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Govt has initiated the procurement process for surveillance helicopters and related accessories, issuing a Request for Information (RFI). Helicopters will be procured as part of the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, aiming to enhance domestic capabilities in defense and surveillance. The move aligns with the government’s focus on self-reliance i...
Kerala High Court in a ruling observed that 2013 amendment to Waqf Act, which made unauthorised occupation of Waqf property a criminal offence, does not have retrospective effect. This ruling came in a case filed by Waqf Board against a post office functioning on a Waqf property since 1999. Court quashed the criminal proceedings for […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nigeria from November 16-17, 2024, marking the first visit by an Indian PM to the African country in 17 years. During his visit, Modi will engage in talks with Nigerian leaders to review the current diplomatic and strategic partnership between India and Nigeria, with the aim of strengthening bilateral […]
Kerala High Court, while quashing criminal proceedings against two Department of Posts officials, observed that Section 52A of the Waqf Act (2013 amendment) does not allow prosecution for alienating waqf property if the occupation predates the amendment. Criminal case was filed by the Kerala State Waqf Board, accusing the officials of illegally alienating waqf property […]
Union law ministry has proposed amendments to the Commercial Courts Act, including the creation of “dedicated” commercial courts at the district level. The draft Bill seeks public feedback, aiming to accelerate and specialize the adjudication of commercial disputes. It also aims to simplify procedures for commercial dispute resolution in courts, providing faster and more efficient [...
Foreign liquor worth ₹4.54 crore was destroyed by Gujarat police in Chhotaudepur. The foreign liquor was destroyed in the presence of senior district officials. Gujarat has a sumptuary law in force that forbids the manufacture, storage, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The law has been in force since 1 May 1960 when Bombay State […]
Tamil Nadu government urged the Centre not to impose new conditions under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, citing concerns over feasibility. State Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji stressed that any targets should be practical and aligned with the state’s capabilities. The scheme aims to provide free electricity via rooftop solar panels.
Defense minister Rajnath Singh said a host of initiatives are underway to build a robust and self-reliant defense ecosystem in India. He said this comes along with combating the “menace of information warfare” against national security. He was addressing the inaugural edition of Delhi Defense Dialogue (DDD), titled ‘Adaptive Defence: Navigating the Changing Landscape of [&hell...
A viral video shows a woman calmly performing Chhath Puja while a venomous snake slithers toward her. The woman, unfazed, splashes water to drive the snake away, earning admiration online. The video, posted two days ago, has gained over 34.5 lakh likes and 9.6 million views on Instagram. The caption humorously reads, “Aunties are brave” […]
Union govt has approved the creation of the first all-women reserve battalion for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), comprising over 1,000 personnel. This new unit will support CISF’s duties at airports and critical facilities. Battalion will be formed within CISF’s existing force of 200,000 personnel, with specialized training for VIP security, airport, and Delhi […]
Supreme Court instructed AIIMS to perform a medical examination of E. Abubacker. He is the former chairman of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI). SC ordered the medical examination to determine if he is eligible for bail on medical grounds. The court said, “If he requires urgent medical intervention and we do not acknowledge […]
Two elderly civilians were found dead in Manipur’s Jiribam district following a gunfight between suspected militants and security forces on Tuesday. Police are also searching for six missing individuals, including women and children, after the clash. Militants had set shops on fire and fired at a police station and CRPF camp. Ten militants were killed […]
Enforcement Directorate raided multiple locations in poll-bound Jharkhand apart from West Bengal. The raids are in connection to a money laundering investigation linked to alleged illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals. A total of 17 places are being covered in the two neighboring states by ED’s Ranchi office. This comes a day before the first phase […]
Madurai bench of the Madras High Court reserved its order on actor Kasturi Shankar’s anticipatory bail petition. The petition was filed in connection with a case against her by Madurai police for objectionable comments about the Telugu-speaking community in Tamil Nadu. During the hearing, Justice Anand Venkatesh remarked that Kasturi’s comments were unwarranted and controversial.
Madhya Pradesh police officer DSP Santosh Patel is making headlines for his kind gesture towards a vegetable vendor, Salman Khan, who helped him 14 years ago. Patel shared a video on social media recounting how Salman, then a vegetable seller, would save a brinjal and tomato for him when he couldn’t afford dinner. The heartwarming […]