India on Thursday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles, Prithvi-II and Agni-I, from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, off the Odisha coast. The trials were carried out by the Strategic Forces Command and confirmed all technical and operational parameters, according to the Ministry of Defence. The back-to-back missile launches highlight India’s robust strategic...
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday firmly responded to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s recent warning about possible secondary sanctions for countries continuing oil trade with Russia. Emphasizing national interest, the MEA said that meeting India’s energy needs remains an “overriding priority,” guided by market availability and prevailing global conditions. India Asserts Sovereignty...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has submitted a chargesheet against Robert Vadra, the husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with various companies and individuals involved in the Shikohpur land case. As per the chargesheet, Vadra’s company, Skylight Hospitality, acquired a 3.53-acre land parcel for Rs 7.5 crore in 2008. This same land was subsequently...
In a significant step prior to the Bihar Assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar declared on Thursday that all households in the state will receive free electricity for up to 125 units, effective August 1. In a post on X, Nitish Kumar stated, “From the outset, we have ensured that electricity is accessible to everyone...
An IndiGo plane traveling from Delhi to Goa made an emergency landing at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday after suffering an engine failure during the flight, according to a report by news agency PTI. As per a different report from Hindustan Times, various flight tracking services indicated that the IndiGo flight took...
Balasore Student Suicide Case: A two-member Crime Branch team will investigate the incident involving a 20-year-old college student from Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, Odisha, who self-immolated on campus following alleged inaction regarding her sexual harassment complaint. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Odisha Police DG Vinaytosh Mishra announced that the investigation will be...
On July 16, the Union Cabinet approved several significant proposals, which include an annual allocation of Rs 24,000 crore for a new Agricultural District Plan and substantial investments in renewable energy. The ‘Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ initiative is designed to boost agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification and sustainable farming practices, enhance post-harvest storage, improve...
A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) from Canada has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run case that led to the tragic death of legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh. The 114-year-old athlete, affectionately known as the ‘Turbaned Tornado’, sustained critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway near his native village in Punjab....
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that India is pursuing its trade strategies along the same lines as the recently enhanced U.S.-Indonesia trade agreement. Speaking at a business leaders’ forum in Washington, Trump highlighted India’s growing role in shaping global trade dynamics and suggested that New Delhi is taking cues from Washington’s approach with Southeast...
In a heartbreaking event, a minimum of eight individuals lost their lives when a vehicle transporting 13 passengers fell into a gorge in the Muwani area of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Authorities have arrived at the scene and initiated rescue efforts. The event took place close to Bhandari village in the Muwani region while the vehicle was...