Paras Defence & Space Technologies bags Rs 142-cr order to develop anti-drone laser system

Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara,' featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has achieved remarkable success at the box office, earning over ₹170 crore in its first week, surpassing the lifetime collection of 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani.' The film's popularity is attributed to positive reviews and social media buzz, with Suri thanking Sandeep Reddy Vanga for his early support. Want More Context? 🔎

Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as Vice President, cited as due to health issues, follows his acceptance of an opposition motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, which provoked a no-confidence threat from the NDA. Political attention now turns to finding his successor, as Dhankhar appears to have become politically isolated after this controversial decision. Want More Context? 🔎

The Union government has told the Supreme Court that reducing the age of consent from 18 is impractical, citing the need to protect minors from sexual abuse, particularly in trusted settings. While promoting strict enforcement of child protection laws, the Centre acknowledged the role of judicial discretion in adolescent relationships, noting that most offenses involve known individuals, complicating consent issues. Want More Context? 🔎

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The Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which claimed 260 lives, led to 112 pilots reporting sick on June 16, prompting a minor increase in sick leave across the airline. In response to the tragedy, the DGCA has recommended mental health training for crew members, while the Indian government dismissed a British media report regarding mishandling of victims' remains. Want More Context? 🔎

India-UK Trade Deal (AI image) The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), signed during PM Modi's visit to the UK, aims to double bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030, reducing tariffs on Indian exports and British goods like whisky and automobiles. The deal includes provisions for duty-free access for 99% of Indian exports and facilitates the movement of professionals between both nations. Want More Context? 🔎