National

October 15, 2024 4:58 PM October 15, 2024 4:58 PM

views 41

India-US deal for procurement of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones

In a significant boost to the country's defense capabilities, India and the US have signed the contract for procurement of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones. This deal, aimed at enhancing the country's operational readiness and military strength, includes tri-service procurement of the MQ-9B Sky Guardian and...

October 15, 2024 2:00 PM October 15, 2024 2:00 PM

views 203

Nation pays tribute to Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary

Today is the birth anniversary of former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam. It was on this day in 1931 that the former President was born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.   Known as the Missile Man of India, Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam specialized in Aeronautical Engineering and made signif...

October 15, 2024 1:37 PM October 15, 2024 1:37 PM

views 6

ECI to announce schedule for Maharashtra & Jharkhand Assembly Polls

Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly polls today. The Commission will hold a press conference at 3:30 PM in New Delhi to declare the schedule. The term of Maharashtra assembly is set to end on 26th of next month while the term of th...

October 15, 2024 1:36 PM October 15, 2024 1:36 PM

views 6

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar to visit Islamabad for SCO Summit

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will embark on a two-day visit to Islamabad today to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.   The External Affairs Minister had earlier remarked that his Pakistan visit is for a multilateral event and he had ruled out bilateral tal...

October 15, 2024 1:33 PM October 15, 2024 1:33 PM

views 13

ISSF World Cup: Sonam Uttam Maskar wins Silver Medal in Women’s 10m Air Rifle event

Indian shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar won the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2024 final in Delhi today. The 22-year-old Maskar excelled with a score of 252.9 to secure a podium finish. China's Yuting Huang won the gold medal in this event, while French shooter Ocea...

October 15, 2024 1:23 PM October 15, 2024 1:23 PM

views 5

EVMs are 100 percent foolproof: CEC Rajiv Kumar

  Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar today reiterated that the Electronic Voting Machines are 100 percent foolproof, amid opposition allegations of manipulation in the EVMs.   Mr. Kumar told the media in New Delhi that people have addressed the questions raised about the EVMs by parti...

October 15, 2024 11:41 AM October 15, 2024 11:41 AM

views 37

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to be on 2-day visit to Assam & Meghalaya

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on a two-day visit to Guwahati in Assam and Shillong in Meghalaya starting tomorrow. During his visit, Mr. Dhankhar will preside as the Chief Guest and lay the foundation stone of the Meghalaya Skill and Innovation Hub at Mawdiangdiang in Shillong. He will als...

October 15, 2024 11:25 AM October 15, 2024 11:25 AM

views 7

Paramesh Sivamani assumes charge as 26th DG of Indian Coast Guard

Paramesh Sivamani today assumed charge as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. Mr. Sivamani is specialized in navigation and direction, and his sea commands include all major vessels of the Indian Coast Guard. He is an alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi, and the Defen...

October 15, 2024 11:09 AM October 15, 2024 11:09 AM

views 26

PM Modi pays tribute to Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to the former President, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, on his birth anniversary today. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that the former President's thought and vision will help the country achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat.