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Published: May 29, 2025, 04:30 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

“Contracts Signed, Systems Missing”: IAF Chief Slams Delays in Defence Projects

In a rare and candid admission, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari has raised strong concerns over chronic delays in India's defence procurement, stating that many contracts are signed despite knowing systems may never arrive. His remarks, delivered at the CII Annual Business Summit, underscore the challenges facing Indi...

Published: May 29, 2025, 04:25 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

PM Modi Slams Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Nirmamta’ Over Murshidabad Violence, Cities Lawlessness in Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered a sharp political attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, linking recent incidents of violence in Murshidabad and Malda to what he termed her government’s “cruelty and indifference.” Addressing a public gathering in Alipurduar after...

Published: May 29, 2025, 02:15 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Assam Approves Arms Licences for Indigenous People in Vulnerable Border Areas

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that the state cabinet has approved a new initiative to issue arms licences to indigenous residents in "vulnerable and remote" regions, particularly those along the Bangladesh border, to help them safeguard themselves. The scheme will cover districts like ...

Published: May 29, 2025, 02:14 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

CDS General Anil Chauhan to Attend Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 in Singapore

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan is scheduled to visit Singapore from May 30 to June 1, 2025, to participate in the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual event organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. During his visit, General Chauhan will engage in bilateral discussions with defence chi...

Published: May 29, 2025, 02:11 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Shashi Tharoor Clarifies Surgical Strike Remarks Amid Congress Backlash

Facing backlash from fellow Congress leaders over his recent comments on surgical strikes, senior leader Shashi Tharoor clarified on Thursday (May 29, 2025) that his remarks were specifically about retaliatory strikes against terrorist attacks, not about historical military operations or wars across the LoC. Speaking i...

Published: May 29, 2025, 02:08 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

PM Modi Hails Operation Sindoor as Fitting Reply to Terror, Celebrates Sikkim’s 50th Statehood Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking virtually on Thursday (May 29, 2025), described Operation Sindoor as a strong and appropriate response to the perpetrators of terrorism in India. Addressing the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s statehood, Modi stated that the entire country stands united in the battle ...

Published: May 29, 2025, 02:06 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Congress Slams Proposed Emergency Anniversary Session as Diversion from Terror, China, and Ceasefire Questions

The Congress party on Thursday, May 29, 2025, alleged that the government is considering holding a special session of Parliament next month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, calling it another attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to divert attention from pressing national issues. Congress Genera...

Published: May 29, 2025, 01:32 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

BRS MLC K Kavitha Alleges Conspiracy to Merge Party with BJP, Claims Internal Sabotage

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Thursday claimed there is a plot to merge her party with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), revealing that this controversy started while she was imprisoned. Kavitha also alleged efforts were underway to create a rift between her and her father, party chief K Chandrasekhar ...

Published: May 28, 2025, 04:15 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Chennai Court Convicts Gnanasekaran in Anna University Sexual Assault Case

On Wednesday, a Chennai Mahila Court convicted Gnanasekaran in the high-profile Anna University sexual assault case from December 2024. Judge Rajalakshmi found that the charges against him were proven beyond reasonable doubt, leading to his conviction under 11 legal provisions. The case had drawn political attention, e...

Published: May 28, 2025, 04:12 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfers of Four High Court Chief Justices

The Supreme Court collegium has proposed the transfer of Chief Justices from four High Courts—Rajasthan, Tripura, Jharkhand, and Madras. The recommendations were made during a meeting held on May 26, chaired by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai. A resolution published on the Supreme Court’s website confirme...

Published: May 28, 2025, 04:05 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Congress Urges PM Modi to Respond to Trump Administration’s Claims on India-Pakistan Ceasefire

On Wednesday (May 28, 2025), the Congress party urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence regarding repeated claims by the Trump administration about how the India-Pakistan “ceasefire” was achieved. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned whether the Prime Minister would clarify re...

Published: May 28, 2025, 04:01 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Kamal Haasan to Join Rajya Sabha in July Through DMK Alliance in Tamil Nadu

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) leader Kamal Haasan is set to join the Rajya Sabha this July through a seat-sharing agreement with the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu. The elections for eight Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu and Assam are scheduled for July 19. A statement from the DMK headquarters in Chennai confirmed ...

