Govt signs Rs 5,083 crore deals to acquire helicopters for Coast Guard, missiles for Navy

New Delhi — The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed two major defence contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy.

The agreements were signed in the presence of…

Ministry of Home Affairs Urges States, UTs to Stay Alert Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

 In response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories, urging heightened vigilance to prevent any law and order disturbances linked to ongoing…

444 Flights Likely to Be Cancelled on March 1 Due to Middle East Airspace Closures: DGCA

New Delhi - Following widespread airspace closures over Iran and several Middle Eastern nations, as many as 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on March 1, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Sunday.

The aviation…

Protests Erupt in Srinagar Over Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader in US–Israeli Airstrikes

Srinagar - Spontaneous protests broke out on Sunday in parts of Srinagar following confirmation of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US–Israeli airstrikes.

Anticipating possible repercussions, authorities…

Air India’s Delhi–Tel Aviv Flight Turns Back Mid-Air After Israel Launches ‘Preventive’ Strikes on Iran

New Delhi: Air India’s Delhi–Tel Aviv flight on Saturday returned to the national capital after Israel launched what it described as “preventive” strikes on Iran, triggering widespread airspace restrictions across parts of…

NHRC Flags Children’s Data Privacy Risks in US AI Firm–Pratham Tie-Up, Seeks Reports

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Department of School Education and Literacy, the Department of Higher Education, and all states and union…

JeM Commander Among Two Militants Killed in Kishtwar Encounter

Jammu — A senior commander of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was among two militants killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday, officials confirmed.

The Nagrota-based White Knight…

Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar

Jammu- An encounter broke out on Sunday between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.

The Indian Army’s White Knight Corps, headquartered at Nagrota, said in a post on X: “Contact established…

Shirtless Protest: Delhi Court Sends Youth Congress Members to 5-Day Police Custody

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday remanded four members of the Youth Congress to five days of police custody following their arrest during a shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit.

The accused — Krishna Hari, Kundan Yadav,…

US Ambassador Hails ‘Fantastic Partnership’ as India Joins Pax Silica Declaration

New Delhi: Against the backdrop of the ongoing AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, India on Friday formally joined the Pax Silica declaration, marking a key milestone in global cooperation on critical technologies.

Reacting to India’s…