In what augurs well for India’s security capabilities, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has reportedly approved Phase III of the Space-Based Surveillance (SBS) mission. This decision will pave the way for the launch of 52 surveillance satellites in low earth and geostationary orbits.
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Omar Abdullah calls on J&K Lt Governor, stakes claim to form government
National Conference (NC) Vice President, Omar Abdullah on Friday called on Lt Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan and staked claim to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir.
Middle East tensions, high crude oil prices bring rupee to 84-mark against dollar
According to trade experts, the Middle East tensions continue to be volatile and are likely to keep oil prices high and the rupee weak in the short term. Brent crude surged to $78.92 per barrel from nearly $69 on September 30.
India’s foreign exchange reserves stay above $700 bn
India's foreign exchange (Forex) reserves stood above $700 billion for the second-consecutive week, data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday.
Look forward to carrying legacy of Ratan Naval Tata: Noel Tata
Noel Naval Tata, the newly-appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts, on Friday said he looks forward to carrying on the legacy of Ratan Naval Tata and the founders of the Tata Group.
EVMs are stand-alone machines, can't be manipulated: Former CEC refutes Cong's accusations
As the Congress called for a comprehensive investigation into alleged irregularities observed in certain Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in the recent Assembly polls in Haryana, former Chief Election Commissioner, S.Y Quraishi said that EVMs cannot be hacked as they are stand-alone machines.
Nayab Singh Saini likely to take oath as Haryana CM on October 15
BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini is likely to take oath as the Chief Minister of Haryana in Panchkula’s parade ground on October 15 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states and party’s top functionaries likely to attend the ceremony.
Noel Tata likely to be appointed as new Tata Trusts Chairman
As the Tata Trusts board meeting began on Friday to discuss group's succession plans after the demise of Ratan Naval Tata, reports surfaced that Noel Tata is likely to be appointed as the new Chairman of Tata Trusts.
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Lao PDR counterpart
The two leaders discussed several avenues of enhancing bilateral cooperation in fields like capacity building, disaster management, renewable energy, heritage restoration, economic ties, defence collaboration, and people-to-people ties. They also discussed strengthening India-Laos civilisational and contemporary ties.
Centre, J&K govt will implement what will be best according to Constitution: Naqvi on statehood
As the National Conference (NC) Vice President, Omar Abdullah, promised to pass a resolution demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) statehood, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said the Central and state government together will discuss matters, take suggestions and implement whatever they think will be best according to the Constitution.
Naga outfits in Manipur oppose India-Myanmar border fencing
After Nagaland and Mizoram, some organisations have also opposed the erection of fencing in the Naga-inhabited areas along the India-Myanmar border part in Manipur.
UN peacekeeping base comes under Israeli fire, Indian personnel safe
However, two Indonesian peacekeepers at the base, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters in Naqoura, were injured on Thursday when an Israeli tank fired at an observation tower directly hitting it, Farhan Haq, the spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
Solutions to problems can't come from battlefield: PM Modi at East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that conflicts in the world cannot be solved by battlefield but by respecting sovereignty, territorial integrity and international laws.
PM Modi meets Antony Blinken on sidelines of ASEAN Summit
During the meeting, PM Modi extended his condolences on the loss of lives due to Hurricane Milton in the US and also discussed strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation in regional matters.
RG Kar protest: Six doctors continue hunger strike on 7th day after one hospitalised
The fast-unto-death agitation by junior doctors over their demands on the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata entered the seventh day on Friday.
PM Modi pays tribute to Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary
"My heartful tribute to Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his life for positive change in the country and society. His personality and ideals will remain a source of inspiration for every generation," PM Modi said in a post on X.
RG Kar protest: One of seven junior doctors sitting on hunger strike hospitalised
One of the seven junior doctors who are sitting on a fast-unto-death demonstration here at Esplanade against the ghastly rape and murder of a fellow medic of R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital, was hospitalised around Thursday midnight after his medical conditions deteriorated drastically.
France lost a dear friend from India, Macron on Ratan Tata's demise
French President Emmanuel Macron has condoled the demise of iconic industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group, Ratan Tata, who breathed his last at a Mumbai hospital on October 9.
PM Modi meets new Japanese PM in Laos, reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Japan and New Zealand on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos.
India bids tearful adieu to icon Ratan Tata, thousands join his final journey
Many thousands including top political leaders, captains of industry, celebs and commoners bid a tearful farewell to the legendary business giant and a genteel Parsi, Ratan Naval Tata at his final journey on Thursday.
BSF raises concerns over increase in infiltration attempts from B’desh
The Border Security Force (BSF) raised concerns over the spate of infiltration attempts from Bangladesh at the recently concluded nodal-officer level Border Coordination Meeting (BCM) with the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Integrated Check Post (ICP) Petrapole.
Monthly income of rural households rises 57.6 pc, financial savings up: Govt survey
The average monthly income of rural households saw a substantial rise of 57.6 per cent over a five-year period, up from Rs 8,059 in 016-17 to Rs 12,698 in 2021-22, according to government data on Thursday.
In Laos, PM Modi presents 10-point plan to strengthen ASEAN-India Comprehensive Partnership
Emphasising that the 'Act East' policy has given new energy, direction and momentum to the historic relations between India and southeast Asian countries over the past decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the 21st century is the "Asian century" of India and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.
Festivity mood spoilt by RG Kar tragedy, says Bengal transgender organisation
Garima Griho (Home for pride), a shelter home for homeless people of the transgender community and Kolkata’s only transgender-organised Durga Puja, said on Thursday that this year the festivity mood has been spoilt by the horrific RG Kar tragedy.
Ranbir Kapoor offers prayers at Durga pandal, hugs Rani Mukerji
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, who joined the league of superstars with the earth-shattering success of his movie ‘Animal’, sought blessings from Goddess Durga on Thursday in the city.