Published: May 28, 2025, 03:59 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Karnataka BJP MLC Booked Over “Pakistani” Remark Against Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Tarannum

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC N Ravikumar from Karnataka was booked following a complaint about his alleged "Pakistani" remark against Kalaburagi deputy commissioner Fouzia Tarannum. The comment was reportedly made during a BJP protest on May 24, according to police on Tuesday. Ravikumar later expressed regret, call...

Published: May 28, 2025, 03:57 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Abhishek Banerjee Highlights Pakistan’s Terror Links During Operation Sindoor Global Outreach

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, part of an all-party delegation led by Sanjay Kumar Jha for global outreach on Operation Sindoor, highlighted evidence of Pakistan’s connections with terrorist groups. Speaking to the Indian diaspora in Singapore, Banerjee questioned how a military official could attend th...

Published: May 28, 2025, 12:54 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Heavy Rains Batter Kerala: Flooding, Power Outages, and Relief Efforts Underway

Relentless heavy rains continued to batter Kerala on Monday, prompting evacuations and forcing many residents to seek shelter in relief camps and safer locations. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the intense monsoon has already claimed four lives in the state. A total of 29 homes have been completely de...

Published: May 28, 2025, 12:49 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Shashi Tharoor Leads Delegation in Panama, Reaffirms India’s Firm Stand Against Terrorism

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, a delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met with Panama Assembly President Dana Castaneda. During the meeting, Tharoor reaffirmed India’s firm stance against terrorism and updated the Panamanian officials about the recent Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasized the unity of all Indi...

Published: May 27, 2025, 05:51 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Congress Slams Modi Government for "Troll-Driven" Diplomacy, Claims Opposition Better Represents India Abroad

As India’s diplomatic missions reach out globally, the Congress party on Tuesday (May 27, 2025) claimed that opposition MPs are presenting the country’s position abroad more effectively than government representatives. Congress further accused the BJP-led government of being “run, inspired, and operat...

Published: May 27, 2025, 05:49 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

PM Modi Holds Grand Roadshow in Gandhinagar During Gujarat Visit

Following his roadshows in Vadodara, Bhuj, and Ahmedabad on Monday (May 26), Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a massive roadshow in Gandhinagar on Tuesday morning (May 27, 2025), drawing large crowds of supporters who lined the streets to welcome him. This marked the Prime Minister’s fourth roadshow during his t...

Published: May 27, 2025, 05:46 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

PM Modi: Pakistan’s Use of Terrorism a Deliberate War Strategy, Not Proxy War

On Tuesday (May 27, 2025), Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that Pakistan’s use of terrorism is not merely a proxy war but a deliberate strategy of warfare, and India will respond accordingly. Speaking at the Gujarat Government’s urban development programme, Mr. Modi referred to Operation Sindoor, sayi...

Published: May 27, 2025, 05:44 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Suspected Khalistani Terrorist Killed in Amritsar Blast While Handling Explosives

A suspected Khalistani terrorist was killed in a powerful explosion while attempting to retrieve explosive material from a vacant area near the Majitha Road bypass in Amritsar, Punjab, on Tuesday (May 27, 2025), according to police officials. The blast, which occurred around 9:30 a.m., was so intense that it severed bo...

Published: May 27, 2025, 05:31 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Asaduddin Owaisi Urges Reinstatement of Pakistan on FATF Grey List Amid Concerns Over IMF Loan Funding Terrorism

Asaduddin Owaisi of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has called for Pakistan to be reinstated on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, warning that the $2 billion IMF loan could be used to support its military and terrorist groups. Speaking on Monday during an interaction with the Indian d...

Published: May 27, 2025, 05:27 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

India Revives Major Project to Build Indigenous Warships for Underwater Mine Warfare

India has reinitiated a crucial project to construct 12 highly advanced Mine Countermeasure Vessels (MCMVs) in a strategic move to strengthen its maritime defense capabilities. These specialized warships are designed to detect and neutralize underwater mines—an ever-present threat posed by hostile forces to disru...

Published: May 27, 2025, 05:24 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

India Opens AMCA Fighter Jet Project to Private Sector Participation

The Indian government has approved the involvement of private companies in the development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) in a major shift in defence manufacturing policy. The Defence Ministry announced that both public and private sector companies will now be allowed to compete for the opportunity to co...

