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India's naval power is poised to strengthen with the upcoming commissioning of INS Tamala, a stealth frigate from Russia, following its sister ship INS Tushil. The Navy and DRDO have successfully tested indigenous underwater mines, significantly enhancing India's undersea warfare capabilities. These advanced Krivak-III class frigates, armed with BrahMos missiles and other weaponry, will bolster India's blue water operations, reflecting a strategic upgrade in maritime defense. Full Article

The Rajasthan government plans to rename its only hill station, Mt Abu, to 'Abu Raj Tirth', sparking protests from 23 local organizations who argue the change lacks public consent and threatens the area's identity as a tourist destination. Concerns have also arisen over a proposed ban on alcohol and non-vegetarian food, which protesters fear could deter visitors and lead to economic decline. Local stakeholders emphasize that the renaming and restrictions could transform Mt Abu from...

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stated that US President Donald Trump has the right to negotiate tariffs, emphasizing India's capability to secure a fair deal amidst a trade war. Speaking at Brown University, he expressed the need for India to understand its strengths and negotiate effectively in response to Trump's tariff initiatives. Gandhi highlighted the necessity of a liberalized economic system for social progress and a manufacturing partnership between India and the US to...

T Natarajan, Jake Fraser-Mc Gurk and Abishek Porel In a crucial match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, the Delhi Capitals have introduced their 10.75 crore signing, T Natarajan, to their lineup for the first time this IPL season, replacing Mukesh Kumar to enhance their death-bowling capabilities against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Natarajan, a notable addition to a pace attack that includes Mitchell Starc and Dushmantha Chameera, aims to strengthen Delhi's playoff aspirations as the tournament...

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited riot-affected Murshidabad, accusing the BJP-led Centre of inciting communal tensions and claiming the violence was "well planned." She criticized the BSF for firing shots that escalated the situation and alleged that victims were forcibly relocated to prevent them from meeting her. Furthermore, Banerjee questioned the National Human Rights Commission's priorities, highlighting its quick visit to Murshidabad while neglecting other regions affected by violence, asserting a conspiracy against her...

Ajit Pawar’s CM AspirationsAjit Pawar, a seasoned politician with over four decades in electoral politics, expressed his ambition to become Chief Minister (CM) at a public event, highlighting his ongoing wait for the opportunity as he feels he has missed it multiple times. Despite being deputy CM numerous times, his aspirations have been thwarted by political agreements favoring other parties, such as Congress, in past elections. The unprecedented BJP mandate complicates his chances further, with...