The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced two special modules on Operation Sindoor for students of Classes 3 to 12, highlighting the mission as not only a military operation but also a pledge to protect peace and honor the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. The modules were released over three...
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the launch of the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee-Chevening Uttar Pradesh State Government Scholarship Scheme in partnership with the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, this initiative aims to provide higher education opportunities to talented students...
In a significant push to the Make in India initiative in the defence sector, the Indian government has approved a ₹62,000 crore deal to acquire 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The final clearance for the procurement was granted during a high-level meeting on Tuesday, paving the way for...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday to review bilateral ties and discuss key issues, including border stability and upcoming multilateral engagements. During the meeting, Wang conveyed a personal message and an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. Acknowledging the...
A private helicopter carrying six people, including two pilots, was forced to make an emergency landing near a village in Maharashtra’s Pune district due to poor visibility caused by dense fog, officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on August 15 when the helicopter, owned by a city-based builder, was en route to Mumbai. Around...
Mumbai faced another infrastructure setback this evening as a monorail train broke down amid heavy rain, leaving nearly 100 passengers stranded for more than an hour. The incident occurred around 6:15 pm when the monorail halted between Chembur and Bhakti Park due to a minor power supply issue, according to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development...
Actress Karisma Kapoor was recently seen shooting for a show in Mumbai, even as reports about her alleged claim on her ex-husband Sunjay Kapur’s ₹30,000 crore estate continue to make headlines. The actress was spotted braving the heavy rains while posing briefly for photographers outside her vanity van. She looked stylish in a chic jumpsuit...
A policeman was injured on Tuesday during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Nawada, Bihar, when a car carrying the Leader of Opposition accidentally ran over the cop’s feet. The incident occurred on a crowded street filled with supporters and security personnel as Mr. Gandhi stood in an open-top jeep. The vehicle was...
S&P Global Ratings stated on Tuesday that the recent hike in US tariffs is unlikely to impact India’s long-term economic growth prospects. The agency highlighted that India’s government remains committed to economic reforms and improving citizens’ living standards. After 18 years, S&P upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook, citing strong...
Parliament on Tuesday passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, aimed at liberalising, modernising, and making India’s mineral sector more dynamic, with a strong focus on critical and strategic minerals. The bill, which amends the original Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, was approved by the Lok Sabha on...