Published: May 27, 2025, 05:23 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Indian Coast Guard and Navy Rescue 24 Crew as Liberian Vessel Sinks off Kerala Coast

KOCHI, May 25, 2025 – The Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 sank off the coast of Kochi today after flooding caused the vessel to lose stability. The ship, carrying 640 containers including hazardous cargo and large quantities of fuel, went down around 7:50 a.m. All 24 crew members aboard were successful...

Published: May 27, 2025, 05:19 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Bengal Assembly to Honour Indian Army Amid Political One-Upmanship

The Bengal Assembly is set to honour the Indian Army for its bravery during Operation Sindoor, a recent military operation that targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation, which lasted three days and involved drone and missile strikes, caused significant damage to enemy base...

Published: May 27, 2025, 05:09 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

CISF Likely to Dismiss Personnel Involved in Kochi Road Rage Murder

Kochi, May 27 — The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is poised to terminate two of its personnel following their alleged involvement in the murder of a 24-year-old youth, Ivin Jijo, in a shocking road rage incident in Nayathode, near Nedumbassery, on May 14. The accused—Sub-Inspector Vinayakumar and...

Published: May 27, 2025, 03:43 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

CRPF ASI Arrested by NIA for Espionage, Allegedly Leaked Information to Pakistan

In a significant development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Moti Ram Jat, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), on charges of espionage for allegedly sharing classified information with Pakistan Intelligence Officers. The arrest was made in Delhi after intel...

Published: May 27, 2025, 03:39 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

NIA Files Chargesheet Against Three in Mizoram Arms Trafficking Case Linked to Manipur Unrest

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a second supplementary chargesheet against three individuals from Mizoram — Vanlaldailova, Lalmuanpuia, and Lalrinchhunga alias Albert — for their alleged involvement in an arms trafficking network that supplied weapons to insurgent groups fueling ethnic vio...

Published: May 27, 2025, 03:35 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Delhi HC Refuses to Reduce Advocate’s Sentence for Abusing Woman Judge

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a reduction in the sentence of an advocate who used abusive language against a woman judicial officer during court proceedings. The incident took place in October 2015 at Karkardooma Courts, where the lawyer stormed into a courtroom and hurled insults at the judge after...

Published: May 27, 2025, 03:32 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

ED Arrests Notorious Red Sanders Smuggler Abdul Jaffer in Chennai

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has apprehended Abdul Jaffer, a notorious red sanders smuggler, during search operations at his linked properties in Chennai. Jaffer had been evading the authorities for four years despite multiple summonses from the ED. He was brought to Nagpur on transit remand and produced in court, ...

Published: May 27, 2025, 12:36 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Mumbai Records Heaviest Rainfall in 107 Years as Monsoon Arrives 16 Days Early

Mumbai experienced its heaviest rainfall in 107 years on Monday, the first day of this year’s monsoon, as torrential downpours lashed the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon reached Mumbai on May 26—16 days ahead of its usual onset date of June 11. This is the...

Published: May 27, 2025, 12:32 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Top Maoist Commander Tulsi Bhuiyan Killed in Jharkhand Encounter, Security Forces Intensify Anti-Maoist Ops

In a major blow to Maoist insurgents, top commander Tulsi Bhuiyan was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s Palamu district on Tuesday. This marks the second successful operation against Maoists in as many days. Officials reported that the encounter began late Monday night in the Hussainabad su...

Published: May 26, 2025, 05:34 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Indian Parliamentary Delegation in Panama to Reinforce Anti-Terror Message

An all-party Parliamentary delegation headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is set to visit Panama starting Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to deliver India’s firm stance on zero tolerance for terrorism in any form. The delegation is arriving from Guyana and will spend three days in Panama, engaging with the country’...

Published: May 26, 2025, 05:26 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Modi’s Support for Caste Census Draws Congress Criticism Over Past Remarks

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsed the caste census, calling it a tool to uplift marginalised communities, the Congress on Monday (May 26, 2025) took a dig at him by sharing past video clips where he criticized the very idea. The Prime Minister had asserted on Sunday (May 25) that caste enumeration aims ...

Published: May 26, 2025, 05:17 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

CRPF Jawan Arrested for Sharing Sensitive Information with Pakistani Intelligence; Gujarat Man Also Nabbed for Spying

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence in exchange for money. He was presented before a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in New Delhi, which emphasized that the allegations pose a threat to national security and the safet...