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After Op Sindoor, jointness of tri-series on top of govt agenda: Rajnath Singh

Addressing a seminar organised by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Subroto Park in Delhi, Rajnath Singh said, "Our government's objective is to further promote Jointness and integration among the tri-services. This is not only a matter of policy but a matter of survival in the fast-changing security environment."

Sep 30, 2025

SEBI introduces stricter Futures and Options position, monitoring norms from Oct 1

The market-wide position limit or the maximum number of bets allowed will now be linked to the cash volume and free float of the scrip and has been fixed as the lower of 15 per cent of free float or 65 times of cash volume across exchanges, the markets regulator said.

Sep 30, 2025

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100 pc on imports of pharma drugs; move may hit India

In a post on Truth Social, the US President stated, "Starting October 1, 2025, we will be imposing a 100 per cent Tariff on any branded or patented Pharmaceutical Product, unless a Company IS BUILDING their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in America."

Sep 30, 2025

PM Modi to attend RSS centenary celebrations on Oct 1 in Delhi

"Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the Chief Guest on 1st October 2025...On this occasion, the Prime Minister will release a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin highlighting the RSS' contributions to the nation and will also address the gathering," the press release stated.

Sep 30, 2025

From PoK to Balochistan: Rising uprisings signal collapse of Pakistan army's grip

Despite the internet being cut and phone services suspended, news regarding the protests in PoK has reached the entire world. At least 2 people were killed and 22 others were injured after the police opened fire in PoK.

Sep 30, 2025

Gandhi statue vandalism: India raises concerns, London Police say probe underway

The incident, which occurred on Monday (local time), has drawn sharp condemnation from the High Commission of India, which described the act as "shameful" and an attack on the ideals of peace and non-violence.

Sep 30, 2025

Trump slaps 100% tariff on movies made outside US; Indian film industry to be hit

"Our movie-making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing 'candy from a baby'," Trump posted on Truth Social Monday. Trump said California has been particularly "hard hit" because of this, blaming democrat Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, for this loss, calling him "weak and incompetent."

Sep 30, 2025

Viable pathway to long-term, sustainable peace: PM Modi welcomes Trump's Gaza plan

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "We welcome President Donald J. Trump's announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. It provides a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace, security and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as also for the larger West Asian region."

Sep 30, 2025

Centre reaffirms commitment to dialogue as LAB withdraws from talks

Amid heightened tension in Ladakh following recent violence, the LAB announced a boycott of further engagement with the Union Government, citing fear and unrest after alleged excesses by security forces. Within hours, the MHA reaffirmed that the Centre remains committed to holding meaningful discussions with agitating groups.

Sep 29, 2025

Ladakh unrest: LAB to boycott talks with Centre; demands judicial probe into Leh violence

Hours before a scheduled meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) announced it would not participate in talks with the High-Powered Committee (HPC) until normalcy is restored in violence-hit Leh.

Sep 29, 2025

J&K's Kishtwar selected as aspirational agricultural district under PMDDKY

The minister said on X on Monday, "As a follow up to PM @narendramodi's thoughtful advice to develop 100 districts across the country as #AspirationalAgriculturalDistricts under PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (#PMDDKY)... in #JammuAndKashmir, district Kishtwar has been selected to be designated as 'Aspirational Agricultural District'.

Sep 29, 2025

PM E-DRIVE: Centre rolls out Rs 2,000 crore subsidy scheme for EV charging stations

In the case of bus stations operated by state transport undertakings, metro stations, municipal parking lots, public sector ports and NHAI /state government controlled toll plazas and way-side amenities on highways and expressways, the subsidy will cover 80 per cent of upstream infrastructure and 70 per cent of EV supply equipment cost.

Sep 29, 2025

Forging the future firepower: Indian Army artillery on Gunners' Day

By 2035, the Indian Army's artillery must evolve into a digitally networked, precision-dominant, and fully indigenous force, capable of influencing not just tactical battles but also strategic outcomes, writes Major General Dilawar Singh.

Sep 29, 2025

Ladakh's unrest, communal flames, and the electoral smoke screen

Fulfilling 2020 promises enacting the Sixth Schedule, ensuring statehood, and protecting tribal rights while resolving unrest peacefully is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity.

Sep 29, 2025

Credit war erupts over UNSESCO Heritage tag for Bengal's Durga Puja, TMC rejects PM Modi's claim

Sharply reacting to his, West Bengal's Minister of State in-charge of Finance (Independent Charge) Chandrima Bhattacharya said on Monday that although the state's Durga Puja was awarded the UNESCO Heritage tag in 2021, this is the first time the Prime Minister has claimed credit for the achievement.

Sep 29, 2025