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The Biden administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, land mines, drones, Stinger missiles, and ammunition for HIMARS systems. The package, expected to be formalized soon, will also include controversial cluster munitions. This marks a significant increase in aid, utilizing Presidential Drawdown Authority, as Russia advances in Ukraine.
The Centre has sanctioned ₹28,229 crore for the 1,637 km Arunachal Frontier Highway, connecting 12 districts along the India-China border. The project aims to enhance security and boost socio-economic development, passing close to the LAC. It will link 1,683 villages and be completed by 2027. The highway is part of the broader Brahmank Project for […]
CDS General Anil Chauhan was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) at the 36th convocation of Govind Ballabh Pant University in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh and CM Pushkar Singh Dhami were present. Chauhan praised the university’s contributions, emphasizing the role of new thinking in shaping India’s progress. The university has […]
The Indian Coast Guard’s SAREX-24 begins in Kochi on November 28-29, focusing on enhancing regional search and rescue (SAR) capabilities. The event features workshops, seminars, and sea exercises simulating large-scale contingencies. Advanced technologies like drones and satellite beacons will be demonstrated, aligning with India’s maritime safety vision under PM Modi’s SAGAR ...
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan will take oath as Lok Sabha MPs today. Priyanka secured Wayanad with a 4,10,931-vote margin, succeeding her brother Rahul Gandhi, who shifted to Raebareli. Chavan won Nanded in a bypoll after his father’s demise. Priyanka called her election certificate a symbol of trust and thanked Wayanad for their […]
Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Delhi-based importers Mayank Dang and Tushar Dang in a money-laundering case involving alleged illegal foreign remittances exceeding ₹4,800 crore to Hong Kong and China. The brothers were taken into custody on November 25 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. A local court has remanded them to ED custody until Thursday.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Stanford professor Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of COVID-19 policies, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, an economist and physician, co-authored the 2020 Great Barrington Declaration and sued the government over censorship of his views. As NIH director, he will oversee medical research institutes and centers.
PM Narendra Modi said the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’ is a “very special opportunity for letting innovative ideas be heard by the topmost levels of Government.” In a post on X, PM Modi called on people to engage in the dialogue. He said, “This is a very special opportunity for letting your innovative ideas […]
YSRCP leader Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy accused the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of acting vindictively by filing false cases against him. He stated that he was ready to face the allegations and expose the motives behind the actions against him. He revealed that the government filed a POCSO case against him, which he described as […]
Major political parties in West Bengal expressed concerns over the rampant violence against the minorities, especially Hindus in Bangladesh. This comes amid the recent clashes in Bangladesh after Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahamchari was arrested. Political bigwigs including BJP, Congress, and TMC have all unequivocally slammed the violence and called for immediate peace.
Russia warned United States to halt what it called a “spiral of escalation” over Ukraine. It also added it would keep informing Washington about test missile launches in order to avoid “dangerous mistakes”. These comments from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov sent a signal that Moscow, wants to keep communication channels open at a time […]
As per sources, Waqf Amendment Bill is now likely to be tabled during the Budget Session in February 2025. The bill was deferred to the next Parliament Session due to heated debates and disruptions within the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) formed on the bill. The JPC has been often devolved into heated exchanges between ruling […]
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intensified its preparations as a deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm. This poses a significant weather threat to the Tamil Nadu coast. IMD reported that the system is currently located about 240 km southeast of Trincomalee, 640 km south-southeast of Puducherry, […]
Indian Army received the Sabal 20 Logistics Drone, an electric unmanned helicopter, from EndureAir on Wednesday. This marks a significant advancement in logistics capabilities for defense forces operating in difficult terrains. The Sabal 20, designed for aerial logistics, can carry up to 20 kg of payload, which is 50% of its weight, with scalable options […]
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu undertook a comprehensive review of sand operations in the state. He issued critical directives to ensure transparency, accessibility, and the prevention of illegal activities. His approach aimed to address rising demand, reduce consumer costs, and eliminate bottlenecks in supply chain. He emphasized the importance of uninterrupted sand access for people.