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To stop music of Beating Retreat from fading away, tunes will be available on Waves OTT: PM Modi

Beating Retreat NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, said on Sunday that the Beating Retreat ceremony that showcases the diverse musical traditions of different bands and that has witnessed increas Read More

IAF invites proposals for indigenous drone swarm radar system for surveillance in contested environments

Swarm drone radar NEW DELHI: Exploring domestic capabilities to develop collaborative drone-based surveillance radar systems, Indian Air Force has invited proposals under third edition of Mehar Baba Competition (MBC-3) from Indian Read More

Mapped every village in country from space, says Isro; satellite data to help in better rollout of rural projects

Image shared by Isro NEW DELHI: In a big development for India, Isro has mapped every village in the country from space and the satellite data will go a long way to support gram panchayats in decentralised planning, monitoring of as Read More

Govt proposes standards for tractor ACs, troop carrier & trailer caravan approval

Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari (File photo) NEW DELHI: The road transport ministry has proposed new vehicle standards — provision of testing AC and heating system in agricultural tractors; and type approval norm for troop car Read More

Govt pushes ethanol blending beyond 20%; vehicle impact remains concern

Vehicle Impact Still A Concern For Owners NEW DELHI: Amid govt’s strong pitch to increase ethanol blending in petrol to cut import dependence in view of the West Asia crisis-triggered energy supply, what remains a sticky issue is ho Read More

Cases against SP Media Cell, another X handle for spreading rumours over Ghazipur incident

Lucknow/Ghazipur (UP), Apr 26 (PTI): Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur have registered cases against two X handles — Congress@INDIndia and the Samajwadi Party Media Cell (@mediacellsp) — for allegedly spreading rumours by making & Read More

Dialogue reset in Ladakh as Shah heads to Leh

Amit Shah (File photo) SRINAGAR: Lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced Saturday fresh talks between Ladakhi functionaries and Union home ministry on May 22, as home minister Amit Shah prepares for a two-day visit to Leh f Read More

Bengal Polls: NIA Steps In After 79 Crude Bombs Found In Bhangar Days Before Final Phase

The seizure comes just two days before the second and final phase of polling, with Bhangar among the constituencies set to vote on April 29. Read More

NSA Doval calls on UAE President; discusses bilateral ties, West Asia energy situation

Ajit Doval NEW DELHI: National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval called on UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, discussing measures to deepen strategic partnership. Read More

Brics consensus on Middle East elusive because of sharp differences, government backs Palestine cause

File photo The Brics meeting of officials on the Middle East last week could not produce a consensus document because there was sharp difference of positions among members who are party to the conflict, said official sources. Read More

Delhi government tightens heat wave action plan amid rising temperatures

. NEW DELHI: With temperatures soaring and heatwave conditions intensifying, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday directed officials to strictly implement the Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 on the ground. Read More