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The Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi announced ₹1,000 monthly for women under the Mahila Samman Yojana, with a promise to increase it to ₹2,100 if re-elected, sparking discussion on a similar unfulfilled pledge in Punjab. Despite financial constraints, Punjab faces challenges fulfilling the promise due to soaring power subsidy bills and revenue shortfall from sand mining, impacting budget allocations and causing delays in other commitments. While AAP defends its track record, the unmet promise of...

INS Nirdeshak, the latest survey ship of the Indian Navy, with over 80 per cent indigenous content, will be commissioned at Visakhapatnam on December 18, showcasing India's ship design and construction expertise and the Navy's commitment to self-reliance. The 110-meter-long vessel, built at GRSE Kolkata, is equipped with advanced hydrographic and oceanographic survey equipment, emphasizing India's focus on Aatmanirbharta and technological advancement in naval capabilities. The commissioning ceremony, to be presided over by Minister of...

J Padmakumari was overcome with joy and tears upon learning of her son D Gukesh's victory at the World Chess Championship match against Ding Liren in Singapore, celebrating with the family as Gukesh became India’s youngest chess champion. The family reflected on the sacrifices made for Gukesh's career, with his parents setting aside their careers to support his pursuits and friends and extended family providing crucial support. Gukesh acknowledged the financial struggles and lifestyle changes...

The deployment of an anti-drone system along the Jammu border has significantly reduced drone activities from Pakistan to almost zero, showcasing India's technological superiority over its adversary. The Border Security Force (BSF) in Jammu has heavily invested in manpower and technical surveillance to monitor the sensitive border, ensuring no infiltration. The success of the upgraded anti-drone systems has proven the effectiveness of India's technological advancements in border security. Full Article

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the Oreshnik hypersonic missile as a game-changing advancement in global defense strategies, stating that its deployment could reduce the reliance on nuclear weapons. Capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads, the missile was first used in an attack in Dnipro, Ukraine, on 21 November. With speeds exceeding Mach 11 and a MIRV configuration enabling precise targeting of multiple sites simultaneously, the Oreshnik poses a significant threat to any...

D. Gukesh, mentored by Viswanathan Anand, became the youngest-ever to win the World Championship title by defeating Ding Liren in Singapore. Despite criticism from Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen regarding the match's quality, Anand praised Gukesh's strategic approach and psychological depth in securing the victory. Anand expressed pride in Gukesh's growth at the WestBridge Anand Chess Academy, highlighting the rising talent of Indian players in the global chess scene. Full Article