Defence, Security, Global Strategic Issues Top Fourth India-Australia Secretary Level Consultations
Defence and security, regional challenges and global issues of both political and strategic importance were on top of the agenda during the fourth 2+2 secretary-level consultations between India and Australia held in New Delhi. The consultations from the Indian side were led by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri while their Australian counterparts […]
Atmanirbhar Bharat: L&T launches first indigenously designed and constructed MVP for Indian Navy
First indigenously designed and constructed multi-purpose vessel (MPV) by the L&T for the Indian Navy was launched at the L&T shipyard, Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu on October 14, 2024. The vessel has been named ‘Samarthak,’ meaning ‘Supporter,’ reflecting its intended multi-dimensional role. The launch is significant as the MVP will be utilized for enhancing Indian […]
All Power Sector Stakeholders to Collaborate for 2,100GW Target by 2047: Power Minister Manohar Lal
New Delhi, 14 October 2024 – The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has unveiled its vision for the power sector’s development through 2047, emphasising sustainable growth, technological innovation, and meeting the challenges of a rapidly expanding economy. At the two-day Brainstorming Session on the Indian Power Sector Scenario 2047 Union Cabinet Minister for Power and Housing […]
Minor girl gang-raped in Lucknow
A 14-year-old girl was found lying unconscious in a field in Chinhat area of Lucknow city in Uttar Pradesh. The incident happened on Monday. According to the reports, three boys allegedly gang-raped her today’s morning when she had gone to the field to defecate. Her dupatta was tied tightly around her neck. She is alive. […]
Strengthening Bond: Indo-Pacific region in focus as Indian Army chief visits Japan
General Upendra Dwivedi has made his first official visit to Japan after taking charge as the chief of Indian Army. The trip is a five-day visit starting October 14. The visit aims at strengthening mutual understanding, exchanging views on aspects of common interest and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations. The visit is […]
BJP President JP Nadda Accuses Congress Leadership of Focusing on Abusing PM Modi, Defaming India
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Sunday accued that enitre Congress leadership were only focusing on abusing prime minister Narendra Modi and defaming India’s credibilty. His reactions came after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s comment on BJP. Kharge said that BJP was a “party of terrorists”. JP Nadda said, “When Congress is not able […]
‘Israeli Soldiers Cross Blue Line into Lebanon’
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Monday morning informed on social media website X (formerly known as Twitter) that three platoons of Israeli Soldiers were crossing the Blue Line into Lebanon. UNIFIL said, “Early this morning, peacekeepers at a UN position in Ramyah observed three platoons of IDF soldiers crossing the Blue Line […]
‘Leave Immediately from Lebanon’, Says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu After Attacking UNIFIL Peacekeepers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday requested United Nations to evacuate UNIFIL peacekeeping forces from the war zone in Lebanon. In a video message to UN Secretary-General, Benjamin Netanyahu said, “Your refusal to evacuate the UNIFIL soldiers is turning them into Hezbollah’s hostages.” However, Benjamin Netanyahu expressed their regret for the harm caused to […]
Countries react as UN peace-keeping forces come under Israeli fire in Lebanon
As many as 600 Indian soldiers are part of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The troops in this mission, together referred to as UNFIL – UN Interim Force in Lebanon, are stationed along the 120-km Blue Line – which separates Lebanon and Israel. These forces recently came under fire from Israeli forces attacking […]
‘Sad Day For Democracy,’ Says Sonam Wangchuk on detention of Ladakh workers by Delhi Police
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday strongly criticised central government for detaining Ladakh workers by the Delhi Police. Sonam Wangchuk wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), “On 8th day of fast, 61 people doing a Moun Vrat on Ekadashi to #SaveLadakh #SaveHimalayas were forcibly detained. We were told BNSS 163 (144) prohibitory orders were […]