2025 as year of defence reforms: DRDO will play crucial role in achieving objectives, says Rajnath Singh

The BSF South Bengal Frontier arrested seven Bangladeshis and three Indian agents at the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Nadia and Murshidabad, seizing 16 mobile phones, a motorcycle, cash, and foreign currencies. This operation struck a blow to the infiltration network, capturing two infiltrators while others escaped under the cover of darkness. The arrests and seizures were a significant achievement in combating illegal activities at the border. Full Article

Air Force warrant officer Manjunath tragically lost his life during a parachute training exercise in Agra on Friday morning. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the Air Force Hospital. The necessary legal procedures have been completed following the incident. Full Article

The counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections is scheduled for Saturday to determine if the AAP will continue its rule for a third term or if the BJP will return after 27 years, with the Congress also vying for a comeback. The AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal faced an ACB probe on the eve of the results, alleging BJP's poaching attempts, while both parties expressed confidence in victory despite exit polls favoring the BJP....

India and Mongolia's border forces have agreed to strengthen cooperation and conduct joint exercises following their 10th DG-level talks. Discussions encompassed training for border management in mountainous areas, sharing best practices, and utilizing technology for crime prevention. The next meeting is set for September in Mongolia to further enhance collaboration and coordination between the two countries' border security agencies. Full Article

The Union Cabinet approved the continuation and restructuring of the Central Sector Scheme ‘Skill India Programme’ until 2026, with a budget of Rs.8,800 crore for 2022-23 to 2025-26. The scheme consolidates PMKVY 4.0, PM-NAPS, and JSS under a unified framework to offer industry-aligned skill development training, on-the-job training, and community-based learning, with a focus on emerging technologies and essential skills for the future. The revamped program aims to provide high-quality vocational education to urban, rural,...

Calcutta High Court rejected West Bengal government's appeal challenging the life term till death sentence of Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, but accepted a similar plea by the CBI. The court stated that as the central agency conducted the investigation, only the CBI has the authority to appeal against the sentence, not the state government. CBI sought enhancement of punishment for Roy, who was found guilty of rape, causing death, and...