Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a major technology-transfer initiative under which Indian defence companies will be permitted to manufacture conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The decision is aimed at expanding domestic production capacity, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and giving Indian industry a larger role in the...
The trailer of Haiwaan has unveiled a tense and disturbing world in which a ruthless killer and a visually impaired man become locked in a dangerous battle of survival. Directed by Priyadarshan, the upcoming action thriller brings Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan together in dramatically different roles, with Kumar portraying a menacing antagonist and...
A bizarre social media stunt in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, has turned an unusual expression of affection into an unexpected traffic-police action. A car belonging to local resident Aditya Sikarwar was covered with around 3,400 lipstick kiss marks after his girlfriend decorated the vehicle as part of a social media trend. The stunt attracted widespread attention...
The Indian government is considering a significant tightening of drug-testing requirements for commercial pilots, with a proposal that could require every pilot to undergo at least one random test each year. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is consulting stakeholders on possible changes to...
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising serious concerns over the proposed method of collecting caste-related information in the upcoming Census. The two senior opposition leaders have objected to the use of open-ended questions for recording caste identities, arguing that the approach could result in fragmented and...
Kashmera Shah has publicly supported Sunita Ahuja amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Sunita’s relationship with her husband, Bollywood actor Govinda. The dispute between the veteran actor and his wife has once again become a major topic of discussion in the entertainment industry following a series of public statements and allegations. Kashmera, who is married to...
A preliminary report into the serious mid-air incident involving an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the aircraft’s sudden loss of altitude, as investigators examine technical factors, crew actions and the fitness of the pilots. The incident occurred on August 4, when Air India...
A campaign aimed at highlighting deficiencies in Maharashtra’s government schools has taken a contentious turn after an FIR was registered against Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke over his visit to a government school in Latur district. The development has brought renewed attention to the condition of public-school infrastructure as well as questions over...
Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi on Tuesday, August 25, causing widespread waterlogging, disrupting traffic movement and creating difficulties for commuters across several parts of the national capital. The downpour came a day after intense showers had already affected Delhi-NCR, leaving several roads and low-lying areas flooded. The latest spell of rain resulted in water accumulation on...
Security forces arrested two suspected associates of terrorists during a coordinated operation in a forest area of Pulwama district, officials said on Tuesday. A pistol, 12 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade were recovered from the suspects during the operation. The arrests were made in the Yarwan forest area near CB Nath in Rajpora...