.