Army Chief lauds '10-year plan' for India-US defence deals, says will boost defence production

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin distributed welfare aid and inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹1,476 crore in Cuddalore on Friday. He inaugurated 602 completed projects, including a drinking water initiative benefiting 6.8 lakh people and handed over 550 tenements. Additionally, he announced plans for developing Wellington Lake and allocated funds for Veeranam Lake and road widening projects in the district. Full Article

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Chinese counterpart FM Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Johannesburg, discussing developments in bilateral ties, specifically focusing on direct flights and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. They reviewed peace and tranquility in border areas and emphasized the importance of resuming direct flight connectivity and facilitating travel between the two countries. Full Article

The Rajasthan Assembly witnessed chaos during Question Hour as a controversy erupted over a remark made by Social Justice Minister Avinash Gehlot regarding former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, leading to heated exchanges and multiple disruptions, resulting in the House being adjourned three times. The Minister's comment about schemes named after Indira Gandhi triggered strong protests from the Opposition, with Leader of Opposition Tikaram Juli condemning the language used and demanding an apology, ultimately leading to...

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge-sheeted two key aides of Khalistan terrorist Arsh Dala in a terror-gangster syndicate case, alleging that they were involved in funding the syndicate and participating in a murder conspiracy. Neeraj Pandit alias Neeraj Faridpuria and Anil Singh were named in the chargesheet filed before a special court in Delhi, with Anil already arrested and Neeraj still at large. The NIA's investigations revealed that the accused had connections with Dala...

In a groundbreaking move, Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL) has signed a Letter of Intent with AM General, USA, to supply advanced artillery cannons, marking the first-ever supply of Indian artillery to the United States. The deal, unveiled at IDEX 2025, showcases India's growing presence in the global defence market and strengthens defence cooperation between the two nations. KSSL will provide artillery solutions manufactured in India, including mounted, towed, and ultra-light gun systems, in 105mm...

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath offered a different perspective on Pullela Gopichand's remark about making children sportspersons, emphasizing that passion and adaptability are more crucial than financial background. Kamath highlighted the risks of pursuing unsuitable fields and suggested that failing in sports could lead to alternative opportunities like coaching or personal training. He pointed to changing trends in the industry and emphasized that passion should not be limited to the wealthy, resonating with many users who...