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India approves proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets

Proposed acquisition, featuring over 60% indigenous content and technology transfer, could become India’s largest-ever defence deal and significantly boost the IAF’s combat strength Go to Source Read More

Bihar: Class 7 Student Killed In Road Accident, Bystanders Loot Fish From Truck

Ritesh Kumar died in a Sitamarhi road accident. Bystanders looted fish from his truck instead of helping. Police seized the vehicle and are investigating. Read More

‘Pride of our nation’: PM Modi hails Mumbaikars after BJP wins big in BMC polls; vows ‘ease of living’

PM Modi (ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the people of Mumbai following the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance’s strong showing in Maharashtra’s civic elections. Read More

Ex-IPS officer Praveen Vashista takes charge as vigilance commissioner

Praveen Vashista (left) after taking charge as vigilance commissioner NEW DELHI: Praveen Vashista, a 1991 batch IPS officer from Bihar cadre, on Friday joined the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) as vigilance commissioner , resto Read More

Centre To Resume Talks With Ladakh Leaders As High-Powered Panel Meets On February 4

So far, discussions within committee have centred on safeguarding land and job rights for locals, strengthening the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils in Leh and Kargil,. Read More

Car mileage claims to get real as govt pushes AC-on testing

NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at providing more realistic and accurate mileage figures for cars, the road transport ministry has proposed mandatory testing of fuel efficiency with the air-conditioning (AC) system both switched on and off Read More

All city buses across the country manufactured from Oct 2026 onwards will be low-floor

NEW DELHI: All public buses meant for intra-city operation across the country manufactured from Oct 2026 onwards will be of low-floor, having ground clearance of 440 metres, which will make these more passenger friendly. Read More

Thackerays lose control of BMC: What’s next for Uddhav and his Sena

NEW DELHI: The last bastion of the Thackerays has been breached. The BJP-led Mahayuti has ended the decades-old dominance of the Thackerays in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Read More

Life Imprisonment, Non-Bailable Offences: Karnataka Draft Law’s Hard Line On ‘Honour’ Crimes | Exclusive

The proposed legislation is titled ‘Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour and Tradition Bill, 2026’ Go to Source Read More

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks Deeper Trade, Investment Partnership With British Columbia

Mann said British Columbia’s expertise fits well with Punjab’s development priorities, especially in agriculture. Read More

‘Bengal fed up with TMC’: After Maha win, PM Modi guns for Mamata; Malda rally tomorrow

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Mamata Banerjee government in poll-bound West Bengal of “misrule”, moments after Maharashtra civic poll results showed big victory for Mahayuti. Read More