Govt plans shift to tri-services expo for indigenous tech

India and Pakistan held a flag meeting along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district to ease tension after recent incidents of cross-border firing and an IED attack. The brigade-commander level meeting emphasized the importance of maintaining peace along the borders. Ceasefire violations have been rare since the two countries renewed an agreement on February 25, 2021. Full Article

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan wrote to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin regarding the NEP 2020, emphasizing the policy's commitment to promoting Tamil culture and language globally. Pradhan urged the state to prioritize student empowerment over politics and highlighted the policy's focus on linguistic diversity and quality education in mother tongues. CM Stalin had earlier expressed concerns over potential funding issues related to the NEP implementation, which he deemed a violation of cooperative federalism. Full Article

India and Pakistan will hold a flag meeting near the Line of Control (LoC) in response to recent incidents of cross-border firing and an IED attack in the Jammu region, where two army personnel were killed and several injured. The meeting comes amid a surge in activities along the borders, with the Indian Army reporting heavy casualties on the Pakistani side as a result of retaliatory action. Further details about the meeting are awaited. Full...

Maggie Feldman-Piltch, Founder and Managing Director of Unicorn Strategies, praises India's 'Make In India' initiative for defence production and its growing partnership with the United States, emphasizing the importance of international collaborations in strengthening India's defence technology sector. During the Munich Security Conference, she highlighted the need for balancing defence production globally and pointed out India's relatively low level of defence manufacturing despite being the world's largest importer of defence equipment. Full Article

The Indian Railways established holding areas at various stations in preparation for the final week of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, urging passengers to follow official guidelines for smooth travel. Following a recent stampede in New Delhi, holding areas were set up in Northern Railway, North Central Railway, North Eastern Railway, and East Central Railway to control passenger flow and prevent overcrowding, with specific areas designated outside platforms for improved crowd management during peak...

Ukrainian forces are losing territory to Russian troops, but in Kyiv, President Zelensky faces shifting ground as Trump questions his legitimacy amidst false propaganda. Zelensky must urgently convince Trump of Ukraine's importance as peace talks progress, according to international relations expert Nosenko. Time is running out for Zelensky to make his case amidst escalating tensions. Full Article