The Indian Ministry of Defence has firmly denied media reports suggesting that India has paused or cancelled any of its ongoing or planned defence deals with the United States. In an official statement, the Ministry dismissed the claims as “false and fabricated,” clarifying that there has been no decision taken to suspend any procurement or bilateral discussions related to defence...
BJP, Shinde Sena Accuse Congress of Disrespecting Uddhav Thackeray
A fresh political row has erupted after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray was seen seated in the back row during the INDIA bloc meeting held in New Delhi on Thursday, chaired by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have accused the Congress of “insulting” Uddhav, claiming it reflects the party’s long-standing disregard for the...
India Halts US Arms and Aircraft Deals Amid Tariff Dispute with Trump Administration
India has suspended plans to purchase American weapons and aircraft in response to escalating trade tensions and US tariffs. Defence talks, including India has reportedly suspended its plans to purchase new American weapons and aircraft amid growing trade tensions with the United States, sparked by President Donald Trump’s increasing tariffs on Indian goods. According to sources quoted by Reuters, the...
Income Tax Bill 2025 Withdrawn Within Six Months; Revised Version with Key Taxpayer Benefits to Be Introduced
The Income Tax Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13 this year to replace the existing Income-Tax Act of 1961, has been officially withdrawn. In its place, a revised and updated version of the Bill will be presented in Parliament on August 11, incorporating over 285 key recommendations made by the Select Committee led by...
AI-171 Crash: U.S. Aviation Attorney Outlines Legal Paths for Victim Families, Citing Defective Aircraft Claims and Montreal Convention
In the aftermath of the tragic AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, Mike Andrew—a U.S.-based aviation attorney representing the family of one of the victims—has outlined possible legal actions depending on the findings from the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR). Speaking on the matter, Andrew stressed that if evidence points to a technical malfunction, such as an issue...
Rajinikanth’s Coolie to get 50-year tribute video, new runtime revealed
Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ signifies his inaugural partnership with the successful director Lokesh Kanagaraj. This year holds even greater significance for Thalaivar as it celebrates his 50th anniversary in the film industry. To honor this milestone, the creators of ‘Coolie’ chose to pay him a special tribute. The film received an A certificate from the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC)...
Katra to Amritsar: The New Vande Bharat Train That PM Modi Will Launch on Sunday
Jammu: Pilgrims journeying between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, and the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, are set to experience a significant enhancement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express, which will link these two renowned religious and spiritual hubs. The semi-high-speed train is expected to shorten travel time, provide greater comfort,...
Woman films reel on roof of moving Thar in Gurugram, case filed
A video showing a woman sitting on the roof of a moving Thar while recording a reel in Gurugram has gone viral on social media. This incident, which occurred on National Highway-48, has ignited significant outrage, drawing attention to the increasing trend of traffic violations for the sake of online notoriety. In the footage, the woman is seen emerging from...
Gujarat Vidhan Sabha monsoon session schedule announced, to begin on Sept 8
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Legislative Assembly’s Monsoon Session is set to begin on September 8 and will last for three days. The Assembly Speaker, Shankar Chaudhary, provided information about the session, stating, “Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat has called for the seventh session of the 15th Legislative Assembly. This monsoon session will take place over three days, specifically on September 8, 9,...
Canadian Open: Mboko surprises Osaka to secure her first WTA 1000 title
An 18-year-old Canadian wild card, Victoria Mboko, shocked four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka with a score of 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, securing her first WTA 1000 title on home turf at the Canadian Open. After losing the first set in the final match, Mboko demonstrated her resilience and determination by breaking Osaka in the opening game of the second set,...