India's defence budget heavily weighted to manpower costs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities with drones, missiles, and aerial bombs, urging international intervention for better air defense systems, long-range weapons, and increased sanctions to end Russian aggression. Full Article

The last Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh on Basant Panchami is being closely monitored by ADG Bhanu Bhaskar to ensure crowd control following the recent stampede incident. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the location and met with the injured, emphasizing a "zero error" approach. The administration has set up specific bridge routes for devotees and implemented a single route system for safety, with additional police forces deployed to manage the large gatherings at Triveni Sangam. Full...

Enhanced border patrolling, advanced surveillance techniques, and technology utilization have effectively reduced infiltration along the West Bengal-Bangladesh border. The BSF's measures have led to a decline in apprehensions, aided by resources like floating BoPs covering riverine areas. These vigilant efforts have resulted in noticeable improvements in border security in recent months. Full Article

In New Delhi, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval emphasized the importance of free flow of thoughts to prevent conflicts related to religious identities, highlighting the need for conflict resolution and introspection by states and societies. His comments were made during the release of the Hindi version of Ahmet T Kuru's book 'Islam Authoritarianism: Underdevelopment - A Global and Historical Comparison', discussing the relationship between state and religion in a broader context. Former Union minister MJ...

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has partnered with the governments of Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh to implement the vibrant village programme near the India-China border, aiming to provide employment and livelihood opportunities to locals. The initiative emphasizes eco-friendly sourcing and has already benefitted villagers with goods worth ₹1 crore, with plans to extend the program to 400 villages in Arunachal Pradesh, supporting sustainable development in the region. Full Article

A vehicle carrying 14 passengers, mostly from Mehmara village, plunged into Haryana’s Bhakra Canal on Friday night after attending a wedding in Punjab’s Fazilka district. The death toll in the accident rose to 10 as another body was retrieved on Sunday, with two people still missing and feared dead. The incident occurred due to dense fog in Sardarewala village in Ratia, leading to poor visibility and the driver losing control of the vehicle, resulting in...