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US denies new AMRAAM deliveries to Pakistan, says contract only covers sustainment

In its statement, the US has underscored that "contrary to false media reports, no part of this referenced contract modification is for deliveries of new AMRAAMs to Pakistan." It added that the sustainment package "does not include an upgrade to any of Pakistan's current capabilities."

20 days ago

Pakistan escalates tensions with Afghanistan, unleashing airstrikes on Kabul

"We strongly condemn the terror attack on Kabul today by the rogue state of Pakistan. The terrorism carried out by the rogue state of Pakistan and its diseased/rogue military, which is involved in the attack on Kabul, could be ended within weeks if Afghanistan recognises Balochistan as a free (independent) state."

20 days ago

Karnataka govt approves one paid menstrual leave every month

Minister Patil stated that menstrual leave will be applicable in government offices, garment factories, multinational companies (MNCs), IT firms, and private industrial sectors across the state.

21 days ago

SC 'shocked' by decade-long delay in criminal trials in Maharashtra

The Supreme Court has directed the Registrar General of the High Court to obtain detailed reports from each District and Sessions Judge regarding the steps taken to ensure the timely framing of charges and compliance with earlier circulars on the production of undertrial prisoners either physically or virtually, as per the stage of trial.

21 days ago

India now among most technologically inclusive societies in the world: PM Modi

Highlighting the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) digital currency initiative, the Prime Minister said that the central bank's digital currency will make financial transactions "way better" and strengthen India's digital economy.

21 days ago

Tejasvi Surya flays Bengaluru Metro Managing Director for 'illogical' fare increase

Surya, BJP National Yuva Morcha President, in his letter stated, "On a careful perusal of the report, it appears that BMRCL gravely erred in calculation which resulted in illogical request for 105 per cent increase in fares. As you are aware, commuters and urban experts have also pointed out certain discrepancies in the report. Despite clarifications issued at your end, many glaring mathematical errors persist which require your urgent intervention."

21 days ago

A year after Ratan Tata's passing, Tata Group grapples with internal disputes

The dispute reportedly involves board appointments and governance matters, creating two factions: one led by Noel Tata and another by four trustees close to Mehli Mistry, who is associated with the Shapoorji Pallonji family.

21 days ago

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj releases first list of 51 candidates for Bihar polls

Party's National President, Uday Singh also announced that Prashant Kishor will launch the party's election campaign from Raghopur on October 11, but clarified that the Jan Suraaj President is not in the list of 51 released candidates on Thursday.

21 days ago

UK PM in Mumbai: Keir Starmer lights lamp ahead of Diwali; mesmerised by DDLJ track, enjoys football

The lighting of diyas came as part of Starmer's first official visit to India, marking an important milestone in India-UK relations. Mumbai extended a warm welcome to the British Prime Minister, as showcased in a video shared by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

21 days ago

North Korea Kim vows to "eliminate" anti-party movements ahead of key party anniversary

Kim made the remark during a visit to the Party Founding Museum in Pyongyang the previous day, ahead of the 80th founding anniversary of the ruling party, Friday, reports Yonhap, quoting the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

21 days ago

Siddaramaiah to host dinner for Congress MLAs, may drop 15 ministers in cabinet reshuffle

The Chief Minister has already spoken to AICC General Secretary and Congress MP K.C. Venugopal during his recent visit to Bengaluru, and has claimed that he will also discuss the matter with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

21 days ago

AI and the new doctrine: How India is rewriting its security playbook after Pahalgam

In Jammu and Kashmir, life has started to look up. There was peace, and tourism was booming. In hindsight, this was also a ploy by Pakistan to lure the Indian agencies into believing that peace had been completely restored in the Valley.

21 days ago

Opportunity to forge new alliances: Colombian Ambassador amid US tariff row

In an interview with IANS, Ambassador Jaramillo said, "We are facing challenges due to the tariff policies initiated during President Trump's time. Both India and Colombia have been affected by high tariffs. While this is undoubtedly a problem, it also presents opportunities for countries like ours to forge new alliances and explore differential tariff arrangements."

21 days ago

Toxic cough syrup case: MP Police arrest TN pharma firm owner

The arrest comes after the death of at least 20 children in different districts of Madhya Pradesh, who had consumed a cough syrup branded as 'Coldrif', manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals, a unit based in Sunguvar Chatram, Kanchipuram district.

21 days ago

India-UK partnership trustworthy; crucial foundation for global stability, says PM Modi

Earlier, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said his meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer here further deepened trade and economic partnership for mutual prosperity between the two nations.

21 days ago